Executive
MBA
The RBS Executive MBA (EMBA) Program equips C-suite managers with the skills, tools & confidence they need to accelerate their business, and lead by example.
The first RBS Executive MBA Program for top-level executives was launched in 2000 in collaboration with the State University of New York at Buffalo (USA).
The RBS EMBA Program is designed to empower and advance experienced executives to new leadership heights. Moreover, it adds new perspectives and tools to their existing management knowledge and embraces all aspects of contemporary management practice.
The North-American style management curriculum, complemented by the best European experience, provides leaders who want knowledge and excellence and a truly global executive learning with international networking opportunities.
Duration of the program:
2 years
divided into four semesters
of study
Program language:
English
Leadership
Development
Practicum
woven through the whole
program
Why choose the Executive MBA?
Leadership
Development
Practicum
a focused leadership skill development program delivered by recognized experts.
RBS uses “experiential learning”, meaning that our participants learn mainly “by
doing.” This approach is unique in the Baltic States.
Distinguished
faculty
with international educational and/or professional experience from Europe, the USA,
Argentina, and more.
Case-based
learning
extensive use of case studies from Harvard Business School, IESE Business School,
and the Case Centre.
Two study
trips
to our superb partner schools and organizations – a European and a
trans-continental study trip. Each trip is planned as a learning module focused on a
specific theme, such as technology & innovation, negotiation, inner workings of the
European Union, or global business.
Network
for life
study with ambitious and experienced fellow participants
Why choose the Executive MBA?
EMBA students are carefully selected, and they come from the private sector, governmental and non-governmental institutions. They are in senior positions in their institutions or are entrepreneurs. The size of the class allows for a more personal and student-centered approach, closer networking opportunities, and more effective learning from professors and other students.
From the first day, EMBA students take all classes together as a cohort, they build a tight network, meaningful connections and friendship that lasts beyond graduation day.






Program Format
The RBS Executive MBA program allows students to maintain their professional career while bringing real and immediate benefits to the student and their company’s growth.
The EMBA curriculum perspective about a diverse set of business areas, develop strategic thinking and the leadership skills that prepare you for effective organizational and operational development in the fast-changing and competitive global modern environment.
CLASSES HELD
once a month
Thursday – Saturday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
DURATION
20 months
CONSISTS OF
4 semesters
15 core and advanced
courses
TWO STUDY TRIPS
European and Global
Core courses
Leadership Development Practicum
Daiga Ērgle, Claudio Rivera, Inese Muzikante, Greg Mathers
Behavioral and Organizational Concepts for Managers
Greg Mathers
Decision Making and Forecasting Using Statistical Methods
Andrejs Koliškins
Marketing Management
Inese Eglīte
Managerial Economics Macro Perspectives
Andrejs Jakobsons
Managerial Accounting
Edgars Voļskis
Financial Management
Raimonds Lieksnis
Human Resources Management
Ingrīda Blūma
Information Technology & Strategy
Sanita Meijere
Strategic Management
Andrejs Dzedons
Advanced courses
Leadership Development Practicum
Daiga Ērgle, Claudio Rivera, Inese Muzikante, Greg Mathers
AI & Strategy
Igors Rodins
Design Thinking
Kristiāna Roth
Operations and Service Management
Artūrs Pielēns-Pelēns
Power & Influence in Organizations
Inese Eglīte
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Atis Zakatistovs
Business Law & Corporate Governance
Ieva Azanda
Study trips
European Union Study trip
Trans-continental Study trip
+ Capstone project
*Courses may change due to the interests, requests and dynamic of the group.
Your Degree
Upon successful* program completion, students are awarded an Internationally Accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Riga Business School at Riga Technical University.
The Program’s compliance with North American MBA standards is certified by all partner institutions and your diploma is accompanied with a Certificate of Recognition from University at Buffalo (USA) and University of Ottawa (Canada).
*To successfully complete their studies, students must receive an average grade of 8 or higher.

Your Degree
Upon successful* program completion, students are awarded an Internationally Accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Riga Business School at Riga Technical University.
The Program’s compliance with North American MBA standards is certified by all partner institutions and your diploma is accompanied with a Certificate of Recognition from University at Buffalo (USA) and University of Ottawa (Canada).
*To successfully complete their studies, students must receive an average grade of 8 or higher.
