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RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Engineering Economics

Professional Master Programme

“INNOVATIONS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP”

SELF-EVALUATION REPORT

Riga - 2005

CONTENTSpp.

1. Resolution of the competent collegial governance and decision-making authority on the realisation of the Programme................................................................................................3

2. Licence of the study programme.............................................................................................32. Activities should the Programme be liquidated....................................................................34. Description of the Programme................................................................................................35. Advertising and informative materials about the possibilities to undertake the programme. 66. Perspective evaluation of the programme...............................................................................6

6.1. Correspondence to the National Standard for Higher Professional Education................6

6.2. Results of employers survey............................................................................................77. Evaluation of the study programme........................................................................................7

7.1. Programme goals and objectives.....................................................................................7

7.2. Organisation of the study programme..............................................................................8

7.3. Practical realisation of the programme............................................................................9

7.4. System of assessment.....................................................................................................10

7.5. Students..........................................................................................................................117.5.1. Number of students in the programme................................................................117.5.2. Number of students enrolled in the 1st year of professional Master studies......117.5.3. Number of graduates...........................................................................................117.5.4. Students questionnaires and analysis of results..................................................127.5.5. Graduate questionnaires and analysis.................................................................127.5.6. Participation of students in the improvement of the study process....................12

7.6. Academic staff engaged in the study programme..........................................................127.6.1. Number of academic staff...................................................................................127.6.2. Faculty characteristics.........................................................................................137.6.3. Policy of selection, renewal, training and professional advancement of academic

staff...................................................................................................................13

7.7. Sources of financing and provision of infrastructure.....................................................14

7.8. External relations...........................................................................................................167.8.1. Relations with employers....................................................................................167.8.2. Cooperation with similar profile programmes in Latvia and abroad..................167.8.3. Academic staff having work experience in foreign educational establishments or

conducting research abroad...............................................................................177.8.4. Number of foreign visiting lecturers in the Programme.....................................177.8.5. Students that have studied abroad within exchange programmes......................177.8.6. Number of foreign students in the programme, length of studies.......................18

8. Programme development plan..............................................................................................189. Benchmarking with similar programmes offered internationally.........................................20Appendices................................................................................................................................25

1. Resolution of the competent collegial governance and decision-making authority on the realisation of the

Programme

The Professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” submitted for accreditation has been approved by the RTU Senate on 2 June 2003, Minutes No.478 (see Appendix A).

After receipt of the licence the programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” was amended pursuant to the resolution of the Senate No. 490 of 25 October 2004 and the order issued by the RTU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs No. Nr.02/35 of 3 November 2004.

2. Licence of the Programme

Licence No. 04051-18 has been issued by the LR Ministry of Education and Science based on the resolution of 28 November 2003 allowing to realise the programme until 6 November 2006 (see Appendix B).

3. Activities should the Programme be liquidated

In case the study programme is liquidated, students may continue studies in the accredited RTU study programme “Management and entrepreneurship” (accredited on 21 December 2000 for 6 years), or in the RTU study programme “Management of enterprises and organisations” (accredited on 22 May 2002 for 6 years).

The content, organisation and structure of the study programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” provide students with the necessary flexibility, should the programme be liquidated, enabling them to be transferred to another master study programme, where necessary covering and passing the required additional subjects. The students of the programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” are entitled all rights and guarantees eligible to RTU students.

4. Description of the Programme

The international professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” was established as a continuation of successful cooperation between the RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics and the Buskerud University College in Norway. The programme was developed based on a thorough study of academic programmes of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA), as well as the experience amassed by the Norwegian partners, duly adapting it to the real-time requirements posed by the employers and effective legislation governing education in the Republic of Latvia.

The programme was originally launched supported by the funding 3.6 million NOK granted by the Norwegian government, which has, for three years, allowed to actively attract highly qualified academic staff from Norway alongside with Latvian colleagues to implement and develop the programme.

General description of the Professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship”

Study level: professional master studies

Nominal duration of the programme:

1.5 years2.5 years (for persons having an academic bachelor degree)

Scope of studies: 60 CP100 CP (for persons having an academic bachelor degree)

Academic prerequisites: Professional bachelor degree and/or 2nd level professional tertiary education and at least 2-year entrepreneurial or managerial experience;academic bachelor degree in social sciences and at least 3-year entrepreneurial or managerial experience.

Degree conferred: Professional master degree in management of enterprises and organisations

Qualification acquired(for persons having an academic bachelor degree)

Manager of enterprises and organisations

Upon completion of studies, students have to elaborate and defend a master thesis. The subjects included on the programme and their scope in credit points is given in Table 1 below.

Table 1Programme subjects and their scope in credit points (CP)

A. COMPULSORY SUBJECTS 24 CP1. Managerial Cost Accounting and Project Analysis 6 CP2. Entrepreneurship and Business Planning 4 CP3. Technology and New Product Marketing 4 CP4. Innovation Technology 6 CP5. Total Quality Management 4 CP

B. COMPULSORY ELECTIVES 10 CP1. Specialisation subjects 8 CP1.1. Information Systems Management 4 CP1.2. Strategy Formulation, Change Management and

Organizational Design 4 CP

1.3. Product Design and Development 4 CP1.4. Special English language course in innovations and

entrepreneurship 4 CP

2. Pedagogy and psychology subjects 2 CP2.1. Psychology for Master degree students 2 CP2.2. Pedagogy for Master degree students 2 CPD. PRACTICAL PLACEMENT 6 CP

Practical placement 6 CPE. STATE EXAMINATION 20 CP

1.Master Thesis 20 CPTotal: 60 CP

The sequence of acquiring the subjects for full-time and part-time studies is presented in Appendix C and D.

The abstracts of subjects to be mastered in the programme and the corresponding course curricula are presented in Appendix E. The compulsory core subjects and compulsory specialisation electives are especially designed for this programme. Pedagogy and psychology subjects are selected from the range of subject courses offered by the RTU Humanities Institute.

In the 3rd semester, the programme envisages a study trip to Norway (8 days). The trip includes visits of enterprises and associations, as well as lectures on different relevant political and economic issues within the context of EU developments and globalisation processes, with a special focus on the experience amassed in Norway in the area of development of innovations. A sample of a study visit programme is presented in Appendix 8.

Taking into account Latvia’s integration into the European Union, as well as globalisation of business, the programme is conducted in English. As a result, students also acquire relevant international business terminology.

The studies include lectures, workshops, group work and analysis of real projects. Upon completion of the course students are to elaborate and defend a master thesis. The themes of master thesis are related with tackling real-time business problems in enterprises, by applying the knowledge acquired during the programme.

General structure of the programme is as follows: Compulsory core subjects 24 CP or 40%Limited specialisation electives 8 CP or 13%Pedagogy/ psychology subjects 2 CP or 3%Practical placement 6 CP or 10%Master thesis 20 CP or 34%

Total 60 CP or 100%

Content, structure and mode of implementation of the ProgrammeThe study programme may be realized as full-time and part-time studies, by acquiring

the programme in 1.5 or 2 years (for students with a prior academic bachelor degree in 2.5 or 3 years). The part-time study programme is adapted to meet the needs of working students, by offering them an opportunity to acquire qualitative education.

The study process is split into modules, each course subject comprising up to 3 modules. The modules are designed according to the following pattern: 2 separate in-class blocks followed by individual and group work.

A sample of arrangement of acquisition of a 4 CP course is the following: 1. An in-class study block 3 evening and 1 daytime intensive session of lectures, practical classes, group work, case studies: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings –18:00 - 21:00; Saturday – 09:00 - 16:00.Intermediate period:4-5 weeks devoted to case studies, discussions and home assignments. Basic lecturer-student, and student-student communication medium is the Electronic Blackboard Learning System – a special academic communications system in the Internet.2. An in-class study block3 evening and 1 daytime intensive session of lectures, practical classes, group work, case studies: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings –18:00 - 21:00; Saturday – 09:00 - 16:00.Intermediate period:4-5 weeks devoted to case studies, discussions and home assignments. Basic lecturer-student, and student-student communication medium is the Electronic Blackboard Learning System.Examination/assessment:May vary depending on the course, but all courses contain a written examination.

5. Advertising and informative materials about the possibilities to undertake the Programme

Information about the programme and the possibilities to obtain the professional master degree is spread by using different advertising media.

The most relevant are printed materials, ads, advertising booklets, catalogues, and making the information available via the Internet, as well as participation in exhibitions (one of the most important events being an annually held exhibition “Skola”).

In addition, information is also disseminated in cooperation with the representatives of employers; especially good cooperation has been established with the Latvian Employers Confederation, spreading the information about the programme among its members. Essential support is being rendered by the Embassy of Norway, which has passed information about the programme to Norwegian businessmen doing business in Latvia.

The programme is also advertised through the most up-to-date means of advertising and information medium – the Internet. Information about the programme is available in its web page: www.mba-inovation.lv, as well as in the RTU web page: www.rtu.lv, and in the web page of the Faculty of Engineering Economics: www.ief.rtu.lv.

All these activities are aimed at promoting interest in innovations and entrepreneurship, ensuring substantial interest in the study programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” offered by the RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics and drawing a considerable number of students to this programme.

6. Perspective evaluation of the Programme

6.1. Correspondence to the National Tertiary Professional Education Standard

To evaluate the compliance of the professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” with relevant LR normative acts, Table 2 presents the comparison of its correspondence to the LR MC regulations on the national standard of the 2nd level professional tertiary education (No.481, 20 November 2001).

Table 2Correspondence of the programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship”

to LR MC regulationsRequirements of the LR MC

Regulations No. 481 Compliance of the programme

“Innovations and entrepreneurship”The scope of master degree programmes shall be at least 40 credit points (CP)

The scope of the master programme is 60 CP

Total length of tertiary studies for acquiring a professional master degree shall be at least 5 years.

1.5 years after completion of professional studies (at least 4 years) for acquisition of the programme, or 2.5 years after acquisition of the academic study programme (at least 3 years).

Study courses are to ensure acquisition of the latest achievements in the theory and practice of the particular industry and their scope has to be at least 7 CP.

Acquisition of the latest developments in the theory and practice is ensured by the courses, total value of which is 14 CP.

Research, creativity, design and management focused courses are to be valued at least by 5 CP.

Research, creativity, design and management related courses are valued by 26 CP.

http://www.ief.rtu.lv/

http://www.rtu.lv/

http://www.mba-inovation.lv/

Pedagogy and psychology courses are to be valued at least by 2 CP.

Pedagogy and psychology courses are valued by 2 CP.

Practical placement should be valued at least by 6 CP.

The value of practical placement is 6 CP

State examination, part of which shall constitute elaboration and defence of a master thesis or a diploma thesis (diploma project) and whose scope shall be at least 20 CP.

The scope of the master degree thesis is 20 CP.

Upon fulfilment of the enrolment requirements in the respective master degree programme, persons with a previously completed professional bachelor degree or an academic bachelor degree, or a professional qualification acquired after completion of at least a 4-year study programme.

Prerequisites with regard to prior education:Professional bachelor degree and/or 2nd level professional tertiary education and at least 2-year entrepreneurial or managerial experience; Academic bachelor degree in social sciences and at least 3-year entrepreneurial or managerial experience.

Graduates of the master programme shall be awarded the professional master degree in the particular branch, intermediary branch or profession.

Degree awarded: Professional master’s degree in management of enterprises and organisations

Acquired qualification (for persons with an academic bachelor degree):

Manager of enterprises and organisations

The programme ensures acquisition of the knowledge and skills specified in the professional standard “Manager of enterprises and organisations”.

6.2. Results of employers survey The Programme Advisory Board was established to ensure involvement of employers

in the development of the study programme and incorporates local and international businessmen, representatives of associations, as well as representatives of academic staff. The members of the Board regularly participate in the elaboration and development of the programme. The list of the members of Advisory Board is appended as Appendix G.

The employers’ survey shows that master degree students are theoretically and practically well prepared. The survey also indicates that the level of preparation of specialists is different (dependent on the particular person). Employers outline specialists’ desire to professionally develop, as well as point out the necessity to establish closer cooperation, especially in the field of practical training. (The survey is available at the Programme administration)

7. Evaluation of the Programme

7.1. Programme goals and objectives Latvia being a small state with an open economy, rapid growth of economy and social

wellbeing is to a great extent dependent on the ability to create and realise competitive products and services in the world market. To enhance overall competitiveness, it is necessary to ensure accelerated development of knowledge-based industries and to increase the share of high value added goods in traditional industries. The ability to generate new ideas and to use

them commercially is the decisive driver of economic growth. This process is relevant for all types and branches of business (production, services, tourism, agriculture), as well as all kinds of companies (small, medium-sized, big, and multinational).

The principal aim of the specialisation of the Professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” is to educate businesspersons and managers, by placing a special focus on the acquisition of the latest knowledge with regard to innovations and product development. The programme offers acquisition of knowledge and competence relevant for management and development of enterprise.

The aim pursued by the RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics, when developing study programmes, is to develop coordinated and successive educational programmes meeting labour market requirements and ensuring the quality of education correspondent to the programmes offered by tertiary education establishments internationally.

General study programme objectives are:- to encourage development of analytical skills of master degree students;- to promote acquisition of skills relevant for doing research;- to develop skills to identify problem-areas, formulate goals, and come up with

feasible solutions;- to develop the intellectual potential of students, to encourage their spiritual

advancement, to promote application of their intellectual acumen both in the study process as well as in further practical activities;

- to provoke students’ interest in social developments;- to offer students an opportunity to undertake a programme to obtain the

professional master’s degree.

7.2. Organisation of the ProgrammeThe system of studies at Riga Technical University is developed pursuant to the LR law

“On education” and the law “On tertiary establishments”, allowing to achieve the goals set forth by the particular study programme and facilitating fulfilment of its objectives. The system of studies at RTU is also governed by internal regulatory documents specifying students - University relations, as well as organisation and realisation of studies.

Most relevant documents specifying the relations between students and the University are enrolment documents and the study agreement stating the requirements for obtaining education, as well as the regulations concerning internal order and procedures.

Basic documents and governing bodies regulating, administering and determining the course, order and organisation of studies are:

- Charter of Riga Technical University;- RTU Administration and the Senate;- Administration of the Faculty and the Faculty Council;- Administration of study programmes;- Students Self-Government;- Study programme (Appendix A);- Course programmes (Appendix E);- Study plan (Appendix C and D).

All the documents referred to above are available with the administration of the Professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” or the administration of the Faculty.

The student enrolled in the programme is issued an RTU student’s identity card. Starting with the moment of enrolment, the student is entitled to all the rights enjoyed by RTU

students as provided for by the LR law “On education” and the law “On tertiary education establishments”, the Charter of Riga Technical University, and other binding documents. Students may acquire additional knowledge, change the type of studies and study programme, including the right of transfer of the grades acquired in other study programmes of other tertiary educational establishments, as well as to temporarily (but not longer than for 2 years) suspend studies, retaining the relations with RTU.

The relevant normative documents regulating the activities of the University are available with the administration of the programme and also in the RTU web page in the Internet.

7.3. Practical realisation of the ProgrammeThe study programme is realised by the administration of the programme “Innovations

and entrepreneurship”, the International Programme Department, and the following institutes, chairs and professors’ groups of the RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics:

Institute of Production and Entrepreneurship: the International Programme Department (Director: Modris Ozoliņš, diploma

of sc.ing., Mg.oec., MBA, Assoc. Prof.) Chair of Economy of Production and Entrepreneurship

(Head: Konstantīns Didenko, Dr.oec., Professor);

Institute of International Business and Customs: IIBC Language Instruction Group

(Head: Irēna Matisone, Mg.filol., Assoc. Prof.)

The programme is administered and managed by the International Programme Department.

The study process is ensured by the academic staff of the institutes, chairs and professors’ groups involved in designing and updating the programmes of course subjects, ensuring delivery of courses, supervision of elaboration and defence of master theses, and the required methodological and educational materials.

The programme is supported also by corresponding technical and maintenance personnel.

Studies are organised as lectures and practical classes conducted in classrooms and computer rooms.

Practical placement is organised as follows:- Requirements for the enrolment on the programme specify that applicants should

have at least 2 - 3 year long managerial experience; - In part-time studies, practical placement is arranged at student’s place of work,

thus combining work with studies and offering students an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and practical skills acquired in class in the companies / organisations the students are working for;

- The foreign study trip provides students with an opportunity to have an insight into and to master the practices of Norwegian enterprises.

Practical skills and competencies are also perfected in class and through individual and group work and projects. The results of group projects are generally publicly presented in class, with a subsequent peer and professor evaluation.

Practical placement (10 CP) is planned for students having professional qualification. Students having a prior academic bachelor degree are to have additional placement (26 CP).

A special focus of the programme is regular real business case studies, using internationally recognized case studies developed by leading business schools (e.g., Richard Ivey, Harvard, Western Ontario etc.), as well as local-business-based cases included as indispensable elements of other individual courses.

In addition to the projects referred to above being realised within the framework of specific courses, the programme is to be completed with the elaboration of the master thesis. The master thesis should reflect the student’s ability to academically and professionally integrate and apply the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired during the studies and practical placement. The aim of the master thesis is:

To demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts, methodology and analytical skills acquired in the course of the programme to address specific issues chosen as the focus area of the research resulting in the master thesis;

To demonstrate the ability to identify and come up with feasible solutions of corporate management problems;

To demonstrate the ability to elaborate the master thesis, systematically and in a structured manner, and to publicly defend the results of the research.

The commission evaluating the defence of the master theses will also include leading experts representing Latvian and international businesses. Most of the solutions proposed by the authors of the master theses are intended to improve the operation of real enterprises.

7.4. System of assessmentThe assessment of the knowledge is effected pursuant to the requirements of the national

academic education standard according to the ten-grade scale.The basic principles of evaluation of the progress in the Programme are:

The principle of aggregation of positive achievements; The principle of compulsory examination; The principle of openness and transparency of assessment criteria; The principle of diversity of forms of assessment; The principle of accessibility of examination.

Basic assessment types to evaluate the acquisition of the programme are examinations and tests to be passed at the end of each study course. The type of assessment is indicated in the curricula. Acquisition of the programme is assessed in an examination according to the 10-grade scale as specified by the National Education Standard. Examinations are accepted by the academic staff conducting the corresponding course or by academic staff appointed by the former. Tests are assessed as “passed” or “not passed” and are accepted by the academic staff conducting the specific course.

Besides the final assessment, upon completion of the course there are also current progress tests – current tests, assessment of presentations at seminars, independent academic work assignments etc. These current progress tests are specified in the academic curricula

Credit points are awarded for each completed study course, on condition that the evaluation grade is at least 4 (almost satisfactory) or “tested”.

Students may get the following information about the conditions and requirements concerning final assessment for each study course:

conditions, requirements and list of questions for final assessment are available with the programme administration and academic staff conducting the respective course;

conditions, requirements and questions included in the assessment are elucidated at the first class of the respective academic course.

The programme is to be completed with the elaboration and defence of the master thesis, assessed according to the 10-grade scale. The evaluation criteria for assessing the defence of the master thesis are:

systematisation, consolidation and expansion of theoretical knowledge and practical experience;

independence in acquiring of literary and other reference sources; skills to present theoretical approaches and resolve the problems being

investigated, which include specific professional summaries, complex generalisations and novelty elements;

analysis of a topical business problem; elaboration of feasible practical solutions in the form of proposals and

recommendations; development and consolidation of skills to independently tackle a business-related

research and to defend the results.

This system of evaluation is effective at RTU since 2001/2002, and it has justified itself as allowing to achieve a higher level of knowledge and competence, as well as providing better transparency and correspondence of the assessment results to students’ academic performance – the knowledge and skills acquired.

The results of the assessment of students’ progress are analysed twice a year and discussed at the Programme Management Council meetings, the results of the defence of the master theses are also analysed at the FEE meetings, the results are collected and evaluated also by the Programme Administration, so that they can serve as the basis for further improving the study process.

7.5. Students7.5.1. Number of students in the programme

The number of students in the programme can be seen in Table 3.Table 3

Number of studentsYear 2003/04 2004/05

1st year 30 382nd year - 22

Total 30 50

7.5.2. Number of students enrolled in the 1st year of professional master studies

In 2004/2005, the number of students enrolled in the 1st year - 38.

7.5.3. Number of graduates

So far, being a new programme, the programme has no graduates. The planned number of graduates for 2005 is 22.

7.5.4. Students’ questionnaires and analysis of results

Students’ questionnaires are conducted regularly, at the end of completion of each semester. Currently, questionnaires are available on the courses already completed.

The results of the questionnaires are submitted to and collected by the Programme Administration. They are analysed in professors’ groups and are used for perfecting the content of the subject courses and improving organisation of the studies.

7.5.5. Graduate questionnaires and analysis

The questionnaires of programme graduates will be conducted at the end of 2004/2005 when first graduates will complete the programme. The questionnaires will be conducted in compliance with the procedures and methodology elaborated and approved by the RTU FEE.

7.5.6. Participation of students in the improvement of the study process

Students may participate in perfecting the study process directly – by expressing their wishes directly to the Programme Administration or through the Students Self-Government, whose representatives take part in the FEE Council meetings. Students express their evaluation and proposals for improving the study process at the end of each academic year, using special course evaluation forms.

Students are actively involved in advertising the programme (e.g., at the Open Door Days) and propagating the results of their research, presenting their projects to the Counsellor Convention etc.

7.6. Academic staff engaged in the Programme

7.6.1. Academic staff The study programme is implemented by the academic staff of the RTU Faculty of

Engineering Economics (FEE) and Norwegian tertiary educational establishments. Until 2006, subject courses are mostly taught by Norwegian academic staff, gradually transferring responsibility for further implementation of the programme to the Latvian colleagues.

The implementation of the programme is ensured by such highly qualified academic staff of Norwegian universities and colleges as Assoc. Prof. K. G. Hoff., R. Qvenild, K. Jakobsen, N-O. Ørjasæter; and academic staff of the Faculty of Engineering Economics of Riga Technical University – Prof. K. Didenko, Prof. G. Merkurjeva, Assoc. Prof. N. Lāce, Assoc. Prof. V. Jurenoks, Assoc. Prof. M. Ozoliņš; academic staff of RTU Riga Business School – Assoc. Prof.. A. Laizāns, Assoc. Prof. D. Beļicka, lecturer U. Cimdiņš, lecturer J. Caune, lecturer B. Apine and others.

Business English is taught by the academic staff of the Language Instruction Group of the Institute of International Business and Customs (RTU FEE) – Assoc. Prof. I. Matisone, Assoc. Prof. I.Blumfelde, lecturer A. Ķēbere and others.

In the initial phase of implementation of the programme, it is not envisaged to take on additional supporting personnel. Currently, the existing personnel of the Faculty of Engineering Economics are performing all the functions required to support the programme technically.

Information about the academic staff involved in the implementation of the programme is summarised in Appendix H. The list and CVs of academic staff are appended there.

7.6.2. Faculty characteristics

The academic staff is appropriate to study program requirements. The faculty can be characterized by their CV-s (see appendix J). Faculty members are actively engaged in research and methodological activities. Faculty members are active participants of scientific and methodological Conferences, seminars and workshops in Latvia and abroad, e.g. Germany, Great Britain, Slovenia, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, Ukraine and others.

Since 2002 the faculty members have been involved in 5 research projects financed by Latvian Council of Science. Among them:

Project No. 01 0566 „Modeling of Development of Information Market in Latvia”;Project No. 4.0567 „Statistical Modeling of Macroeconomic Processes”;Grant No .04.102 Project No. 04.1026 (2004. – 2007.) „Economic Role of Information

Resources in Development of Entrepreneurship in Latvia.

The faculty members are involved in different forms of research activities. Some of projects to be mentioned are:

„Evaluation of socio-economic impact of„ Baltic Pulp” to Latvian Economy”, - 2003; Contractor – JP Development Oy, Finland, (the head of the research - M. Ozolins, dipl. ing., M. Sc. MBA; the expert - U. Cimdiņš, dipl. ing., M. Sc.)

„National Program of Foreign trade of Latvia”, - 1998; Contractor – Ministry of Economy and UNDP (the head of the research -U. Cimdiņš, dipl. ing., M. Sc.; the expert - M. Ozolins, dipl. ing., M. Sc. MBA0;

“Modeling of Development of Information Market in Latvia”, - 2001 – 2003; Grant of Latvian Council of Science (experts - K. Didenko, Dr. oec., Prof.; N. Lāce, Dr. oec., Assoc. Prof., V. Jurenoks Dr. oec., Assoc. Prof., E.G. Sarkane Dr. oec., Assoc. Prof.)

The faculty members are heavily involved in supervising of Master’s and Doctoral Thesis. During the last 2 years the faculty members have fulfilled 11 contracts commissioned by business.

During the study year 2003/2004 66 scientific publications have been published by the academic personnel of FEE, including 11 articles in international issues. 23 methodological works have been published during the last study year, as well.

7.6.3. Policy of selection, renewal, training and professional advancement of academic staff

The number of academic staff engaged in the programme is stable, which is determined by the stabilisation of the number of students over the recent years and programme prospects for the near future. Average age of FEE academic staff is as follows: lecturers – 35-40, assistant professors and associate professors – 45-50, professors > 55.

Selection and renewal of academic staff is effected through doctoral studies. Advancement of professional qualifications of academic staff is achieved also through participation in conferences, seminars, various courses, through involvement in the organisation of the study process and consultants’ activities.

The selection of academic staff to a certain extent is restricted by the comparatively low remuneration of academic staff, especially in the initial period. Therefore, the FEE tries to attract practitioners from companies/organisations having correspondent qualifications, thus enriching and making the implementation of the programme more versatile.

The academic staff are actively involved in various research projects and professional advancement programmes, which allows them to apply the most up-to-date theoretical concepts and practical approaches also in the study process. Master degree students have an

opportunity to participate in annual RTU Students Scientific Conferences, as well as publish the results of their research in the Conference Proceedings.

FEE academic staff are actively raising their qualification and advancing professionally also participating in the courses delivered by Norwegian professors as co-instructors, elaborating and evaluating projects, practical work assignments etc.

7.7. Sources of financing and provision of infrastructureStudies provide students with qualifications and knowledge that can be classified as a

special form of intellectual property and costs for acquiring special knowledge, i.e., as a special personalised capital – an investment into the intellectual development of an individual.

The following forms of financing are available to students: financing provided by students’ employers; students’ personal funds; commercial credits granted for studies.

Tuition is for charge, which only partly covers programme implementation costs. In 2004/2005, the tuition fee payable by the students undertaking the programme is LVL 750. The rest, the costs of launching and realising the programme for the period of 3 years, is covered by the Norwegian government grant amounting to NOK 3.6 million.

To especially attract students from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), applicants may apply for scholarships that cover the tuition fee for one full academic semester. The programme provides scholarships, which are granted on a competitive basis.

To be granted a scholarship, the student has to fulfil the following academic requirements:

- he/she has to complete the semester with good grades,- he/she has to represent a SME.

To be eligible to a scholarship for the whole academic year, student’s academic performance and activities are repeatedly revised after each semester.

After the grant of Norwegian government is fully utilised, it is envisaged that programme costs will be covered by the students; at the same time, it is also planned to attract financing from the state budgetary funds as well as from businesses.

Library The programme requirements are supported by a special methodological room and a

newly developed library. Programme students receive a full set of textbooks required for studies into their personal possession. Students may also draw on the resources of the RTU Scientific Library, as well as on the funds of the Methodological room of the Faculty of Engineering Economics. Library funds are formed, considering the academic and research tracks pursued by RTU.

Total fund of the RTU Scientific Library comprises 2 648 217 units:Books – 2 007 416;

Serial publications – 568 666;Normative publications regulating production – 47 153;Product catalogues – 18 509;Overviews of scientific research work – 4 910; Dissertations – 1 478; Electronic documents – 85 titles.

Library funds includes scientific books, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, manuals, serial publications, textbooks, bibliographical reference sources, normative documents, overviews of research work, dissertations, and electronic documents. The funds contain literature on

natural and engineering sciences and technology, architecture, economics, social sciences, art and fiction. 15% of the funds are available in Latvian, 67% - in Russian, 18% - in other languages.

The funds of the Library are located in the Central Library as well as in specialised branch libraries and reading rooms. Efficient access to the Library funds is ensured by a unified catalogues system, providing information about total funds and separate library funds, and by the bibliographic reference service. Since 1994, all new acquisitions of the Library are being entered in an electronic catalogue.

The RTU Scientific Library is a member of the Association of Latvian Academic Libraries and the International Association of Libraries of Technological Universities.

Table 4 presents some most relevant periodical publications in economics and management science.

Table 4Selection of periodical publications available at RTU Scientific Library

No. Title Type1. Baltic Economic Trends report2. Business Central Europe journal3.

Бизнес Балтия newspaper

4. Business Week journal5. Canadian Business journal6. Dienas Bizness newspaper

7. Eiropas Dialogs journal

8. Forbes Global journal9. Harvard Business Review journal10. Kapitāls (Capital) journal11. Latvijas Ārējās tirdzniecības ceturkšņa rādītājs

(Quarterly Index of External Trade of Latvia)bulletin

12. Latvijas Ekonomists journal13.

Latvijas statistikas ikmēneša biļetens(Monthly Statistical Bulletin of Latvia)

bulletin

14. The Economist journal15 . Report on the Development of Latvian National

Economyreport

Information can be obtained and processed electronically in computer rooms equipped with more than 100 work places.

Material and technical base The classrooms used for the studies are located in the central RTU building at No.1

Kaļķu street in Riga and are fitted with most up-to-date technical equipment – stationary and laptop computers, multimedia projectors, audio and video equipment, overhead projectors and other presentation equipment.

The administration and academic staff are also provided with the necessary supporting equipment – computers, printers and copying machines. Technical support during study trips is provided by the international cooperation partners.

Other sources of financing are grants, contractual assignments, cooperation with foreign universities, which additionally allows to support the study process with computers, methodological materials and ensure a possibility for student exchange.

To further improve the studies, classroom equipment is still being updated, new methodological rooms and laboratories are being created, new office equipment, computers and textbooks are being purchased.

In 2003/2004, the following improvements of technical base were carried out:1. renovation of premises, purchase of new furniture;2. updating of computer equipment;3. preparation of teaching and methodological materials.

Programme students may also draw on the services offered by the RTU Scientific Library. They may also use FEE libraries of specialised institutes and methodological rooms, e.g., the International Business and Customs Institute, the Institute of Production and Entrepreneurship, and the Institute of National and Regional Economy, which contain the latest periodicals, statistical materials, books, conference materials on economy and entrepreneurship related issues.

7.8. External relations

7.8.1. Relations with employers

The RTU resolution of 24 September 2001 approved the formation of the RTU Counsellors Convention composed of 26 representatives of various enterprises, banks, associations, and state organisations. This programme, as has already been mentioned above, is also having its own Advisory Board.

The feedback is realised by means of employers’ questionnaires.Cooperation is effected through membership of academic staff in various professional

associations, e.g., the Latvian Employers Confederation, the Latvian Personnel Management Association, the Sworn Auditors Association, and the Baltic Management Development Association etc.

7.8.2. Cooperation with similar profile programmes in Latvia and abroad

The RTU Faculty of Engineering economics has established close cooperation with other Latvian tertiary education institutions (e.g., the University of Latvia, the Latvian Agricultural University, the Rēzekne Higher School, the Vidzeme Higher School, the Banking Institution of Higher Education etc.), as well as many foreign higher schools:

Buskerud University College (Kongsberg, Norway);Norway School of Management;Oslo University (Norway);Hagen Distance Learning University (Germany);Rostock University (Germany);Lübeck Technical University (Germany);Wismar Technical University (Germany);Fridericiana University (Karlsrue, Germany);Orhuz University, Institute of Economics (Denmark);Denmark Technical University;Gent University (Belgium);Gdansk University, Chair of Economics (Poland);Vilnius Technical University (Lithuania);Kaunas Technological University (Lithuania);Kiev National Economical University (Ukraine);Ukraine National Technical University.

These relations are strengthened by cooperation agreements, such as:- cooperation on “The development of university level subjects in the area of management”

between RTU and Buskerud University College (Kongsberg, Norway) envisages:o attraction of visiting professors to deliver management-related courses –

“Management of entrepreneurship”, “Economics of entrepreneurship”, “Project management” ,

o provision of the study process with textbooks and other study and methodological materials, and

o the possibility for two students during one semester to conduct master thesis related research in Norway;

- agreement between the LU Faculty of Economics and Management, the Faculty of Economics of the Latvian Agricultural University and the RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics on coordination and cooperation in implementing the doctoral study programme;

- cooperation between RTU, LU and Wismar Technical University (Germany), which, among other things, also envisages students exchange for elaborating the master thesis;

- cooperation agreement between RTU, LU and the Hagen Distance Learning University (Germany) offering a new study programme “Double diploma in economics” offering students an opportunity to study in the master degree programme at RTU and, in parallel, at the Hagen Distance Learning University for obtaining two diplomas: the RTU master’s diploma and the second level economist’s diploma issued by the Hagen Distance Learning University that is equal to the master’s diploma;

- agreement between RTU, the Kiev National Economical University, and the Ukrainian Technical University aimed at development of Ukrainian and Latvian national economy, engineering and economic sciences, and educating highly qualified specialists.

7.8.3. Academic staff having teaching experience in foreign educational establishments or doing research abroad

In 2003/2004, four RTU FEE representatives of academic staff and administration had a professional trip to Norway together with the students of the programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” to visit Norwegian enterprises and public organisations, and to attend lectures.

FEE academic staff regularly participates in international scientific conferences held in Germany, Ukraine, Russia, Switzerland etc.

7.8.4. Number of foreign visiting lecturers in the Programme

Until 2006, it is planned that most of the course subjects will be delivered by the joint team of RTU FEE academic staff and Norwegian partners. Norwegian visiting professors are K. G. Hoff., R. Qvenild, K. Jakobsen, N. O. Ørjasæter.

In 2002, the Norwegian visiting professor K.G.Hoff published a textbook in Latvian “Business economy” (pp.560).

7.8.5. Students that have studied abroad on exchange programmes

In 2003/2004, as planned, all 2nd year students went to Norway on a study trip.

Students may apply for studies at foreign universities, which are arranged by the RTU International Relations Department.

Programme student L.Vosekalna, having successfully completed the 1st year, continues studies in the USA; in 2004/2005, student A.Dutka – continues studies in Finland; in the spring 2005, student R.Lukjanska – is going to raise qualification in Norway on a short-term students exchange programme. Programme students’ ability to incorporate into foreign academic programmes attests to the comparability of the studies offered by the RTU and those available abroad.

7.8.6. Number of foreign students in the Programme, length of studies

In 2003/2004, there were no foreign students in the programme. At the same time, it is planned to cooperate also in this area. In November 2004, the administration of the programme discussed such a possibility with the representatives of Norwegian universities.

8. Programme development plan

The development plan of the academic master programme (see Table 5) has been elaborated, taking into account the results of students’ questionnaires, the analysis of statistical information and the development plan “Strategic aims and objectives of the activities of RTU” approved by the RTU Senate on 24 September 2001.

Table 5Programme development plan

Nr Activities Persons/institutions responsible for

execution

Timeframe

1. To enhance the quality of studies and to provide a more in-depth correlation of the programme and recent developments in applied science and innovative activities, by regularly updating and publishing study materials.

Programme administration;academic staff.

constantly

2. To launch a new academic subject, to evaluate the knowledge acquired and to notify the academic staff conducting the previous courses about the results.


constantly

3. To provide study subjects with the required latest study materials, to control the observance of the requirements by carrying out regular student questionnaires.


constantly

4. To encourage students exchange with foreign tertiary education establishments, including within the framework of international programmes (SOCRATES, ERASMUS, TEMPUS, BALTECH etc.), simultaneously also ensuring enrolment of foreign students.

Programme administration.

constantly

5. To encourage students to participate in execution of grants and contractual assignments.

Supervisors of grants and contractual assignments.

constantly

6. To provide appropriate conditions for studies (well-equipped classrooms and auxiliary premises,

Dean, Programme administration

constantly

availability of textbooks and study materials, and up-to-date technical equipment).

7. To regularly conduct questionnaires of employers and Master degree students working in their speciality, to collect and analyse the results of questionnaires, and to use them for improving the study process.

Programme administration

once in an academic year

8. To achieve more active participation of employers in the organisation, implementation and perfection of the study process.

Dean,Programme administration

constantly

Table 6SWOT analysis of the Programme

Strengths WeaknessesStudents: Students:

- very high motivation- good prior level of preparation;- a possibility to obtain qualitative education;- high prestige of education undertaken and good

career prospects

- difficulties to combine studies with work

Study process: Study process:- unique specialised study programme; - professional focus of the programme; - possibility to study in a foreign language; - availability of latest textbooks and study

materials; - foreign study trip.

- insufficient seating capacity of classrooms

Academic staff Academic staff- professionally highly qualified; - close contacts between academic staff and

employers and state institutions; - good staff relations and staff – students

relations;

- some problems to attract academic staff well-versed in progressive teaching methods and proficient to communicate in English

Other factors: Other factors:- good business contacts with foreign partners,

Latvian employers unions and associations- restricted possibilities to attract external

financing; - lack of state financing.

Opportunities Threats- elaboration of new study tracks and perfection

of the already existing;- greater involvement of Master degree students

undertaking applied research.

- Reorientation of the implementation of the studies due to expiry of the foreign financial grant in 2006;

- Competition on the part of private and state higher schools.

9. Benchmarking with similar programmes offered internationally

(EU, USA)

To evaluate the programme, considering its comparability and recognition internationally, the programme was benchmarked against the results of the survey conducted by the EMBA (Professional MBA) Council1, the master programme of technology management offered by the Sloan Business School of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA), as well as with the master programme of business management of the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.

The comparison of the programme with the results of the research conducted by the EMBA Council (see Appendix I), covering 97 universities and business schools across the globe, shows that 10 subjects included also on the master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” are among the most taught courses on the list presented by the EMBA Council (see Table 7).

Table 7 Comparison of the academic subjects included on the Programme with the results of the

research conducted by the EMBA Council

Subject

Number of educational

establishments teaching the course (%) 2

Corresponding subject on the programme “Innovations and

entrepreneurship”

Marketing 100 Marketing of technologies and new products

Organization behavior 99 Psychology for master degree students

Managerial accounting 99 Managerial accounting and project analysis

Policy 97 Strategies and change managementTotal quality management

Finance 97 Managerial accounting and project analysis

OPS 96 Product design and developmentInnovation technologies

International business 93 Strategies and change managementForeign study trip

Information systems 75 Management of information systems

The master programme of technology management offered by the Sloan Business School of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (see Appendix J) is shorter in duration (1 year), at the same time, it is more intensive. The content of the subjects is similar to the RTU FEE master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship”. The comparison of both programmes is given in Table 8.

1 Taking into account the content and the target audience (working persons with business experience), the mode of implementation of the programme (evenings or weekends), the programme offered by the RTU FEE “Innovations and entrepreneurship” complies with the basic requirements posed to a master programme in business management.2 Data from the survey “Benchmarking EMBA Programmes”.

Table 8 Comparison of the subjects of the RTU FEE Programme and the Master programme

offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)

MIT (USA) RTU FEE (Latvia)Managerial and financial accounting Managerial Finance

Managerial accounting and project analysis

Managing services: concepts, design, and delivery

Product design and developmentInnovation technologies

Managing the human side of technology Psychology for master degree students Strategic management of technology Strategies and change management Marketing management Marketing of technologies and new

productsEast Coast field trip. West Coast field trip International Field Trip

Foreign study trip

Research themes in the management thesis

Master thesis

The comparison with master program of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (see Appendix K) shows similarities with program “Innovations and entrepreneurship”, both from content and structure points of view.

Appendices

APPENDIX A Professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship”submitted for accreditation

APPENDIX B Licence No.04051-18 for the professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship”

APPENDIX C Full-time study plan by semesters

APPENDIX D Part-time study plan by semesters

APPENDIX E Abstracts of academic subjects and Syllabuses

APPENDIX F Norway study trip programme 2004

APPENDIX G List of members of the Advisory Board

APPENDIX H List and CVs of academic staff

APPENDIX I Survey conducted by the EMBA Council

APPENDIX J Technology management master study programme of the Sloan Business School of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)

APPENDIX K Business management master study programme of the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

APPENDIX A

Professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” submitted for accreditation

RIGA TECHNISKĀ UNIVERSITY The programme has been approved by the RTU Senate on

Faculty of Engineering Economics 2 June 2003, minutes No. 478Institute of production and entrepreneurship

Changed upon the resolution of the RTU Senate on25 October 2004, minutes No.480

Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs/E.Beķeris/

STUDY PROGRAMMETitle of the programme: Innovations and entrepreneurshipStudy level: Professional master studies

Nominal duration of the programme:

1.5 years2.5 years (for persons having an academic bachelor degree)

Scope of studies: 60 CP100 CP (for persons having an academic bachelor degree)

Academic prerequisites: Professional bachelor degree and/or 2nd level professional tertiary education and at least 2-year entrepreneurial or managerial experience;Academic bachelor degree in social sciences and at least 3-year entrepreneurial or managerial experience.

Degree conferred: professional master degree in management of enterprises and organisations

Qualification acquired(for persons having an academic bachelor degree)

manager of enterprises and organisations

The code of the study programme IGI0 Enrolment starting with 2005/06

Programme subjects and their scope in credit points (CP)A.COMPULSORY SUBJECTS 24 CP1.Managerial accounting and project analysis 6 CP2.Entrepreneurship and planning 4 CP3.Technology and marketing of new products 4 CP4.Innovation technologies 6 CP5.Total quality management 4 CP

B.COMPULSORY ELECTIVES 10 CP1.Specialisation subjects 8 CP

1.1.Management of information systems 4 CP1.2.Strategies and change management 4 CP1.3.Product design and development 4 CP

1.4.Special English language course in innovations and entrepreneurship 4 CP

2.Pedagogy and psychology subjects 2 CP2.1.Psychology for master degree students 2 CP2.2.Pedagogy for master degree students 2CP

D.PRACTICAL PLACEMENT 6 CPPractical placement 6 CP

E.STATE EXAMINATION 20 CP1.Master Thesis 20 CP

Total: 60 CP

The amended programme has been approved by the RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics Council on 18 October 2004, Minutes No.80.

Chairman ............................................../K. Didenko/

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTENT AND REALISATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL MASTER PROGRAMME

The executive master programme "Innovations and entrepreneurship” is an international Latvian – Norwegian joint cooperation project of the Faculty of Engineering Economics of Riga Technical University (RTU), RTU Riga Business Institute, and Norwegian universities, with coordinating functions being assumed by the Buskerud University College.

Programme goals As Latvia is a small open economy state, rapid growth of economy and social well-

being is to a great extent dependent on the ability to create and realise competitive products and services in the world market. To enhance overall competitiveness, it is necessary to ensure accelerated development of knowledge-based industries and to increase the share of high value added goods in traditional industries. The ability to generate new ideas and to use them commercially is the decisive driver of economic growth. This process is relevant for all types and branches of business (production, services, tourism, agriculture), as well as all kinds of companies (small, medium-sized, big, and multinational).

The principal aim of the specialisation of the professional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship” is to educate businesspersons and managers, by placing a special focus on the acquisition of the latest knowledge with regard to innovations and product development. The programme offers acquisition of knowledge and competence relevant for management and development of enterprises.

Academic prerequisites for undertaking the ProgrammeApplicants wishing to undertake the studies should have:

1) Professional bachelor degree and/or 2nd level professional tertiary education and at least 2-year entrepreneurial or managerial experience or2) Academic bachelor degree in social sciences and at least 3-year entrepreneurial or managerial experience.

Taking into account the international character of the programme and the necessity to freely communicate in English, the applicants have to prove their English language proficiency by doing the TOEFL test (or a language proficiency test of equal level and scope), the result of which has to be at least 550 points.

Content, structure and mode of implementation of the ProgrammeThe study programme may be realized as full-time and part-time studies, by acquiring

the programme in 1.5 or 2 years (for students with a prior academic bachelor degree in 2.5 or 3 years). The part-time study programme is adapted to meet the needs of working students, by offering them an opportunity to acquire qualitative education.

The study process is split into modules, each course subject comprising up to 3 modules. The modules are designed according to the following pattern: 2 separate in-class blocks followed by individual and group work.

A sample of arrangement of acquisition of a 4 CP course is the following: 1. An in-class study block 3 evening and 1 daytime intensive session of lectures, practical classes, group work, case studies: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings –18:00 - 21:00; Saturday – 09:00 - 16:00.

Intermediate period:4-5 weeks devoted to case studies, discussions and home assignments. Basic lecturer-student, and student-student communication medium is the Electronic Blackboard Learning System – a special academic communications system in the Internet.

2. An in-class study block3 evening and 1 daytime intensive session of lectures, practical classes, group work, case studies: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings –18:00 - 21:00; Saturday – 09:00 - 16:00.Intermediate period:4-5 weeks devoted to case studies, discussions and home assignments. Basic lecturer-student, and student-student communication medium is the Electronic Blackboard Learning System.Examination/assessment:May vary depending on the course, but all courses contain a written examination.

General structure of the programme is as follows: Compulsory core subjects 24 CP or 40%Limited specialisation electives 8 CP or 13%Pedagogy/ psychology subjects 2 CP or 3%Practical placement 6 CP or 10%Master thesis 20 CP or 34%

Total 60 CP or 100%

Taking into account Latvia’s integration into the European Union as well as globalisation of business, the programme is conducted in English. As a result, students will also acquire relevant international business terminology.

Studies include lectures and seminars, group work and analysis of real projects. Studies are completed with the elaboration and defence of the master thesis. The topics of the master theses are to be directly connected with implementation of innovations in the companies the students are working for, or the specific business area the company is operating in, as well as with innovative products or services developed in the course of studies.

Academic staff engaged in the implementation of the Programme, qualifications The study programme is implemented by the academic staff of the RTU Faculty of

Engineering Economics (FEE) and Norwegian tertiary educational establishments. Until 2006, subject courses are mostly taught by Norwegian academic staff, gradually transferring responsibility for further implementation of the programme to the Latvian colleagues.

The implementation of the programme is ensured by such highly qualified academic staff of Norwegian universities and colleges as Assoc. Prof. K. G. Hoff., R. Qvenild, K. Jakobsen, N-O. Ørjasæter; and academic staff of the Faculty of Engineering Economics of Riga Technical University – Prof. K. Didenko, Prof. G. Merkurjeva, Assoc. Prof. N. Lāce, Assoc. Prof. V. Jurenoks, Assoc. Prof. M. Ozoliņš; academic staff of RTU Riga Business School – Assoc. Prof.. A. Laizāns, Assoc. Prof. D. Beļicka, lecturer U. Cimdiņš, lecturer J. Caune, lecturer B. Apine and others.

Business English is taught by the academic staff of the Language Instruction Group of the Institute of International Business and Customs (RTU FEE) – Assoc. Prof. I. Matisone, Assist. Prof. I.Blumfelde, lecturer A. Ķēbere and others.

In the initial phase of implementation of the programme, it is not envisaged to take on additional supporting personnel. Currently, the existing personnel of the Faculty of Engineering Economics are performing all the functions required to support the programme technically.

Material and technical base required for acquisition of the ProgrammeThe classrooms used for the studies are located in the central RTU building at No.1

Kaļķu street in Riga and are fitted with most up-to-date technical equipment. Students have access also to the RTU Library, literature available at FEE methodological rooms, as well as computer rooms with connection to the Internet. Besides, all students will be provided, free of charge, with the latest textbooks and teaching materials necessary for each course.

Technical support during study trips will be provided by the international cooperation partners.

Required technical support personnel It is not envisaged to take on additional supporting personnel. It is planned to use the

staff of the Faculty of Engineering Economics, who will perform the functions of technical support of the programme.

Programme implementation costsTuition is for charge, which only partly covers programme implementation costs. The

annual (2 semesters) tuition fee payable by the students undertaking the programme will be LVL 750. The rest, the costs of launching and realising the programme for the period of 3 years, is covered by the Norwegian government grant amounting to NOK 3.6 million.

To especially attract students from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), applicants will be able to apply for scholarships that cover full tuition fee for the whole programme. The programme will provide 8 scholarships to be granted on a competitive basis, when students complete the first semester.

To be eligible to a scholarship, the student has to comply with the following requirements: - he/she has to represent a small or medium-size enterprise (SME);- he/she has to complete the semester with good grades.

To be eligible to a scholarship for the whole study period, students academic performance and activities will be repeatedly revised after each semester.

After the grant of Norwegian government is fully utilised, programme costs will be covered by the students; at the same time, it is also planned to attract financing from the state budgetary funds as well as from businesses.

APPENDIX B

Licence No.04051-18 for theprofessional master programme “Innovations and entrepreneurship”

APPENDIX C

Full-time study plan by semesters

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP RIGI0

Full timeSemester: 1

No. No. in the RTU Subject Register Title Academic staff Credit

pointsA 10

1. IUE520 Managerial Cost Accounting and Project Analysis

Nataļja LāceK. G. HoffK. Didenko

6

2. IUE505 Technology and New Product Marketing

Modris OzoliņsE.Gaile - Sarkane 4

B 4

3. IUE507 Information Systems Management G. MerkurjevaB. Apine 4

4. HDG532 Special Business English course in innovations and entrepreneurship Irene Matisone 4

D 6

5. IUE010 Practice Konstantīns DidenkoM. Ozoliņš 6

Total 20

Semester: 2


pointsA 4

1. IUE535 Total Quality ManagementVitālijs Jurēnoks

R. QvenildA. Trukšāne

4

B 8

2. IUE550 Product Design and DevelopmentModris Ozoliņs

K. JacobsenE.Gaile-Sarkane

4

3. IUE508Strategy Formulation, Change Management and Organizational Design

R. QvenildT. Volkova

J. Caune4

4. IUE507 Information Systems Management G. MerkurjevaB. Apine

4

D 6

5. IUE010 Practice Konstantīns DidenkoM. Ozoliņš 6

E 2

6. IUE002 Maser thesis Konstantīns DidenkoM. Ozoliņš

2

Total 20

Semester: 3


pointsA 6

1. IUE530 Innovation TechnologyNataļja Lāce

N.O. ØrjasæterU. Cimdiņš

6

B 22. HSP446 Pedagogy A. Lanka 23. HSP484 Psychology A. Lanka 2

D 6

4. IUE010 Practice Konstantīns DidenkoM.Ozoliņš

6

E 6

5. IUE002 Maser thesis Konstantīns DidenkoM.Ozoliņš

6

Total 20

Semester: 4


pointsA 4

1. IUE540 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning

Vitālijs JurēnoksK.G. HoffA. Laizāns

4

D 8

2. IUE010 Practice Konstantīns DidenkoM. Ozoliņš

8

E 8


8

Total 20

Semester: 5


pointsD 6


6

E 142. IUE011 Master theses with part of project Konstantīns Didenko

M. Ozoliņš 10


4

Total 20

APPENDIX D

Part-time study plan by semesters

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP RIGI0

Part time

Semester: 1


pointsA 10

1. IUE520 Managerial Cost Accounting and Project Analysis

Nataļja LāceK. G. Hoff

K. Didenko,6

2. IUE505 Technology and New Product Marketing

Modris OzoliņšE.Gaile - Sarkane 4

B 4

3. IUE507 Information Systems Management G. MerkurjevaB. Apine 4

4. HDG532 Special Business English course in innovations and entrepreneurship Irene Matisone 4

Total 14

Semester: 2


pointsA 4

1. IUE535 Total Quality ManagementVitālijs Jurēnoks

R. QvenildA. Trukšāne

4

B 4

2. IUE550 Product Design and DevelopmentModris Ozoliņš

K. JacobsenE. Gaile - Sarkane

4

3. IUE508Strategy Formulation, Change Management and Organizational Design

R. QvenildT. Volkova

J. Caune4

E 6


6

Total 14

Semester: 3


pointsA 6

1. IUE530 Innovation TechnologyNataļja Lāce

N.O. ØrjasæterU. Cimdiņš

6

B 22. HSP446 Pedagogy A. Lanka 23. HSP484 Psychology A. Lanka 2

D 2


2

E 6


6

Total 16

Semester: 4


pointsA 4

1. IUE540 Entrepreneurship and Business Planning

Vitālijs JurēnoksK.G. HoffA. Laizāns

4

D 4


4

E 8


8

Total 16

APPENDIX E

Abstracts of academic subjects and Syllabuses

ANNOTATIONS

Managerial Cost Accounting and Project Analysis (IUE520)The course provides conceptual and technical skills needed to manage special economic problems facing managers. Topics include cost measurement, accumulation methods, or analysis techniques (job, process, just-in-time, standard, activity based costing, cost behavior, cost-volume-profit analysis, contribution approach) that are relevant to various managerial decisions (productions, pricing, ect.)

Technology and New Product Marketing (IUE505)The goal of the course is to introduce students with technology and new product marketing management, including formulation and implementation of marketing strategies in a complex business environment. Students get acquainted with marketing theory, concepts, facts, procedures, models and their application in the process of new product development and introduction.

Total Quality Management (IUE535)This course starts out with an introduction to the evaluation of business, the development of the customer satisfaction concept and how to survive and prosper in rapidly changing world. Total quality management of product and service industries deals with all aspects of improving quality in design and operations. The course focuses on 4 levels of the organization - the individual, the team, the company or institution and the regional and global aspects of the relevant industry.

Innovation Technology (IUE530)Innovation is any novelty in each line of enterprise's activities of an enterprise if it is characterized as having positive economic or strategic impact. Measures relating to increasing the clients base, enlargement of market share, decrease in cost or arranging conditions for above-mentioned aspects are considered as examples of novelty. The creation of a harmonised environment for development of innovations at the same time favours strengthening the base for establishment of innovative enterprises and their growth. The course provides conceptual and technical skills required to manage special innovation problems facing managers. Topics include the concept of innovation management, creativity and innovative behavior, the innovation process, effectiveness of introduction of new methods and technology.

Entrepreneurship and Business Planning (IUE540)A core of the course is hence to convey that any company must have a creative process enabling the company employees to recognize opportunities, followed by a will and initiative to seize these opportunities. It requires a willingness to take calculated risks, balancing the risks with potential rewards. Commercialization of research ideas and local and international financial assistance for developing innovative products and services will also be covered.

Information Systems Management (IUE507)The main objective of this course is to understand the relationship between organizational business objectives and strategies and the management and use of information systems and IT-resources for problem-solving and better decision making. During the course, students will take the role of potential IT-managers with responsibility for making decisions regarding the adoption and integration of the new information technologies to their department and/or organization.

Special Business English Course in innovations and entrepreneurship (VID532)An integrated specialty and research related Business English course aimed at developing: 1) business terminology; 2) understanding of original texts; 3) writing skills (essays, executive summaries, abstracts etc.); 4) developing discussion skills (presenting information, explaining, expressing opinion, presenting arguments etc.); case studies; 5) improving listening comprehension skills to ensure effective professional communication, participation in lectures, seminars, conferences, projects etc.

Product Design and Development (IUE550)The focus of the course is integration of the marketing, design and manufacturing functions of the firm in creating a new product/service. The course is intended to provide students with a set of tools and methods for product design and development. During the course students will develop a real prototype of a new product/service.

Strategy Formulation, Change Management and Organizational Design (IUE508)Strategy Formulation, Change Management and Organizational Design sets the stage for organizational structure. It emphasizes the relationship between (1) the selection of strategies that lead to successful organizations, (2) the need foor adaptive (learning) organizations and (3) the design of organizational structures and systems necessary to implement different strategies and change the organization.

Pedagogy (HSP446)Pedagogics as a science. Its framework. Basic concepts of pedagogics. Education, pedagogical process. Studies, free, responsible and creative personality. Cognitive process in learning. Assessment, its forms. Life-long learning aspects in education.

Psychology (HSP484)Basic principles of psychology. Psychology as a science. Main scientific directions. Methods of research. Psychological processes. A person's behavior. Pedagogical communication.

APPENDIX F

Norway study trip programme 2004

APPENDIX G

List of members of the Advisory Bord

Advisory board

The Norwegian- Latvian Executive Master Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Baiba Rubess, Managing Director Latvija Statoil, [email protected]

Ivars Knets, Professor, Rector Riga Technical [email protected]://www.lza.lv/scientists/knetsi.htm

Elīna Egle, Director General Latvian Employers` [email protected]

Agris Lapins, Managing Director Norway – Latvia Business Development [email protected]

Vilnis Rantins, Chairman Association of Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking Industries in [email protected]

Dita Traidas, Director, Agency of Vocational Education Development [email protected]

Valdis Avotins, Director, Engineering Cluster Development, Latvian Development [email protected]

Andris Kreslins, Professor, Director, Institute of Heat, Gas and Water Technology, Riga Technical [email protected]://www.lza.lv/scientists/KreslinsA.htm

Voldemars Karklins, Director, RTU Liepaja Study Scientific Technical [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.lza.lv/scientists/KreslinsA.htm







http://www.lza.lv/scientists/knetsi.htm



APPENDIX H

List and CVs of academic staff

Academic staff involved in the implementation of the Programme

Academic subjects/courses Staff

Managerial Cost Accounting and Project Analysis

K. G. Hoff, Assoc. Prof. N. Lāce, Dr. oec., Assoc. Prof. K. Didenko, Dr. oec., Prof.

Technology and New Product Marketing

M. Ozoliņš, engineer’s diploma, Mg. sc., MBA, Assist. Prof.E.Gaile-Sarkane, Dr. oec., Assoc. Prof.

Total Quality Management

R. Qvenild, Associate Prof.V. Jurenoks, Dr. oec., Assoc. Prof. A. Trukšāne, MBA, lecturer

Innovation Technology

N.O. Ørjasæter, Prof. U. Cimdiņš, engineer’s diploma, Mg. sc. N. Lāce, Dr. oec., Asoc. Prof.

Entrepreneurship and Business Planning

K. G. Hoff, Assoc. Prof.V. Jurenoks, Dr. oec., Assoc. Prof.A. Laizāns, engineer’s diploma, Mg.sc.ing., MBA, Assoc. Prof.

Information Systems ManagementG. Merkurjeva, Dr. sc. ing., Prof. B. Apine, Mg. sc., lecturer

Special English language course in innovations and entrepreneurship

I. Matisone, Mg.filol., Assoc. Prof.

Product Design and DevelopmentK. Jacobsen, Assoc. Prof.E.Gaile-Sarkane, Dr. oec., Assist. Prof.

Strategy Formulation, Change Management and Organizational Design

R. Qvenild, Assoc. Prof. T. Volkova, Dr. oec., Prof. J. Caune, MBA, lecturer

Psychology for Master degree students A.Lanka, Dr.paed., Assoc. Prof.

Pedagogy for Master degree students A.Lanka, Dr.paed., Assoc. Prof.

Practical placement M. Ozoliņš, engineer’s diploma, Mg. sc., MBA, Assoc. Prof.

Master thesis M. Ozoliņš, engineer’s diploma, Mg. sc., MBA, Assoc. Prof.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Kjell Gunnar Hoff, Date of birth: 23.06.1946Place of birth: Kongsberg, Norway

Education Washington State University, Pullman, Wash. 99163, USA,1969 – Business

Administration, special field Marketing Senior Executive Program, Shell/Centre d’Etude Industrielles,1981 Several courses in Strategy, Management and Cost Accounting - related subjects

nationally and internationally

Work experience Sales manager, later Managing director Kongsberg Skifabrikk/AS Kongsberg Elite Skifabrikker 1972 -1975

Skimanufacturing. Took also the initiative to form Norwegian Ski Council, a national organization promoting Norwegian made winter sports euipment. Abroad. Its first chairman.

Project manager Anchor Drilling Fluids AS (today MI Industries, Houston)1975 -1976 Deputy managing director in same company 1976 Managing director and CEO in same company 1977 -1984 Drilling fluids and drilling fluids engineering to the oil and gas drilling industry worldwide. Became one of the leading drilling fluids companies in Europe during this period. First sold to Norwegian rig operating and drilling company Transocean, thereafter (1996) sold to MI Industries, Houston, for NOK 700 mill. MI Industries is today the world’s largest drilling fluids company.

Executive Vice President, Øivind Lorentzen AS 1984 -1985

Responsible for the Group`s industrial and trading activities, which included Øivind Lorentzen Trading AS (ship euipment, misc. Exports and immports), Harald M. Aagaard Bunkers (trading av bunker oil), Tele Veveri AS (manufacturing of technical textiles) og Halicon (Far East) Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong) (primarily trading of consumer goods).

Bought a farm an moved back from Oslo to Kongsberg in 1986, and started as Managing director, Tele Veveri AS (today Tele Textiles AS (part of Sagatex, a company listed on the Norwegian stock exchange)) 1985 -1991

Manufacturing of industrial and geotechnical textiles primarily to the European market

Assistant professor, Department of Business Administration and Political Science, Buskerud College (Kongsberg) working primarily with managerial cost accounting1991 -1995

Associate professor, same institution from March 1995 - Dean, Buskerud College, Kongsberg 1998- 2000

Text book writer, Universitetsforlaget/Tano Aschehoug from1995. Market leader within literature for managerial cost accounting for colleges and

universities. Published: Bedriftens økonomi (1995) + oppgavesamling Grunnleggende bedriftsøkonomisk analyse (1996) + oppgavesamling

Driftsregnskapet (1997) + oppgavesamling Budsjettering (1997) + oppgavesamling

Driftsregnskap og budsjettering (1998) + oppgavesamling Balansert målstyring. Balanced Scorecard på norsk (2002)

All the books have be published in several editions, lates in 2002 (3 of the above mentioned + problems solving books)

Bedriftens økonomi, ed. 4,has been translated into Latvian and published by Janis Roze Ltd (2002).

Consulting, Vines Forretningsutvikling AS 1991 -

Board assignments Have had and have several assignments as director and chairman of boards of companies

engaged in industrial-, trading- and service activities.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Rolf QvenildDate of birth: May 25th, 1938Address: Tollumløkka 9b, 3611 Kongsberg

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1965 – 6 MONTHS. University of Trondheim – systems analyst

1966 – 1969: Central Institute of Industrial Research – computer systems development.

1969 – 1987: A/S KONGSBERG VÅPENFABRIKK

1969 – 1973: Head of Business Planning Department

1973 – 1978: Divisional manager Offshore Division

1978 – 1987: Managing Director A/S Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk

A/S Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk was engaged in several internationally oriented business areas as defense, gas turbines, car parts, mapping systems etc. Companies such as Kongsberg Offshore, Kongsberg Simrad and Geophysical Company of Norway (GECO) was developed during this period.

1987 – 1990: Business consultant

1990 – present Associate professor at Buskerud College in the field of strategy, management and total quality management. Head of Department of Business administration and Political science since 1997. Boardmember or chairman of various companies.

EDUCATION:

M.Sc. in electrical engineering at the Norwegian Technical University ( 1964) and MBA from The European Institute of Business Administration (1966), Fontainebleau, France.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Nils-Otto ØrjasæterNationality: NorwegianDate of birth: 31. of March 1958, Alta, NorwayMarital status: Married, 4 childrenCurrent position: Consultant and partner in PrudentiaPhone/fax: Job; 47 67 56 44 50 E-mail: [email protected]

Professional profile- Project management- Business strategy; development and implementation - New business development- Business start-ups and licensing, entrepreneurship,- entrepreneurship and innovation- Commercialization of R&D based business ideas- Corporate finance

Education1977 - 1978 Military Academy of Coastal Artillery1978 - 1983 M Sc. Petroleum Engineering, The Norwegian Institute of Technology,

University of Trondheim1983 - 1984 Pedagogic seminars at The University of Trondheim, Norway1984 - 1987 Ph.D. in project management at The Norwegian Institute of Technology,

University of Trondheim, Norway- Various additional courses

LanguagesEnglish fluent, oral and writingGerman Running knowledge

Employment history1984-1988 Managing Director Intro Norway A.S.1987-1991 Research Scientist and programme manager at SINTEF Industrial Development 1991-1994 Senior Research Scientist at The Norwegian Institute of Technology, Department

of Organization and Work Science1994-1995 Senior Research Scientist and programme manager at SINTEF Industrial

Development1995-d.d. Consultant and Prudentia Partner1988-d.d. Censor at The Norwegian Institute of Technology, University of Trondheim

Board member in the following companies- Melbu Verft A.S since 1992, Chairman- Melbu Tech A.S since 1997, Chairman- Octaga A.S since 2001, Chairman- Dataexpressen A.S since 2002, Chairman- Fluid Filter A.S since 2002Previous board positions- Infinity Innovations A.S, Chairman

- Fagermo Mek. Verksted A.S.- Bogen Mek. Industri A.S, Chairman- Nord-Norsk Jernstøperi A.S- FABI NOR A.S - Kraft Traiding A.S - WeCem A.S- Tell A.S, Chairman

Client industries1984 -1988 Establishment and development; Intro Norge A.S; Intro Scandinavia AB; Intro

UK Ltd.; Intro (Schweiz) AG1987 Development of the management tool, "JOBBANALYSE".1987-1991 Assistant programme manager, “Development of mechanical engineering

workshops in Northern Norway”, The Norwegian Ministry of Governmental and Labour

1992 Establishment and development of the industrial network; Fabi Nor A.S 1991-1994 Project manager, “Productivity of mechanical industries in Norway - TOPP”,

Norwegian Research Council, University of Trondheim and Norwegian companies

1993-1994 Project manager, “Technology forecasting - opportunities towards year 2005" , Norwegian Research Council

1994-1995 Programme manager, “Start-ups and licensing of R&D based business ideas within SINTEF and University of Tr.h.

1984 Project manager, seminar leader, censor and lecturer; NTNU, SiB og NHHK 1995 Screening and development of new business ideas and teambuilding; Hydro

Agri Europe; Hydro Nutrition; Hydro Specialities1995 Start-ups and licensing of R&D based business ideas; Nyfotek 1995- present Innovation consultant Campus Kjeller1996 Regional innovation and Business Development; County of Värmland, Sweden.

Development of new business ideas and teambuilding; Laerdal; Arcus; Telenor FoU Development of strategies and New Business Development; Hydro Agri & Hydro Specialities

1998 Process for generating new business ideas, Hydro Research Centre Porsgrunn1999- present Innovation consultant Telenor R&D2001 Management for hire Telenor R&D, Incubator2001- present Professor II, the Norwegian School of Management, BI, Corporate

Entrepreneurship and Innovation2002- present New business development, Dataexpressen and Fluid Filter

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Karsten Jacobsen, Date of birth: November 29, 1935Place of birth: Hvaler, Norway

Education:1956 Eksamen artium, reallinjen Fredrikstad Høgre Almenskole, 1963 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1995 Master of Technology Management, NTH (Trondheim Technical University)/,

NHH (Norwegian School of Management)/ MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

1964 – 1995 Some 20 different courses in topics ranging from Advanced Control Theory to Microelectronics and Modern Leadership,

Work Experience

Industry:1963 – 1965 Test Engineer at, Honeywell INC, Minneapolis Commercial Operations,

Minneapolis1965 – 1966 Process engineer at Honeywell INC, Chicago Commercial Division, Chicago1966 – 1967 Product Development Engineer at A/S Elektrisk Bureau, OsloEducation:1967 – 1994 Lecturer at Østfold College1994 – till now Associate Professor at Østfold College.

During my work at Østfold College I have had several management roles.1967 – 1970 Lecturer at the Electrical Engineering Department.1970 – 1980 Leader of the development of a new IKT laboratory.1980 – 1994 Leader of the IKT section at the department of Science and Engineering.1996 – 1999 Assistant Dean of the Science and Engineering Department1994 – till now Leader of the development in the focus field Innovation and

Entreprenurship of Østfold College.

R&D work

I have been the leader of several R&D-projects in cooperation with industry and the Norwegian research council:1980 – till now leader of BØDAK, BØNØGG, BØROB, REGIN, SMB-Kompetanse, SMB-

Høgskole, FORNY. 2001 – till now Project leader of the network project InnovationNet (the Cooperating Net in

Innovation and Business Development of the Norwegian State Colleges).

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal informationName Nataļja Lāce

E-mail [email protected]

Nationality Latvian

Date of birth 17, February, 1960

Civil status Married, 1 son

Work experience2003 – at present RTU, associated professor

1994 – 2003 RTU, assistant professor

1990 – 1994 RTU, lecturer

1985 – 1990 RTU, member of staff of scientific in the CAD/CAM Centre

1982 – 1985 RPI, post-graduate student

1982 RPI, junior lecturer

Key qualification Engineer-economist

Education RTU, Scientific Council H-09, 1993

Doctor of economic sciences, Dr.oec. diploma BD 000487

Science Academy of Republic of Latvia, 1990

Candidate of Economic sciences (equal Ph.D) Thesis: „Economical provision of metal economy in designing of industrial wares (based on the example of machinebuilding industry of the Republic of Latvia)”

Riga Polytechnical Institute (RPI), 1982 – 1985

Post-graduate course

Riga Polytechnical Institute, 1977 – 1982

Engineer-economist, diploma Nr.357974

1967- 1977 Riga secondary school

TrainingRiga, 3-4, December, 2004 Seminar “Valuation of business and managing the value

of companies” (with certificate)

Riga, Stockholm School of Economics, 29, November, 2004

Entrepreneurship Seminar and Workshop


Riga, Nordic Council of Ministers’ Information Office in Latvia together with the Nordic institutions, 26, October, 2004

Seminar: “Nordic Research and Innovation cooperation with Latvia”

Riga, 20-22, May, 2004 Seminar: “How to write a Competitive proposal for Framework 6” (with certificate)

Belgium, Ghent university, 19, April – 19, May, 1999

Retraining course according TEMPUS project

Riga, 9-12, March, 1999 Seminar: “Integrated Logistics Management”

Riga, May, 1998 Seminar: “Finance and Accounting Simulation Tool”

Riga – Linköping, April, 1996 Seminar: “Computer Simulation in Manufacturing – A Tool for Decision Support and Training”

Personal Skills and CompetencesLanguage skillsMother tongue Russian

Other languages Latvian – excellent

English – good

German – basic

Social skills I have experience in working in international team

Organizational skills I have project experience, skills in coordination of international seminars. I am the member and scientific secretary of the Council of the Faculty of Engineering Economics

Technical skills PC user (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)Additional information2000 – at present Participation in the project of Latvian Scientific Council

1983 – 2004 I have 67 publications1997 - 2003 I was rewarded by Ministry of Economic of Latvia and

the Education Fund for teaching success.

15, January, 2005

CURRICULUM VITAE1. Family name: Didenko

2. First names: Konstantin

3. Date of birth: 23 August 1946

4. Nationality: Latvian

5. Civil status: Married, 2 children

6. Education:

Institution[ Date from - Date to ]

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:

RTU, 2001 ProfessorRTU, 1999 Associated professorRTU, 1992 Dr.oec.Science Academy of Republic of Latvia, 1985

Candidate of Economic sciences (equal to Ph.D.)

Riga Polytechnical Institute (RPI), 1964-1969

Engineer-economist

1954-1964 Yurmala, 1 st secondary school

7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language Reading Speaking WritingRussian 1 1 1Latvian 1 1 1German 2 2 2English 4 5 5

8. Membership of professional bodies:

Member of the Editorial Board of Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University;

Head of the Council of the Faculty of Engineering Economics;

Member of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Latvian Machinebuilding and Metalprocessing Industry;

Academician of International Science Academy of Ecology and Lifesafety.

9. Other skills:

PC user (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint);

experienced in working in international teams.

Project experience: Tempus project S_JEP – 11064/96 “Industrial Logistics management”; BERIL – Business Education Reform in Latvia.

10. Present position: RTU professor, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Economics, the Head of professor’s group.

11. Years within the firm: 32 years

12. Key qualifications:

Engineer-economist

I have experience in coordination of international programs and seminars, organization of actions, collection and gathering of information of regional development, elaborating of development plans, analysis of SME activities.

13. Specific experience in the region:

Country Date from - Date toLatvia: participation in the projects of Latvian Scientific Council

1999 – at present

14. Professional experience

Date from - Date to

Location Company

Position Description

2000-at present

Latvia RTU The Head of the Council of the RTU

Coordination of RTU deans’ work

2000-at present

Latvia RTU Member of the Editorial Board of Scientific Proceedings

Acceptance of the scientific proceedings

1999-at present

Latvia RTU The Head of Riga branch of Institute of Actuar (London)

Arrangement of exams, writing reports

15. Other relevant information

Author of 82 scientific articles, written in Latvian, Russian, Spanish and German languages

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Family name: Ozolins

2. First names: Modris

3. Date of birth: August 11, 1962

4. Nationality: Latvian

5. Civil status: Citizen of Latvia

6. Education:

Institution[ Date from - Date to ]

Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:

Riga Business School of Riga Technical University[1992 – 1996]

Master of Business Administration

Faculty of Engineering Economics of Riga Technical University[1991- 1995]

M. Sc.

Faculty of Engineering Economics of Riga Technical University[1985 - 1988]

Engineer - Researcher

Faculty of Engineering Economics of Riga Technical University[1980 - 1985]

Engineer - Economist

7. Language skills: Indicate competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language Reading Speaking WritingLatvian 1 1 1Russian 1 2 1English 2 2 2

8. Membership of professional bodies:

09.2002. – present Board member in the Baltic Management Development Association (BMDA)

10.2000. – present Board member in the Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN)

09.89. – present Council member of the Faculty of Engineering Economics at the Riga Technical University

09.97. – 05. 2003. Director and Council Chairman of the Riga Business School at the Riga Technical University

11. 98. – 09. 01. Member of the International Engineering Management Education project BALTECH (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Sweden, Denmark) team

11.96. – 09.97. Coordinator of International Study Program Development group of the College of Economics at the Riga Technical University

11.96. – 09.98. Member of “Business Education Reform in Latvia“ (BERIL) project team. Project was financed by PHARE

9. Other skills: (e.g. Computer literacy, etc.)

Proficient in Windows and office programsDriver’s licence

10. Present position:

Director of the Department of International Programs at the Faculty of Engineering Economics at the Riga Technical University Associate Professor at the Institute of Transport Economics and Organization at the Faculty of Engineering Economics at the Riga Technical University Associate Professor at the Riga Business School of the Riga Technical University (part time)Instructor of the International Transport Expeditor licensing program at the Ministry of Transportation (part time)

11. Years within the firm:

Since 1985

12. Key qualifications:

See # 6, 8, 10

13. Professional experience

Date from - Date to

Location Company Position

10. 04 - present Latvia Department of International Programs at the Faculty of Engineering Economics at the Riga Technical University

Director

12.99. - present Latvia Institute of Transport Economics and Organization at the Faculty of Engineering Economics at the Riga Technical University

Associate Professor

12.99. – present Latvia Riga Business School of the Riga Technical University

Associate Professor (part time)

09.95. - present Latvia Ministry of Transportation Instructor at the International Transport Expeditor licensing program (part time)

09.99. - present Latvia “Komercizglitibas centrs” LTD

Instructor (part time)

10. 03 – 09. 04 Latvia Personnel Certification Institute

Head of Education Centre

09.97. – 05. 2003. Latvia Riga Business School of the Riga Technical University

Director and Council Chairman

05.99 Germany University of Applied Sciences in Koburg

Visiting professor

01.97. – 12.99 Latvia Riga Business School of the Riga Technical University

Assistant Professor

06.93. - 09.97 Latvia Faculty of Engineering Economics at the Riga Technical University

Deputy Dean

10.88. – 12.99 Latvia Faculty of Engineering Economics at the Riga Technical University

Lecturer, Assistant professor

11.85. - 10.88. Latvia Riga Polytechnical Institute Research Assistant06.85. – 11.85. Latvia Transport Division of the

Latvian Resort Administration

Senior Engineer

14. Other relevant information (eg, Publications)

Participation in Conferences:

M. Ozolins “Business and Science: Partnership in Reality” International Conference

“Management Development: Partnership between Business and Science in the Context of

Globalization” - Kaunas, Lithuania, May 15-16, 2003

M. Ozolins „Present and Desired Roles of Management Schools with Respect to Business Leadership: the Riga Business School Experience”: International Conference „Leadership and Our Future Society: Contributions from Central and Eastern Europe ” – Bled, Slovenia, 2002.

M. Ozolins „Supporting Internationalization: the Role of Business Schools and Management Development Programs”: International Conference „Going International from an Emerging Economy: Corporate Experience and Business School Challenge” – Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2001.

M. Ozolins “North American MBA in Eastern Europe: the Latvian Way”International Conference “Economic and Management Education in Latvia: North American dimension”– Riga, October, 1999.

M. Ozolins “Marketing of Educational institutions in competitive environment” International Conference “Economics and Management” – Kaunas, Lithuania, March, 1999.

A.Jakobsons, U.Cimdins, M. Ozolins “Development of Transit in Latvia as a Country in Transition” International Conference “Economics and Management” – Kaunas, Lithuania, March, 1998.

Research and Consulting:11.03. – 12.03. “ Upgrading the National Program of Foreign Trade of Latvia”

(Financed by the United Nations Development Agency, project LAT-02/005)

08.02. - 04.03. “Socio – Economic Impact of “Baltic Pulp” on Regional Development” (Financed by JP Development Oy, Finland)

08.99. - 11.99. “Investigation of the Benefits of United Baltic Economic Zone and its Influence on the Economy of Latvia when joining European Union” (Financed by the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia)

09. 97. – 12. 97. “Use and Application of Scientific Methods in the Evaluation of Country’s Export Potential and International Competitiveness”(Financed by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia)

10. 97. – 12. 98. “National Program of Foreign Trade of Republic of Latvia (Financed by the United Nations Development Agency, project LAT/94/003-02TD97)

20.01.2005.

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Family name Gaile-Sarkane2. First names: Elīna3. Date of birth: 03/19/19734. Nationality: Latvian5. Civil status: Married6. Education:Institution [Date from-Date to]

Degree(s) or diploma(s) obtained:

Since 1999 to 2003 PhD studies in Economy (Research in economy “Models of Information Business in Latvia”)

09/1996 - 07/1999 Master degree in Economy (Research in economy “The Promotional Models of Demand and Sale”)

02/1996 – 07/1996 Bachelor degree in Economy (Research in marketing “Marketing in Manufacturing”).

09/1991-02/1996 Bachelor degree in Chemical Manufacturing Organisation.7. Language skills: Language Reading Speaking WritingLatvian 1 1 1English 2 2 2Russian 2 2 2

8. Membership of professional bodies: currently not9. Other skills: Computer literacy, analytical way of thinking, good practical knowledge in marketing, experience in market research and modelling, good presentation skills, communicability, flexibility.10. Present position: Lecturer of Riga Technical University11. Years within the firm: 11 (including education)12. Key qualifications: marketing, market research and modelling, management, lecturing13. Professional experience:Date from-Date to

Location Company Position Description

2000 - … Latvia, Riga

Riga Technical University

Lecturer, Assoc.professor

E-commerce

2000-2002 Latvia, Riga

BO SIA “Sociālo Tehnoloģiju Augstskola”

Lecturer Marketing, Market research and forecasting

1998-2000 SIA “Latvijas Tālrunis”

Head of Marketing Department

The planned development of companies marketing strategy, co-ordination and management.New product creation, conceptual development and introduction.Strategical and financial planning.Planning and carrying out advertising and PR activities.


SIA “Latvijas Tālrunis”

Assistant to Sales Manager

Sales data processing and analysing.New sales strategy development.Co-ordination of sales staff.Marketing analyses.


SIA “Rīgas Karstā Līnija”

Sales Manager

Stuff managing, motivation and training.Introduction of new sales methods and strategies.Sales data processing and analyses.

15. Other relevant information

Publications, Scientific Conferences: 1. Gaile E, Magidenko A. Pieprasījuma un pārdošanas modeļi// 40. RTU Studentu zinātniskās un tehniskās

konferences materiāli 1999. gada 26.-30. aprīlī, R.: RTU, 1999. – 13.-14. lpp.2. Gaile E., Magidenko A. Tirgzinības nozīme rūpniecības attīstībā// Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās

konferences “Rūpniecības attīstība prāejas periodā” referātu tēžu krājums 1999. gada 10. decembrī, R.: RTU, 1999. – 25. lpp.

3. Gaile E., Magidenko A. Tirgzinības nozīme rūpniecības attīstībā// Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās konferences “Rūpniecības attīstība prāejas periodā” zinātniskie raksti, R.: RTU, 2000 – 7. - 13. lpp.

4. Gaile. E., Magidenko A. Informācijas tirgus īpatnības un tā modelēšana Latvijā// Ekonomika un uzņēmējdarbība. Tautsaimniecība: teorija un prakse. Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes zinātniskie raksti – R.: RTU izdevniecība, 3. sērija, 1. izdevums, 2000. – 43. – 48. lpp.

5. Gaile-Sarkane E., Magidenko A. Par informācijas produktu klasifikāciju // Ekonomika un uzņēmējdarbība. Uzņēmējdarbība un vadīšana. Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes zinātniskie raksti – R.: RTU izdevniecība, 3. sērija, 2. sējums, 2001. – 51. – 57. lpp.

6. Gaile E., Magidenko A Informatīvā biznesa īpatnības Latvijā // Starptautiskās zinātniski praktiskās konferences “Inženierekonomikas nozīme uzņēmējdarbības attīstībā” Rīgā, 2000. gada 24. novembrī rakstu krājums.- R., RTU 2000. – 27. lpp.

7. Gaile-Sarkane E. (R)evolucionārā informācijas sabiedrība // Biznesa partneri, žurnāls, 2001.gada februāris – R., SIA “BP2” – 16-18. lpp.

8. Gaile-Sarkane E., Magidenko A. E-komercija kā uzņēmējdarbības līdzeklis // 42. RTU studentu zinātniskās un tehniskās konferences materiāli. – R.: RTU, 2001. – 181. lpp.

9. A. Magidenko, E. Gaile-Sarkane, K. Didenko, V. Jurēnoks, N. Lāce Informācijas tirgus attīstības modelēšana Latvijā // LZP ekonomikas un juridiskās zinātnes galvenie pētījumi 2001. gadā. LZP Ekonomikas un juridiskās zinātnes ekspertu komisija – R. LZP, 2002. (7 lpp.)

10. A. Magidenko, E. Gaile-Sarkane Par informācijas tirgus attīstības līmeņa novērtēšanu // Ekonomikas Globalizācijas Aktuālās problēmas. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences zinātniskie raksti, Rīga, 2002. gada 15. martā. – R.: Latvijas Universitāte, 2002. – 144. – 152. lpp.

11. Gaile-Sarkane E. Par informācijas plūsmu un tās lomu uzņēmējdarbībā // Inženierekonomikas nozīme uzņēmējdarbības attīstībā. Starptautiskās zinātniski prakstiskās konferences zinātniskie raksti, Rīga, 2000. gada 24. novembrī. – R.: RTU, 2002. – 93. – 98. lpp.

12. E. Gaile-Sarkane, A. Mgidenko Informācijas tirgus attīstības īpatnības Latvijā // Inženierekonomikas nozīme uzņēmējdarbības attīstībā. Starptautiskās zinātniski prakstiskās konferences zinātniskie raksti, Rīga, 2000. gada 24. novembrī. – R.: RTU, 2002. – 99. – 104. lpp.

13. E. Gaile-Sarkane A. Magidenko Elektroniskā komercija un tirgus segmentēšana // 43. RTU Studentu zinātniskās un tehniskās konferences materiāli 2002. gada 10.-14. oktobrī Rīgā. - R.: RTU, 2002. – 10. lpp.

14. E. Gaile-Sarkane Elektroniskās komercijas loma Latvijas informācijas tirgus attīstībā // 43. RTU Studentu zinātniskās un tehniskās konferences materiāli 2002. gada 10.-14. oktobrī Rīgā. - R.: RTU, 2002. – 9. lpp.

15. E. Gaile-Sarkane, A. Magidenko Par ārējās vides informācijas lomu uzņēmējdarbības konkurētspējas paaugstināšanā // Tautsaimniecības un izglītības attīstības problēmas mūsdienu periodā. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences tēzes, Rīgā 2002. gada 17. maijā – R.: RTU, 2002. – 18. lpp.

16. E. Gaile-Sarkane, A. Magidenko Elektroniskā komercija kā informācijas tirgus attīstības līdzeklis // Tautsaimniecības un izglītības attīstības problēmas mūsdienu periodā. Starptautiskās zinātniskās konferences zinātnisko rakstu krājums, Rīgā 2002. gada 17. maijā – R.: RTU, 2002. – 17. lpp.

17. Гайле-Саркане Э. Проблемы развития Латвйского рынка информации // Информационные ресурсы научно-технической информации Тезисы доклодов 7-й международной научно-практической конференции 27-28 сентября 2000 г. – Киев, 132-134 с.

18. Гайле-Саркане Э. Проблемы развития Латвйского рынка информации // Информационное общество. Информационные ресурсы и технологии, телекомуникации: Тезисы доклодов 5-й международной научно-практической конференции 22-24 ноября 2000 г. – Москва, ВИНИТИ - 77-78 с.

19. Гайле-Саркане Э. Рынок информационных продуктов и услуг // Научно – техническая информация, Научно-практический журнал УкрИНТИ, № 4, 2000 – Киев, УкрНИТИ 2000. – 35-37 с.

20. Магиденко А.С., Гайле-Саркане Э.И. Развитие электронной коммерции как средство совершенствования управления экономическими объектами в Латвии // Менеджмент и маркетинг: достижения и перспективы, 9 Всеукраинская научно-практическая конференция, Киев, 13 марта 2002 года – Киев, Национальный Технический Университет, Киевский Политехнический институт, 2002 г. – 179. – 180. c.

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Family name: Jurēnoks

2. First name: Vitālijs

3. Date of birth: 08 April1954

4. Nationality: Russian

5. Civil status: married, 2 sons

6. Education:Institution Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:1992 – Scientific Council of the Riga Technical University

Dr. oec., certificate B D Nr. 000332

1988 – Latvian Academy of Sciences Scientific degree ( equal to Ph.D.) in Economics, Thesis “Economical estimation of equipment accidents”(based on the example of machinebuilding industry of the Republic of Latvia)

1971 – 1976 – Riga Polytechnical Institute (since 1990 – Riga Technical University ), Faculty of Engineering Economics

Engineer – economist,certificate Ю Nr.397654

1961 – 1971 – Riga secondary school Certificate

7. Language skills:Language Reading Speaking WritingRussian 1 1 1English 2 2 2Latvian 2 2 2

8. Other skills: PC user (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint) 9. Present position: Riga Technical University , Faculty of Engineering Economics, associated profesor

10. Years within the firm: 15 years

11. Key qualifications: marketing, market research and modelling, management, management, lecturing

12. Professional experience: Date from –Date to

Location Company Position Description

1995 -2000 Latvia , Riga

SIA “SANS&KO” The Head of Finance Department

Decision making

1987 - 1988

Latvia , Riga

Commercial firm Vice-president Decision making

1983 – 1987

Latvia , Riga

Comission of Riga local government

The Head of group Writing reports, working out plans

13. Other relevant information:I have published 54scientific articles.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name Antra Truksane

Born: 05.09.1966

Nationality: Latvian

Education: MBA program at Riga Business School (1995-1999)Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at State University of Latvia (1984-1989)

Training:2004 International Management Teachers Academy, Strategy track, Bled

School of Management in co-operation with Central and East European Management Development Association, Bled, Slovenia

2003 Training program “What, How and Why Do We Think About Others? Mistakes and Misunderstandings, Causes and Solutions”, Training Centre “Triviums”, Riga

2002 IRCA Registered QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course, Det Norske Veritas Latvia, RigaHealth and Safety Management System (HACCP) Manager Training Course, Institute of Personnel Certification, Riga

2001 Course in Latvia’s Labour Legislation, House of Science and Technics, RigaLeadership Course, part I, Baltic Beverages Holding in co-operation with the Center for Business Skills Development, MoscowCourse in Human Resource Management and Management Psychology, Business School “Turiba”, Riga

2000 ISO 9000:2000 Modernization (Introduction to FDIS), Course for Managers and Internal Quality Auditors, Bureau Veritas Quality International Latvia, RigaProcess Leadership, part I, Interactive Quality Leadership Centre, SwedenLeadership Academy, part I, Executive Training Program at Swedish School of Economics in Riga

1999 - 2000 Course in Environmental Management, Latvian Ministry of Economy in co-operation with FORCE Institute and COWI Consulting, Denmark

1999 Course in Environmental Auditing, Force Institute, DenmarkTraining for Facilitators “Towards Business Excellence”, part II, Interactive Quality Leadership Centre, Sweden

1998 Training for Facilitators “Towards Business Excellence”, part I, Interactive Quality Leadership Centre, SwedenThe EFQM Assessor Training Course, EFQM Office, BrusselsEuropean Master’s Programme in Total Quality Management Summer School, The Aarhus School of Business, DenmarkISO 14001 Appreciation Training Course, LRQA Training Services, U.K.Practical Implementation Of Environmental Management Systems Course, LRQA Training services, U.K.Effective Presentation Course, Training centre “Learn Yourself”, Riga

1997 The EFQM Self-Assessment Course, EFQM Office, Brussels

Quality Improvement Process, Teambuilding and Tools, Interactive Quality leadership Centre, SwedenDesign Control Process, IQL Centre, SwedenProject Management Course, Project Management Training Centre, University of Latvia

1996 Internal Quality Audit, IQL Centre, SwedenCustomer and Consumer Care Process, IQL Centre, SwedenPurchasing Process and Supply Chain Management, IQL Centre, SwedenBasic Quality Management Course, Det Norske Veritas, Riga

Work experience:2001 – present Head of Consulting Department, Senior Consultant and Instructor,

Institute of Personnel Certification

2000 – 2001 Human Resources and Quality Director, Aldaris Brewery1998 – 2000 Quality Manager, Head of Quality Department, Aldaris Brewery1997 – 1998 Quality Assurance Leading Specialist, Aldaris Brewery1996 – 1997 Quality Assurance Specialist, Aldaris Brewery

1993 – 1996 Commercial Director, Latvian-Polish-German-Dutch JV Interpegro-Latvia

1992 – 1993 Office Manager, Latvian-Polish-German-Dutch JV Interpegro-Latvia

1989 – 1992 Teacher of Mathematics, Jurmala Secondary School N1

Public activities: Instructor of Total Quality Management for MBA program students at Riga Business School and RICEBA (since 2002), as well as for Executive MBA students since 2004Member of the Board at Latvian Association for QualityMember of the Board at Latvian National Association for Project Management (2000 – 2001)Trainer at Project Management Training Centre at University of Latvia and Personnel Certification Institute (training courses in Basic Quality Management, Total Quality Management and Internal Auditing for managers) (1997 – 2001)Latvian Quality Award Assessor since 1998ISO 9001:2000 based quality management systems auditor in co-operation with Det Norske Veritas Latvia since 2001Aldaris representative to the European Organisation for Quality Management (1997 – 2001), constant participant to annual Learning Edge Conferences and Business Excellence Forums organised by EFQM since 1997Extensive publications in professional journals “Quality” and “Project Management”

Projects supervised: Launch of Pepsi sales (1999) and production (2000) in Latvia (business takeover by Aldaris Brewery from Pepsi Cola General Bottlers)Quality management system implementation projects in companies such as “Latvenergo”, “Latvijas Dzelzceļš”, “Latvijas Zaļais Punkts”, “Capital”, “BTA” etc.

Process management system improvement projects in Headquarters of “Latvenergo” and State Social Insurance Agency

Languages: Latvian – mother tongueFluent in Russian and English, both spoken and writtenBasic knowledge in German

Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, Visio, Powerpoint, MS Project

Additional information: Driver’s licence, category “B”, since 1999

References available upon request.

13.07.2004.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Cimdins Uldis

1 Rucavas St., Jurmala, LV-2012, Latviaph. +371-9416532e-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

1996 to 2002 Ph.D. cand. at Riga Technical University, Latvia. Topic of Doctoral thesis "Foreign Trade Policy in the Countries with Developing Economy"1998 Faculty Development Summer Institute “Teaching in the Active Voice”University of Prince Edward Island, Canada1994 to 1996 Ms.oec. with emphasis on International Economic Relations. University of Latvia, Latvia1991 to 1994 Dipl.ing. in Engineering Economics, specialisation – External Economic Relations, Riga Technical University

WORK EXPERIENCE2002 to present Area Manager VFS International AB

Responsible for Latvia and CIS countries Trucks, busses and construction equipment leasing projects appraisalWorking out financing schemes for Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and KirgizstanWork with bad debtors

2003 to 2004 Consultant Ministry of Economy of the Republic of LatviaDeveloped Latvian Export Promotion Program 2005-2009

2002 Consultant Ministry of Economy of the Republic of LatviaDeveloped Concept on Development of Latvian External Trade Representation System

2001 to 2002 Area Manager Volvo Finance International ABResponsible for Latvia, Lithuania, and EstoniaTruck leasing projects appraisalWork with bad debtors

2000 to present Supervisor and referee Stockholm School of Economics in RigaSupervising and reviewing Bachelors’ Thesis

1998 to 2003 MBA Professor Riga Business School, Riga Technical UniversitySupervisor of international Internet-based project PISCES - Project for International Students Co-operation and Exchange Support Delivering course “International Business Environment”Supervising and reviewing Masters’ Thesis

1998 to 2001 MBA Programs Director Riga Business School, Riga Technical UniversityManaged Part-time MBA programCreated, developed and managed Executive MBA programCreated MBA Online Assistant (http://www.rbi.lv)

http://www.rbi.lv/

1996 to 2001 Finance Director Biotronik Baltija (daughter company of Biotronik GmbH)Budgeting, reporting to mother company in Germany and local state authorities, accounting

1997 to 1999 Consultant Ministry of Economy of the Republic of LatviaDeveloped Latvian National Program of Foreign Trade (UNDP Project LAT/94/003-02TD97)

1997 to 1998 Consultant Ministry of Finance of the Republic of LatviaDeveloped chapters “Legal Business Environment”, “Privatization of State Property”, “Small and Medium Enterprises” and “Regional Development” of Medium-Term Economic Policies Associated with the Pre-accession Strategy of Latvia (PHARE program project No. 96/1136-03)

RELEVANT SKILLS

Language skills: (1 = basic knowledge to 5 = mother tongue for competence)

Language Reading Speaking WritingLatvian 5 5 5Russian 5 4 4English 5 5 5German 3 3 3

Cross-cultural communication skills: supervising group of international students, who develop business plan, using Internet-based conferencing system; communicating every day with Volvo managers in different countries

Good interpersonal and team-work aptitude developed working as MBA Programs Director at Riga Business School

Good analytical and reasoning ability developed working at VFS International. Successful work at the company requests ability to persuade customers and colleagues, write and present concise reports

Computer literacy: Windows XP, MsOffice’2000, Lotus Notes, Netscape Navigator 4.7, Eudora Light 3.0, Corel Draw 10

Membership of professional bodies:- Board Member of Baltic Management Development Association- Member of CEEMAN (Central and East Europe Management Development Association)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth: 22.10.1972.Nationality: Latvian

REFERENCES

Available on request

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Family name: Laizāns2. First names: Aigars3. Date of birth: March 26, 19614. Nationality: Latvian5. Civil status: Married6. Education:

Institution [Date From – Date To] Degree(S) Or Diploma(S) Obtained

Latvia University of Agriculture, Jelgava, Latvia.Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, September 1979 – June 1984

Diploma of the Engineer in Agriculture Engineering (Dipl.eng.)

Latvia University of Agriculture., Jelgava, Latvia.Department of Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Jelgava, Latvia.September 1986 – July 1989

Master of Science in Agriculture Energetic (M.Sci.eng.) diploma

Riga Business School, Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia. A joint program between the State University of New York, Buffalo, USD, Ottawa University, Canada and Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia. September 1991 – June 1996

Master of Business Administration (MBA) diploma received.Specialization in Marketing and Financial management

7. Language skills: indicate competence on a scale of 1 – 5 (1 – excellent, 5 – basic)Language Reading Speaking WritingLatvian 1 1 1Russian 1 1 1English 1 1 1

8. Membership of professional bodies:Member of Baltic Management Association.Member of the Latvian Printers Association.

9. Other skills (e.g. computer literacy, etc.)Computer literacy – MS Office, Corel, data processing softwareHave drivers license.Excellent communication and presentation skills.

10. Present position: Vice-president, Director of Sales and Marketing, JSC “Preses Nams” Assistant professor, Riga Business School (part-time)

11. Years within the firm:With Riga Business school, Riga, Latvia – from 1996 With JSC “Preses nams”, Riga, Latvia – from February 2002

12. Key qualifications: (relevant to the project):Excellent knowledge of economic and business environment in Latvia (gathered due to marketing manager positions in financial and production companies in Latvia). Knowledge of entrepreneurial activities in Latvia and worldwide.

Wide knowledge base compiled (knowledge of technical aspects of production, financial instruments and markets in Latvia and worldwide, working and theoretical knowledge of marketing tools and instruments, and overall entrepreneurial activities in Latvia and worldwide).Excellent knowledge and practical skills of project management, especially with foreign partners (from USA, Canada, Germany, Belarus), and with local and foreign state institutions and officials (Latvian Ministry of Welfare, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), World Bank). Excellent skills and knowledge of marketing and its application in Latvia.Excellent skills and knowledge of grownups training and teaching – from teaching in Latvian Agriculture University, Jelgava, in Riga Business school, RTU, Latvia, and in different courses delivered for employees of “Latvenergo”, “Latvijas Dzelzceļš”, etc. Certificate “Training the trainers” received in Bishop Burton College of Agriculture, Beverley, Humberside, England, received on September 1992.

13. Specific experience in the region:

Country Date From – Date ToLatvia August 1995 – February 1997

Consultant hired by UNDP to assist and train the employees of Latvian Ministry of Welfare in project writing and management

Latvia March 2001 – September 2001Consultant for Technical Assistance Project to Strengthening Prioritization and Investment Decision for Latvian Ministry of Welfare – project financed by World Bank. The leading managing company EPOS Health Consultants LTD. (Germany)

Canada July 1995 – September 1995Industrial internship in the financial institutions in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada. Report "Financial products marketing in Canada" prepared.

Belarus November 1999 – February 2002Project development and management in business school establishing and MBA introduction in Belarus together with State University at New York, Buffalo, USA, and Yanka Kupala State university at Grodno, Belarus.

14. Professional experience:Date From –

Date ToLocation Company Position Description

August 1981 – January 1994

Latvian Agriculture University, Jelgava, Latvia

Department of Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Agricultural EngineeringPosition: Research group for Electric Motors Protection and Alternative Energy Use in Agriculture.

Scientific Researcher

Responsibilities: circuits design,

prototype assembling and testing;

scientific reports preparation.

January 1991 – Latvian Department of Head of the Responsibilities:

November 1991 Agriculture University, Jelgava, Latvia

Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Research group of the implementation of CAD/CAM in the educational process of the mechanical engineers

Research Group, Scientific Researcher,

Group management; Research and results

implementation management;

Report preparation.

December 1990 – September 1994

Latvian Agriculture University, Jelgava, Latvia

Faculty of Agricultural Engineering.

Assoc. professor, Head of the Department of Theoretical Mechanics

Responsibilities: manage daily

operations in the teaching process and in technical support of the teaching process;

management and strategic planning of the teaching process;

correspondence with partners in Latvia and abroad;

November 1994 – October 1995

Riga, Latvia

JSC “Banka Baltija” Director of Marketing Department

Responsibilities: bank marketing

strategy design; marketing strategy

implementation management of the

department operationsAugust 1995 – February 1997

Riga, Latvia

United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Latvia Ministry of Welfare

Consultant Responsibilities: advising and

consultations for the Ministry of Welfare top management on the State Investment Projects strategy development;

evaluation of current State Investment Projects in the Ministry of Welfare;

training of ministry staff in the main projects evaluation techniques

October 1995 – April 1997

Riga, Latvia

JSC “Sakaru banka” Director of Marketing and Economic analysis department

Responsibilities: marketing strategy

design; marketing strategy

implementation; bank strategy

development;

economical analysis of the situation in the bank and analysis of environment in the banking system in Latvia.

April 1997 – November 1999

Riga, Latvia

Investment bank of Latvia (currently Nordea Bank Riga branch)

Director of Marketing Department


design; marketing strategy

implementation; bank strategy

development; communications with

mass media and marketing and advertising companies

public relations management

November 1999 – February 2002

Riga, Latvia

Riga Business School Project Manager

Joint project “Establishing MBA education in Belarus”. Partners - State University at New York, USA, and Yanka Kupala State University at Grodno, Belarus.

November 1999 – February 2002

Riga, Latvia

Riga Business School Deputy director, MBA program director

Responsibilities: manage daily

operations in the teaching process and in technical support of the teaching process;

management and strategic planning of the teaching process;

correspondence with partners in Latvia and abroad

March 2001 – September 2001

Riga, Latvia

EPOS Health Consultants LTD. (Germany)

Consultant Technical Assistance Project to Strengthening Prioritization and Investment Decision for Latvian Ministry of Welfare – project financed by World Bank.The part developed by A.L. was highly evaluated by World Bank experts.Particular responsibilities: Economic and

Investment environment evaluation in Latvia

strategy development for foreign direct investment attraction into Latvian welfare system

September 1996 - present

Riga, Latvia

Riga Business School Assoc. Professor

Investment and BankingMarketingEntrepreneurshipLanguage – English.

November 1999 - present

Riga, Latvia

Komercizglītības Centrs LTD

Consultant - trainer

Training courses in “Marketing” and “Business Plan development and evaluation” provided for the senior management of JSC “Latvijas Krājbanka”, JSC “Latvijas Dzelzceļš”, JSC “Latvenergo”, Latvian Food Processing enterprises Association and Latvian Marketing CouncilTraining course in “Export Marketing” for metal processing plant managers (project with Latvian Development Agency). Language – English.

February 2002 - present

Riga, Latvia

JSC “Preses nams” Vice-president, Director of Marketing and Sales


design and implementation;

Sales and marketing budget development and control;

company strategy development;

daily management of marketing and sales department

15. Other relevant information (e.g. Publications)Publications in scientific magazines - 7, scientific reports - 16. Wrote the book “Financial management” for distance education purposes (PHARE project together with Godollo University, Hungary, and London Business school, England).

Made presentations in several international conferences regarding economic and business environment in Latvia, and investment possibilities there.

Personal dataName:Born:Citizenship:Office Address:Phone:Fax:E-mail:

CURRICULUM VITAE

Galina Merkuryeva June 16, 1953Republic of Latvia1, Kalku Street, LV-1658, Riga, [email protected]

Education2003

1984

09.1989 – 07.1990

1983

1978 – 19811970 – 1975

Doctor of Technical Sciences (equivalent to Dr. habil.), Moscow, Russian Academy of SciencesDoctor of Engineering: Dr.sc.ing. from Latvian Academy of SciencesSabbatical year in Finland: Abo Akademi (Data City) (Turku, Finland)Candidate of Technical Sciences from Latvian Academy of SciencesDoctoral student, Riga Technical UniversityEngineer diploma in “Automatized Control Systems”, Riga Technical University

Work experience2002 – to present 2001 – 20021999 – 2002

1993 – 1999

1998 – 20011991 – 1993

1974 – 1991

Full Professor, Department of Modelling and Simulation, Riga Technical UniversityProfessor, University of Rezekne (part time) Associate professor, Department of Modelling and Simulation, Riga Technical UniversityDocent, Department of Modelling and Simulation, Riga Technical UniversityDocent , University of Rezekne (part time)Docent, lecturer, senior lecturer, senior research fellow, Department of Automatic Control Systems, Riga Technical UniversityDocent, senior research fellow, research fellow, senior engineer, engineer, Department of Automatized Control Systems Riga Technical University

Areas of professional interests:

Computer simulation Metamodeling Methodology Soft Computing or Fuzzy Sets techniques Simulation Based Management games Management Information Systems


Teaching experiences: Teaches courses in: Systems Modelling and Simulation Modelling of Continuous Systems Computer Simulation Metamodelling Operations Research Management Information Systems Production planning and control systems Integrated Management Support Systems Business simulation games Doctoral and Master theses promoter

Participation in projects:

“Development of a methodology of complex systems simulation” (a research grant from the Latvian Council of Science; 1992-1994)

“Development of intelligent simulation tools” (a research grant from the Latvian Council of Science; 1994-1996)

“Development and implementation of intelligent simulation and optimisation tools for logistics systems” (a research grant from the Latvian Council of Science; 1997-2001)

INCO-COPERNICUS Accompanying Measure PL976012 DAMAC-HP “Further development and practical application of harbour processes managing and controlling models, methods and techniques” (1998-2000)

“Industrial logistics management” (TEMPUS Structural Joint European Project (1996-1999)

“Advanced methodologies and tools of manufacturing systems” (AMETMAS Network of Excellence, since 1997)

“Competence network for simulation applications”, CONSA (supported by the Swedish Institute, Sweden; as Research Secretary; 1998-2003),

IST-2001-33030 BALTPORTS-IT "Simulations and IT-solutions: Applications in the Baltic ports’ areas of the newly associated states” (IST-2000 Programme, 2001- 2003);

SIM-SERV ‘Virtual Institute for Production Simulation Services’ (‘Competitive and Sustainable Growth’ Programme, as RTU coordinator, since 2001)

110068-CP-1-2003-1-GR-ERASMUS-TNPP ESTIA-Net - Opening up Electrical Engineering, Computer Technologies and Applied Sciences to Successful Women Careers (ERASMUS 3 Thematic Networks, as since 2003), RTU coordinator, Member of Steering Committee

Participation in organization of International conferences:

Organizing Committee Research Secretary of International Conference "Simulation, Gaming, Training and Business Process Reengineering in Operations (Riga, Latvia, September 19-21, 1996)”

Organizing Committee Research Secretary of International Conference “Modelling and Simulation within a Maritime Environment (Riga, Latvia, September 6-8, 1998)”

Programme Committee member of International workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Industrial Logistics Modelling and Simulation” (Genoa, Italy, September 16-18, 1999)”

Track Chair in “Simulation in Logistics” of International conference “The 1999 European Simulation Symposium

(Erlangen, Germany, October 24-27, 1999)” Programme Committee member of International Conference

“The international workshop “Harbour, Maritime, & Logistics Modelling and Simulation” (Portofino, Italy, October 5-7, 2000)

Local Arrangement Chair of International conference “The Second International Conference “Simulation, Gaming, Training and Business Process Reengineering in Operations” (Riga, Latvia, September 8-9, 2000)”

Local Arrangement Chair of International conference “Harbour, Maritime & Multimodal Logistics Modelling and Simulation” (Riga, Latvia, September 18-21, 2003)”

Participation inProfessional societies:

The Latvian Simulation Society (LSS) since 1991 Latvian National Organisation on Automation (since 1992) Baltic Operations Research Society (since 1996) Latvian Scientists Union (since 1998) Member of the RTU Academic Committee (Since 2002) Liophant Simulation Club (since 1996)

Awards: Diploma and medal of the State Committee on Education of the Soviet Union, III place for the best scientific work (signed from 15.01.1988 N 11-1/15)

Publications: About 100 publications and 4 books

Language: Latvian Russian English

Publications

Galina Merkuryeva is an author of more than 100 research papers published in particular in internationally recognised journals as BUSEFAL, Fuzzy Sets & Systems, Cybernetics & Systems, European Journal of Operational Research, Simulation, Technical Cybernetics, Studies in Informatics and Control, as well as a co-author of 4 books.

CURRICULUM VITAEB A I B A A P I N E

personal information Family: married, have a daughter Nationality: Latvian Age: 28

Education Master of computer sciences University of Latvia, 1994

Work experience 2000 – present: Riga Business School 1990 - present: Riga Institute of Information TechnologyPROJECTS Currently: research work about software metrics and software project estimation 1998: Currency Converter for European Union Countries for Lexware Inc., Germany (MS Visual C++ and MFC) – system analyst, programmer 1997: State Revenue Service Information Flow Analysis (CASE tool GRADE) – system analyst 1997: Car Repair Service IS for VAW aluminium AG, Germany (MS Visual C++ and MFC, MS Access) – system analyst, programmer 1996: Project Management Support IS for DATI (MS Visual C++, MS Access) – programmer, system analyst 1990 – 1995: Trace browser for simulation experiments’ trace and statistics browsing. This tool is part of CASE tool GRADE developed for Infologistik GmbH, Siemens Nixdorf, Germany (Borland C++, C++ Views, Btrieve, Visual Basic)– programmer, system analyst

teaching experience Winter, 2000 – lecturer. Course “Management Information Systems”, RTU Riga Business School 1997 - present: Course “Estimating Software Costs”, Riga Institute of Information Technology 1997 - present: Course “Business process reengineering using CASE tool GRADE”, Riga Institute of Information Technology. This course was presented in Bank of Latvia, Lattelekom, State Revenue Service 1995 - 1996: Course “Economic Informatics”, University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Management 1995 - 1996: Course “Business Modelling with GRAPES-BM”, University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Management 1995 - 1996: Course “Informatics”, Institute of International Relations

technical skills Application integration: MS Office System analysis, business process reengineering Programming: C++, Visual Basic

Data bases: MS Access, Btrieve, ORACLE

Language skills Latvian: native Russian: fluent English: fluent German: able to communicate

publications Baiba Apine, A Visualisation and Analysis of Experimentally Gathered Results in an User-Friendly Mode, INFORMATICA, 1995, Vol.6, No.4., 9 p. Baiba Apine, Arnis Kleins, Ojars Krasts, Uldis Sukovskis, Artis Teilans, Vita Zviedre, Modelling methodology and tool for business systems: Registrator, Abstracts of the international conference: Simulation, Gaming, Training and Business Process Reengineering in Operations, 1996, Riga, Latvia, 44-45 Baiba Apine, Practitioner’s approach to software cost estimation, Abstracts of the international conference: DB & IS ‘98, 1998, Riga, Latvia, 134-140 Baiba Apine, Juris Borzovs, Andris Jautrums, Aleksandra Joma, Edīte Kalniņa, Arts Klints, Sanda Linde, Jānis Plūme, Uldis Sukovskis, Māris Vītiņš, The Future of IT Professional Education in Latvia, IT Skills- & Vocational Certification International Conference, 28.-29. January 2000, Estonian National Library, Proceedings, 40-43 Baiba Apine, Ilgvars Apinis, Ojars Krasts, Uldis Sukovskis, Meta-model Based and Component Based Approach for Information Systems Design, Proceedings of the 4th IEEE International Baltic Workshop: Baltic DB&IS ‘2000, 2000, Vilnius, Lithuania, 78-83

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full name: Irena MATISONEAddress: Jaunciema II linija 5A - 37 Riga , LV 1023, Latvia Phone: 7089366 (office) 7348495 (home)Date of birth: 31 January 1949

Languages: Latvian – native (very good)English – very goodRussian – very good

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS1991 Georgetown University,

Washington, D. C. - IREX Program in English and American Studies (USA)1978 - 1979 Refresher Course in Language Instruction Techniques. Leningrad Polytechnical Institute, Language Department, (Russia)1967 - 1972 Latvia University (LU), Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of Languages and Literature. Academic degree: Mg. philol. (English)

1956 – 1966 Riga secondary school No. 31

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1998 - present lecturer / Assoc. Prof., head of the Language Instruction Group International Business and Customs Institute (IBCI) Faculty of Engineering Economics (FEE).Riga Technical University (RTU)

Aug.-Oct. 1998 chief expertLR State Revenue Service Training Centre

1973 - 1998 lecturer of EnglishRTU Humanities Institute/ Institute of Languages (Department of Foreign languages)coordinator of English Language Instruction at the RTU FEE / the Department of International Economic Relations and Management of National Economy

1971 - 1972 teacher of English Riga Sanatorium Forest School

PUBLICATIONS

Readers, informative study and methodological publications1. Topics for Conversation, Riga, RPI, 1980. - Co-author. 2. Reader in Economics (I), Riga, RPI, 1986. - Co-author.3. Reader in Economics (II), Riga, RTU, 1987. - Co-author.4. Communicative Situations and Tasks in Teaching Foreign Languages, Riga, Methodological Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education of Latvia. 1989. - Co-author.

5. Business Letter Writing, Riga, RTU, 1990. - Author.6. Doing Business, Riga, RTU 1991. - Co-author.7. An Outline of American Economics, RTU, 1991. - Editor.8. Business Concepts, RTU, 1992. - Co-author.10. English for Customs (I), RTU SESMI 1995. - Co-author.11. English for Customs (II), RTU SESMI 1997. - Co-author.12. “Taxation System Abroad” (EU, Sweden. USA). - A reader on taxation (texts, control

questions, vocabulary). – Riga: RTU SESMI (submitted for publication in 2005).

Dictionaries and glossaries

1. “English - Latvian - English Dictionary of Customs Terms” (~ 12 thousand entries). Publishing - house ”Jāņa sēta”, Riga, 1997. - 236 pp. - Editor, co-author.2. ”Customs Control”. Latvian - English phrasebook for customs and other officials of border

control . Riga: ”Antēra” Publishing House, 1998. - 156 pp.- Editor, co-author.3. “English – Latvian Taxation Dictionary”. (~6 000 terms). – Riga: RTU (submitted for

publication in 2005).Compiled by: I.Matisone, I.Blumfelde; Special field editors: A.Krastiņš, K.Ketners, E.J.Niedrītis.4. “English – Latvian International Business Dictionary”. (~35 000 terms: international

economic relations, international trade, customs, business logistics, accounting, legal aspects etc.). – Riga: “Zinātne ABC” Publishing House. – 2005 (submitted for publication).

Compiled by: I.Matisone, I.Blumfelde, L.Krieviņa, A.Ķēbere, M.Ozola; Editors: I.Matisone, I.Blumfelde. 5. “English – Latvian Business Logistics Glossary”. – Riga (submitted for publication in

2005) – ~200 pp.Compiled by: N.Sprancmanis, J.Merkurjevs, I.Matisone, I.Blumfelde, L.Krieviņa, M.Ozola; Editors: N.Sprancmanis, J.Merkurjevs, I.Matisone, I.Blumfelde.

Published reports

1. ”An approach to teaching ESP (English for special purposes) at the RTU International Business and Customs Institute”. Summary of the presentation at the international conference ”Professional economic education: problems and solutions” organised by the Banking Higher School and the Professional Education Centre of the LR Ministry of Education and Science, Riga, Latvia, 11-12 February 1999. – Conference Proceedings, pp. 137-140.

2. “Some organisational hints and methodological, linguistic and stylistic pitfalls in adapting special-purpose computer programmes“. Based on the development of the Latvian version of “Harmonizer” – an educational computer programme developed by WTO / Swedish Customs Training Centre and adapted by RTU FEE IBCI for training customs officers to work with the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System. – Riga: RTU Institute of Languages. - Scientific Proceedings. – 2000.

3. D.Solovjov, R.Počs, I.Matisone. Internal audit - a quality system assurance tool. // Proceedings of the 42nd RTU Students Scientific Conference. – Riga, RTU, 2001. – pp. 270-271.

RELEVANT TRANSLATIONS (books, LR and EU Customs legislation, projects, RTU regulations etc.)

1. EU Customs Code and Implementation Regulations. – Translation from English into Latvian) commissioned by the LR Ministry of Finance Customs Tariff and Legislation Department, 1997-1998. - 1150 pp.LR Customs Law. Commissioned by the LR FM Customs Tariff and Legislation Department - 1997. - 52 pp. - Translation from Latvian into English.

3. “Anti-smuggling Officers Handbook”. (a joint project of the ”Crown Agents” (UK) and the LR State Revenue Service). – 1998. – 120 pp.- Co-translation from English into Latvian, co-editor.

4. SMEs Sector Research in Latvia. Commissioned by International Finance Corporation in co-operation with “Larcon OY” (Finland), executed by the auditing company “Invest-Riga” - 1998.5. Chemical sector export possibilities in Latvia. Commissioned by the LR Development Agency and Irish Trade Development Institute, “Invest-Riga”, 1999.VI. - 75 pp.

PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Co-ordination and supervision of foreign language teaching by the RTU FEE International Business and Customs Institute.

2. Co-ordination and development of Business English and ESP programmes, assessment criteria and standards for professional, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral studies for students majoring in IBCI specialisations International Economic Relations, Customs Management and Taxation, Transport Organisation and Management (placement tests, end-of-the-term tests, examinations, SESMI institutional Business English Certificate examination).

3. Selection and updating of teaching materials and resources (textbooks, professional dictionaries etc.).

4. Member of the Editorial Board of RTU FEE Scientific Proceedings – editor of English texts.

5. Member / chairperson of examination committees:- for entering FEE IBCI;- for assessing students English language proficiency on completion the mandatory

language courses included on the students study curricula (bachelor, economists, master, doctoral studies);

- for being awarded the RTU FEE IBCI institutional Business English Proficiency Certificate;

- for studies on the Joint Norwegian – Latvian (RTU FEE, RBI, Buskerud College) bachelor (1999-2002) and master study (“Innovations and entrepreneurship” - 2004) programs. – interviews with students, assessment of English language proficiency;

6. English language consultant for the Faculty of Engineering Economics (translation of regulations, accreditation materials, programmes, correspondence; English language classes with academic staff and technical personnel).

7. 2001 – present – Editorial Board member of the RTU Scientific Proceedings. – Editor of English texts. - RTU

8. Consulting and supervising IBCI students for annual RTU Students Conferences (FEE IBCI Business English Section) – business related presentation in English:

1999/2000 – 21 reports2000/2001 – 24 reports2001/2002 – 24 reports2002/2003 – 22 reports.

9. Contract-based language consultancy / translation / interpretation in other institutions, agencies, organisations, companies etc.

1993 – present auditing firm ”BDO Invest–Rīga” (interpreter / translator: financial statements, auditor’s opinions, valuation reports, reports on taxation issues, business correspondence etc.);

2001 – 2004 LR Privatisation Agency (interpreter / translator: legal documents, due diligence reports etc.).

9. Terminology expert authorised by the LR Academy of Sciences Terminology Commission to co-ordinate customs terminology with the Translation and Terminology Centre (TTC). – 2003-2004.

PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

2002-present member of FIPLV (Federation Internationale des Professeurs de Langues Vivantes – International Federation of Language Teacher Association).

1998-present member of Modern Languages Association.1992-present member of Latvia Association of Teachers of English (LATE).

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT ACTIVITIES 1989 Educational visit to Melbourne University, Deaken College (Australia):

video examinations for interpreters. Sept. 1990 Seminar on Taxation and National Budget Formation. Visiting Prof. David

O. Porter, California School of Business. RTU, Riga, Latvia.1993 International conference on teaching writing organised by

the British Council. Tartu, Estonia.Sept.1994 USIC workshop on Using Video in Teaching Business English.Aug.1994 International Conference on Teaching Business English. (UK, Poland,

Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania). Jurmala, Latvia.June1995 BESIG (Business English Special Interest Group) seminar: report on the

problems of compiling a terminology dictionary (English - Latvian customs terminology). University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia.

Aug.1995 International BESIG Baltic Conference: report: ”The necessity of filling the terminology gap. Problems encountered.” - Riga, Latvia.

June1998 International workshop on teaching Business English (Denmark, France, Japan, Latvia). - Riga, Banking Institution of Higher Education.

Febr.1999 International conference ”Professional economic education: problems and solutions” organised by the Riga Banking Institute and the Professional Education Centre of the LR Ministry of Education and Science. Presentation: ”An approach to teaching ESP (English for special purposes) at the RTU International Business and Customs Institute”. - RTU Languages Institute.

June 2002 Nordic - Baltic Network for Foreign Language Teaching, Promoting common European framework, European language portfolio and computer assisted language learning in Nordic and Baltic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia). - Tallinn, Estonia.

2002, 2003 Days of European Languages. International conference, (participation, interpretation): activities of FIPLV and promoting language acquisition (language teaching problems and solutions in Latvia; language acquisition within the context of the EU, co-operation in language teaching etc.). –

participant, interpreter for the president of FIPLV Denis Cunningham.- Riga, Latvia.

2002, 2003 Nordic-Baltic Networking (Foreign Language Teaching: promoting common European framework, European language portfolio and computer assisted language learning in Nordic and Baltic countries).

2003 EU project “Spring Day in Europe”: participation with the analysis of students essays on “Accession into the EU – expectations and concerns” (RTU FEE IBCI III RIBUO-13), EU project home page, participants certificate.

2004 “Language as identity”. 10th Anniversary conference of the Public Service Language Centre supported by the FIPLV together with Banking Institution of Higher Education, Language Teachers Association of Latvia, Latvian Association of Teachers of English, British Council etc. – Riga, PSLC, Banking Institution of Higher Education.

2004 “Days of European Languages”. International conference held by the LR Ministry of Education and Science, State Language Commission, Latvia Association of Language Teachers. – participant/interpreter for the president of FIPLV Denis Cunningham.- Riga, Latvia.

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CUSTOMS RELATED PROJECTS (seminars)(LR Ministry of Finance, State Revenue Service, SRS Customs Board, PHARE-Eurocustoms, RTU FEE, RTU FEE International Business and Customs Institute)

International Customs Legislation and Practices. The EU Customs Law. International Customs Practices and Legislation. EU. PHARE Eurocustoms project on Improving Customs Procedures. (UK, Sweden). Designing Management Instruction Courses (UK, Sweden). Eurocustoms seminar on Completing Single Administrative Document (SAD). (Denmark, Spain). PHARE project Technical assistance to customs services of Baltic states: Improvement of customs control of goods and passengers by rail. Legislative and technical aspects. Eurocustoms seminar “Transit matters”. Eurocustoms seminar ”Customs practices abroad. EU Customs Law.” Eurocustoms seminar ”Risk Assessment” (UK, ”Crown Agents” Anti-smuggling Division). PHARE training course ”Taxpayer Services” (KPMG). LR FM – PHARE seminar ”Internal Audit”.

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Name Tatjana VolkovaScientific degree Dr.oec. 1996Academic position Professor, 2004

Associate Professor, 1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2004 – present Banking Institution of Higher Education (BIHE), Acting Rector 1999 – 2004 ( June) Banking Institution of Higher Education (BIHE), Vice Rector

(Associate Dean), Member of Senate, Member of Governing Council (Satversme)

1998 – 1999 BIHE, Head of Continuous Training Department1995 – 1998 World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), Training Officer1993 – 1995 Ltd Rotterdam Consultant, Manager1986– 1998 University of Latvia, docent

ACADEMIC COURSES DEVELOPED AND TOUGHT

- Strategic management - Management theory - Business Economics - EU and entrepreneurship

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

- Member of Commission of Terminology of Academy of Science of Latvia;- Member of Board of Baltic Management Development Association - Member of Board of Business Consultants of Latvia - Member of Board of European Movement of Latvia

Education

1982-1986 University of Moscow1978-1982 Doctorate studies University of Latvia, Faculty of Finance and Trade

Training and internships

- Harward Business School, May, 2004 - Sheffield University, UK, April, 2004- International Management Teachers Academy, 17. - 31. 05. 2002, Slovenia, organized

by CEEMAN - Vilnius Kollegija, Lithuania, 6th of December, 2001 - Workshop on Improvement of Quality in Management Education organized by

CEEMAN in cooperation with Bled School of Management, 26.09. 2001. Croatia, Dubrovnik

- International School of Management in St. Petersburg, Russia, July, 2000. - Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden, 12 – 18th of

February, 2000. - Warvik University, UK, October, 2000. - Internship: Trade University of Lodz, Poland, October, 2000.

PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (from 2000)

- Report: The role of banking sector in the development of economy of Latvia// International scientific conference “Current trends Monetary and credit policy”, 2003.10-11.11. Pinsk, Beloyrussia.

- Report: Marketing of Business Schools // 11th CEEMAN Annual Conference, Deans and Director’s meeting. September 25-27, 2003. Sofia, Bulgaria.

- Report: Do we create the New Employer ? // BMDA 1st annual international conference Management Development: Partnership between Business and Science in the Context ofManagement Development: Partnership between Business and Science in the Context of Globalization. Globalization. May 15-16, 2003 Host: International School of Management (ISM), Kaunas, Lithuania.

- Report: Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility // International scientific conference: Information Society and Modern Business. Organized by Ventspils College, conference, January, 2003.

- Report: The role of Continuous Education in the Process of changes // The International Scientific Conference „The role of adult education in Higher Educational Institutions - in a lifetime learning context” Vilnius, VILNIAUS KOLEGIJA, 2002, November.

- Report: Competition policy in EU and its impact to commercial activities in Latvia // International scientific conference „Quality growth of higher education and its impact to the development of society and science” proceedings. - Riga, 2002.

- Report: Managing organizations in continuously changing environment // International conference at Tartu University „Baltic States and Societies in transition” June, 2001.

- Report: The role of universities in increasing of competitiveness of companies in the new economy // International scientific conference (2001.26.10.) „Knowledge society and new economy qualitative interaction” conference proceedings. - Riga: Rasa ABC, 2001.

- Report: External environment changes in the conditions of globalization // International conference „The transformation of economical and social processes: tendencies, processes and results” proceedings. – Riga, March, 30 – 31, 2001.

- Report: Supervision of credit institution in the Republic of Latvia // European Credit Union Associations Summit, Riga, May, 3-5th, 2001.

- Report: The latest management development trends // International scientific conference. - Rezekne, 2000.

- Report: The state administration reform and the quality assurance in the public sector. // International conference „Competitiveness and quality management problems„ proceedings - R., 2000.

Reports, public discussions, conferences in Latvia

- Dialogue forum Continuous Education in Latvia: reality and vision – Report Continuous training for small and medium companies. Orgaizer: Chamber of Commerce and trade. Riga, 2000.

- Report: How better to motivate staff in the companies? at “Business days 2001” Riga, November, 8th 2001.

- What Latvia will loose and win by entering into EU? 28th October, 2002 Tukumā; 15th of January, 2003 Limbaži,Riga; 06th of May, 2003 Aizpute; October 2003, Rezekne;

15th of October, Skrunda. - Seminar for managers of Finnish companies„Winners and losers in EU market” 27th of

November, 2003.- Report:: The role of strategic management in the increasing of competitiveness of

companies // Conference ” With goods from Latvia into Europe „. Organizers: EML, Fond of Adenauer. 09th of June, 2003, Riga.

- Report at seminar “How to increase the competitiveness of companies? “ Riga,: Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs in cooperation with Riga School of Management. 22th of May, 2003 and 6h of June, 2003. Riga.

- Expert report at the conference: The Model of economy development of Latvia in the EU market. Conference organizers: Intelligence Union of Latvia, LR Ministry of Economics of Latvia, Riga City Council, 12th December, 2003.Riga, Latvia .

PARTICIPATION IN SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES:

Internationally:

- International conference Banking and Finance in the Baltics. 27-28th of October, 2003.- European University Association international conference, Graz, Austria; 26t May -

1th of June, 2003.- 10th annual CEEMAN conference “Leadership and our Future Society: Contributions

from Central and Eastern Europe”, September, 2002, Bled, Slovenia.- The 9th CEEMAN annual conference Going International from Emerging Economy:

Corporate Experience and Business School Challenge, Croatia, 27-29 th of September 2001.

- The 8th conference of Baltic University Rectors, University of Tartu, 13 – 16th June, 2001.

- 11th General Conference of International Association of Universities, 22-25th of August, 2000. Durban, South Africa.

Nationally:

- Participation in the 4th Economy forum of Baltic countries Riga, 12 – 14 th of May, 2003.

- Seminar supported by German Federal government project HR management, 12th of September, 2001, Riga.

- The 43rd conference of Intelligence of Latvia: Integration of Latvia into EU 1st of July, 2001.

- Conference Education as priority of State. Organizers Roberta Šūmaņa Institute, 18th of May, 2001.

- Seminar “10 keys to winning in the New Economy”, December, 2000. - International conference: The priorities and problems of European integration. 27th of

April, 2001.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIESLECTURING ABROAD:

- Lille University/France, April, 2004- Hamme Polytechnic/ Finland , Baltic countries: from transition to EU integration- August, 2003. - FH Joanneum/ Austria Baltic countries toward the integration in the EU, May,- 2003.- Hamme Polytechnic/ Finland , Baltic countries: from transition to EU integration

- August, 2002.- FH Joanneum/ Austria “Motivating factors in New Economy” May, 2001.

Participation in research projects:

- EOLE3 Educational objectives for linking engineering economics in Environmental issues 07.01. - 17.01.2002.

- EU Erasmus/Socratus project about ECTS introduction into curricula of BIHE, 2002.- Tempus project JEP - 14370-99 Development of Latvian Continuing Education and

Training, administration , BIHE, 1999 – 2000. Project objective: To ensure the development, approbation, evaluation and dissemination of eight continuing education (CE) programs aiming at broadening the competence development of universities’ staff, public administrators, members of professional organizations, non- governmental bodies, enterprises and private companies.

Expert in international research projects:

- Economic Institute of Academy of Science, World Bank, Fond of Bertelsman (Geramny) “Networking Towards European Integration”, 2002.

Leading student’s research projects:

- Euroweek Prime conference „e-Global looks E-volve: e-strategies Issues andPractical solutions. Project: New E-generation start-ups in Latvia”. 2nd price, 30-5May, 2001, Belgium

- 9th EUROWEEK Technology related People and processes hold by PRIMEnetwork. Research Processing and Tools for studies and experiences in a foreignEuropean country on the web. Portugal, 2003. 05. 3rd price.

Training and internships:

- Internship: Sheffield University, April, 2004- International Management Teachers Academy, 17. - 31. 05. 2002, Slovenia, organized

by CEEMAN - Internship at Vinius Kollegija, Litrhuania, 6th of December, 2001 - Training: International School of Management in St. Petersburg, Russia, July, 2000. - Internship: in Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden, 12 – 18th of February, 2000. - Internship: Warvik University, UK, October, 2000. - Internship: Trade University of Lodz, Poland, October, 2000. - Workshop on Improvement of Quality in Management Education organized by

CEEMAN in cooperation with Bled School of Management, 26.09. 2001. Croatia, Dubrovnik.

Organization of international conferences:

- Baltic Management Development Association 2nd international conference Enhancing Baltic region Managerial competitiveness – Riga, 6 – 8th of May, , 2004. Member of Organizing Committee.

- International conference Baltic Dynamics 2004. Innovation and development of knowledge based entrepreneurship. –9 – 12th of September, Riga, 2004. g. Organizers: BASTIC, LTC, EBN, LTICA, u.c. ( Chair of Workshop).

- International Conference The conditions of sustainable growth: new perspectives. Riga, 11- 12th of September Head of Organizing Committee, Chair of the workshop.

- BMDA 1st. International Conference Management Development: Partnership between Management Development: Partnership between Business and Science in the Context of Business and Science in the Context of GlobalizationGlobalization 15 – 16th of May, 15 – 16th of May, 2003, Lithuania.. Chair of workshop: „Joint efforts to develop the appropriate future employee”.

- International Conference Qualitative growth of HIGHER education and its impact to economic growth” 12-13th of September, Riga, 2002. Member of Organizing Committee, Chair of workshop.

- International Conference Baltic States and Societies in transition. University of Tartu 27 – 29th of June, 2001. Chair of Workshop. - International Conference Knowledge society and qualitative growth , Riga, 26th of

October 2001. Member of Organizing Committee, Chair of workshop.

Member of Editorial Board of conference proceedings and scientific publications:

- International conference proceedings The conditions of sustainable growth: new perspectives. Riga, 11- 12th of September, 2003.

- Editor of Scientific proceedings University of Latvia 658., 659 volume, 2004. - ISSN 1407-2157; ISBN 9984-698-83-1 2003.- International Conference “Qualitative growth of HIGHER education and its impact to

economic growth” 12-13th of September, Riga, 2002 (ISBN 9984-653-68-4.- International conference: Competition and problems of qualitative growth - 27th of

October, 2000, Riga. ; ISBN-9984-606-76-7). - International conference Knowledge society and qualitative growth , Riga, 26th of

October 2001. ( ISBN 9984-653-48-X/7 ) .

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: - Volkova T, Piebalga G. Leadership and corporate social responsibility// International

scientific conference Information society and Modern Business proceedings, Ventspils, Latvia, 2004.

- Volkova T. Creating the New Employer? // BMDA 1st annual international conference Management Development: Partnership between Business and Science in the Context of Globalization ( 2003, May) Conference Proceedings. Kaunas, 2004.

- Volkova T. The role of banking sector in the future development of economy of Latvia. Integration of Financial Sectors of Baltic States into the European Union: Challenge and Experience. Collection of Papers Tartu University and Tallinn Technical University in cooperation with the University of Latvia and Vilnius University. Tartu, 2004.

- Volkova T., G. Verdinja The role of Continuous Education in the Process of changes. ( 59 - 65pp) // Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference „The role of adult education in Higher Educational Institutions - in a lifetime learning context” Vilnius: VILNIAUS KOLEGIJA, 2003, 205 p.

- Volkova T. Competition policy in EU and its impact to commercial activities in Latvia // International scientific conference „Quality growth of higher education and its impact to the development of society and science” proceedings. - Riga, 2002, 312 - 319 pp.

- Volkova T. The role of universities in increasing of competitiveness of companies in the new economy // International scientific conference (2001.26.10.) „Knowledge society and new economy qualitative interaction” conference proceedings. - Riga: Rasa ABC, 2001 – 264 -271pp.

- Volkova T. Management in Continuously Changing Environment // Proceedings of International Conference „Baltic States and Societies in Transition: Continuity and Change”. - Tartu: University of Tartu, 2001 - 68 - 69 pp.

- Volkova T. External environment changes in the conditions of globalization // International conference „The transformation of economical and social processes: tendencies, processes and results” proceedings. – Riga, 2001

- Volkova T. Lancmane L. The state administration reform and the quality assurance in the public sector. // International conference „Competitiveness and quality management problems„ proceedings - Riga, 2000. - 212 -218 pp.

The study materials published:

- Chief Editor - What entrepreneur should know about EU? The second edition. Riga, Rasa ABC, 2003, 310 pp.

- The support policy for SME in EU - What entrepreneur should know about EU? The second edition. Riga, Rasa ABC, 2003, 35. - 54. lpp.

- Industry policy of EU. What entrepreneur should know about EU? The second edition. Riga, Rasa ABC, 2003, 54 – 68 lpp

- Competition policy of EU?. - What entrepreneur should know about EU? The second edition. Riga, Rasa ABC, 2003, 165 . - 181. lpp.

- Editor: What entrepreneur should know about EU? Riga, Rasa ABC, 2002.- The support policy for SME in EU - What entrepreneur should know about EU?

Riga, Rasa ABC, 2002, 35 - 54 pp.- Industry policy of EU. What entrepreneur should know about EU? Riga, Rasa

ABC, 2002. -54 - 68 pp.- Competition policy of EU?. - What entrepreneur should know about EU? The

second edition. Riga, Rasa ABC, 2002, 165. - 181. pp. - Terminology dictionary in Economics . Economics. Money. Finances. (co-

author) Riga., NordenAB, 2002.- Editor: - J. Porietis lectures. History of economy of Latvia. World Economics. The

methodology of Economics theory. Scientific articles Riga, 2001., 165 pp.- Editor - J. Porietis. Riga, LU, BIHE, 2001., 145 pp.- T.Volkova T. Vērdiņa G., Pildavs J. Management of organization in

continuously changing environment. Riga, 2000.

Articles and interviews in mass media:

- Volkova T. Marketing of Business Schools: BIHE, Latvia CEEMAN news, Issue 31, December 2003, 30-31 pp. ISSN: 1580-4607

- The new tendencies in the development of higher education: Education and Culture, Nr. 24, 13th of June, 2002, 7 pp.

- Interview for EM of Estonia: www.potimees.ee/index.html?id <http://www.potimees.ee/index.html?id>

- Interview: How to increase the competitiveness of companies: Daily Business, 22nd of July, 2003; 11 pp.

- Interview: Konkurentov bojatsja v ES ne hoditj Kommersant Baltic Daily, 4 pp., July 7h , 2003.

- Interview: Chego ot nas zhdet Evropa i chego nam zhdatj ot nejo Delovoi Chas, N 7, 10.th of March, 2003.

- Intervija Denjgi pod horoshie idei Kooersant Baltic, N 98, 23rd of March, 2003, 5 pp.

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Date: October 2001Name: JānisSurname: CauneDate of birth: November 10, 1973Mailing address: Katrīnas iela 5, Riga LV-1045, LatviaPhone: +371-7326211, fax: +371-7326229,e-mail: [email protected]

Educational background:2000 to present The University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Management, PhD

studies,1995-1997 The University of Latvia, Faculty of Management and Computer

Science, Master of Business Administration,1991-1995 The University of Latvia, Faculty of Management and Computer

Science, Bachelor of Business Administration,1980-1991 Valmiera secondary school Nr.1.

Professional experience:

May 2001 to present «Riga School of Economics and Business Administration», reviewer of final thesis

July 1999 – October 1999 «IBM», Year 2000 problem project, supplier assessment team, assessments in USA and Europe.

May 1999 to present «Riga Business Institute», reviewer of MBA final thesis February 1999 to present «Etnika» Ltd (leather products), export managerMarch 1998 to present «University of Latvia», Faculty of Economics and

Management, lecturer, reviewer and supervisor of bachelor papers

January 1998 to present «Vidzeme University College», Faculty of Business Management, lecturer (course - Strategic management), supervisor of final thesis

January 1998 to present «BALTA eko» Ltd (publishing house), Managing directorJanuary 1998 – January 1999 «BALTA» Ltd (Stationery trade), Management consultantMay 1997 - January 1998 «BALTA» Ltd (Stationery trade), Manager of publishing-

house departmentDecember 1996 to present «BSM Consultants» Ltd (business consultants), senior

consultant of marketing and strategyMarch 1996 - May 1996 «Vidzeme University College», project development team,

consultantDecember 1994 – May 1997 «BALTA» Ltd (publishing house, stationary trade), manager of

finance and personnel department December 1994 – September 1998 «Balta Communications» Ltd (advertising agency),

marketing and management consultantSeptember 1994 – February 1995 «EcoFin-Riga» Ltd (Swedish-Latvian consulting

company), business consultantMay 1994 – November 1994 «Fortech» Ltd (Computer Company), project manager

for finance accounting software «Mini-Apvarsnis»

October 1993 – May 1994 «Untamed Fashion Assembly» (event) – Director of finance

Additional courses, seminars and rewards:September 1999 – May 2000 Danish Technological Institute – project «Export skills

in Baltics»February – May 1998 Phare SME-programme in Latvia - programme Strategic

Enterprise AnalysisJuly 1997 Master paper reward from Ministry of EconomyMay – June 1997 Nordic Council of Ministers, Nordpraktik at Danish

Technology Institute in Denmark, concerning CE marking

March 1996 The University of Sorbon, EU institutions and agriculture politics

March 1996 Certificate of Swedish Academy of Directors, program «Venture capital and board job»

December 1995 Certificate of securities trader in the Republic of LatviaJuly 1995 The first prize in Latvia and reward as a winner in

competition of bachelor’ papers from Ministry of Economy

February 1995 seminar "Baltic Student Traineeship Program" in Copenhagen

November 1994 – December 1994 EuroFaculty, English coursesNovember 1994 The University of Sorbon, Marketing

Other activities:Member of Management Club

Latvian Business Consultant Association, Chairman of Ethics Commission

IT Project «Baltic Cyber City», project team manager

Member of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise council at The Latvian Chamber of Commerce

Published book – J. Caune, A. Dzedons, L. Pētersons: Stratēģiskā vadīšana. (Strategic Management); Kamene, 2000

Additional skills:Languages - Latvian (native), Russian (fluent), English (fluent), German (basics).Driving license (B, C).Ability of using computers – Mcintosh; PC: DOS, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook, Visio, WinFax, Clipper, BASIC, Dbase, FoxPro, Netscape, Norton, Quicken

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Name, surname Anita LankaIdentity No. 060250-13076Born in: RigaAddress: 48, Jurmalas, „Pinki”, village Babite, Riga regionTelephone: 9275506E-mail: [email protected]: Latvian, Russian, EnglishEducation: University of LatviaScientific Degrees: Doctor Pedagogy Education 1993

Work Experience:Present Situation:Since January, 2002 Head of Riga Technical University Institute for HumanitiesSince 2002 Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology and EducationTeaching the following subjects:- Teaching Methodology- Didactics of Higher Educational Establishments- The History of Educational Ideas- The Teaching procedure- The Theory of Education- The Theory of Andraogy/ Adult Education

Previous Work Experience:1977-1983 Teacher Riga Secondary Schools No 28 and No 491995-1998 Assistant Professor in Department of Education and Psychology in Latvian University and Chair of the Latvian language Institute for Humanities, Riga Technical University1994-1995 Assistant Professor Chair of Primary Education1992-1994 Headmaster’s Assistant in Educational and Scientific Research WorkRigas 1st Christian School1990-1992 Assistant Professor, Chair of Nursery and Primary School1983-1990 Scientific Assistant (Postgraduate Student) Institute of Scientific Research in Education

II Scientific action and publications

1. The role of self- education in teachers’ adjustment to the changing environment. Collection of research papers, Riga, RTU HI, 1998. (2 p)

2. The ways of enhancing the process of studies. Personality. Time. Communication. The Papers of International Scientific Research Conference. 1.-2. March, 2001, Rezekne, Rezeknes Higher School, 2001. The report was delivered in Rezekne, 1.02.2001. ( 4 p)

3. The concept or Lectures at Higher School in Modern Didactics. The collection of Report. DPU 9th Scientific Conference. A 13 Daugavpils, DPU „Saule” 2001, (2p)

4. The Real Problems of Didactics at Higher Schools ( Scientific Papers of RTU Riga RTU, 2002, 6p)

5. Qualification of Vocational Teacher – a Key Indicator of VET System Quality”. The report was delivered at International Conference Vocational Education and Training.


Research and Reality in the Vitautas Magnus University in Kaunas, a 25th April, 2002.

III Educational Work

Supervision of about 20 Masters Theses both at University of Latvia and RigaTechnical University.

Supervision of 40 Bachelor’s Theses and 38 qualification works

Courses on the following subjects have been taught at University of Latvia:- „General Pedagogy”- „Theory of Education”- „A. Adler’s Psychological Concepts in Educationalist’s work”

Courses on the following subjects have been taught at Riga Technical University- „The Process of Pedagogical Education”- „Methodology of Studies”- „Theory of Education”- „The History of Pedagogical Concepts”- Didactics at Higher Schools”

The following courses have been devised and used in teaching:- „Vocational Education and Training”- „The Process of Education”- „Teaching Methodology”- „Theory of Education”

An active member in Senate of Riga Technical University Study Programm Board

Vocational Training Curriculum „Vocational Education”devised in cooperation with professor E. Murnieks.

A visity lecturer at further education courses at Växjo University, Sweden

Since September, 2000 Swedish – Latvian joint project of teacher trainign”Values of the Baltic Sea Perspectives”

Publications in Methodology

1. „Cooperation of the Teacher and Trainee in Education Environment”. RTU, HI 1999 (48 pages)

2. Methodical Advice to the Participants of Vocational Teachers Year – Long Basic Course. RTU HIO Chair of Sociology and Pedagogy, Riga 1999, (14pages)

3. Co- author in the methodological Collection” Module as Element Joint the Basis and Further Essential Vocational Training Education”

4. The ways of Mastery Language. The role of Communicativity in Mastery Language at Primary School” Riga LVAVO, UNDP, 2000, 27 pages

5. Changing my Teaching style through experiential learning, the rope. Stories of Adult Education. Nordic Folk Academy, 2000, 3 pages

6. The Latvian Language for the children in Latvia.1999, 3.pages7. Let the child feel good at school”. Teacher, 1999 No 3 – pages from 43-46

8. What students gain at lectures, Jaunais Inzenieries No 13, 2002, 3 pages9. Teaching Methodology. A Teaching Aid. Introduction to Studies. Riga RTU, 2002

(30pages)10. The Educational Process, RTU, HI 2003, 99 pages

IV Organizational work

A member of Educational Board of RTU Scientific work series „The Humanities and Social Studies”

Social Activities:

1. A lecturer, Latvian Adult Education association2. A lecturer, consultant and co-author of books LVAVP (Government Program for

Teaching Latvian)3. Cooperation with the Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology ( Reviewer of

promotional works)4. Cooperation with Ministry of Education, Vocational and Further Education

Department, 5. Participation in the Leonardo da Vinci international Project „Module as an element

joing the Basic and Further Professional Education. 10.02.1998-April, 2001 a visit to Iceland to study Vocational TrainingExperience there.

6. May, 2000 – July 2001. Participation in the international projects. „The change of assents and structure in the vocational educational education in Latvia and Lithuania, by reading lectures on the following topics:

- The Development of Learning Theories- Contemporary Interpretation of Learning - Changing of Teachers Role in Contemporary Education

An article „Interactive Teaching Methods in Vocational Training” (is in print)

APPENDIX I

Survey conducted by the EMBA Council

APPENDIX J

Technology management master study programme of the Sloan Business School of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)

APPENDIX K

Business management master study programme of the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

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