Economics
(Bachelor Degree Program)
course overview
The study programme “Economics” has been designed in such a way that students learn and develop skills to use theoretical knowledge for formulating particular tasks and solving problems in economics, as well as improving research skills and ability to use computer equipment and relevant software.
The aim of the programme is to ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge in the field of economics in accordance with the national standards of academic education and to train specialists, whose knowledge and skills will allow them to take decisions, plan and coordinate economic processes.
Why take this course?
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What will you experience
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Degree awarded
Bachelor Degree of Social Science in Economics
Academic volume
120CP / 180 ECTS
Duration
3 years
Intake
Autumn / Spring
Study language
English
Study Mode
Full-Time
degree Delivery
Face-to-Face
Career options
Having completed the study programme, graduates are able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge, thus ensuring their competitiveness in the labour market and can work at state, regional and international institutions, companies and non-governmental organisations.
Job Role examples include
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager
- Marketing Executive
- Business Advisor
- Supply Chain Manager
- Social Media Specialist
- Strategic Management
- Financial Analyst
Study progression
Successful graduates may also continue studies in academic and professional master study programmes “Economics”, “Entrepreneurship and Management”, etc.
Language Requirements
IELTS
Minimum overall grade of 5.5
TOFEL iBT
Minimum 72
TOFEL paper-based
Minimum 532
TOEIC
Minimum 780
Cambridge exam
FCE
Pearson PTE
Minimum 59
Duolingo
Minimum 95
* https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
**TOFEL institutional code for Riga Technical University is 8498
Entry Requirements
1. Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate and Transcript with good results, particularly in mathematics and/or physics. Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity;
2. If English is not your native language, all international students are required to provide a proof of English language knowledge. Preferably you should submit one of the following certificates with a minimum scores of:
If none of the above applies, but your studies at secondary school were in English Language, provide a confirmation letter from your school, unless it states on your secondary school certificate that medium of instructions were in English Language. In case of any doubts, RTU reserves the rights to ask for an official language certificate as listed above.
3. Students applying for Bachelor programmes will be asked to record a video interview.
4. Students will be asked to take online entrance examination in Mathematics (except for students applying to Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management and Faculty of E-Learning Technologies and Humanities).
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