Academic Bachelor Study Programme
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Do you want to become a business strategist who is oriented towards both local and global markets?
Business economics is not just about numbers – it is the art of understanding market trends, making informed decisions, and leading companies towards sustainable growth. In this program, you will learn the skills necessary to analyse economic processes, plan business development, and manage resources effectively.
This program is suitable for those who value economic logic, analytical thinking, and the desire to influence the business environment both in Latvia and globally. Whether you are passionate about financial analysis, international trade, or business management, business economics will allow you to develop your strengths.
Language: English / Latvian
Degree to Be Achieved: Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics
Accreditation: Study programme is accredited until July 1, 2027.
What will you learn?
- Economic theory and analysis: Microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and statistics.
- Business principles: Accounting, financial analysis, business economics, and planning.
- International economics: Globalization, trade, commercial diplomacy, and international law.
- Management and logistics skills: Management science, logistics economics, procurement, and warehouse management.
- Communication and foreign languages: English, professional foreign language I and II, communication psychology.
- Research skills: History of economic thought, research work organization, bachelor′s thesis.
What will you do?
- Analyse economic processes: Conduct research on the economic processes of the company and the national economy using various methods and information and communication technologies.
- Make informed decisions: Use the information obtained to make decisions about the company′s operations.
- Work in a team and independently: You will organize your work and work in a team to achieve common goals.
- Present research results: You will be able to discuss economic processes and current events in the company and the economy in a reasoned manner.
Where can you do an internship?
You will have the opportunity to gain international experience by participating in ERASMUS+ programs and going on an internship abroad, for which you will receive a scholarship.
Admission requirements
- A general secondary education diploma
- First level professional higher education (for studies at a later stages)
- English level B2 or International English language certificate:
TOEFL iBT – 72+
TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) - 513+
IELTS - 5.5 - 6.0
TOEIC – 605+
FCE (First Certificate in English) – 160+
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English) – 160+
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) - 160+
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) – 160+
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) – 59+
Cambridge English Linguaskill – 160+ Duolingo - 100+
Admission reguirements for foreign students are available HERE.
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Period of studies
Full time studies (3 years)
Lectures on working days, usually 09:00 - 15:50Study courses
A Obligatory courses
- Introduction To Studies
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- The History Of Economic Thought
- Regional Economics
- Modern Economic Theories And Trends
- Business Economics And Planning
- Management
- Marketing
- Regulatory Framework Of Business
- Labour, Environmental And Civil Protection
- Accounting
- Financial Theory
- Finansial mathematics
- Statistics
- Economic Informatics
- Research Organization
- Study paper
B Limited option courses
B1 Internship
B2 Business Economics and Law
- Financial Accounting
- Tax System
- Innovation Economics
- Intellectual Property Rights
B3 International Economics
- International Economics
- International Marketing And Trade
- International Trade Law
B4 The Economics of Logistics
- The Economics Of Logistics
- Purchasing Organization
- Transport Logistics
B5 Courses in Humanities
- Philosophy
- The Psychology Of Communication
- Sociology
C Free option courses
D Bachelor paper
Opportunities after graduating
Where to Work?
Graduates of the EKA University of Applied Sciences (EKA) are able to sustain the highest level of competition in labour markets in Latvia and the European Union. Our graduates successfully take manager positions in the sphere of finance, economics, accounting, solve analytical and management problems.
On completing the EKA study programmes, our students find a job in the sphere of manufacturing, in service and trade sectors, tourism companies, banks, insurance and auditing companies, state and municipal institutions, companies and organizations, joint enterprises, braches of foreign companies etc.
Where to Continue Studies/International Studies:
After graduating from the EKA students are able to continue studies at Master degree programmes in Latvia and other countries. That is possible due to international students exchange projects.
The EKA has concluded ERASMUS cooperation agreements with higher educational institutions in France, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Germany, and Hungary. Every year list of the EKA University of Applied Sciences partners is expanded with new partners. Every year students and lecturers participate in exchange programmes.
The EKA University of Applied Sciences is a member of the Baltic University Programme that unites 160 universities in 14 countries of the Baltic Sea region.
