Turiba University

Latvia

Jānis Načisčionis Rector, Dr.iur., professor Turiba University is the largest private higher education institution in Latvia providing business oriented higher education in entrepreneurship, law, tourism and public relations.

The University has 20 years of experience in tertiary education and has developed successful cooperation with various institutions and enterprises in Latvia and abroad, with educational institutions in Europe, Asia and America designing and implementing business oriented tertiary programmes that are adapted to the needs and requirements of the labour market and the changing market trends.

Turiba University has gained the recognition of internationally acknowledged experts and works with global scale organisations that have thousands of members worldwide. Turiba is the one and only higher education institution in Central Europe to have received the accreditation of the World Tourism Organisation and the WTO TedQual certificate.

Highly qualified Turiba lecturers who are renowned specialists in their own field of expertise shall help each and every student to develop his/her own personality and gain knowledge, practical skills, competences and a qualification. Education gained along with students from 29 different countries that meets the market demands and is internationally recognised will help you become competitive in your chosen speciality enabling you to achieve your career goals!

Imants Bergs Vice Rector for study development and international cooperation

Turiba University offers several forms of international cooperation. We also welcome those who are involved in Erasmus and exchange programs as well as those who have decided to obtain their degree in one of the leading Business higher education institutions in the Baltics.

Studying at Turiba University it is possible to obtain not just one but two higher education degrees. At present it is possible to obtain double degrees from higher education institutions in France, Great Britain, Turkey, Spain and Taiwan. On the other hand students of 2nd and 3rd study years can participate in bilateral exchange programs and study for one semester in higher education institutions in South Korea, Russia, Ireland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mexico and USA. Studies at Turiba University are not just lectures and practical lessons. It is a complete student life. Choir, aerobic lessons, ice hockey trainings, student parties, sports events before examination sessions, student campus: lecture halls, cafeterias, student's hostel, sports hall - all at the same place. Turiba University welcomes students who wish to obtain quality education, practical experience, business contacts and good friends!

CONTENT Turiba University

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Events for foreign students

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International cooperation

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International education for Turiba students

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Study programmes at the Faculty of International Tourism Tourism and Hospitality Management (Bachelor`s programme) Event and Leisure Management (Bachelor`s programme) Tourism Strategic Management , MBA (Master`s programme)

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Study programmes at the Faculty of Business Administration Business Administration (Bachelor`s programme) Business Administration, MBA (Master`s programme) Business Administration (Doctoral programme)

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Study programmes at the Faculty of Public Relations Public Relations (Bachelor`s programme) International Communication Management (Bachelor`s programme) Public Relations (Master`s programme) Communication Management (Doctoral programme)

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Study programmes at the Faculty of Law Law Science (Doctoral programme)

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Living and studying in Riga, Latvia

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Application procedure

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Turiba University Turiba University is one of the leading higher education institutions in Latvia with established traditions and a clear vision of common European higher education area. Now Turiba offers studies to over 4000 students. It is one of the leading Tourism education institutions in Northern Europe. The institution offers four major disciplines: Business Administration, Law, International Tourism, Public Relations.

Lecturers – Professionals

Turiba educators are professionals in their specialty and conduct lectures based on their practical experience, i.e. teach what is necessary for life!

Library

Turiba University offers a new computerized modern access library with electronic registration of subscription and receipt of books, and an electronic catalogue of books and periodicals as well.

The mission of the library is to ensure access to the latest textbooks and scientific literature for bachelor, postgraduate as well as doctoral research in the study programmes and disciplines offered by the University not only through an extensive fund of books, press, journals and periodicals but also through on-line and local databases and Internet resources available in the library.

Erudite librarians working at Turiba library will offer students assistance in choosing and finding the necessary literature sources and gathering information from local and online databases. The library reading room boasts 285 work places, 80 of which are computerized.

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Sports Hall

The fully equipped modern sports hall of Turiba is used for basketball, volleyball and other sport training and matches. Games of Latvian Student Basketball league and Latvian Basketball League are held regularly take place in this hall. University also offers students the opportunity to reach new heights in the field of sports and participate in basketball, volleyball and Frisbee trainings and championships. Join our team of cheerleaders or attend aerobic classes as well.

Eating Establishments

A varied choice of dishes in two catering places – canteen Nīke-E and Cafe Turiba – are offered for students and guests of Turiba University in order to gain strength for work and studies. Delicious meals at a very fair price and pleasant atmosphere every day attract not only students, but also employees from surrounding companies to the Turiba canteen and café.

Student Hostel

Turiba students can avail accommodation at the student hostel which is situated right on the Turiba campus, just a few steps away from the lecture halls. Become a part of the cosy student city where students not only learn together but also cook meals and spend time together making friends from not just Latvia but also other countries as well. The Turiba Student Hostel has 148 comfortable well equipped rooms, silent reading room, recreation room with TV, computer room with work stations and free Wi-Fi Internet access, games room, self-service laundry, hairdresser’s, dentist as well as other facilities.

Kindergarten

To improve the study process Turiba University runs a kindergarten for students with children. While parents study children are well cared and educated by kindergarten staff.

Court Room

Turiba Faculty of Law is proud of its model courtroom which is designed at the university premises, where future lawyers may live their parts as judges, prosecutors and attorneys, and role-play mock trials that are scripted as close to real-life cases as possible. Courtroom role plays have earned a special appreciation from potential employers — on several occasions the participants have received real employment offers from law offices.

Business Coworking Space

The new coworking space is completely refitted with more than 30 workplaces, a corner of office

equipment, meeting rooms, stage for demonstration of presentations and organization of public events, multi-partition lockable metal cabinets for document storage, as well as other facilities to create a unique and attractive atmosphere for generating and implementing new business ideas and maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of the University. Students can not only register the Business Coworking Space as a legal address for their new business ventures but also organize and hold meetings with business partners, and store and manage their documents. The knowledge and skill gained through studies can be directly linked to practice enabling them to perfect the goods and services offered by their companies and enhance their marketing and promotional activities.

TV Studio

Apply the knowledge gained during lectures by working in the TV studio. The studio has been soundproofed, the necessary wiring has been installed, acoustical improvements have been made, cameras and spotlights have been installed, and also filming corner, TV set and computers have been arranged. A part of the room is arranged with the necessary equipment and a part is arranged as lecture-room in order to organize both lectures and practical classes simultaneously. Students can write multimedia press releases, make audio files and photos and shoot videos and films that can later be presented to their course-mates.

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Events for foreign students The International department of the Turiba University Students’ Council, which is a non-profit organization representing the rights of students and managing the campus life, organizes all the events for international students at the University. Each and every single student is invited to participate in the Council as its member assisting the department implement various student projects and organising student events and thereby gaining experience and practical skills necessary to further one’s professional career. Foreign students, all members of the International department as well as Turiba students and friends of foreign students are invited to the events.

Freshman initiations

– a great event that every new student should participate in. It is mainly meant for Turiba freshmen, but International or Erasmus students are also welcome to participate and experience the fun of being together with everyone who is new to Turiba. Have loads of fun and laughter doing funny tasks and crazy games.

This is it - This is Turiba

Thematic parties

Have a nice journey home

– propose your theme (tea evenings or watermelon parties) and organise a party as long as it is interesting.

Thematic parties also include an event „Latvia” to introduce Latvian culture and traditions to international students.

– an event, specially organised for new International and Erasmus students, who will be joining Turiba. The idea of the event is to inform foreign students about the life in Latvia, and let them introduce their own countries. Get acquainted with each other better and make new friends from all around the world.

– the name speaks for itself! A farewell event where we part ways – we had loads of fun together and enjoyed each other’s company so let’s party for one more last time! The event is organised in guest houses or clubs, whichever place students may prefer.

Of course, foreign students are also invited to other grand student events: Step in Turiba, Students' Paradise, Pre-session Night, Christmas Ball, Swim into the Session.

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International Cooperation UN WTO - World Tourism Organisation The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability. The World Tourism Organization promotes competitiveness and the implementation of sustainable tourism policies. It fosters education in the tourism field and strives to make tourism an effective tool for development in over 100 countries around the world.

UNWTO’s membership includes 155 countries, 7 territories and over 400 Affiliate Members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities.

The Tourism and Hospitality Management programme of Turiba University has been awarded the UNWTO accreditation – UNWTO TedQual certificate. Turiba is the first higher education institution in the Baltics and Scandinavia to have been awarded the UNWTO accreditation and the highest evaluation of internationally recognised experts.

European Association of Institutions in Higher Education EURASHE (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education) offers professionally oriented education programmes and is one of the implementers of the Bologna process along with ENQA, ESU and EUA. Today its membership includes more than 1400 higher education institutions in 38 countries in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and beyond. The main aim of the association is to represent the interests of professionally oriented institutions and programmes in the higher education system of countries in the EHEA at the binary higher education as well as unitary University level.

EURASHE is focused on three main priorities in education – grading system, quality assurance and the recognition of grades and studies by building capacity both at the higher education institution as well as the government level.

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The International Leadership Association The International Leadership Association (ILA) is the global network for all those who practice, study and teach leadership. The ILA promotes a deeper understanding of leadership knowledge and practices for the greater good of individuals and communities worldwide.

The aim of ILA is to strengthen the ties between those who study leadership and those who teach leadership; to serve as a forum where people could exchange ideas, research and practices in leadership; to promote the implementation of effective and ethical leadership by individuals, groups, organisations and nations; to carry out and disseminate interdisciplinary research and develop new knowledge and practices.

AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is a global, non-profit membership organization of educational institutions, businesses, and other entities devoted to the advancement of management education. Established in 1916, AACSB International not only provides its members with a variety of products and services but also strives to identify challenges and trends that are facing the business education industry through its research and various initiatives.

AACSB International membership includes educational institutions that offer business oriented education, business organizations, foundations, professional associations, non-profit, and public sector organizations interested in supporting the development of business education in over 70 countries. It membership exceeds 1 320 members worldwide.

European Law Faculties Association European Law Faculties Association (E.L.F.A) is a global organisation aimed at enhancing legal education by paying special attention to the improvement of the quality of study programmes offered by European higher education institutions and their accreditation. Established in 1995 the E.L.F.A has more than 200 members in the European Union as well as neighbouring countries. Turiba University became a member in March 2006.

The Association holds annual conferences and delegates are invited to participate in discussions and workshops on various legal education issues.

For example the 2009 annual conference in Freiburg addressed the issue of development of doctoral studies. The 2011 ELFA conference on the other hand addressed issues concerning the autonomy and financing of law faculties. The 2013 annual conference in Munster will address issues regarding the link between research education and practice during studies at higher education institutions.

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International education for Turiba students Students of Turiba University can participate in three international cooperation programmes.

Students can study for a definite period at Turiba and at one of the partner higher education programmes under the double degree programme and acquire two higher education degrees. At present Turiba has concluded cooperation agreements with ten higher education institutions in France, Great Britain, Turkey, Spain, Finland and Taiwan. Both students of bachelor as well as master programmes can participate in the double degree programmes.

Normandie Business School (France) – for students of the professional bachelor study programme Tourism and Hospitality Management.

University of Abertay Dundee (Great Britain) – for students of the professional bachelor study programme Business Administration and the professional bachelor study programme Law. Anglia Ruskin University (Great Britain) – for students of the professional bachelor study programme Business Administration.

Champagne School of Management (France) – for students of the professional master study programme Tourism Strategic Management.

University of Glamorgan (Great Britain) – for students of the professional bachelor study programme Business Administration and the professional bachelor study programme Event and Leisure Management.

Ming Chuan University (Taiwan) – for students of the professional bachelor study programme Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Dogus University (Turkey) – for students of the professional bachelor study programme International Communication Management.

La Rochelle Business School (France) – for students of the professional bachelor study programme Tourism and Hospitality Management, professional bachelor study programme International Communication Management, professional bachelor study programme Business Administration, professional master study programme Business Administration.

Cesine Business School (Spain) – for students of the professional bachelor study programme Business Administration.

Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences (Finland) - for students of the professional bachelor study programme Business Administration.

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Erasmus programme oers studies in other European Union higher education institutions for a period of three months to a year. At present Turiba students can study in more than 80 partner higher education institutions under the Erasmus programme.

Students of the 2nd and 3rd study years can participate in bilateral exchange programmes and study for one semester in higher education institutions in South Korea, Netherlands, Russia, Ireland, Mexico, USA, Georgia, Kazakhstan or India.

The number of foreign students is increasing year by year. Youth from France, Switzerland, Russia, Korea, Turkey, Germany, Spain, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Finland and many other countries study at our institution.

Turiba University placed me at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands for the Erasmus programme and I studied there for one semester. The International Business School at Hanze University has over 5 000 students and the majority of students are from all over the world.

The Erasmus programme helped to explore Dutch culture, cities and gain experience and of course business education! I made a lot of friends and business partners. Studying in Netherlands is great but it's expensive. Turiba University oers scholarships and if you can live on a budget, it will cover most of your expenses.

I definitely recommend you to study in Turiba University and to go for Erasmus exchange programmes.

Suhrob Ernazarov (Uzbekistan) Graduate of Master in Business Administration, Turiba University

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TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Professional Bachelor’s study programme Degree

Qualification

Length of studies

Professional Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Company and Institution Manager

4 years

Career

Manage hotels and restaurants (Accommodation and HORECA sector).

Organise tours and manage travel agencies and demonstrate your competences in tourism, geography, and your customer service skills as well.

Work in state and municipality institutions in planning and administration.

Work in all kinds of tourism and hospitality enterprises if customer service and intercultural communication are your key strengths!

Key study courses 1st study year Tourism and Hospitality Tourism Geography Food Organization and Service Information Technology Professional Terminology (by choice) 2nd study year Tourism Business Tourism and Market Research Economics Management Tour Organization Commercial Law Social Psychology 3rd study year International tourism business Political Science Tourism Project Management Financial Management History of World Culture Accounting and Taxes Service and Tourism Marketing Tourism Economics and Globalization Philosophy Human Resource Management

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PRACTICE Undergo practice at the end of each study year Optional courses Rural Tourism International Rights Languages, Culture and Ethics Tourism Logistics Systems of Hotel Management

4th study year Tourism Planning and Management E-Commerce Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Bachelor`s Thesis

Studying and living in Riga, Latvia is my dream come true. The professional faculties in Turiba University, high standard of education, the most beautiful place to live are just few things that would make you want to apply for the exchange program with this university.

People are so kind, it had barely been a week since I arrived and I was invited to go for a north skiing trip to the countryside of Latvia already. So great! I had the opportunity to meet students from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I had the chance to learn new languages and so many things that students from other countries were happy to share. The University’s structure is really nice. I love the arrangement of the buildings, the surrounding area, all kind of things that you can use here, for example, university umbrellas, wardrobe for your coats and kindergarten for those students who have children – brilliant.

Riga as a city is just amazing. The train from Turiba University to Old Town of Riga takes only 10 minutes and it's not so expensive. There is Wi-Fi everywhere, I am so glad I can share my happiness with my family and friends through social networks. I should probably stay here for a few years to see all the interesting monuments, buildings, clubs, restaurants with local cuisine and all the culture events of Latvia. Just grab your chance to come to Turiba University and your way of studying and thinking will change in a wonderful way!

And last but not least – the food is yummy!

Nikola Periša (Croatia) Studying Tourism and Hospitality Management at Turiba University

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EVENT AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT Professional Bachelor’s study programme Degree

Qualification

Length of studies

Professional Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Company and Institution Manager

4 years

Career

Work for an event management company and organise amazing, emotional and unforgettable business, cultural or recreation events. Explore the extents of your creativity but simultaneously focus on thorough planning, financial management and marketing.

Plan and manage sport and tourism events, business congresses, conferences and meetings.

Manage tourism and hospitality enterprises.

Work as leisure and recreation managers in resort hotels and villages.

Key study courses 1st study year Tourism and Recreation Management Social Psychology Information Technology Professional Terminology in English Economics Planning and Organizing of Events 2nd study year Business Etiquette Sport and Active Tourism History of Culture Scenario and Production Accounting and Taxes Media Communication Market Research Project Management Event Planning and Organization 3rd study year Commercial Law International Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Survival Management E-Commerce Financial Management Management of Business Tourism Human Resources Management Services Marketing Innovation and Leadership

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PRACTICE Undergo practice at the end of each study year Optional courses Fitness Professional Terminology (German/French/Spanish/Russian) Acting Skills Technical Provisions for Events

4th study year Market Research and Communication Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Health and SPA Tourism Management of Cultural Events Tourism Economics and Globalization Bachelor`s Thesis

For me living in Latvia as well as studying in Turiba has been a great eye opening experience due to the people I have met that I never thought I would meet, the friends I have made and visited at their homes. The kindness of people in Latvia is overwhelming - lecturers do their best to help you, and even people on the streets do their best to guide you if you ask. The weather also gives me the feeling of Christmas all winter long and the summers here are so colorful and cheerful. I hope that more and more people will discover that there is a beautiful country hiding in the Baltics, one of Europe’s best kept secrets!

Ragy Maroun Raymond Ayac (Egypt) Studying Event and Leisure Management in Turiba University

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TOURISM STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, MBA Professional Master’s study programme

Degree

Qualification

Length of studies

Professional Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Company and Institution Manager

2 years

Career

Manage tourism and hospitality enterprises strategically applying the knowledge and experience gained on the world tourism market.

Work as tourism development and research project manager, research and monitor the trends in tourism development and develop new exciting tourism products.

Work as tourism experts in national and regional tourism boards and agencies planning and promoting tourism development.

Key study courses 1st study year Tourism Strategic Management and Planning Strategic Tourism Marketing International Tourism Environment Financial Management Strategic Tourism Planning Strategic Management Social Psychology Legal Regulations of Tourism Organizational Communication 2nd study year Master’s Thesis Practice

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Professional qualification courses for postgraduate students with previous academic education Tourism Business Theory of Economics Personnel Management Professional optional courses Commercial Law Sustainable Development and Tourism Hotel Systems Management Process Optimization in Tourism Crisis Management in Tourism

Latvia is a really beautiful country in any season: in summer it`s so friendly with such great holidays, smiling people and interesting traditions; in winter it`s untouchable in its frost and beauty. I recommend all new students to try the buddy programme in Turiba University as soon as they arrive. My buddy is a great person, very friendly and interesting- she helped me to feel myself comfortable in Riga, like in my own city. Don`t be afraid to ask your professors any questions - they are not just professionals in subjects they teach, but also first and foremost people, who are willing to help you with clever advice. Study in Turiba can be relaxed and joyful - just keep in mind and never forget that you came here to become professionals and then you could enjoy every moment of being here. Also, there are wonderful possibilities of winning Erasmus scholarships that will help you to know the world around you, to find new great friends - try every possibility!

Think about your practice in advance- you could get unforgettable experience doing practice abroad or in Latvia itself. Now, for example, I am enjoying my practice in Tenerife.

Aleksandra Glebova (Uzbekistan) Studying Tourism Strategic Management at Turiba University

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Professional Bachelor’s study programme

Degree

Qualification

Length of studies

Professional Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Company and Institution Manager

4 years

Career

Set up your own company or enterprise and be your own boss.

Join a Latvian or foreign company as a middle or top level manager.

Work as a project manager or a manager in any other department and demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

Become a finance director if you are really good at figures and money matters.

Key study courses 1st study year Basic Subjects Personnel Management Economics Information Technologies Management Foreign Language for Business 2nd study year Development and planning of business ideas Entrepreneurship Commercial Law Marketing Accounting and Taxes 3rd study year

4th study year

Business Administration Management Principles Quality Management Financial Management Creating and developing a Company’s Image International Marketing

Strategic Management Strategic Management International Commerce Project Management Risk Management

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Research Work Bachelor`s Thesis

As one of the few full-time international students from West Europe at Turiba I expected to find many diďŹƒculties, both culturally and in the day to day life. But I have been pleasantly surprised to find that the Turiba University sta help me with that in a variety of ways by oering information through the student center and the senior students help us as well.

So far I have found my experience at Turiba University a very stimulating one. Would I do it again? Yes!

Marco Ferrara (Italy) Studying Business Administration at Turiba University

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MBA Professional Master’s study programme Degree

Qualification

Length of studies

Professional Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Company and Institution Manager

1.5 or 2 years (depends on previous education)

Career

Manage your own business or become a top level manager in other companies and follow the latest achievements and trends in business management.

Work as an analyst if investigation and research are your key strengths and conduct feasibility studies for implementation of new projects and operations.

Become a business planner by analysing current trends in global market and forecasting the future.

Key study courses Core study courses Global Marketing Organizational Psychology Sustainable Development and Innovation Forecasting in Entrepreneurship Strategic and Change Management Human Resources Management and Development

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Optional Courses Financial Investment Management International Business Environment EU Law Project Management Quality Management Business Research Methods Regional Economics

I studied MBA at Turiba University and am indeed glad that I made that decision. Turiba University has all the required facilities, including a basketball court. The University oers books, magazines, Internet access all over the campus and most importantly excellent teaching sta. Our professors always had time for us to guide us through the programme.

The University oers Erasmus and Bilateral programs for studies in one of the partner universities abroad, plus you can go ahead for a double degree. I availed this opportunity and studied for one semester in the Netherlands. Turiba University also helps you start your own business in Latvia. The University has Business Coworking space, where young entrepreneurs can get professional support and excellent business facilities. Latvia is a beautiful country and it is a great pity that I could not discover all of its cities. Latvian students are very friendly, but are a little bit shy. You will be surprised how warm and open they are, once you get to know them closer.

Suhrob Ernazarov (Uzbekistan) Graduate of Master in Business Administration, Turiba University

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Doctoral study programme

Degree

Length of studies

Doctor in Management Science (Dr. man.)

3 years

Career

Develop new approaches to business administration applying all the intellectual wisdom, determination, creative and analytical skills gained.

Increase your personal brand value in the labour market and lay the foundation for further prosperity and success in your professional career.

Open the doors for you and your business in Europe.

Expand your career opportunities in business, state and municipality institutions and higher education institutions as well.

Key study courses Basic study courses Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Pedagogy and Governance of Higher Education Institutions Current Trends in Strategic Management Modern Management Theories Foreign Language Research in Business Participation in the Implementation of Study Process

Optional specialization courses Legal Aspects of Business Mathematical Modeling for Business Change Management in Enterprises Optional courses Business Communication Risk Management Innovation Management

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After having worked as a German officer for quite a long time I started thinking about a Ph.D. during my service time in Afghanistan in 2010. To choose a doctoral programme is not an easy task. Many years of your life and your entire professional career depend on that decision. I chose Turiba for two reasons: structure and content of the programme and the willingness of Turiba to accept and supervise the special subject of my doctoral thesis. Due to the fact that the subject of the thesis is based on specific business activities in the defense industry I had difficulties to find a Ph.D. program. Fortunately, I found the Turiba University, which did not have any prejudices against this subject; completely contrary to various German universities. The second reason was the tight schedule of the study with three academic years, whereby the courses of doctoral study programme are designed in an ideal way to facilitate the development process of the thesis.

I started the Ph.D. programme in 2011 with a comprehensive introduction in research activities, which have laid the basis for my further work. After this intensive and interesting "learning phase", during which I was constantly supervised and accompanied by the experts of Turiba, I started the work on my thesis concerning an "Offset-Execution-Model for Small and Medium Enterprises", thanks to the useful help of my supervisor. In parallel they forced me to write and publish scientific articles which were a complete new experience for me but essential in the process of training of graduate students. After publishing and presenting the first two scientific articles I am at the moment working on the third one.

I’m currently in the 5th semester and can slowly recognize the end of the programme in 2014. All in all I can summarize so far that the Ph.D. project was challenging but also satisfying. Finally, I would like to encourage everybody to take his destiny in his own hands and to start an education at Turiba.

Heinz-Axel Kirchwehm (Germany) Doctoral student of the programme Business Administration in Turiba University Head of Industrialization Mobile Cranes Manitowoc Crane Group Germany

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PUBLIC RELATIONS Professional Bachelor’s study programme

Degree

Qualification

Length of studies

Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

Public Relations Manager

4 years

Career

Public Relations Manager, Organizer of Cultural and Mass Events.

Advertising Manager of any Enterprise.

Journalist, Mass Media Specialist, Communication Specialist.

Key study courses 1st study year Public Administration and International Relations Professional Lexis (English) Commerce Communication Management Music as Communication 2nd study year Language in Theory and Practice Marketing Business Manners Public Relations Campaigns Spanish/French/German/Russian by choice 3rd study year

4th study year

Journalism and Media Relations Public Relations in Theory and Practice Advertising Legal Aspects of Public Relations Production Mass Media Analysis

International Communication Discussion and Manipulation Crisis Communication Discussion Manipulation (in English and in Russian) Multimedia Audio and Video Communication Leadership Research Work Bachelor`s Thesis

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I left Africa and arrived in the very north of Europe for my studies at Turiba University. I needed to move from the burning sun of the desert to the freezing snow. Taking into account the dierences in attitude and human behavior as well, it was a tremendous challenge.

The very warm welcome given by the University professors and sta made me feel more than at home. The attitude of the people at the University, the Latvian community, even common people on the streets, the eagerness of the inhabitants to succeed, the positive behavior of people all around me, especially my professors, the facilities at the University and the eorts taken by the Turiba University team made me feel extraordinarily positive and definitely enhance the study environment at Turiba University.

Today I consider Turiba as my second home and Latvia as my second country.

Shady Marco (Egypt) Studying Public Relations at Turiba University

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INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT Professional Bachelor’s study programme

Degree

Qualification

Length of studies

Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration

Head of External Relations Department

4 years

Career

Communication Manager at enterprises, state and municipal institutions.

Local and International Sales Manager.

Company Representative abroad.

Key study courses 1st study year Basic Subjects Globalization, European Integration and Intercultural Communications International Communication Management Communication Research Methods Social Psychology Professional Lexis (English) International Law

Professional practice in leading enterprises and Specialization (by choice) Sports Communication Alternative Marketing

2nd study year Management Science Communication Ethics, Business Etiquette and Protocol New Media Speech Skills and Interpersonal Communication Spanish, French, German, Russian by choice Public Relations Campaigns Communication Science 3rd study year Sales Reputation and Brand Management International Marketing Integrated Marketing Communication

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4th study year Innovation Product Innovation Alternative Marketing Projects Sport Project Crisis Communication Environment International Communication (in English and in Russian) Research Work Bachelor`s Thesis

Arguably it’s difficult to find an ideal place for getting knowledge and be satisfied with everything. But I like that Turiba’s staff tries to do the very best to prepare students for challenges of our constantly-changing world. Most of the lecturers are very responsive and you may rely on them. They inspire students to exchange ideas and respect values of new generation. Besides the number of lectures isn’t huge and you have some free time which is a big plus for young people. You may work or just admire beautiful Riga for instance.

During the last study year Turiba had almost 300 international students. It’s an excellent platform for communication, breaking stereotypes, and learning from people all over the world. And it’s exciting. I think our life is all about learning and establishing relationships.

Because to me at the end of the day the most important thing is how you have treated other people.

Mikhail Mazakou (Belarus) Studying International Communication Management at Turiba University

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PUBLIC RELATIONS Professional Master’s study programme

Degree

Qualification

Length of studies

Professional Master’s Degree in Public Relations

Head of Public Relations Department

1 or 2 years (depends on previous education)

Career

Heads of Public Relations Enterprises.

Public Relations Structural Unit Manager of any Enterprise.

Public Relations Manager, Public Relations Project Manager, Press Secretary, Public Relations Advisor, Advertising Consultant, Mass Media Analyst.

Key study courses Monitoring and Analysis of Latvian and foreign media, databases and other public information Communication Science and Management Strategic Management Communication Law

Professional practice in leading enterprises

Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Public Relations Events New Technologies in Public Relations Quality Systems and Management Applied Research, Organization of studies Public Relations Ethics and Social Responsibility Organization and Implementation of Research Work Conflict Resolution Planning and Implementation of Corporate Communication Strategies Lobbying Technologies Marketing Communication Brand Management Professional Development European Integration and International Communication Rhetoric Creativity and Innovation in Public Relations

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Research Work Master’s Thesis

I am very glad that I had this opportunity to study in Turiba University. I would recommend it to all students – not to lose the chance and go for it. I didn’t feel I was a student in Turiba, because I had very friendly relations with my lovely professors. If you work hard, everyone sees it and appreciates it. Being in Riga is an unforgettable experience for me. It is my second home town now.

Tamar Mdivnishvili (Georgia) Graduate of Master in Public Relations, Turiba University

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COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT Doctoral study programme Degree

Length of studies

Doctor of Social Sciences in Communication (Dr. sc. Soc.)

3.6 years

Career

Transparent, professional communication is a necessary prerequisite for any responsible management body of an enterprise or any other organization.

Research work in the field of communication sciences as communication and management, especially strategic management is closely linked to practice in enterprises including media enterprises.

Key study courses 1st study year Core study courses Integrated Marketing Communication Strategic Issues Management and Communication Management Models Modern Communication Theories Doctoral Theoretical Seminars and Individual Research Work * Participation in Implementation of Bachelor and Master Study Programmes ** Optional courses Risk and Crisis Communication Modern day Social processes and Social Management Communication Science and Journalism Economic Analysis of Interaction between Public Relations and Journalism 2nd study year

3rd study year

Core study courses Foreign Language Higher Education Pedagogy and Management Knowledge and Innovation Management Business Communication

Core study courses Management and Communication Psychology Public Administration and Government Communication

Optional Courses Communication Law Public Relations, Persuasion and Propaganda

Optional Courses International Politics and Communication Advertising and Brand Management

* Study courses in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd study year (from 1st till 5th semester) ** Study courses in the 1st and 2nd study year (1st, 3rd and 4th semester) Compilation of doctoral thesis is carried out during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd study year (from 1st till 7th semester)

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As an Indian student I can say Turiba is a home to great luminaries. The University is well accredited globally and oers enormous opportunities for growth and prosperity. The University faculties meet the high requirements of international standards and educators are always available for students. As the Mascot-CAT says the school is bestowed with truth, care and initiative to growth.

As I live in the Students’ Hostel, I can say that it is comfortable, clean and not expensive. The people are very cooperative and great to get on with and interact. There are many possibilities to learn and grow.

Latvia as is often claimed is a great tourist attraction on the coast of the Baltic sea - a great nation with great culture and traditions to boast o. Riga is definitely the place to dwell if you wish to rise in life and have fun!

Samrat Ray (India) Doctoral studies in Communication Management at Turiba University

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LAW SCIENCE Doctoral study programme

Degree

Length of studies

Doctoral Degree in Law Science (Dr. iur.)

3 years

Career

You have the opportunity to work as the leading researcher in a scientific institution.

If you want to work in education institutions, you can apply for an academic position of docent or professor.

You can become a sworn advocate without passing advocacy examinations as stipulated by article 14 of the Advocacy Law of the Republic of Latvia.

You have the opportunity to become a scientific expert in Law Sciences of the Latvian Council of Science.

Key study courses 1st study year

2nd study year

Problems in History of Law Problems in Theory of Law Higher Education Pedagogy and Management Problems in Constitutional Law Problems in Administrative Law Problems in Administrative Procedure Law Problems in Criminal Law Problems in Criminal Procedure Law Problems in Competition Law Problems in Civil Law Problems in Civil Procedure Law Problems in Intellectual Property Law Problems in International Law Problems in European Union Law Participation in the Implementation of Study Programmes

Foreign Language Problems of Theory of Law Problems in Constitutional Law Problems in Administrative Law Problems in Administrative Procedure Law Problems in Criminal Law Problems in Criminal Procedure Law Problems in Competition Law Problems in Civil Law Problems in Civil Procedure Law Problems in Intellectual Property Law Problems in International Law Problems in European Union Law Participation in the Implementation of Study Programmes

3rd study year Compilation of Doctoral Thesis

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Specialization in: Theory of Law Constitutional Law Administrative Law Administrative Procedure Law Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Law

European Union Law Competition Law Civil Law Civil Procedure Law Intellectual Property Law International Law

A PhD degree from Turiba University is not just an opportunity to gain a degree but also a way of life which embodies the source of permanent knowledge. It is a great investment necessary to raise one’s self-esteem.

It is wonderful that the University community is united, friendly and active. Also, it is nice that students have a chance to broaden their knowledge not only by attending classes but also various other events (conferences, discussions, etc.).

Moreover, the academic excellence of lecturers as well the determination and persistence of group mates encourage other students to improve themselves and achieve their goals.

Undoubtedly, studies at Turiba University are very significant motivating factor for students.

Eglė Šimkevičienė (Lithuania) Doctoral student in Law Science, Turiba University

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Living and studying in

Riga, Latvia Latvia

is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe next to the Baltic Sea. It is bordered to the north by Estonia, to the south by Lithuania, to the east by the Russian Federation, and to the southeast by Belarus. In 2004 it joined EU and has been actively developing its prominent new role in a rapidly globalizing world community. There are many interesting tourist sights for every taste.

From the global viewpoint, regardless of the fact that Latvia is a land of rare natural beauty and rich cultural heritage it still remains relatively unknown - a terra incognita. There are only few places in the Central and Northern Europe which offer such a varied and untouched environment for friends of nature. Latvia in a relatively small area offers incredible diversity – forests, lakes, rivers, marshes and 500 km long sandy coast near the Baltic Sea. The proximity to nature – untouched nature in urbanized Europe - amazes most visitors. According to data of Yale University and Columbia University of the City of New York, Latvia has been recognized as the second greenest country in the world, immediately behind Switzerland.

Latvia can be proud of its rich folklore heritage – especially, with folk songs dating back to more than a thousand years. More than 1.2 million folk song texts and 30 000 melodies have been preserved.

Nevertheless, Latvia is renewing its old traditions, creating new windows of opportunity and proudly displaying a revitalized national presence on the European scene.

Riga is the capital of Latvia, the population of Riga exceeds one

third of total population of Latvia – 699 203 inhabitants. Riga is the largest city in the Baltic States and the third largest city in the Baltic Sea region (behind St. Petersburg and Stockholm). It is also the geographical center of the Baltic States. Riga is not only the backbone of the Latvian economy, but also a renowned center of education and science. It is known as the main industrial, business, culture, sport and finance center in the Baltic States –a modern metropolis which can be proud of its ancient history, unique architecture, high quality culture activities and exciting entertainment possibilities. It is evidenced by the numerous cultural events, international exhibitions, scientific conferences and seminars that take place in Riga annually. Riga has unique values due to its rather intact medieval architecture and that of later periods, its urban structure, the richness and quality of Art Nouveau architecture.

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Application procedure Students must apply for studies through an on-line application system at www.turiba.lv

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Before starting the on-line application please prepare the following application documents: Apostilled copy of the secondary education document Apostilled copy of latest graduation certificate if necessary (if applying for master’s or doctoral study programmes) IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English language certificate if the candidate has successfully passed such an exam (if not, you will receive the login and password for on-line English test to your e-mail) Curriculum vitae Copy of passport One photo

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During the on-line application procedure you will need to upload your passport copy (all pages except blank ones), education documents of all education levels completed (starting from secondary education), TOEFL or IELTS certificate (if any), CV and photo.

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After the on-line registration you will be requested to send notarized copies of your all education documents (secondary education, bachelor and master degree certificates with transcripts) by courier service or regular post to Turiba University.

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The applicant shall transfer the application fee EUR 100, which is non-refundable.

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Applicants will have to pass 2 on-line tests: English language test and test in Social sciences (only if you apply for bachelor studies).

For further information about the application procedure, please refer to www.turiba.lv

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