BA School of Business and Finance (BASBF) is one of Latvia's leading self-financing business schools. From a legal point of view, BASBF is a derived public person. BASBF has been conferred its autonomous competence by law, including establishing and approval its budget. Such a person may have its property. It was founded in 1992 as Banking College under the Bank of Latvia, and in 1997 it was accredited as Higher Educational Institution, today known as BA School of Business and Finance, offering studies to 1493students. In 2017 BA School of Business and Finance celebrated its 25th anniversary. BASBF is proud of its 10333 alumni.
BA School of Business and Finance was included in the Registry of scientific institutions on February 2, 2016.
BA SBF has set up three research laboratories: Sustainability and Efficiency laboratory, Financial Intermediation and Compliance Expertise laboratory, and Cybersecurity Research laboratory.
BA School of Business and Finance offers its study programs within 2 study directions Economics and Management, administration and real estate management providing three-cycle 14 higher education study programs at all levels – the first level higher education, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral study programs focusing on the niche of financial education, business management, IT, and cybersecurity In 2013 BASBF was granted the status of a certified center of Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) the UK, it allows to prepare specialists in Financial Management and award additional professional qualification of a Financial Manager SQA. All study programs implemented by BASBF have incorporated company placement as a compulsory requirement. The study process has gained an international dimension. Every year BASBF receives international full-time and exchange students, which ensures a diverse student community.
We are proud to be Eduniversal rated 12. The professional Master's degree program" International Finance and Banking" ranked 12 by EDUNIVERSAL Best masters under section" Corporate Finance"/Eastern Europe (2016/2017 academic year The Eduniversal Best Masters ranking classifies the 4000 best Masters and MBA programs in the world.
BA SBF graduates work for leading companies, banks, auditing companies, and various government institutions, contributing to the whole sector's growth, providing their knowledge and expertise. Graduates are nationally and internationally recognized entrepreneurs, managers, consultants, experts, and professionals working in public and private companies.
BA SBF has expanded its international partnerships in Europa and beyond it. Over the last years, BA SBF has expanded its cooperation outside Europe. Currently, within the Erasmus+ program, BA SBF is running the project with non-EU countries. In the 2016/2017 academic year from BA SBF, three academic staff members lectured in India, and Russian Federation, Israel. However, BA SBF received three lecturers from India and Malaysia, accenting its internationalization.
For study purposes at K. Valdemara 161, there are ten modern classrooms with a total area of 862.50 m2 and 614 seats, including a conference hall with 168 seats. All classrooms are equipped with modern technical facilities.
There are three computer labs at BA SBF. The labs are equipped with 59 workstations. Computer facilities are also available at the Library (21 stations).
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