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Questions about Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

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When was the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga founded?

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga was founded in 1994 by the Stockholm School of Economics, with support from the Swedish government and Latvia's Ministry of Education.

Who owns the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga?

Since 2010, the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga has been owned by a foundation established jointly by the Stockholm School of Economics, the University of Latvia, and the SSE Riga Alumni Association.

Who is the rector of the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga?

Anders Paalzow has served as rector of the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga since July 1999. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.

What degree programmes does the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga offer?

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga offers a three-year BSc in Economics and Business and a two-year Executive MBA, both taught entirely in English with a tuition fee. More than 2,550 students have graduated from the BSc programme and over 400 from the Executive MBA.

How is the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga ranked internationally?

The Financial Times' 2022 European Business School ranking placed the Stockholm School of Economics 20th in Europe, making it the top-ranked business school in the Baltic and Nordic region. Its Master in Finance programme was ranked 19th in the world.

Where is the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga located?

The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga is located at Strelnieku iela 4a in Riga's Jugendstil, or Art Nouveau, district, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The building was erected in 1905-06 and designed by Mikhail Eisenstein.

What is the Investment Game at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga?

The Investment Game is an international stock market simulator founded in 1997 by the student investment fund at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. It draws more than 6,000 participants a year and runs for two months, from March to the beginning of May.

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