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Innovation Academy | Tech Picnic

As summer approaches, Innovation Academy is gearing up for the conclusion of its second pre-acceleration program. Last year, we marked the end of the program by celebrating alongside the Latvian start-up ecosystem, showcasing our teams and the solutions they developed during the program to a broader audience. This year, we're thrilled to extend an invitation to join us at the second Tech Picnic, where you will be able to mingle with ambitious startuppers, meet the creators of innovative solutions, and simply have a great time. 📅 [...]

RBS participates in the LAMPA conversation festival

Riga Business School participates in the LAMPA conversation festival On June 10th at 12.30 PM, Riga Business School joins the Latvian Social Entrepreneurship Association's initiative and joins the conversation festival LAMPA on the "Constellation of Social Entrepreneurs" (“Sociālo uzņēmēju Zvaigznājs”) stage in the discussion "When education is innovated in Latvia, we reach Harvard, Buffalo and MIT".   If there were no inspiring visionaries and bold doers, Harvard, MIT and Buffalo would never be part of the agenda of the Latvian education system. In 2019, RBS decided [...]

MBA and Executive MBA Open Day

Be a part of the RBS MBA and Executive MBA Open Door Day on July 19 at 3.30 PM! Riga Business School invites you to an Open Door Day about Professional MBA and Executive MBA programs. During the session, you will: - Learn more about Professional and Executive MBA programs; - Understand admission criteria and other practicalities; - Meet school and program leadership, RBS students, alumni and faculty; - Get all your questions answered. You can join us in person at Riga Business School Alumni Auditorium [...]

A Company visit to airBaltic

  🛫We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive company visit to airBaltic, featuring a recent graduate of our Professional MBA program – a Senior Vice President Human Resources – Alina Aronberga.   Meet the Alumni: 🗓️ Date: August 3 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 📍 Venue: Air Baltic Corporation AS Offices, Tehnikas Street 3, International Airport Riga✈️   We will delve into the aviation industry and its management aspects with the exceptional support of airBaltic, the leading airline of the Baltic region. [...]

Bonding camp

Before classes for our newly admitted bachelor program students formally start on August 28, all first-year students will participate in a cherished and highly anticipated tradition at Riga Business School—a unique three-day bonding camp!    This immersive experience aims to foster strong connections among our incoming students and warmly welcome them into our vibrant student community. Scheduled to take place from August 22 to August 24, 2023, this event is compulsory for all new students, ensuring everyone can embark on this exciting journey together.

Guest Lecture by Prof. Utpal Bhattacharya

Introduction to the “Fin” in FinTech  Prof. Utpal Bhattacharya Thursday, August 24 at 15:00-17:00   Have you ever thought of launching a FinTech but lack the foundational knowledge of the big ideas and issues in finance? Then this two hour introduction is for you. This talk is meant for those who are a part of or are interested in FinTech and know more Tech than Fin. It will guide you through the labyrinth of the big ideas in classical finance – efficient markets, arbitrage, diversification, portfolio [...]

Guest lecture by Dr. Alminas Zaldokas

Lecture: ESG Shocks in Global Supply Chains Dr. Alminas Zaldokas Friday, August 25 at 9:30-11:00    Corporations are facing increasing pressure by customers, workers, shareholders, and regulators to monitor and manage environmental and social (E&S) activities along their supply chains. Is it working? Prof. Alminas Zaldokas and co-authors show that U.S. firms cut imports and are more likely to terminate a trade relationship when their international suppliers experience environmental and social (E&S) incidents. These trade cuts are larger for publicly-listed U.S. importers facing high E&S investor [...]

O-Week

📣 ATTENTION NEW STUDENTS: The countdown to O(rientation)-week 2023 has officially begun! This is your comprehensive guide to embarking on your academic journey at Riga Business School. We're excited to see the campus come alive again, with our corridors eagerly anticipating the return of both familiar faces and new arrivals. Throughout this week, new-coming students will acquire the essential tools and exclusive insights needed to navigate your academic path effectively. Here's what to expect: 🌎 Explore Study Abroad Opportunities: Discover the possibilities of expanding your horizons [...]

Guest lecture by Prof. Kasper Meisner Nielsen

Lecture: Rich and responsible? The Rise of Responsible Investors Prof. Kasper Meisner Nielsen, Copenhagen Business School Tuesday, August 29 at 9:30-11:00   What is motivating the rise of responsible investing? In this seminar, Prof. Kasper Meisner Nielsen will present his research paper “Rich and responsible?” that finds that investors perceive responsible investing as a “luxury good”. This research studies the rise of responsible investing (i.e., investing in assets with environmental and social benefits as well as financial returns) among investors in Denmark. From 2011 to 2021, [...]

First Month of Studies

🎉 Attention Riga Business School community 🎉 We know the first month of studies can be a whirlwind of new experiences, challenges, and excitement. To celebrate that, we're thrilled to invite you to the First Month of Studies celebration! Save the date 🗓 September 29, 2023 ⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM 📍 School’s courtyard Whether you're a first-year student, a seasoned master's student, or a dedicated member of our esteemed faculty, join us for an informal evening to reflect on the journey thus far, participate in [...]

Empowering STEM

Empowering STEM: Bridging the Gap in Education and Career Readiness The European Commission and EU Programming Week Ambassadors are inviting young people between the ages of 15 and 19 to participate in an international online hackathon taking place on September 30th and October 1st. During this hackathon, participants will collaborate in teams to enhance their coding skills and develop a solution within a 24-hour timeframe. The objective is to inspire an interest in STEM subjects among young individuals and motivate them to pursue careers in these [...]

Step by Step: How to be BEST of the BEST

Become the best of the best!  On October 13 and 14, the annual Riga Technical University (RTU) student camp in English "Step by Step: How to be BEST of the BEST" will take place.  International coaches will provide the academic part. During the training, the participants will have the opportunity to solve the tasks prepared by sponsors of the event "SEB banka" and "Printful", and to present the developed problem solutions to the representatives of the company. Complete your application by September 17: https://forms.office.com/e/21RtjMgbrM. Participation in the [...]

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