Study programme	Finance
Higher Education Institution	Riga Technical University
Study field	Economics

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	44343
EQF/LQF Level	6
Study Programme Type	Pirmā cikla augstākās izglītības programma sestā līmeņa profesionālās kvalifikācijas ieguvei, īstenojama pēc vidējās izglītības, pēc īsā cikla profesionālās augstākās izglītības vai pirmā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	First cycle (professional qualification) higher education study programme (after secondary, short-cycle or first-cycle higher education)
Thematic group	Finanses, banku lietas un apdrošināšana
ISCED code	0412
ISCED	Finanses, banku lietas un apdrošināšana
Credit points	120
Degree to be acquired
Qualification to be obtained	5th level professional qualification “Financier” ; 5th level professional qualification “Financier”
Study type and form	Part time extramural studies; Full time studies
Study lenght	2 years, 6 months; 2 years
Language	latvian

Licence number	-
Licence date
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	2021/20
Accreditation date	16.06.2021
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	17.06.2027

Graduates of the study programme are able to:

1) demonstrate a basic and specialized knowledge and critical understanding of the financier profession, including some of the knowledge required for advanced financial industry;
2) demonstrate understanding of the key concepts and regularities of the financial industry;
3) using the acquired theoretical base and skills in economics and finance, to perform professional activities within the professional competence of a financier;
4) formulate and analytically describe information, problems and solutions in the financial sector; to explain them and discuss them with experts and non-specialists;
5) independently structure own learning, direct personal and subordinates' further learning and professional development, demonstrate a scientific approach to problem solving, take responsibility and take the initiative to work individually, in a team, or lead other people's work;
6) make decisions and find creative solutions in changing or uncertain circumstances;
7) independently obtain, select, analyze and use economic and financial information to make decisions and solve problems in the financial sector;
8) assess the impact of professional activities on the environment and society, demonstrate understanding of professional ethics in the financial profession and participate in the development of financial field.