BachelorModern Language and Business Studies
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Undergraduate, part-time |
| Nominal duration | 5 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor (Bachelor of Humanities) |
| Accreditation | Study programme is accredited |
| Tuition fee | €2,750 per year |
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| Application fee | €141 one-time The application fee consists of a 100 € registration fee and a 41 € payment for education documents recognition from the Academic Information centre of Latvia. Application fee is non-refundable. Payment of application fee and diploma recognition fee should be paid only after receiving invoice, and must be paid ONLY till deadline of invoice, if for any reason you couldn’t pay fee’s till deadline please contact with admission coordinator. |
| Deposit | €500 one-time A one-time payment for students coming from outside the EU/EEA to be payed in full along with the first semester payment upon arrival. The deposit is intendend to cover possible immigration expenses and payed back upon request after graduation. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Applicants applying for undergraduate degree studies are required to have completed their secondary/high school education. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: If your previous studies have been obtained in English but in the country where English is not native language, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: |
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| Other requirements | Satisfactory grades in Mathematics (at least 4 in a 10 point grading system) Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Note! According to Immigration Law University of Latvia provides applicants with the invitation document only for full – time studies. To apply for part – time studies applicant have to have valid Resident permit in European Union countries. |
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Overview
The programme combines language studies with business studies and aims at preparing students for international careers in enterprises and institutions operating in the modern economic and political environment. All three elective modules comprise studying Business English, Financial English, English for Law, as well as studying general and business aspects of the other modern language. The programme provides cultural studies through such courses as Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Business Relations, business studies throughthe basic management studies as well as EU and international market specific study courses. Students will be able to continue education in Master degree programmes and second level professional study programmes.
The language studies in the programme offer a choice between three language modules: English-French, English-Spanish and English-German.
The part-time programme covers 5 academic years. Classes are 3 times a month on Saturdays from 10am till 7pm.
Career opportunities
The programme prepares graduates for different careers in the public and private sector in the local and international labour market where integration of the knowledge of several languages and the knowledge of business is required. Programme graduates may work as manager’s assistants, assistants in administration, translators and in other positions or start their own business.