BA School of Business and Finance - International Finance and Banking (MBA/ MFIN) - Master's graduate postgraduate
International Finance and Banking (MBA/ MFIN)
Last updated on:2020-06-30
Type of study programme | Professional master degree | |
Degree | Professional Master Degree in Finance (MF) with a professional qualification of Financier | |
Licence/accreditation | Study programme accredited until 10-Apr-2023 | |
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Duration | 1,5 years (with a professional bachelor degree); 2 years (with an academic bachelor degree) |
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Study type | Full-time | |
Credit points | 60 (1,5 years) or 80 (2 years) (ECTS: 90 (1,5 years) or 120 (2 years)) | |
Study language | English (EN) | |
Study arrangements | During studies international students join groups of local students that follow the study program in English. International students can learn Latvian language as an optional course (3ECTS). | |
Fees | 1,5 years - 9000 EUR per full programme; 2 years - 9626 EUR per full programme; (2020/21). | |
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Study programme description | The aim of the study programme is to develop a global understanding of relevant finance trends as well as global business changes. By focusing on theoretical concepts and their practical applications, students will receive a cross-domain understanding on challenges, opportunities and winning strategies within a global context. Conducted in co-operation with SBS Swiss Business school, the Professional Master’s degree programme was ranked 13 by Eduniversal best masters ranking under section “Corporate Finance in Eastern Europe”. Upon successful completion, students receive two degrees Professional Master Degree in Finance (MF) with a professional qualification of Financier – awarded by BA School of Business and Finance Master of Business Administration (MBA) – awarded by SBS Swiss Business School Studies are organised in the form of modules and group work. Main study courses include International Financial Institutions and Markets, Financial Accounting and Analysis, New Venture Creation, Managerial Economics, International Financial Management and others. Students in this programme acquire knowledge of key trends and strategies in the global business and finance environment. The main goal of the programme is to prepare highly qualified professional specialists for the leading/managerial positions in the fields of international business and finance. The graduates of this programme are usually employed in international business and finance organisations. |
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Study programme link | www.ba.lv/studies/program/mba-international-finance-and-banking/ |
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Requirements | Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics; 2 years of work experience in a company/ organization or position related to finance are required (In case previous education is obtained in another field); English proficiency. : IELTS (minimum 6.0 points) or other certificate confirming English language level. For detailed admission requirements click here:http://www.ba.lv/studies/how-to-apply/ |
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Higher Education Institution
Kr. Valdemara street 161, Riga, LV-1013, Latvia
Phone:+371 67709278
E-mail:admission@ba.lv www.ba.lv/en