Overview

Upon completion of the Business Management programme at RISEBA University, the graduate is familiar with and understands the most up-to-date scientific theories and findings, is proficient in research methodology and contemporary research methods in the field of economics and business and at the interface between different fields.

Career opportunities

By obtaining a doctoral degree in business management, a student has all opportunities to obtain top-level positions in public administration and business, while in the academic environment a student can work as a leading researcher, professor and expert of the Latvian Council of Science. The in-depth knowledge of economics and entrepreneurship acquired also enables graduates to set up and successfully develop their own businesses.

Programme Structure

Mandatory courses:

Research Methodology in the Field of Social Sciences

Strategic Management

Contemporary Research in Business. Different Industries Perspective

How to write an article for the peer reviewed journal

Innovation Management

Data mining

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English, Latvian

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Riga, Latvia

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration Management Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a free-form essay on the possible topic of the PhD thesis (up to 12 pages), accompanied by a summary in English of up to two pages (if the essay is submitted in English, no summary is required).

Interview with the programme director;

Submit a copy of the certificate issued by the International English Language Testing Service

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6280 EUR / year

≈ 6280 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5640 EUR / year

≈ 5640 EUR / year

Additional Details

For citizens and permanent residents of the Republic of Latvia:

5000 EUR (Full-time day studies, Latvian)

Living costs

Riga

Latvia

503 - 783 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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