Financial Management

Professional Master Study Programmes

Degree: Professional Masters Degree in Finance and Professional Qualification

Duration and fee of studies:

  • full-time studies: 4 semesters (2 years)
  • EU/EEA/Swiss citizens: 2390 EUR / year
  • Other country citizens: 3290 EUR / year

Language of instruction: English

Amount of credits: 80 credit points or 120 ECTS

Programme Director

Professor, Dr.oec.
Iveta Mietule

Iveta.Mietule@rta.lv

The aim of the programme is to ensure practically applicable and competitive professional studies based on the theoretical knowledge of economics; to implement the acquisition of advanced academic knowledge and professional skills corresponding to the field of finance as a whole, providing opportunity to perform highly qualified functions within the profession of a financial analyst.

Results of the study programme

The graduates of the programme are able:

  1. To demonstrate profound or extended knowledge and understanding typical of the financial analyst profession, part of which is in line with the latest developments in the field of finance and provides the ground for creative thinking or research, including for cross-disciplinary activities.
  2. To use theories, methods and problem-solving skills independently in order to carry out research activities and highly qualified professional functions within the professional competence of a financial analyst
  3. Explain and discuss complex or systemic issues in the financial sector with both professionals and non-professionals in a reasoned way.
  4. To independently direct his/her competence development and specialization, to take responsibility for work results of an individual and group
  5. To assess business environment, possible innovations within the professional competence, offer solutions using new conclusions and approaches in the respective field
  6. Formulate problem solution in the relevant scientific discipline or profession, carry out research or continue further education and development of professional qualification
  7. Use of conclusions of economic and financial theories in evaluation and analysis of certain facts and situations, compare alternatives of economic and financial activity, evaluate their possible consequences, define problems, elaborate solutions and substantiate them scientifically
  8. Integrate knowledge from different fields to contribute to creation of new knowledge, development of research or professional activity methods in the field of finance
  9. To demonstrate understanding and take responsibility for an ethical approach to research and popularization of scientific results
  10. Assess the potential impact of professional activities on the environment and society within the financial analyst's professional competence.

Opportunities for graduates

  • Continue studies and pursue a doctoral degree.
  • The graduates of the programme can hold the following positions: a head or an official of a financial department at a state administrative body; company manager or financial director of a company or an organization; international project manager or expert; an auditor at international surveillance firm, national auditing, or audit service; a lecturer at a college or/and university, etc.
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Admission requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in economics, commercial science or administration.

2. English language proficiency (level B2)

To be submitted: A document certifying language proficiency issued by an international testing institution within the past five years, which certifies the foreigner’s proficiency in English at least at the level B2, except if previous education has been acquired in English.

3. Online interview.

Autumn intake

  • Application until 1 July 2024
  • Studies start in September 2024
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