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 6 – Dec 13
Wednesdays,
6 pm – 9 pm
In-person
Andrejs Jakobsons
Managerial Economics
The primary objective of the course is to review the key concepts, expand students’ knowledge of economic theory, and to demonstrate applications of the theory in practice. The course will show how the application of economic theory and concepts helps managers to make allocation decisions that support the goals of their firms.
Class | Topic |
---|---|
Class 1 | Introduction. Economics and Business. Markets. Micro and Macro Perspectives. |
Class 2 | The Firm. Concept of Elasticity. |
Class 3 | Costs and Revenues. |
Class 4 | Market Concentration and Power. |
Class 5 | Market Failure. The Role of Government. |
Class 6 | Factor Markets. |
Class 7 | Midterm Exam |
October 19-25 | Midterm break |
Class 8 | Macroeconomic Activity and Key Indicators. |
Class 9 | Unemployment. Inflation. |
Class 10 | Economic Growth and Business Cycles. |
Class 11 | Economic Policies. |
Class 12 | International Economy. Balance of Payments. |
Class 13 | Exchange Rates. Globalization. |
Class 14, Date: TBC | Final Exam |
Course is priced at 750 Eur + VAT
Requirements to receive the certificate:
- 80% attendance
- active participation in classes that includes discussions, group and individual work.
Managerial Economics
Andrejs Jakobsons
Sept 6 – Dec 13
Wednesdays,
6 pm – 9 pm
In-person
The primary objective of the course is to review the key concepts, expand students’ knowledge of economic theory, and to demonstrate applications of the theory in practice. The course will show how the application of economic theory and concepts helps managers to make allocation decisions that support the goals of their firms.
Class | Topic |
---|---|
Class 1 | Introduction. Economics and Business. Markets. Micro and Macro Perspectives. |
Class 2 | The Firm. Concept of Elasticity. |
Class 3 | Costs and Revenues. |
Class 4 | Market Concentration and Power. |
Class 5 | Market Failure. The Role of Government. |
Class 6 | Factor Markets. |
Class 7 | Midterm Exam |
October 19-25 | Midterm break |
Class 8 | Macroeconomic Activity and Key Indicators. |
Class 9 | Unemployment. Inflation. |
Class 10 | Economic Growth and Business Cycles. |
Class 11 | Economic Policies. |
Class 12 | International Economy. Balance of Payments. |
Class 13 | Exchange Rates. Globalization. |
Class 14, Date: TBC | Final Exam |
Course is priced at 750 Eur + VAT
Requirements to receive the certificate:
- 80% attendance
- active participation in classes that includes discussions, group and individual work.