Executive
Education
Courses
Take Executive Education courses at Riga Business School to keep up with the latest developments in business education. Whether you’re a recent graduate or it’s been years since you called yourself a student, we welcome you to continue growing. This is an opportunity for you to develop and update your talents.
Executive
Education
Courses
Take Executive Education courses at Riga Business School to keep up with the latest developments in business education. Whether you’re a recent graduate or it’s been years since you called yourself a student, we welcome you to continue growing. This is an opportunity for you to develop and update your talents.
Sept 3 – Dec 10
Tuesdays
6 pm – 9 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School, Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 825 + VAT
Risk Management
![Schaub_William_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Schaub_William_s.webp)
led by William Schaub
Students will be introduced to various subjects related to risk and its significance to modern organizations, including definitions of risk and related concepts. This content will present a framework and tools to lead and support the risk management process within their organizations. They will gain insights from several senior executives through guest lectures, enhancing their understanding of this discipline. The course provides practical case studies and applications, allowing students to critically engage with the concepts, principles, and tools of Enterprise-wide Risk Management.
Risk Management
![Schaub_William_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Schaub_William_s.webp)
led by William Schaub
Sept 3 – Dec 10
Tuesdays
6 pm – 9 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School, Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 825 + VAT
Students will be introduced to various subjects related to risk and its significance to modern organizations, including definitions of risk and related concepts. This content will present a framework and tools to lead and support the risk management process within their organizations. They will gain insights from several senior executives through guest lectures, enhancing their understanding of this discipline. The course provides practical case studies and applications, allowing students to critically engage with the concepts, principles, and tools of Enterprise-wide Risk Management.
Sep 4 – Dec 11
Wednesdays
6 pm – 9 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School, Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 825 + VAT
Corporate Governance
![Justin-Bancroft_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Justin-Bancroft_s.webp)
led by Justin Bancroft
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Corporate Governance from both international and Latvian perspectives, equipping students for roles as corporate directors in public, private, and state-owned enterprises. By exploring case studies, engaging in research, and participating in discussions, students will achieve the following objectives:
- Apply principles of corporate governance, oversight, and control.
- Differentiate between governance, management, internal control, and stakeholder interests.
- Implement governance structures in various types of enterprises.
- Assess corporate governance levels using corporate reports and other public information.
- Understand and apply key concepts of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and ethics in decision-making.
The course examines best practices in Europe and North America, adapting them to the Latvian business environment.
Corporate Governance
![Justin-Bancroft_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Justin-Bancroft_s.webp)
led by Justin Bancroft
Sep 4 – Dec 11
Wednesdays
6 pm – 9 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School, Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 825 + VAT
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Corporate Governance from both international and Latvian perspectives, equipping students for roles as corporate directors in public, private, and state-owned enterprises. By exploring case studies, engaging in research, and participating in discussions, students will achieve the following objectives:
- Apply principles of corporate governance, oversight, and control.
- Differentiate between governance, management, internal control, and stakeholder interests.
- Implement governance structures in various types of enterprises.
- Assess corporate governance levels using corporate reports and other public information.
- Understand and apply key concepts of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and ethics in decision-making.
The course examines best practices in Europe and North America, adapting them to the Latvian business environment.
August 22
Thursday
9 am – 5 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 350 + VAT
Corporate Pathology: A Framework to Prevent Failure
![EXE_EDU_Pelletier_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_Pelletier_foto.jpg)
led by Eric S.Pelletier
This is a one-day seminar designed to equip attendees with a practical decision-making checklist, illustrated through real-life case studies. Participants will explore the failures of prominent companies, delve into key business concepts, and learn a multi-layered framework for assessing corporate health.
Corporate Pathology: A Framework to Prevent Failure
![EXE_EDU_Pelletier_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_Pelletier_foto.jpg)
led by Eric S.Pelletier
August 22
Thursday
9 am – 5 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 350 + VAT
This is a one-day seminar designed to equip attendees with a practical decision-making checklist, illustrated through real-life case studies. Participants will explore the failures of prominent companies, delve into key business concepts, and learn a multi-layered framework for assessing corporate health.
or
Sept 24 – Dec 17, Tue/Thu
6:00 pm – 8:10 pm
In-person
📌RBS,
Skolas 11, Riga
EUR 660 + VAT
General English
![Agarwal_Kumar_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Agarwal_Kumar_s.webp)
led by Kumar Agarwal
This Comprehensive English Language Course offers an immersive and dynamic learning experience that is meticulously designed to enhance your grammar proficiency, reading comprehension, speaking fluency, and listening and writing skills. Whether you’re a beginner seeking a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your language skills, this course is tailored to meet your individual needs.
General English
![Agarwal_Kumar_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Agarwal_Kumar_s.webp)
led by Kumar Agarwal
or
Sept 24 – Dec 17, Tue/Thu
6:00 pm – 8:10 pm
In-person
📌RBS,
Skolas 11, Riga
EUR 660 + VAT
This Comprehensive English Language Course offers an immersive and dynamic learning experience that is meticulously designed to enhance your grammar proficiency, reading comprehension, speaking fluency, and listening and writing skills. Whether you’re a beginner seeking a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your language skills, this course is tailored to meet your individual needs.
September 26 & October 3
4 pm – 7 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School, Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 400 + VAT
Digital Marketing Growth Strategies for SMEs
![EXE_EDU_ZEILA_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_ZEILA_foto-250x300.jpg)
led by Rihards Zeiļa
This course is designed to empower SME managers with actionable digital marketing strategies to accelerate growth and achieve sustainable success. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the most effective digital channels, tactics, and tools that can be leveraged to expand reach, increase brand awareness, acquire new customers, and drive revenue. The course will emphasize practical applications and real-world examples, providing participants with a roadmap for implementing high-impact digital marketing campaigns.
Digital Marketing Growth Strategies for SMEs
![EXE_EDU_ZEILA_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_ZEILA_foto-250x300.jpg)
led by Rihards Zeiļa
September 26 & October 3
4 pm – 7 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School, Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 400 + VAT
This course is designed to empower SME managers with actionable digital marketing strategies to accelerate growth and achieve sustainable success. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the most effective digital channels, tactics, and tools that can be leveraged to expand reach, increase brand awareness, acquire new customers, and drive revenue. The course will emphasize practical applications and real-world examples, providing participants with a roadmap for implementing high-impact digital marketing campaigns.
Sept 26 – Oct 31
Thursdays
9 am – 1 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 1050 +VAT
IT Management & Technologies Innovations
![DSC_56881](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_56881.jpg)
led by Jānis Paksis
It is a comprehensive 5-week course designed for executives and senior leaders, providing critical insights and strategies to align business strategy with efficient IT support, embrace emerging technologies, implement modern software development practices, and empower organizations to achieve enterprise agility and maximize the potential of technical staff.
IT Management & Technologies Innovations
![DSC_56881](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DSC_56881.jpg)
Jānis Paksis
Sept 26 – Oct 31
Thursdays
9 am – 1 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 1050 +VAT
It is a comprehensive 5-week course designed for executives and senior leaders, providing critical insights and strategies to align business strategy with efficient IT support, embrace emerging technologies, implement modern software development practices, and empower organizations to achieve enterprise agility and maximize the potential of technical staff.
Oct 1 – Oct 29
Tuesdays
9 am – 1 pm
In-Person
📌Online
EUR 750 + VAT
Data Protection in 21st Century
![EXE_EDU_PRAULINA_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_PRAULINA_foto.jpg)
led by Santa Prauliņa
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of personal data protection within various digital contexts. Through four detailed lecture cycles, participants will gain insights into the legal, technical, and practical aspects of data protection in companies, digital environments, employee management, and customer interactions.
Each lecture cycle is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement robust data protection measures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations but not forgetting about the company’s business needs.
Participants will learn about the latest regulations, best practices, and tools to protect personal data. The course emphasizes practical applications and real-world scenarios, enabling participants to handle data protection challenges effectively.
Data Protection in 21st Century
![EXE_EDU_PRAULINA_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_PRAULINA_foto.jpg)
led by Santa Prauliņa
Oct 1 – Oct 29
Tuesdays
9 am – 1 pm
In-Person
📌Online
EUR 750 + VAT
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of personal data protection within various digital contexts. Through four detailed lecture cycles, participants will gain insights into the legal, technical, and practical aspects of data protection in companies, digital environments, employee management, and customer interactions.
Each lecture cycle is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement robust data protection measures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations but not forgetting about the company’s business needs.
Participants will learn about the latest regulations, best practices, and tools to protect personal data. The course emphasizes practical applications and real-world scenarios, enabling participants to handle data protection challenges effectively.
Oct 3 – Oct 31
Thursdays
4 pm – 7.30 pm
In-person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 750 + VAT
Strategic Sustainability: ESG Implementation
![EXE_EDU_Zumente_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_Zumente_foto-250x300.jpg)
![EXE_EDU_Kustova_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_Kustova_foto.jpg)
led by Ilze Zumente, PhD & Ieva Kustova
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, covering foundational concepts, regulatory frameworks, and practical strategies for integrating ESG into business operations. It aims to equip the participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead in the evolving landscape of sustainable finance. The course includes group tasks that foster active engagement and innovative thinking, preparing participants to navigate and shape the future of ESG practices.
Strategic Sustainability: ESG Implementation
![EXE_EDU_Zumente_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_Zumente_foto-250x300.jpg)
![EXE_EDU_Kustova_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_Kustova_foto.jpg)
led by Ilze Zumente, PhD & Ieva Kustova
Oct 3 – Oct 31
Thursdays
4 pm – 7.30 pm
In-person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 750 + VAT
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, covering foundational concepts, regulatory frameworks, and practical strategies for integrating ESG into business operations. It aims to equip the participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead in the evolving landscape of sustainable finance. The course includes group tasks that foster active engagement and innovative thinking, preparing participants to navigate and shape the future of ESG practices.
Oct 4 – Nov 8
Fridays
9 am – 1 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 970 + VAT
Advanced Business Negotiation
![daniels_pavluts](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/daniels_pavluts.jpg)
led by Daniels Pavļuts
This highly practical negotiation skills course is designed for senior business managers and owners, providing advanced strategies and tactics for successful negotiations, including handling complex scenarios, cross-cultural dynamics, difficult partners, and manipulative tactics, while fostering effective communication, conflict management, and adaptation to diverse negotiation styles.
Advanced Business Negotiation
![daniels_pavluts](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/daniels_pavluts.jpg)
Daniels Pavļuts
Oct 4 – Nov 8
Fridays
9 am – 1 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 970 + VAT
This highly practical negotiation skills course is designed for senior business managers and owners, providing advanced strategies and tactics for successful negotiations, including handling complex scenarios, cross-cultural dynamics, difficult partners, and manipulative tactics, while fostering effective communication, conflict management, and adaptation to diverse negotiation styles.
Oct 30
Wednesday
1 pm – 4 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School, Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 125 + VAT
Leading Through Influence – The Communication Roles of Leaders
![EXE_EDU_KLEIN_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_KLEIN_foto.jpg)
led by Mike Klein
Communication is the currency of leadership, essential for translating actions and behaviors into memorable and repeatable practices. This seminar delves into the four main communication roles within organizational life: Ambassadors, Influencers, Volunteers/Advocates, and Followers.
Through interactive group discussions, and case studies, participants will explore how leaders can effectively present, converse, and support organizational initiatives. By understanding these roles, leaders at all levels will acquire tangible skills in listening, influencing, and fostering multidirectional communication. This seminar emphasizes the importance of both top-down and peer-to-peer communication improvements, providing practical exercises to enhance leader effectiveness.
Leading Through Influence – The Communication Roles of Leaders
![EXE_EDU_KLEIN_foto](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EXE_EDU_KLEIN_foto.jpg)
led by Mike Klein
Sep 4 – Dec 11
Wednesdays
6 pm – 9 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School, Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 125 + VAT
Communication is the currency of leadership, essential for translating actions and behaviors into memorable and repeatable practices. This seminar delves into the four main communication roles within organizational life: Ambassadors, Influencers, Volunteers/Advocates, and Followers.
Through interactive group discussions, and case studies, participants will explore how leaders can effectively present, converse, and support organizational initiatives. By understanding these roles, leaders at all levels will acquire tangible skills in listening, influencing, and fostering multidirectional communication. This seminar emphasizes the importance of both top-down and peer-to-peer communication improvements, providing practical exercises to enhance leader effectiveness.
Oct 30 – Nov 6
9 am – 5 pm
In-person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 2300 + VAT (full course)
Transitioning from Entrepreneurial to Professional Management
![Greg-Mathers_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Greg-Mathers_s.webp)
led by Greg Mathers
This course is designed for senior managers and company owners. The course provides tools and methods from the Adizes Methodology for building high-performing agile organizations that can operate independently of the founder/owner. Over 4 days you will experience a repeatable, straight-forward approach to management that prepares a management team to take over from the founder. The methodology naturally unlocks entrepreneurial vitality previously centered in the founder. You will learn how your company, by employing the right processes and structure, can harness its inherent conflict to drive greater achievements while giving people more opportunity.
This is a highly interactive workshop during which you will practice applying the Adizes tools on your company. For this reason, it will be useful if at least 2 people from your company leadership participate.
Transitioning from Entrepreneurial to Professional Management
![Greg-Mathers_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Greg-Mathers_s.webp)
led by Greg Mathers
Oct 30 – Nov 6
9 am – 5 pm
In-person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 2300 + VAT (full course)
This course is designed for senior managers and company owners. The course provides tools and methods from the Adizes Methodology for building high-performing agile organizations that can operate independently of the founder/owner. Over 4 days you will experience a repeatable, straight-forward approach to management that prepares a management team to take over from the founder. The methodology naturally unlocks entrepreneurial vitality previously centered in the founder. You will learn how your company, by employing the right processes and structure, can harness its inherent conflict to drive greater achievements while giving people more opportunity.
This is a highly interactive workshop during which you will practice applying the Adizes tools on your company. For this reason, it will be useful if at least 2 people from your company leadership participate.
Nov 1 – Nov 15
Fridays
9 am – 1 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 580 + VAT
Managing Performance of Your Organization
![Aldis-Greitans_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Aldis-Greitans_s.webp)
led by Aldis Greitāns
The Managing Performance of Your Organization course provides a comprehensive understanding of the critical elements required to effectively manage and control business operations. The course explores fundamental concepts, including the causes of management control problems and the characteristics of robust control systems. Participants will delve into various control mechanisms, such as results, action, personnel, and cultural controls, alongside the importance of control system tightness.
Managing Performance of Your Organization
![Aldis-Greitans_s](https://rbs.lv/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Aldis-Greitans_s.webp)
led by Aldis Greitāns
Nov 1 – Nov 15
Fridays
9 am – 1 pm
In-Person
📌Riga Business School,
Skolas Street 11, Riga
EUR 580 + VAT
The Managing Performance of Your Organization course provides a comprehensive understanding of the critical elements required to effectively manage and control business operations. The course explores fundamental concepts, including the causes of management control problems and the characteristics of robust control systems. Participants will delve into various control mechanisms, such as results, action, personnel, and cultural controls, alongside the importance of control system tightness.
RBS Alumni, American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, British Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, Startin.LV, Social Entrepreneurship
Association of Latvia members get a 10% discount!
For more information and consultation please contact:
alise.goldmane@rbs.lv / +371 67089800