Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

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The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga) is a leading business school in the Baltic region, renowned for its rigorous education in economics and business. It is best known for its Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business and its Executive MBA programs, both delivered with a strong practical and analytical focus. For international students, SSE Riga offers a highly diverse and English-speaking environment, with approximately 60% of its student body coming from outside Latvia. The school provides dedicated career services and fosters a close-knit community through small class sizes, ensuring robust support and networking opportunities. A distinctive characteristic is its reputation as a regional hub for top-tier business education, often referred to as the "Harvard of the Baltics."

Background

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga or Latvian: Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola) is a business school in Riga, Latvia. It is a subsidiary of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE). The school was founded in 1994 by the Stockholm School of Economics with the support of the Swedish government, and the Latvian Ministry of Education on behalf of Latvia. Since 2010 SSE Riga is owned by a foundation established by the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), the University of Latvia (LU) and the SSE Riga Alumni Association. Given its relatively small size, the admittance to SSE Riga is reportedly highly selective. The school has a curriculum that is taught entirely in English. Together with its mother school, the Stockholm School of Economics, it has been consistently ranked as the top business school in Latvia and among the best ones in Europe. SSE Riga employs a variety of teaching methods, including group work, summer internships and case studies, and has exchange programs with many leading universities and business schools in Europe.

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