Study programme	International Finance and Banking
Higher Education Institution	University of Latvia
Study field	Economics
StudyProgramJointToForeign

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	47343
EQF/LQF Level	7
Study Programme Type	Otrā cikla augstākās izglītības programma maģistra grāda un septītā līmeņa profesionālās kvalifikācijas ieguvei, īstenojama pēc pirmā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Second-cycle (professional master's) study programme
Thematic group	Finanses, banku lietas un apdrošināšana
ISCED code	0412
ISCED	Finanses, banku lietas un apdrošināšana
Credit points	60-80
Degree to be acquired	Professional master’s degree in finance
Qualification to be obtained	Financial Analyst
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	1 years, 6 months; 2 years
Language	english

Licence number	-
Licence date
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	2021/47
Accreditation date	08.09.2021
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	09.09.2027

The learning outcomes of the study programme are developed in accordance with EQF, LQF 7th level, and the 5th level profession standard „Financial Analyst”. The graduates of the study programme:
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Understand and critically assess data and modern trends in local and international financial and capital markets;
2. Understand and critically assess the company’s business processes and management strategies in the context of sustainable financial management;
SKILLS:
3. Be able to manage organizations’ and businesses’ processes in accordance with the defined goals, effectively performing individually and in local and international teams;
4. Be able to manage the company’s finance and apply financial instruments, based on sustainable management principles, up-to-date innovation, and research achievements in the field of finance and related industry of operation;
5. Be able to assess and reduce financial, business, and cybersecurity risks;
COMPETENCIES:
6. Be able to define personal study goals and assess self-development achievements;
7. Be able to apply a creative approach in problem analysis, to develop new ideas and innovative solutions in financial and business management fields;
8. Understand professional ethics and the manager’s responsibility for the impact of professional activities on the environment and society.