International Economics and Commercial Diplomacy is a unique multidisciplinary study programme which not only aims to provide students with extensive knowledge regarding international economics and business but also regarding legislation, politics and foreign languages. The study programme develops the necessary teamwork and presentation skills, capacity to understand and analyse macroeconomic and microeconomic tendencies, as well as practical skills in coordinating work among various institutions and managing organizations. Studies are in English.
4th year – commercial diplomacy, international political economy, international capital flow, international monetary economics, international trade models, internship/practicum, bachelor thesis.
During the studies, academic knowledge is supplemented with practical knowledge via practicums and internships. During practicums and internships students are able to utilize their theoretical knowledge in real-life situations, thus gaining invaluable experience. Students obtain this experience in both private and government institutions such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia.
Students can take part in practicums and internships both in Latvia and abroad via Erasmus+ exchange programme.
Graduates have the necessary skills to work in a variety of positions in Latvian and EU institutions, international organizations, and businesses. Many known graduates are currently working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economics, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia and other government institutions.
Other graduates choose to start businesses themselves or to work in the private sector. Graduates are eligible to study in master’s programmes both in Latvia and abroad.
4 years – studies during working days.
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members full-time studies – 2800 € per year. Other country citizens – 3080 € per year.
I appreciate the diverse, in-depth courses that this study programme provides. Students obtain a very firm grasp of pressing and vital economic, political, business and security topics and processes around the globe. The structure of the course and the international environment provided ample opportunities to gain invaluable knowledge and experience.