Within our International Study Module, we offer a variety of courses in English and you can view and choose those below depending on your study programme or interests. Prior to submitting your online application form, make sure you fill the information about your chosen courses within the learning agreement form and attach it to your submission.
The core course curriculum is supplemented by English language classes with specialisation in business studies, communication and media studies, information technologies, tourism and leisure studies. Various general language classes are also offered: English, German, Chinese, French, Russian and Latvian.
Each subject within the international study module addresses the dynamics of the contemporary world by creating opportunities for students to engage in learning, analysis and discussion. The module focuses on a range of different questions that offer a broad perspective on topical issues impacting our ever changing world.
Latvian Law on Institutions of Higher Education states the following: "For foreign students the acquisition of the official language shall be included in the study course compulsory amount if studies in Latvia are expected to be six months or 30 ECTS".
The Director of International Study Module is Ilgvars Ābols - ilgvars.abols@va.lv .
'From globalisation to regionalisation'
The spring semester consists of a number of brand new courses designed to cover a wide range of disciplines related to globalisation and regionalisation. This multi-disciplinary course curriculum comprises fields such as communication, culture, economics and tourism.
Bachelor level courses for Spring 2020:
* Compulsory for all incoming exchange students
** Courses for students with intermediate level of knowledge of particular language
*** Courses available if the minimum number (3) of students sign up
Master level courses for Spring 2020:
Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Communication and Media courses | |
| Media Management and Online Economics | 3 |
| Smart Technologies and Data Security | 3 |
| Project Management and Innovations In Creative Industries | 3 |
| Persuasive Communication | 6 |
| Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Business Environment Administration courses | |
| Corporate and Public Finances | 6 |
| Modern logistic systems | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship environment | 3 |
| Human resources development | 6 |
| Integrated research methods | 3 |
| Project management strategies and innovative management processes | 6 |
| Organisation Psychology | 3 |
| Tourism Strategic Management courses | |
Sales management | 6 |
Sustainability management | 3 |
'Through famous gateways to unexplored getaways'
This multi-disciplinary course curriculum comprises fields such as tourism, marketing, management and culture.
Bachelor level courses for Autumn 2019:
* Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies
** Compulsory for all incoming exchange students
*** Courses for students with intermediate level of knowledge of particular language
**** Courses available if the minimum number (3) of students sign up
Master's level courses available for Autumn 2019:
* Courses for students with at least intermediate level of knowledge in technologies