RBS projects
Riga Business School is always looking for opportunities to provide knowledge to our current students, and to share our expertise in various business fields with a broader audience. To do that, we are involved in a number of projects to help educate practitioners from the business world, support startups, and train faculty members of several leading Latvian universities and schools.
LIFT
LIFT aims to enhance the digital skills of the Latvian workforce, thereby boosting competitiveness in a rapidly evolving economy. Supported by the EU Recovery Fund, this initiative offers practical courses at reduced costs in essential areas such as AI, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and more. By equipping employees with digital competencies, LIFT not only fosters innovation but also contributes to sustainable economic growth in Latvia, addressing the urgent need for improved technology integration across the professional sector.
Professional Development for Tech Educators
Riga Business School, in partnership with the National Centre for Education and “Learn IT,” invites technology educators to professional development courses featuring four programs focused on computer science, programming, design and technology, and tailored teaching methodologies.
Mini MBA
Teaches students how to start an innovative business and introduces them to all stages of the innovation process
Innovation Academy
24-week practical pre-acceleration program to foster the creation of globally competitive start-ups.
Buffalo Program
This program prepares the core of the Latvian digitalization university faculty members, providing an opportunity to study high-level digital skills.
Innovation Education Laboratory
These programs will allow for high level managers in education, government agencies, and businesses to be equipped with best-practices that have been proven to be effective. Three of the main topics that these programs will focus on are strategy, innovation, and technology, with a specific highlight on how these can be implemented in Latvia.
CS50x Latvia Program
Brings the CS50x, a Computer Science course developed by Harvard University professor David J. Malan, to high schools in Latvia.
Master of Science in Smart, Secure and Interconnected Systems
In order to increase the number of highly educated specialists in the ICT field essential for the further development of national economy, we will collaborate with foreign partners to design a joint Master program.
Baltic Finance Center
Baltic Finance Center was established in 2023 as an independent regional research and education center of the Baltic financial sector.
Our mission is to leverage education and independent research to help develop well-functioning, innovative and sustainable financial services markets that fulfill their roles at individual, economic and societal levels.
AI Studio
AI Studio, a pioneering initiative by Riga Business School and in collaboration with IT Cluster, invites businesses to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Our mission is to demystify AI for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, enabling them to harness AI for accelerated growth, innovation, and a competitive edge.