akreditacijas zinojums angliski

Latvia University of AgricultureFaculty of Economics

Documents for the accreditation to the study programme in Economics

Jelgava, 1996Contents TOC \o "1-3" I Objectives and activity trends of study program GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131496 PAGEREF _Toc373131496 4II Report by steering committee of accreditation selfestimation of study program in Economics GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131497 PAGEREF _Toc373131497 71. The structure of study program GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131498 PAGEREF _Toc373131498 82. Execution of accreditation self-estimation GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131499 PAGEREF _Toc373131499 93. Study programs GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131500 PAGEREF _Toc373131500 91. Program for Bachelor studies GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131501 PAGEREF _Toc373131501 92. Program for Master studies GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131502 PAGEREF _Toc373131502 103. Program for Doctor studies GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131503 PAGEREF _Toc373131503 114. Students, master students GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131504 PAGEREF _Toc373131504 115. System of quality estimation GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131505 PAGEREF _Toc373131505 136. Academic personnel GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131506 PAGEREF _Toc373131506 147. Further education for graduates from higher educational establishments GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131507 PAGEREF _Toc373131507 158. Scientific - research activity GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131508 PAGEREF _Toc373131508 159. Material - technical basis of studies GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131509 PAGEREF _Toc373131509 1810. Financial budget GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131510 PAGEREF _Toc373131510 1911. Comparison of the program of EF with those of higher educational establishments in EU and USA GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131511 PAGEREF _Toc373131511 1912. Perspective development of study program GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131512 PAGEREF _Toc373131512 20III Appendix GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131513 PAGEREF _Toc373131513 221. Record of EF Council meeting No 5 GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131514 PAGEREF _Toc373131514 222. Record No 7 of the meeting of Study Council GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131515 PAGEREF _Toc373131515 313. Report by the self-estimation sub-committee of bachelor study program GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131516 PAGEREF _Toc373131516 324. Report by the self-estimation subcommittee of master and doctorand studies GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131517 PAGEREF _Toc373131517 565. Report by the self-estimation sub-committee of scientific work of EF GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131559 PAGEREF _Toc373131559 726. Report by the self-estimation sub-committee of students scientific work (SSW) GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131560 PAGEREF _Toc373131560 827. Report by the self-estimation sub-committee for comparing the study program of EF with that of higher educational establishments of EU GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131561 PAGEREF _Toc373131561 908. Report by the self-estimation sub-committee for evaluating informative basis of EF GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131562 PAGEREF _Toc373131562 989. Seminar Strategic planning of the economics faculty GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131563 PAGEREF _Toc373131563 10110. Seminar Results of self-estimation process in EF and preparation for international accreditation GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131564 PAGEREF _Toc373131564 10611. Selfestimation of economics study program in Faculty of Economics, LUA GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131565 PAGEREF _Toc373131565 11212. Record No. 7 of Senate of Latvia University of Agriculture GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131566 PAGEREF _Toc373131566 11313. Agreement record between LUA and Latvia University GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131567 PAGEREF _Toc373131567 114IV Conclusions GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131568 PAGEREF _Toc373131568 115V Index of tables GOTOBUTTON _Toc373131569 PAGEREF _Toc373131569 116Objectives and activity trends of study programThe objective of the study program is educate academically educated, leading personalities having acquired skills of analytic, ability to take decisions independently and to cooperate with their colleagues in taking their decisions.In order to realise these objectives, the studies are aimed at acquiring the bachelor degree of economics and the master degree in economics in 4 lines of bachelor study program and 5 specialities of master program.The practical objective of the study program is to train highly-qualified specialists in economics able to work, primarily, in the economical branch of agriculture; in educational establishments; scientifical research, design, financial, state administration and self-governmental institutions, as well as those of European Union.The main (principal) lines of activity are - teaching and scientific work, advisory work in problems of economy as well as policy of regional development. The teaching appliances and methodical materials prepared, qualified tutors, improved study program and advanced delivery methods are the principal factors are characterised by the data obtained in the questionnaire of students, master students and employers promoting the standard of economical education in LR.The achievements, growth and perspectives of the faculty are characterised by the data obtained in the questionnaire of students, master students and employers.Students evaluate highly their preparedness and ability to compete in the national labour market, and 89% of those inquired would like to study in EF if they could begin their studies once more. Estimating the study process as a whole 53% of those inquired advise to extend the group of economical subjects.The results of the master inquiry (questionnaire) are similar. They like the faculty because of the possibility to acquire and extend economical and general knowledge, to raise their intellectual standard, to be able to practice abroad, to better compete in the labour market, to use the knowledge acquired in practice; they like the high qualification of their teachers, the practical mutual relations. Of the master students inquired, 62% of them are of the opinion that the group of economical subjects should be more extended.In the graduate questionnaire, 71% of those inquired estimate the level of their preparedness as good and recommend to teach accountancy, finances, legislation on a broader scale, and to train specialists for private entrepreneurship.Employers are of the opinion that EF is essential for the national economy in Latvia and 59% of those inquired emphasise that while taking on employees, they would prefer the graduates of EF of Latvia UA.It testifies once more that our graduates are able to compete in the intellectual labour market. The growth and knowledge of our students and master students are promoted by the participation in different competition: in Young scientist competition (I.Reinfelde), in the competition of Latvia Central Dairy - farming Union (O.Vtra, A.Smiltne), in the competition of Latvia Farmers Party Recuperation problems of Latvia national economy. Particularly popular is the competition of bachelor and master works organised by the Economics Ministry of LR, taking place already for the second year and in which our graduates compete successfully and have been awarded 6 prizes.Knowledge and practical skills acquired make it possible for our graduates to work in different branches of the national economy in our Republic, in institutions of science and education, advisory service, Ministries of our Republic and other institutions of government and municipalities as revenue service, banks, companies, customs, foreign jointventure companies. It is seen by the results of the graduate questionnaire too. 13,5% of those inquired work in private enterprises and companies, 13,6%- in ministries and regional self-governments, 9,6%- in cooperatives and shareholding companies, 11,5%- in advisory service, 13,4% in higher educational establishments, 3,8%- in banks, 15,4%- in enterprises of agricultural product processing, 3,8% in revenue service, 3,9% in foreign companies, 1,9%- in mass communication. EF students are enabled to take an active part in the work of different republican and international organisations, e.g., Club of Young Farmers.EF master student, former chairman of student tradeunion committee of LUA Vineta Sprigaste works as Managing Secretary of Young Farmers organisation (ASS in Brussels, Belgium). Our cooperation with the Young Farmers organisation enables our students to have their production practice in different foreign farms, enterprises and organisations: in Germany 6-10 3rdyear students have their production practice every year, in Norway, Sweden, Finland 3 - 5 graduating year students work every year.While functioning in a continuos process of development and improvement, the study program realises its objection suitable for practical use.Report by steering committee of accreditation selfestimation of study program in EconomicsFaculty of Economics at LUA was formed on the basis of Faculty of Agricultural Economics in 1992. In the academic year 1996/97 1785 students study in the faculty - 683 regular students and 1102 external students. 46,25 tutors work in the Faculty. EF is the largest faculty at LUA, the percentage of students is 29,7 % of the total number of students at LUA.It is possible to get the highest qualification of economist in EF at LUA. There are basic studies: 4 years - academic bachelors degree of economy or economist qualification;higher studies: 2 years - master of economy in branches of economy, entrepreneurship, economy and agrarian policy in European Unity, regional development and administration, finances and credit.During the first study year students master mainly the basis of agricultural science. During the second study year they are trained in general academic subjects connected with their speciality as well as in the subjects of the theory of economics, but beginning with the third year students choose one of the study lines offered: entrepreneurship, accountancy and finances, jurisprudence, as well as regional development and administration. Choice of subjects takes place at the end of the second year.The structure of study programFaculty CouncilDeanVice-deans and studies directors

Department of Entrepreneurship

Basic studies -entrepreneurshipHigher studies -entrepreneurship and economics and agrarian policy of EUDepartment of EconomicsBasic studies -jurisprudence, regional development and administration.Higher studies -economics, regional development and administration.Department of Accountancy and FinancesBasic studies -accountancy and financesHigher studies -accountancy and financesIn recent years EF has carried out the reform of higher education, it has developed rapidly both qualitatively and quantitatively and offers 3 educational stages and 2 kinds of education:kinds of education:higher professional education;getting of bachelor, master and doctor degree;educational stages:bachelor academic degree;master academic degree;doctor scientific degree.Execution of accreditation self-estimationFor the execution of accreditation selfestimation 7 subcommittees were formed in which tutors, employees, students, master students and doctorands of the faculty took part confirmed by the EF Council. They are:Self-estimation sub-committee of bachelor study program.Self-estimation sub-committee of master and doctorand studies.Sub-committee for comparing the study program of EF with that of higher educational establishments of European Union.Self-estimation sub-committee of students' scientific work.Sub-committee of development program of EF studies for the next 5 years.Self-estimation sub-committee of scientific work of EF.Sub-committee for evaluating informative basis of EF.The total process of accreditation selfestimation was headed by Dean of EF Prof., Dr.hab.oec., Baiba Riva.Study programsThe study program of EF is the description of study content (subject-matter) and its realisation including all requirements and resources, including, academic, material and financial ones. The study program is approved by the Senate after an independent examination.EF has one study program making it possible to obtain a diploma in 3 educational stages.This program has been estimated positively by students, graduates, employers and foreign experts (Robert MacVicar, VOCA Volunteer).Program for Bachelor studiesThe study program has an academic character with professional education features. The percentage of academic subjects reaches 55% of the study program. The 4-year study program for bachelors offers excellent economical education as well as practical skills.The total study program for bachelors as regards the specialisation lines is as follows:entrepreneurship3612 haccountancy and finances3564 hjurisprudence3564 hregional development and administration3538 hThe percentage of the theoretical course in the total study program is as follows: in entrepreneurship - 78,0%, in accountancy and finances - 78,0%, in jurisprudence - 77,7%, in regional development and administration - 76,0%.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 1Structure of study program

Specialisation linesHours togetherLecturesLaboratory worksPractical lessons, seminarsh%h%h%h%Entrepreneurship3612100,0144740,059416,4157443,6Accountancy and finances3564100,0143440,271420,0141639,8Jurisprudence3564100,014440,544412,5167847,0Regional development and administration3538100,0140839,844412,5168647,7 After finishing the study program for bachelors, the students take State examinations and present bachelors work. EF has handed out 62 bachelors diplomas of economics in 1996.Program for Master studiesMaster studies are offered in 5 sub-branches- entrepreneurship, economics and agrarian policy in European Union, finances and credit, economics, regional development and administration.The master students of all sub-branches have similar compulsory humanitarian and general subjects and their programs.Specialising of master students in sub-branches and further lines take place by choosing the general courses of the speciality (6 - 8 CP) or programs of a special course (12 - 14 CP) as well as during the period of practical training (10 CP) and by choosing the theme (subject) of the final work of master studies giving 25 CP. The last 3 groups of works, giving 47 - 50 CP or more than 60% of the volume of all master studies, is the independent work of the master student in a consultative cooperation with his/her scientific adviser.The total study program of master studies is 80 CP, 50% of them- the theoretical course. According to the requirements, the drawn-up programs have been worked out for all sub-branches and all subjects of the theoretical course.In 1996 11 masters graduated from EF, successfully presenting their works. In the largest group of themes (subjects), (5 themes), the problems promoting (or hindering) entrepreneurship were investigated: credit service, customs policy, securities market, budget system etc. 3 themes dealt with the territorial development, 2 themes - problems of branches, 1 theme - marketing.Program for Doctor studiesExperienced scientists of highest qualification are taking part in the training work of doctorands in the Faculty.11 doctorands of the Faculty have a broad and many-sided range of dissertation themes. All the envisaged dissertations are topical in national - economy and may be interesting and valuable.Students, master studentsAt LUA, including the Faculty of Economics too, the study process is organised according to the Constitution of LUA, Law of Higher Educational Establishments and other normative documents valid in the territory of Latvia Republic as well as according to the study statutes of LUA adopted by the LUA Senate on February 12, 1992.Matriculation of students in the Faculty of Economics takes place according to the enrolment regulations of LUA.The enrolment regulations are affirmed by the Senate of LUA every year. The member of the students enrolled in the first year has increased from 108 students in 1993 to 154 students 1996.The competition coefficient in the economics speciality was the highest at LUA in 1996 - 6,80. The effectivity of the competition coefficient may be seen in the study process and is best of all characterised by the progress (results) of the students:In the academic year 1994/95-52 excellent students or 14,8% of the total number of students,students receiving only 4 and 5-142 or 40,3% of the total number of studentsIn the academic year 1995/96-24 excellent students or 5,6% of the total number of studentsreceiving only 4 and 5-194 or 45,2% of the total number of students.16% candidates come from rural regions.Studies take place in the external department of EF too.On August 1, 1995 601 student or 33,3% studying in the external department of LUA, were the external students of EF, but on August 1, 1996 there were 1050 students or 46,1% of those studying in the external department of LUA.Year after year the number of master students increases. If in 1992 when the master studies began, the first 6 bachelors were enrolled, in 1996 already 93 master students or almost 16 times more began their studies. The basic contingent or 65% is made up by the bachelors of EF. According to the ELLPID Tempus project master student Madelaine Bucxley from Ireland, Cork University, studied in EF for 3 months.The broad international links of EF ensures the possibility for the students to work and study in different foreign comities. During this academic year (1995/96) 34 students of our faculty worked and studied in Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, USA.According to ELLPID Tempus project a group of 3 students studied subjects of economics and rural development in Ireland, at Cork university college, but 4 students - subjects of agribusiness and communication in Denmark, Odense, at Nordic agricultural college. System of quality estimationQuality estimation system consists of:teaching quality estimation;estimation and coordination of subject programs;internal estimation systems acting independently (including tutors, library, information study). Teaching quality is estimated according to the results obtained by student questionnaire. The questionnaire is carried out after the delivery of a complete subject course and the control of the results and before the election of the tutor. The results of the questionnaire are discussed at the meetings of the academic staff of the chair, at the meetings of the Faculty Council and dean's office.The leading tutor is responsible for each subject, he watches the quality of his colleagues' work, organises control - visits of classes together with the head of the chair. The head of the chair visits of classes conducted by the tutors of the chair 1- 2 times a year, and the results of the visits are discussed at the meetings of the chair.The estimation and coordination of subject programs is done by a special commission formed according to Rector's order and affirmed according to the procedure adopted. It ensures a successful work of quality experts.Academic personnelOn September 1996 the academic personal is as follows:4 professors, habil. doctors of sciences,3,55 professors, doctors of sciences,13,75 docents (associated professors), doctors of sciences,16,75 lecturers, masters,8,20 assistants, masters.On the average there are 15 regular students and 24 external students per a tutor.Of the total number of tutors, 2 habil. doctors of sciences are corresponding members of Latvia Academy of Sciences, but 6 docents (associated professors) and professors are members of Latvia Academy of Agricultural and Forest sciences.Tutors (100%) have studied at foreign higher educational establishments or have attended modern economics courses of questprofessors in seminars.Quest-lecturers take part in the EF study process, and have delivered courses of micro- and macro - economics, resource economics and bank policy in English. During the academic year 1995/96 Miquel Gomess - questlecturer from Soros fund worked in the faculty. During the academic year 1996/97 - a cycle of lectures will be delivered by French and German professors, Prof. A.Raister and Dr.Qiumei Yang (CEP docent) from the USA will work there too.EF tutors take part in clerk training at State Administration school in which they deliver 2 groups of subjects: group 1- micro- and macroeconomics, principles of market economics, group 2 - principles of management, organisation of labour clerical work and business correspondence. Tutors of the faculty deliver lectures and conduct seminars at the Qualification institute of LAAC acting as advisers, they take part in training the employees in the Ministry of Agriculture. EF tutors deliver economics subjects in all the faculties of LUA: compulsory subjects - 75,5 CP, but subjects at choice - 50,0 CP of all the subjects.Further education for graduates from higher educational establishmentsEF has worked out a 2-year study plan, program and conception of economical education for the graduates from technical, technological, humanitarian faculties as well as for those from other higher educational establishments eager to acquire the second degree of bachelor of economics while studying in the Faculty of Economics at LUA. Its realisation has begun in autumn of 1996.Scientific - research activityScientific - research activity in EF has 2 main branches:students scientific work;scientific - research work of tutors and employees of the faculty.Students scientific work may be divided into 2 parts:during training (teaching) time,during off - training time.Absolute and comparative methods of estimation are used for estimating students scientific work. Students of EF take part in the competitions of SSW at LUA and are awarded: in 1996 - 3 works were awarded. 74% of students take part in SSW of EF during their training work, but 26% of them take part in scientific work during off training time.Bachelors and masters works of EF are estimated by the State Examination Committee which recommend the works for introduction in practical production, for use in the training process or for publication.The percentage of such works increases with every year: in 1996 it reached 87%.Of the total number of tutors of EF 90% are the advisers of SSW, recommending and working out the themes for scientific works, advising and recommending literature, organising the discussions of works, helping to prepare them in a level to be able to take part in the competitions of scientific works.The scientific - research work carried out by the tutors and employees of EF according to the estimation system of scientific activity affirmed by the Senate of LUA has enabled the faculty to take the second place among the other faculties, but the Economic chair - the 4th place in the competition of 43 chairs. The total number of the academic personnel taking part in the scientific - research work consists of 28 tutors, including 4 habil. doctors and 15 doctors of sciences.Under the guidance of EF scientists 11 doctor dissertations (in 1996 - 2 of them) have been presented.The research of EF scientists may be grouped as follows:scientific research connected with study curriculum having investigated 8 different problems during the academic year of 1995/96, as the result, publications and teaching appliances have been prepared and printed;grant themes and contracting works connected with the study curriculum. Their total number was 13 during the academic year 1995/96.Scientists of EF have taken part in 2 international scientific projects:ELLPID Tempus Jep 4341, 1992 - 1995;Agricultural run-off management study in Latvia, Nov. 1992 - June, 1993. Swedish Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.During academic year 1995/96 7 works (2.06 pr. sheets) have been published in international issues, but in local issues - 58 works (45.3 pr. sheets), moreover, 25-30% of these publications have been inserted in issues of international quotations.The advisory activities increase too. It may be seen by:the number of consultations given to enterprises and organisations, individual entrepreneurs. During the academic year 1995/96 405 consultations have been given to 1566 people, using 1379 hours of working time;conclusion of cooperation contracts;associative integration with the Scientific research institute of State Agrarian Economics, the scientists of which take part in the guidance of bachelor and master works, as well as deliver lecture courses for the master students of EF about the economics and agrarian policy of EU.The cooperation of the scientists of EF with the leading institutions and scientific establishments of LR may be seen:by organising joint conferences,by proposals for laws of LR and draft laws of CM (Cabinet of Ministers).The scientific cooperation white foreign scientific institutions and higher educational establishments took place within the ELLPID Tempus project, by preparing study programs, books and study materials for students and master students, by promoting the scientific work of students, by working out the programs for the professional development of instructors.In 1996 EF scientists have delivered 5 reports in international conferences.EF cooperates with the Swedish University of Agricultural sciences, Danish Royal University of Agriculture and Veterinary - medicine, Michigan University (USA), Dronten Christian Agrarian college in Holland, Bornthouse University in Great Britain, CESO fund in Canada, Lithuania Academy of Agriculture, Norway Agriculture University in Poland, Martin Luther University in Germany, Nordic Agricultural College in Denmark, Estonia, Estonia Agricultural university, Eastern and Central European agrarian economics institute in Halle.Prof.Kpois, E.Grinovskis and B.Rivas schools have been developed and operate in EF. Solving the problems of regional development and processing enterprise as well as working out the conception of agrarian policy.EF is the number of European Consortium for advanced Agricultural Education and Consultancy, but in the academic year 1996/97 has received the corroboration for a new international project Strengthening Rural Community Economic Development (Tempus PHARE Complementary Measures Project).Material - technical basis of studiesEF is situated in a separate building having well-planned premises and lecturerooms.The total floor space of lecture rooms covers 4,123 sq.m.All the subjects included in the study program are provided with subject programs, as well as with the necessary basic literature and the recommended supplementary, literature for their studies. Every student in each subject may have 0.85 units of basic literature and 0.47 units of supplementary literature on the average at his/her disposal.Students may copy the necessary texts in the Information cabinet, deans office or Scientific library of LUA.The tutors of the faculty are working intensively at the preparation and publishing of new teaching appliances: Entrepreneurship in the countryside has already the 2nd supplemented and revised variant, training appliances for the analysis of management activities, management of enterprises and cooperation psychology are being prepared.At present there are 2 computer classrooms with 23 computers, 10 of which have been connected in the network in the faculty. Computers are used very intensively as there is one computer for 22 users for the present. One computer is at the disposal of the personnel of each chair. Students may connect up with the Internet network. Computer programs are available for the subjects of management studies and some subjects in accountancy. Computer programs for teaching entrepreneurship planning, for all subjects of accountancy and finances as well as management are necessary.Financial budgetPer 1 student:Salary-Ls 353,Social tax-Ls 120,Transport compensation-Ls 55,Scholarships-Ls 109,Provision for teaching processLs 314TogetherLs 951Comparison of the program of EF with those of higher educational establishments in EU and USA EF training process is organised similarly as it in the higher educational establishments in EU and USA.If compared with the colleagues in the higher educational establishments of EU and USA, the tutors of faculty gives-more information but do not work enough as organisers of information mastering.The systems of knowledge estimation are similar but EU has a too large percentage of oral examinations having many questions swamping over memory but do not promote a creative activity.In the higher educational establishments, if compared with the faculty of economics, the presentation of bachelor and master works is simpler but the tutors of the faculty should stimulate the use of computers and mathematical analysis for elaborating the scientific works of students and master students.The relationship between tutors and students is more formal as it is determined by the traditions as well as the role of the tutor being an information giver and knowledge tester (examiner) in the training process.As regards the use of computers, EF is trying to approach the standard of foreign higher educational establishments but is behind both quantitatively (time for computer use per student) and qualitatively (possibility to use computers for subject teaching and scientific work). To improve the situation a new computer classrooms necessary.Perspective development of study programPossibilities for perspective development and its development model were determined and worked out in the seminar of strategic planning represented by employers, leadership of LUA, tutors of faculties, students, master students, doctorands - 24 people together. During the seminar the development strategy was discussed and determined in the following matters:curriculum changes,after-diploma training, qualification improvement,organisation of regional development centre,crediting of young tutors,improvement of quality of the process of classes,international links and advertisement,material-technical basis. As the result a perspective development model of the study program of EF was created for the next 6 academic years. It will be done as follows. In 1996/97 academic year:Quality improvement of teaching process.Credit proposals for young tutors.Renewal of professional and scientific contacts with economical faculties at Agricultural higher educational establishments in SaintPetersburg, Kiev and Moscow.Organisation of a computer classroom.Connecting of computer classrooms of to the INTERNET network.In 1997/98 academic year.New study plan in study programs of bachelors and master students.Beginning of after-diploma training.Organisation of Regional development centre.Improvement of quality of teaching process.In 1998/99 academic year.Formation of data bank of economical information.Acquisition and installation of satellite.Introduction of the new study plan.In 1999/2000 academic yearQuality improvement of teaching process.Introduction of the new study plan.Well-organised lecture rooms increase of book (literature) fund.In 2000/01 academic yearIntroduction of the new study plan.Quality improvement of teaching process.Entrepreneurship college for the development of small and medium business.Well-organised lecture rooms, increase of literature fund.In 2001/02 academic yearQuality improvement of teaching process.Well-organised lecture rooms, increase of literature fund.AppendixRecord of EF Council meeting No 5Jelgava21.02.96Participants of meeting13 member of the CouncilHead of meeting-Dean B.RivaRecorder-Lecturer A.Asejeva

Agenda

8. Formation of Steering committee and sub-committees of study program self-estimation of EF.

8.

Doc. L.Mihejeva, head of Entrepreneurship chair proposes to organise the Steering committee of EF study program self-estimation consisting of 25 members.By voting openly with the majority of votes, it is decided: to organise the self-estimation Steering committee consisting of 25 members.The following personalia have been nominates from the lecturers:BRiva- Dean,Professor;Kpois- Professor;VKozlinskis- Professor;A.Veda- Professor;A.Dailns- Professor;E.Grinovskis- Professor;L.Mihejeva- Head of chair, Docent;J.Kakti- Head of chair, Docent;G.Kalnia- Head of chair, Docent;S.Ruskule- Docent;A.Vilcia- Master Studies Director, Docent;V.Buina- Docent;A.Vtia- Vice-dean, Lecturer;A.Asejeva- Lecturer;M.Krzmtra- Head of sociologist group;S.Sprukta- Head of Informatics Study (cabinet);A.Kiziks- Deputy dean.By voting openly with the majority of votes, it is decided: to approve 17 personalia nominatedVice-dean A.Vtia nominates personalia recommended by EF students for the self-estimation Steering committee:I.Barakina- 4th year studentR.Upeniece- 4th year studentI.Ragaine- K.Ulmanis stipendiary, 4th year studentO.Geinze- 3rd year studentS.Dundure- 3rd year student.Master studies director A.Vilcia nominates personalia recommended by EF doctorands and master students for the self-estimation Steering committee of EF:A.Drinks- doctorandI.Mihejeva- master studentA.Ptersons- master studentBy voting openly with the majority of votes, it is decided: to approve personalia of doctorand, master students and students nominated.Prof. K.pois: recommends to elect dean, Prof. B.Riva chair-man of self-estimation Steering committee of EF.By voting openly unanimously Dean B.Riva is elected chair-man of the self-estimation Steering committee.Lecturer A.Asejeva proposes to elect Prof. K.pois deputy chairman of the self-estimation Steering committee.By voting openly unanimously Prof. K.pois is elected deputy chairman of the self-estimation Steering committee.Dean B.Riva proposes to elect Lecturer A.Asejeva secretary of the self-estimation Steering committee of EF.By voting openly with the majority of votes Lecturer A.Asejeva is elected secretary of the self-estimation Steering committee of EF.Dean B.Riva:For carrying out the self-estimation work of EF the following selfestimation sub-committees are necessary:Self-estimation sub-committee of bachelor study program.Self-estimation sub-committee of master and doctorand studies.Sub-committee for comparing the study program of EF with that of higher educational establishments of European Union.Self-estimation sub-committee of students' scientific work.Sub-committee of development program of EF studies for the next 5 years.Self-estimation sub-committee of scientific work of EF.Sub-committee for working out questionnaires for colleagues, students, master students, employers, graduates, chairman of state examination commissions.Sub-committee for organising questionnaires and then data processing of colleagues, students, master students, employers, graduates, chairman of state examination commissions.Sub-committee for evaluating material-technical basis of EF.Sub-committee for evaluating informative basis of EF.By voting openly unanimously, it is decided: to approve the number and structure of such sub-committees.The members of EF Council nominate the following personal body of self-estimation sub-committee of bachelor study program:Vice-dean A.VtiaProf. A.DanilnsDoc. L.MihejevaDoc. J.KaktiLect. A.Dobele4th year stud. A.Puhaska3rd year stud. O.GeinzeBy voting openly with the majority of votes the Council decides: to approve the members of the self-estimation sub-committee of bachelor study program.Members of the Council of EF recommend: Vice-dean A.Vtias candidature as head of the self-estimation sub-committee of bachelor study program but Doc. L.Mihejeva as cohead.With the majority of votes by voting openly the Council decides: to approve pro-dean A.Vtia as head of the sub-committee, but as cohead- Doc. L.Mihejeva.Members of EF Council nominate the following personal body of master and doctor studies sub-committee:Prof. K.pois.Prof. V.Kozlinskis.Prof. A.Veda.Prof. E.Grinovskis.Docent A.Vilcia.Docent G.Kalnia.Doctorand A.Drinks.Master student E.Mlkalns.By voting openly with the majority of votes, it is decided: to approve the members of master and doctor studies sub-committee.Members of EF Council recommend Prof. K.pois as head of master and doctor studies sub-committee.By voting openly, unanimously, Prof. K.pois is elected head of the sub-committee.Members of EF Council recommend to include the following personalia in the sub-committee for comparing EF study program with those of EU higher educational establishments:Docent A.PutniProf. B.RivaLect. I.CimdareLect. J.BrversDoctorand K.Vilerte.4th year student I.Barakina.4th year student I.Krone3rd year student I.JohansoneBy voting openly with the majority of votes the personal body of the sub-committee for comparing EF study program with those of EU higher educational establishments is approved.Docent A.Putni is nominated as head of the sub-committee for comparing EF study program with those of EU higher educational establishments.By voting openly, with the majority of votes docent A.Putni is elected head of the sub-committee.Members of EF Council nominate the personal body of the self-estimation sub-committee of students' scientific work.Docent V.BuinaDocent I.JakuonokaAssistant I.Jurgena4th year student J.OzoliBy voting openly, with the majority of votes, it is decided: to approve the members of self-estimation sub-committee of students' scientific work.Members of EF Council recommend Docent V.Buina head of selfestimation subcommittee of students' scientific work. By voting openly, with the majority of votes, Docent V.Buina is elected head of sub-committee.Members of Council nominate the following personalia of selfestimation subcommittee of EF scientific workDocent J.KaktiProf. A.DailnsDocent A.Strautnieks.Lect. U. ViekalsDoctorand A.Kalvtis.Doctorand A. Drinks.3rd year student D.Andersone.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, it is decided to approve the personal body of the self-estimation sub-committee of EF scientific work.Members of EF Council nominate Docent J.Kakti head of the selfestimation subcommittee of EF scientific work.By voting openly, unanimously Doc. J.Kakti is elected head of the sub-committee.Members of EF Council nominate the following personalia of the subcommittee of development program of EF studies for the next 5 years:Prof. V.KozlinskisProf.K.poisRector, Prof. V.StrisProf. A.VedaDoc. I.Jakuonoka.Director of Latvia State institute of agrarian economy A.MiglavsDirector of department of production forecasting and financing of Ministry of Agriculture I.PilvereChairman of Council Dairy-farming Union A.Kalvtis.Master U.ApelsDoctorand E.Krkls.3rd year student O.Geinze.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, it is decided: to approve the personal body of the sub-committee of development program of EF studies for the next 5 years.Members of EF Council recommend Prof.V.Kozlinskis as head the sub-committee of development program of studies for the next 5 years, but cohead - Prof. K.pois.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, Prof. V.Kozlinskis is elected head of the sub-committee, but Prof. K.pois - cohead of the subcommittee.Members of EF Council nominate the personal body of the subcommittee for organising questionnaires of colleagues, students, master students, employers, graduates, chairman of state examination commissions:Head of sociologists group of Humanitarian institute M.KrzmtraProf. B.RivaDoc. L.Mihejeva.Doc. A. Vilcia.4th year student R. Upeniece.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, it is decided to approve the personal body of the sub-committee for working out questionnaires of colleagues, students, master students, employers, graduates, chairman of state examination commissions.Members of EF Council nominate Head of sociologists group M.Krzmtra as chairman of the subcommittee.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, EF Council approves Head of sociologists group as the chairman of the sub-committee.Members of EF Council nominate the following personal body of the sub-committee for organising and data processing of questionnaires of colleagues, students, master students, employers, graduates, chairman of state examination commissions:Docent S.RuskuleLect. J.PdereLect R.Grigorjeva.Methodist D.VksneMaster student I.Mihejeva.4th year student I.Burmistre.Members of EF Council nominate Docent S.Ruskule as head of the sub-committee for organising and data processing of questionnaires of colleagues, students, master students, employers, graduates, chairman of state examination commissions.By voting openly, with the majority of votes Doc. S.Ruskule is elected head of the sub-committee.Member of EF Council nominate the following personal body of the sub-committee for evaluating material-technical basis of EF.Deputy dean A.KiziksHead of laboratory R.KronbergsHead of laboratory A.Jurevica.Head of laboratory A.Strauti.3rd year student S.Dundure.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, it is decided: to approve the personal body of the sub-committee for evaluating material - technical basis of EF.Member of EF Council recommend Deputy dean A.Kiziks as head of the sub-committee for evaluating material - technical basis of EF.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, A.Kiziks is elected head of the sub-committee.Members of EF Council nominate the personal body of the subcommittee for evaluating informative basis of EF.Head of study (cabinet) S. SpruktaDoc. U.Gods.Ass. A.Pce.4th year student I.Ragaine.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, it is decided: to approve the personal body of the sub-committee for evaluating informative basis of EF.Members of EF Council recommend Head of study (cabinet) S.Sprukta as head of the sub-committee for evaluating informative basis of EF.By voting openly, with the majority of votes, head of study (cabinet) S.Sprukta is elected head of the sub-committee.Dean B. Riva.In March and April each sub-committee has to get acquainted with the Law of Higher Educational Establishments as well as with the Accreditation regulations of Higher Educational Establishments worked out by Cabinet of ministers of Latvia Republic, Estonian experience (instruction for evaluating study programs) for the preparation of self-estimation report; all works to be done should be thought over; all the necessary information should be collected; up to May 1996 a concrete plan of work should be elaborated and handed in but up to June 1, 1996 the first variant, report of sub-committee work is to be prepared.Heads of sub-committees are to report about their work carried out at the joint meeting of the Steering committee of the self-estimation of EF study program and EF Council or May 15.Record No 7 of the meeting of Study CouncilJelgavaMarch 25, 1996

15 council members take part in the Study Council meeting. 8 are absent because of valid reasons. Docent A.Dreimanis, docent A.Morozovs and docent M.Krzmtra have been invited.The meeting is headed by Prof. H.Tuherms, deputy study vicerector.Recorder- R.Millere, head of study department.

Agenda

5. Approving of self-estimation steering committee of study program in Economics.

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Report by Prof. B.Riva, EF dean.EF dean, Prof. B.Riva acquaints with the members of the selfestimation steering committee of study program in Economics formed. The steering committee will consist of 25 members approved on February 21, 1996 at EF Council meeting, record No. 5.Decisionto approve the selfestimation steering committee of study program in Economics formed.

ChairmanH.TuhermsSecretaryR.Millere. Report by the self-estimation sub-committee of bachelor study programThe self-estimation sub-committee of bachelor study program was headed by EF Vice-dean A. Vtia.Body of the commission:A. Danilns, ProfessorL. Mihejeva, DocentJ. Kakti, DocentA. Dobele, LecturerA. Puhaska, 4th year studentO. Geinze 3rd year studentV. Buina, Docent.Objective of the work of the sub-committee:to evaluate the present bachelor study program of EF, LUA;to determine its conformity to the international standards;to demonstrate the possibilities of its improvement and rearrangement.Studies at the Latvian University of Agriculture (LUA) and the Faculty of Economics are organised according to SATVERSME (regulations of LUA), Law about Higher Educational Establishments and other rules and regulations applicable within the Republic of Latvia. Studies are also organised according to the Statute of Studies adopted on February 12, 1992 by the Senate of LUA.Enrolment at the Faculty is done according to the terms created by LUA.Each year the enrolment terms are ratified by the Senate and the number of enrolled students can be seen in the table below.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 2Number of Enrolled StudentsYearPublic FinancingFirst-year studentsSecond-year studentsPlanTotalpaying studentsTotalpaying students1993751081318319949512226--1995951375415-19967515479-- EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s The tuition fee is fixed by the Senate each year.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 3Students Admission Results in 1993 - 1996SpecialityYearStudents admittedApplications appliedApplications per student acceptedEconomics1993753182.701994953333.511995954584.821996755106.80LUA in general199371513441.88199475013301.77199575018492.46199670019992.86From the table it can be seen that the Faculty of Economics is the most competitive faculty to get into. For the year 1996 there were 6.80 applicants for every student admitted. The Faculty of Economics is followed by the Faculty of Home Economics (4.60) and the Faculty of Forestry (4.10).In 1996 the enrolled students came from the following pretutory institutions:students from secondary schools93 (60%)students from technical schools41 (27%)students from specially secondary educational establishments20 (13%)Total154 (100%)

EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s 109 (71%) come from rural communities.The students enrolment from year to year can be seen in the table below.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 4Students enrolment from year to yearNumber ofYearTotalamong themstudentsIIIIIIIVwomen%on 1.10.93.10282527631220465.4on 1.10.94.122108715135221160.0on 1.10.95.142132876842923254.0on 1.10.96.1631301228550029559.0The increasing number of students indicates the prosperity of the Faculty.In 1996 there were more students than in the year 1993. The growth is 59%.In 1994/1995 28 students (8%) were administratively separated from the Faculty. The major reasons for administrative separation in 1994/1995 were:at the students request50%non-fulfilment of syllabus32%transfer to part time studies11%because of family matters7%Number of students graduated from the Faculty of Economics:199475of them52 Bachelor's degree (BA) students (69%)199549of them39 BA students (79%)199664of them50 BA students (78%)The Faculty has also part-time studies. The number of enrolled and graduate part-time students is as follows:Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 5Number of Enrolled and Graduate Part-time StudentsYearEnrolledGraduatedTotalamong them BA students199415150261995314271119965321912In August 1, 1996 there are 1050 part-time students or 46% of the total number of students taking part-time studies at LUA.There is one bachelor study program of EF, LUA, offering the possibility for the students to choose one of the following specialisation lines:entrepreneurship,accountancy and finances,jurisprudence,regional development and administration.At the end of the study process state examination is taken and bachelor work is presented.The study program has an academic character having features of professional education. The percentage of academic subjects is 55% of the amount of the total study program. Students obtain excellent economical education and practical smiles during the 4-year period of bachelor study program.The total amount of bachelor study program as regards the specialisation lines is as follows:entrepreneurship3612 h accountancy and finances3564 hjurisprudence3564 hregional development and administration 3538 h.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 6Relationship of compulsory and choice subjects of study program in %

Study linesA. General basic subjects of academic educationB. Subjects for obtaining specialisation qualificationSubjects at choice

Togethercompul-soryat choicetogethercompul-soryat choicetogetherEntrepreneurship50,04,054,034,36,340,65,4100Accountancy and Finances51,04,055,037,34,641,93,1100Jurisprudence50,04,054,035,15,140,25,8100Regional development and administration50,03,453,439,83,443,23,4100The percentage of the total theoretical course: entrepreneurship -78,0%, accountancy and finances - 78,0%, jurisprudence - 77,7%, regional development and administration - 76,0%.Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 7Structure of study program as regards the specialisation lines (points of credits)

IndicesEntrepreneurshipAccountancy and financesJurisprudenceRegional development and administrationTotal theoretical course136,6136,5136,5133,5Course works and projects11,511,512,014,5Bachelor courses and scientific work9,09,09,09,0Physical teaching5,05,05,05,0Training and production practice13,013,013,013,0Together175,0175,0175,0175,0The most significant courses as regards the specialisation lines have the following percentage;entrepreneurship26,0 CP or 19,1 %accountancy and finances-44,5 CP or 30,6 %jurisprudence10,0 CP or 7,3 %regional development and administration19,0 CP or 14,3 %Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 8Structure of study program

Specialisation linesHours togetherLecturesLaboratory worksPractical works, seminarsh%h%h%h%Entrepreneurship3612100.0144740.059416.4157443.6Accountancy and finances3564100.0143440.271420.0141639.8Jurisprudence3564100.0144240.544412.5167847.0Regional development and administration3538100.0140839.844412.5168647.7Students of EF may take an active part in the work of different republican and international organisations.I.Tiesnese, EF student, was elected vice-president of the club of young farmers during its 6th congress on May, 1996. Several students and master students of the faculty take part in the club too (M.Strautnieks, Dz.Vaivods). All the mentors of the club may raise their qualification in Germany, UK, Sweden, Switzerland, USA or in other comities, they may study to become a leader, to organise undertakings (activities), to make their career, to take part in different seminars.V.Sprigaste, EF master student, farmer chairman of Students tradeunion of LUA, works as managing secretary of the Young farmers organisation JASS in Brussels, Belgium. The cooperation enables the EF students to have their production practice in foreign farms, enterprises and organisations in Germany - every year 6 - 10 3rd year students have their production practice there; in Norway, Sweden, Finland - every year 3 - 5 last-year students work there; in UK, Denmark, Holland. There is particularly good cooperation in organising student production practice with Dronten Christian Agricultural College in Holland enabling 3 - 4 3rd year students to have their production practice in Dutch farms of different specialisation. The most popular duration of production practice and further raising of qualification in from 6 to 12 months. The wide international cooperation of EF enable the students to work and study in different foreign countries. In 1995/96 academic year 34 students of the Faculty worked and studied in Denmark, Germany, Sweden, UK, USA. At present the following students study in foreign educational establishments:L. SondorsUSA, Minnesota university,D. GrantaGermany, Minster, Westfal Wilhelm University,A. PuhaskaDenmark, Royal university of Veterinary and agriculture,I. BurmistreUSA, Louisiana University,J. OzoliUSA, L. TauriaDenmark, Altborg University.According ELLPID Tempus project, 3 groups of students studied subjects of economics and rural development in Ireland at the college of Cork university, but 4 students - agribusiness and communication - in Denmark, Odense, at Nordic agricultural college. The way of financing the studies has been affirmed (certified) by the Senate on April 8, 1992 (decree No. 13). The procedure of granting and paying scholarship is determined by the corresponding decrees of the Senate (decree No 20 on April 8, 1992, it's supplement on October 11, 1995, decree No 112 and decree No 121 on February 14, 1996) Students of the faculty have received also K. Ulmanis scholarship: in 1993 - the 4th year student M.Strautnieks, in 1994 - the 1st year master student M.Strautnieks, in 1995 - the 4th year student I.Ragaine.Employers consider that the quality of EF graduates is high, they are able to work independently, to solve practical problems, to cooperate with their colleagues while solving their labour problems. The employers consider that EF is necessary for the national economy of Latvia, and 59% of those inquired consider that, if, giving employment to the people, they could choose among the graduates of Latvia higher educational establishments, they would prefer those of EF, LUA. It shows that are graduates are able to compete in the intellectual labour market. Employers consider that the students of EF should be offered a greater possibility to get to know the latest achievements of production abroad as well as to practise in perspective enterprises.The teaching process of EF is organised similar as at higher educational establishment in EU and USA - the tutors work out teaching programs having the objectives to be achieved, teaching methods and forms are mentioned as well as examinations and credit tests, the amount of course is shown in credit points. Students attend lectures, seminars, practical lessons, they write home works, work individually or in groups, work out course projects and course works.Live their colleagues in EU and USA, the tutors of the faculty act more line information given, but not sufficiently as organises of knowledge mastering. As a result, during the students teaching process, much time is devoted to the information accumulation, and students are less able to master their knowledge more creatively.The systems of the evaluation of knowledge are similar but EF has a too large percentage of oral examinations having many questions overloading their memory but not promoting their creative activity.The relationship between the tutors and the students is more formal, as it is determined by the traditions and the role of the tutor - information giver and examiner of knowledge in the teaching process.As regards the use of computers, EF tries to approach the standard of foreign higher educational establishments but lag behind both quantitatively (duration of use of computers per student) and qualitatively (possibility to use computers in subject teaching and scientific work).Conclusions and proposalsThe questionnaire of students and graduates as well as the comparison of study plans of EF and those of other European and USA higher educational establishments showed that it is necessary to increase the percentage of the of economical study subjects by including the technological study subjects to the group of subjects at choice.The amount and percentage of principal economical subjects - marketing, entrepreneurship, management, economical theory, legislation of entrepreneurship - should be increased.The significance and percentage of students independent work should be increased, by the use of active training forms more widely as well as the use of economical literature in the direct teaching process.As the guestlecturers from foreign higher educational establishments have received our students responsiveness, the amount of study courses and lessons delivered by the quest lecturers should be increased too.While working under the economical conditions of free market, a demand after the employees of a new specialisation is developing and therefore it is necessary for the faculty to take into the consideration the changes of the demand and to work at the training of the necessary specialists.Questionnaire Results of the First-Year Students About the CurriculumStudents' opinion about the amount of technical subjects during the first year: EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s Objections:curricula do not correspond to the needs of the students of the Faculty of Economics. They are taught as to the students of the appropriate faculty;the curricula are to broad. As a result the knowledge acquired is very general;subjects consist of small parts. More connection among them is required.What subjects and what amount would you increase or decrease during the first-year? (Responses in per cents.)Increase:Computer Information Systems34Foreign Languages18Accounting17Office Documents11Management9Physical Education7Animal Diseases2Home Economics1Psychology1Decrease:Engineering37Agriculture25Cattle-breeding18Management7Agricultural Production Processing6Basics of Forestry4Home Economics3Suggestion: such subjects as Agricultural Engineering, Cattle-breeding and Agriculture should be taught only for one trimester.Students' opinion about the subject Agricultural Engineering:suggest to increase the number of lectures26%the number of practical works74%the themes incompletely taught are:structure of tractorsagricultural machinerythe most interesting themes are:study about the combinemilking equipmentThe subject requires:to acquaint the students with the most up-dated technology;to teach how to use technology rationally;to introduce with the machinery marketing skills.Suggestions:Information about the subject and practical works should be given at the beginning of the period of study.Advantages, disadvantages and application of technical equipment should be looked up from the economic point of view.There is no need for a term paper.In which subjects should you write term papers during the first-year? EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s 1Management2Cattle-breeding3Agriculture4Accounting5Computer Information Systems6Foreign Languages7Home Economics8Agricultural Product Processing9EngineeringSuggestion: one term paper could be in Management but the other in one of the technical subjects by choice.Questionnaire Results of the Fourth-year Students EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s In 1995/1996 there were 66 fourth-year students but questionnaires were filled in by 46 students (69.7%). Evaluation was based upon 10 point scale (the lowest score- 1, the highest score- 10).

Have the studies at the Faculty of Economics promoted your interest to study and acquire new knowledge?

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EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s Has the knowledge obtained at the Faculty of Economics during the period of study developed your ability to solve independently daily and business problems?

Has the knowledge obtained at the Faculty of Economics during the period of study developed your ability to evaluate and solve economic issues? EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s

Is the acquired knowledge sufficient to discuss and solve strategic issues?

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Have you obtained enough knowledge to apply it in practice?

EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s Has the period of study at the Faculty of Economics given you the opportunity to specialise in your field of study and obtain the knowledge accordingly to your wishes? EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s

Are you prepared enough to take a responsibility for your actions and their consequence?

EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s Are you prepared enough for a demanding position?

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How do you relate the period of study and subjects to the realistic world?

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How do you evaluate your preparedness and competitiveness in the labour market of Latvia?

EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s How do you evaluate the education climate at the Faculty of Economics?1good contact and cooperation with the teaching staff2insufficient contact and coope-ration with the teaching staff3contact and cooperation needs drastic improvement

EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s What is your general opinion about the period of study at the Faculty of Economics?1too many technical subjects2connections between separate courses satisfy me3economic course load should be expanded

EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s Are the offered optional courses at the Faculty of Economics sufficient?1sufficient, it is possible to satisfy one's needs2too many, it is difficult to choose3insufficient

Subjects suggested by students that are to be included in optional courses:Psychology9Advanced level of Foreign Languages6Computers6 EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s Office Documents4

How do you evaluate the internationalisation of the Faculty of Economics? (foreign guest lecturers, literature, training and practical work abroad)1sufficient possibilities2insufficient possibilities

Students suggest:to invite German guest lecturers6to create more possibilities to specialise in the proposed field of study abroad4

EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s How do you evaluate the teaching technical aids available for students' use at the Faculty of Economics?1sufficient2additional supplement required

Requires to be supplemented with:computers26literature8

EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s How do you evaluate the studying materials and methodologies available for students' use?1sufficient2insufficient EMBED MSGraph.Chart.5 \s Books in Latvian are required for each student13

If you could start your studies over again, would you come to this faculty?1no2yesWhat students like best about the faculty:climate of studying and daily life9possibilities of personal growth5opportunities to study and work abroad5Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 9Bachelor's Papers 1995 Specialisation- EntrepreneurshipSurnameThemeAdvisorEvaluationA. LeitisThe management analysis and developmental perspectives of the dairy farm "Lapati", s/c "LejasciemsLecturer J.Sprukts5I. OsteEconomic significance of milk quality and possibilities for improvement in LatviaAss. Professor A.Strautnieks5M. DongaThe enterprise evaluation and developmental forecast of the ceramics tile shop of the s/c "Brocni"Ass. Professor L.Mihejeva5I. MihejevaThe organisational structure of the Latvian Agricultural Advisory Centre and formation of farmers' and advisors' training systemsAss. Professor J.Kakti5I. GulbeThe business and developmental perspectives of Agricultural Advisory Centre in Ogre regionAss. Professor L.Mihejeva5A. PtersonsPlanning of farm productionLecturer J.Sprukts5A. RautiOptimisation and improvement of farm credit termsAss. Professor I.Jakuonoka5J. VabulisPrivatisation processes in Arona districtProfessor K.pois5I. RudzteEcological agriculture. The Danish experience and possibilities in LatviaAss. Professor J.Kakti5I. UvileEssence of leasing and usage possibilities in LatviaAss. Professor J.Kakti5E. MlkalnsInsurance- risk reduction for entrepreneursAss. Professor L.Mihejeva5D. GrantiaThe World Bank assistance in the rehabilitation of the Jelgava municipal enterprise "Siltumtkli" (heating systems)Ass. Professor L.Mihejeva5K. VasievskaThe management analysis and developmental perspectives of the SIA "J.D. &Co" (tourism agency)Lecturer J.Sprukts5G. MuaRural and farm tourism, foreign experience, developmental perspectives in Trvete districtLecturer J.Sprukts5Specialisation- Agrarian Legal RightsSurnameThemeAdvisorEvaluationI. RivaSocial and economic aspects of farm development Riebiu district, Preii regionProfessor B.Riva4I. NarbuteLand Registration Books in Republic of LatviaAssistant A.Pce4A. RublovskaLand property rights and their usageLecturer A.Malnaa4D. iliaHereditary rights in land privatisation in rural communitiesLecturer A.Malnaa5A. SturmeLegal inheritanceAssistant A.Pce5R. BlueCooperation of land owners Zaenieki - Svte regionProfessor K.pois5S. VaivodeEstablishment of and developmental perspectives of saw-timber production and exportAss. Professor J.Kakti5R. GulbisDevelopment of agrarian relations in Eastern Europe on the basis of the former Western GermanyProfessor E.Grinovskis5I. RaiLegal regulation concerning public enterprise privatisation and its adjustment to the privatisation of Jelgava State Enterprise "Sklas"Lecturer A.Malnaa5D. ZnotiLegal regulation concerning municipal enterprises and its practical adjustmentLecturer A.Malnaa5M. BluisGrain market in Riga regionProfessor K.pois5K. VolanskisLegal regulation concerning employment in Republic of LatviaLecturer. A.Malnaa5R. MadiaThe status of women coming from rural communities and their social/economic problemsProfessor B.Riva5R. KonuteBreach of contracts due to employer initiativeLecturer .Vite5K. KirilaDenationalisation of public housing and return to politically repressed persons in Jelgava regionAssistant A.Pce5S. StreaSocial insurance funds and their establishmentAss. Professor I.Jakuonoka5Specialisation- Accounting and FinancesSurnameThemeAdvisorEvaluationI. DzeneProduction accounting, analysis of primary costs and selling prices in the SIA "Zemgai"Lecturer A.Svarinska5I. RodmaneAccounting procedure and internal control at the Stock Company "Latvenergo"Ass. Professor G.Kalnia5L. NeberteAccounting procedure and financial analysis at the branch of the State Stock Company "Latvenergo" - Dienvidu elektriskie tkliProfessor A.Danilns5G. TruksnePrime production costs and market price calculation in small agricultural and wood processing enterprisesAss. Professor J.Benze5J. SandlereManagement analysis of the SIA "DanLat Hotels"Professor A.Danilns5I. KroiaWork, wage accounts and registration at the Rzekne Stock Company "REBIR"Lecturer R.Grigorjeva5I. JkabsoneFinancial planing and economic analysis of real estate companiesLecturer I.Cimdare5I. MedneNational and local task systems in LatviaAss. Professor I.Jakuonoka5D. SalmaneCustoms tax. Collecting and accounting problems in Republic of LatviaAss. Professor I.Jakuonoka5Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 10Diploma Works of Part-Time StudentsSpecialisation- EntrepreneurshipSurnameThemeAdvisorEvaluationL. SaulteThe model farm "Luksti" specialising in meat processingAss. Professor J.Kakti4I. GrundmaneWood drying economic at the farm "Zles"K.Matss4N. OzoliCooperation among Latvian dairiesProfessor V.Kozlinskis5A. DaugsteExport structure of Latvian agricultural productsProfessor E.Grinovskis5I. NovikaService and processing industries in Latvia, their structure and developmental tendenciesProfessor E.Grinovskis5E. HartmanisEconomic analysis and developmental perspectives of Bne Repair Plant producing machinery spare partsLecturer J.Sprukts4V. AsareDevelopmental perspectives of the Rzekne wood-processing enterprise "Latinterkomerc"Lecturer J.Sprukts4Specialisation- Accounting and FinancesSurnameThemeAdvisorEvaluationG. MineEconomic analysis and accounting procedure for poultry processing at the SIA "Lielzeltii"Lecturer J.Sprukts4A. NovickaEconomic analysis and developmental perspectives of the SIA "Balticovo"Lecturer J.Sprukts5D. LvaAccounting procedures at the SIA "Gailu Siltums" Bauska regionProfessor A.Danilns4S. PitkaCentralised accounting procedures of Jelgava cultural institutionsProfessor A.Danilns5A. MarnauzaAccounting procedures at a cooperative enterprise in Ludza regionLecturer A.Svarinska4D. KnaAccounting procedures and economic analysis at the SIA "Zirgaudztava Burtnieki" Valmiera regionAss. Professor G.Kalnia5A. TurkaDevelopmental perspectives of the SIA "Brzkalni" in futureProfessor B.Riva5I. SpruksteAccounting procedures and business analysis of the private enterprise "Lazdas"Professor A.Danilns5I. OzolaAccounting peculiarities during public enterprise privatisationAss. Professor G.Kalnia5A. Zubko-MelneLand reforms in Latvia, their impact or land ownership and farm developmentLecturer A.Vtia3I. BrziaEconomic analysis of the farm "Dzilnas"Lecturer A.Vtia3I. CiniaAccounting procedures and economic analysis of the farm "Matioji" in Dobele region, Annenieku districtLecturer A.Svarinska5A. LapinskaEvaluation of economic efficiency and developmental perspectives of the farm "Rudzvilki" in Ogre region, Birzgale districtLecturer J.Sprukts4G. GolubovskaBusiness plan for the "Cepa Dzirnavas" in Kuldga region, dole districtProfessor E.Grinovskis3S. MelneFinancial management and accounting procedures in Rzekne region, Dricni districtLecturer I.Cimdare4S. ederteNeed for market research in order to improve successful entrepreneurshipProfessor B.Riva5I. LudboraBudget formation of Ludza region, Nautrni district. Accounting, analysis and controlAss. Professor G.Kalnia5I. uaBudget formation of Daugavpils City Council. Accounting, analysis and controlAss. Professor G.Kalnia5I. PuetaBusiness analysis of the Jelgava Citizenship and Immigration DepartmentLecturer A.Vtia5S. KaudzeCost calculation computer system at the SIA "Bauskas Bvnieks"Ass. Professor J.Benze3Table SEQ Table \* ARABIC 11The themes of bachelor works of 4th year students 1996NoName, surnameThemeAdviserReviewer1.I.BarakinaWork analysis of Revenue service of Jelgava departmentProf., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B.RivaInspector of VID of Inguiry department of Jelgava section H.ilvinskis 2.A.BirmanisCredits of Latvia mortgage and land bank, mechanism (method) of their givingDoc., Dr. oec. chair of Accountancy and Finances I.JakuonokaProf., Dr. hab. oec. A.Veda3. J.BoakovsCredit policy of bank NProf., Dr. hab. agr., corresponding makler of LAS , chair of Entrepreneurship, LLMZA, Honorary member K.poisDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.Jakuonoka4.I.BurmistreNecessity to study the market environment for the provision of successful entrepreneurship Prof., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B. RivaDoc, Dr. oec. Head of chair of Entrepreneurship L.Mihejeva5.V.CvetkovsQuality management of agricultural productionProf., Dr. hab. agr., corresponding member of LAS, chair of Entrepreneurship LLMZA Honorary member K.poisHead of Agricultural Advisory Bureau of Jelgava region M.Zaria6. M.DjomkinaDevelopment of entrepreneurship company of serviceProf., Dr. hab. agr., corresponding member of LAS, chair of Entrepreneurship LLMZA Honorary member K.poisDoc., Dr. oec., Economics chair V.Buina7.L.LazdiaDevelopment of social services at JelgavaProf., Dr. hab. agr., corresponding member of LAS, chair of Entrepreneurship LLMZA Honorary member K.poisDoc., Dr. oec., Economics chair V.Buina8.J.OzoliMarketing of advisory services in Latvia and possibilitiesProf., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B. RivaDoc. Mgr. oec. chair ofEntrepreneurship A.Strautnieks9.M.PuinskisStrategy of entrepreneurship of SIA (share holding company) LKF-LAURA at OgreDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Entrepreneurship L.MihejevaDirector of SIA (share holding company) LKF-LAURA A.Graudi10.A.PumpucsRole of profitless organisation SIA Regional and business development centre Kurzeme for Kurzeme regionDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Entrepreneurship L.MihejevaDoc., Dr. oec. Head of Economics chair J.Kakti11.E.RaiskumaRole of advertisement and design agency Ogre for the promotion of publicity and service sale of enterprises.Doc., Dr. oec., chair of Entrepreneurship L.MihejevaProf., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B. Riva12.A.RiekstiRole of advertisement for providing successful entrepreneurshipProf., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B. RivaDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Entrepreneurship L.Mihejeva13.A.SkeltonsEconomical analysis and problems of milk production and processing in Zemgales regionDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Entrepreneurship L.MihejevaDoc., Dr. oec., Economics chair V.Buina14. J.SlaidiCredit operations of State joint-stoker company Latvijas krjbankaDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Entrepreneurship L.MihejevaLecturer, Mgr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.Cimdare15.O.VtraEntrepreneurship of joint-stoker company Rgas piena kombints and its developmentDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Entrepreneurship L.MihejevaMgr. oec., Head of Commercial department of LPCS E.Krkls16.A.Zltis Privatisation process of selfgovernmental society Sadzves pakalpojumi in Csu regionDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Entrepreneurship L.MihejevaDoc., Dr. oec., Economics chair V.Buina17.E.ZellisPrivatisation of State joint-stoker company Latvijas universil bankaProf., Dr. hab. agr., corresponding member of LAS, chair of Entrepreneurship LLMZA Honorary member K.poisDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.Jakuonoka18.J.ZivtiAnalysis of tomato production and realisation in SIA (share holding company)Mrupe.Prof., Dr. hab. agr., corresponding member of LAS, chair of Entrepreneurship LLMZA Honorary member K.poisDoc., Dr. oec., Economics chair V.Buina19.I.BrziInfluence of taxation reform on fax incomes of LR in Limbai regionLecturer, Mgr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.CimdareMgr. oec. Lecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances A.Svarinska20.I.BoldirevaOrganisation of inspection (auditing) work in state joint-stoker company Latvijas dzelzceLecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances R.GrigorjevaProf. Dr. oec, chair of Accountancy and Finances A. Danilns21.A.GulbisAccountancy organisation analysis of financial situation and solvency in State joint-stoker company Latvijas balzms Mgr. oec., Lecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances A.SvarinskaDoc., Dr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.Jakuonoka22.A.IvanovaEconomical analysis and accountancy calculation (registration) in Cooperative company ZemeLecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances R.GrigorjevaLecturer, Mgr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.Cimdare23.A.JakoveleLegal, methodological and organisational aspects of accountancy organisationDoc. Dr. oec., Head of chair of Accountancy and Finances G.KalniaMgr. oec., Lecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances A.Svarinska24.D.KaltinieceCalculation and analysis of prime cost and realisation costs of the production of output of bakery in Cooperative society, Kuldgas regionDr. oec, Prof., chair of Accountancy and Finances A.DanilnsLecturer, Mgr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.Cimdare25.A.KeisAutomated processing of farm accountancy (book-keeping) and the analysis of financial results in LRMgr. oec., Lecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances A.SvarinskaDz. Vaivods, works in the Department of Economics and Accountancy at Ozolnieki LLKC 26.D.LilienfeldeAccountancy organisation and analysis of financial results in SIA (share holding company) BomisMgr. oec. Lecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances A.SvarinskaMgr. oec., Lecturer, chair of Entrepreneurship A.Dobele27.D.MiezeAccountancy organisation and management in a Cooperative society in Jelgava regionDr. oec., Doc., Head of chair of Accountancy and Finances G.KalniaLecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances R. Grigorjeva28.L.OzolaAccountancy calculation (registration) and perspectives of development in share-holding company Valgunde Lecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances R.GrigorjevaDoc., Dr. oec., Economics chair V.Buina30V. PelsEconomical analysis of Jekabpils backeryLecturer, chair of Accountancy and Fnances, Vice-dean A.Vtiabusiness manager of LUA J. Sprukts31.A.PuhaskaPossibilities of computer program use of accountancy in entrepreneurship Lecturer, Mgr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.CimdareLecturer, chair of Accountancy and Finances R. Grigorjeva32.I.RagaineResults of monetary policy of Latvia bank (1993-1995)Doc., Dr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.JakuonokaProf., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B. Riva33.A.ReinholdsInsurance system of civil legal responsibility of owner of overland means of transport in Latvia Lecturer, Mgr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.CimdareDr. oec., Doc., Head of chair of Accountancy and Finances G.Kalnia34.M.RozevskaProduction stocktaking and analysis of economical activity for bakery of joint-stock company Jelgavas Dzirnavnieks Dr. oec, Prof., chair of Accountancy and Finances A.Danilnschief book-keeper of joint-stock company Jelgavas Dzirnavnieks I. Reine35A.SakseEconomical analysis and development perspectives of Jelgava Road Department No 2Dr. oec, Prof., chair of Accountancy and Finances A.DanilnsDr. oec., Doc., chair of Accountancy and Finances J.Benze36.V.enfeldeAnalysis of economical activity of state farm RgaDr. oec, Prof., chair of Accountancy and Finances A.Danilnseconomist State farm Rga" G. Patmalniece37.I.ZelmeneOrganisation of financially economical work at Cenas committee, Jelgavas regionLecturer, Mgr. oec., chair of Accountancy and Finances I.CimdareCouncil of Jelgava region I. Lauska38.R.UpenieceEconomical behaviour of consumers as regards the formation of prices Dr. oec., Doc., Head of chair of Accountancy and Finances G.Kalniabusiness manager of LUA J. Sprukts39.V.ValptereRegulations of accountancy arrangement in share-holding company Csu gaas kombints. Dr. oec., Doc., Head of chair of Accountancy and Finances G.KalniaLecturer, chair of Accountancy and Fnances R. Grigorjeva40.B.AnsoneLand register in LatviaAssistant, jurist A.Pce 41.L.boliaProtection of children and youth rights in LatviaProf., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B. RivaLecturer, jurist A.Malnaa42.K.BlumbergsSIA ALGOL-LATVIA - its formation, activities and development perspectivesAssistant, jurist A.Pce Doc., Dr. oec., Head of Economics chair J.Kakti43.K.GrunduleRole of information and informatics for self-government developmentDeputy chairman of Council R. VtoliHead of Economic department Jelgava Council I.Slavinska43.Z.GrbeCivil legal states of state employeesLecturer, jurist A.VitteChairmen of Regional Count of Zemgale P.Dzalbe44.I.IndriksoneProperty rights of married couplesAssistant, jurist A.Pce judge of Jelgava Count D. Balt45.I.KairiaMarriage agreementsAssistant, jurist A.Pce Lecturer, jurist A.Malnaa46.I.KornePossible development directions of Latvia agriculture in EUProf., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B. RivaHead of Department of Foreign Contacts Ministry of Agriculture M. Sprinduks47.I.KrmiaSolving of land quarried in Jelgava region count Lecturer, jurist A.MalnaaDepartment of Count of Jelgava region I.Dzene48.E.ikustePersonal and property rights of married couplesjurist in legal company OferentsAssistant, jurist A.Pce 49.I.MatisoneTestamentary inheritance at JelgavaAssistant, jurist A.Pce administrative judge of Jelgava L. Dubulta50.J.NovadaOrphan count at AizputeLecturer, jurist A.VitteHead of Legal Department of Jelgava Council N. Pce51.L.PaegleRights of landed property of state and self-government and their consolidation in Land registerLecturer, jurist A.MalnaaChairman of Jelgava Land com. I. Klve52.S.RutkaLegal inheritanceNagleAssistant, jurist A.Pce 53.A.miteSocio-economical and legal aspects of unemploymentDoc., Dr. oec. A.VilciaDoc., Dr. oec., Head of Economics chair J.Kakti54.E.mitsTerritorial planning and the legal and organisational aspect of formation of necessary data bank for its elaborationProf., Dr. hab. oec., EF Dean B. RivaDoc., Dr. oec., Head of Economics chair J.KaktiReport by the self-estimation subcommittee of master and doctorand studiesSubcommittee body:Prof., Dr.hab.agr., LAS corresp. member, LLMZA Honorary member K.poisProf., Dr.hab.oec., LLMZA member A.VedaDoc., Dr.oec., Director of Master Studies A.VilciaDoc., Dr.oec., Head of the chair of Accountancy and Finances G.KalniaDoctorand, Mgr.oec. I.JurgenaMaster student E.MlkalnsMaster student A.Pivars

Objective of SubcommitteeIn its work (activities) the subcommittee tried to investigate and evaluate:subjectives of master studies,study program of master studies,body of teaching staff, their scientific and methodical qualification,body of master students,themes of final qualification works of master students,methodical standard and material-technical guarantee of subject programs of master studies,master student works presented,system and practice of knowledge evaluation of master students,results of master student questionnaires;possibilities and problems of master studies development,doctorand studies objectives, body of scientific advisers of doctorand students,themes of scientific work of doctorand students;scientific cooperation between the academic staff and doctorand and master students,problems and opportunities of doctorand studies development,

Description and evaluation of the results achievedObjectives of master studies.The study program of master studies have the following principal objectives:to train academically graduated master of economics for study and scientific work at LUA and other higher educational establishments as well as for after-diploma training;to train academically educated specialists - master of economics for teaching work in secondary educational establishments;to train master for further doctorand studies as well as for scientific work in research and design institutions and organisations;to train specialists of highest qualification for entrepreneurship as well as for work at state and selfgovernmental institutions, economic structures of selfgovernment, institutions of European Union and international agrimarketing.

Study program of master studiesMaster studies program offers possibilities to master students to specialise in 5 sub-branches:entrepreneurship,economics and agrarian policy in European Union,finances and credit,economics,regional development and administration.All master students of sub-branches have equal compulsory humanitarian and general subjects and their programs.The specialisation of master students in the sub-branches and further lives takes place by choosing the theme of the final qualification work of master studies consisting of 25 CP, general courses of the speciality (6-8 CP), program of special course (12-14 CP) as well as the practice process (10 CP) and pedagogical practice (5 CP). These groups of works consisting of 60 CP or 75% of the total amount of master studies, in the independent work of each master student in consultative cooperation with his /her scientific adviser.

Body of teaching staff7 hab. doctors of sciences, 16 doctors of sciences, 2 corresponding members of Latvia Academy of Sciences, 6 members or honorary members of Latvia Academy of Agricultural and Forest Sciences lead the master works and the process of master studies in the Faculty of Economics.More than 2/3 of the LUA teaching staff connected with the work of master studies are graduated scientists.5 - 6 questlecturers from other counties deliver theoretical subjects of master studies.

Body of master studentsBachelors of EF as well as graduates of other faculties and higher educational establishments meeting definite requirements enrolled in master studies of EF.Themes of final qualification works of master students are manifold, suitable to the state economical structure policy, economically topical and scientifically interesting.The methodical standard of study subject programs of master studies meet the requirements determined by LUA Senate and Teaching board, which, in their turn, result from methodical requirements existing in other higher educational establishments of European countries.The programs of special course are cornfield for each master student tanning into consideration their interests. They consist of unified blocks.Material - technical guarantee of master studies develops continuously. There are different technical means for studies, library, information study of the faculty, computers.Quality of master works presentedThey may be divided into sub-branches and specialities as follows: entrepreneurship - 50%, agricultural economy - 36%, finances and accountancy - 14%.2/3 of the works presented have been conducted by professors, hab.doctors of sciences.All the works presented entirely meet the methodical and scientific requirements determined by the Senate, Teaching board EF conical.

System and practice of knowledge evaluation of master studentsStudy results are evaluated according to 2 indices in EF at LUA:qualitative one expressed by the work,quantitative one expressed by study credit points CP according to the amount of the subject.Examinations are carried out and knowledge in subjects of special and compulsory humanitarian courses of master studies are evaluated by the commission assigned by Teaching Vice-rector of LUA.Master students in other subjects are examined or credit tests are given to them, as well as their knowledge has is evaluated by the tutor conducting their studies in the given subject.The tutors choose the most suitable methods and systems for the control and evaluation of knowledge allowing the master students to show their knowledge. The most common forms are: - written, oral, accumulating, combined.

Results of the questionnaire of master studentsThere were 17 questions in the questionnaire forms but the evaluation was according to 10 mark system. Master students evaluated most highly:interest to study developed in their study years,smiles developed during the study process as will as knowledge obtained to solve independently the problems of work and life,personal preparedness to be responsible for their actions and consequences,The master students would live: a larger percentage of economical subjects,a better provision with technical teaching appliances.

Possibilities and problems of master studies developmentEF master studies at LUA develops rapidly and dynamically, experience is accumulating for improving the teaching process.There are no unsurpassable problems, there are possibilities for a stable development.

Objectives of doctorand studies:to promote the formation of a new scientist generation for the development of market economy;to train specialist of the highest qualification for educational and scientific establishments;to carry out investigations about topical and fundamental problems of economical branches for eroding the science;to work out efficient programs, projects and conceptions for the development of former branches on the basis of the investigations of doctorands and their scientific advisers.

Body of scientific advisers of doctorandsThe works of doctorands are conducted by the graduated academic staff of the faculty - 4 hab.doctors of sciences and 6 doctors of sciences carrying out an active scientific work.

Themes of scientific works of doctorandsDoctorands of the Faculty have manifold themes of dissertations. They are topical for our national economy and may a scientifically valuable and interesting contents.Cooperation of academic staff with doctorands and master studentsScientific advisers respect and support the scientific interest of doctorands and master students and do not try to subject them to the scientific interests of their school.Taking into consideration the interests of each doctorand and master student, the academic staff tries to include their new colleagues in developing their scientific themes while implementing programs of state significance or grant themes of Latvian Peasants (Farmers) party.

Problems and possibilities of the development of doctorand studies.Doctorand studies of the Economics faculty has stable possibilities of development determined by:objectives and processes of the integration of science and education;necessity to renew the academic staff;powerful body of potential scientific advisers;guarantee of material-technical basis.Graduate study program in Regional development and managementChairperson of the Program: Dr.oec. Jnis KAKTI, Docent,Degree Acquired:Master of Science in Economics(M. sc. oec.)Diploma Obtained: M. sc. oec.Admission Requirements:a fouryear baccalaureate degree (B. sc. oec.)or Diploma of professional qualification (five-year studies) in economics or any agricultural speciality.Duration of studies:two years.Degree Requirements:completion of the whole graduate study program passing the Master's examination in regional development and management and presentation and defence of the Master's thesis.The Program AnnotationThe graduate programs in Economics are offered with areas of concentration in:Local government organisation and management;Regional economic.The content of the special parts of the Graduate Program:part C - courses in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Agricultural Economics, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Cooperation, Finances and Credit, Accountancy, International Trade, Marketing, Management, Actual problems of Economics etc. are offered.part D of the Program focuses on Agrarian area, Planning Policy, the Analysis of Agrarian area and Rural Living style, the organisation and Rights of Municipalities, the Economic and Regional Policy of the Area, the Quantitative Methods in Entrepreneur ship, Imitation Modelling, Project management. Graduate students have flexibility in designing the Curriculum in accordance with concentration of studies. Post-graduate study program in BusinessSub-branchEntrepreneurshipFacultyEconomicsManager of programDr.hab.Agr. Kazimirs pois,Prof.Degree acquiredMaster of science in Economic (M.sc.oec.)Diploma obtainedM.sc.oec.Admission requirementsbaccalaureate degree (B.sc.oec.) or Diploma of professional qualification (five-year studies) in economics or any other speciality Duration of studiestwo years (external: 2-4 years)Degree requirementsobtaining of the whole post-graduate study program, passing the Masters examinations in Business, working out and defence of the Masters thesis.THE PROGRAM ANNOTATION The post -graduated study program in Business is development with possibilities to specialise in the following direction:small and middle business,business legislation,business in agricultural infrastructure,cooperation,practical problems of agricultural market,agriculture advisory service,tourism industry.The content of the separate parts of the program:Compulsory subjects are: Fundamentals of business, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Finances and Credits, Bookkeeping, Agriculture Policy in EU.Selection subjects courses are: Agricultural economics, Cooperation, Monetary Policy, Securities market, International business relations, Marketing, Management, Business ethnic, Office-work, National economy problems etc.Post-graduate study program Economics and Agrarian Policy in EUSub-branchEconomics and agrarian policy in EUFacultyEconomicsManager of the programDr.hab.Agr. Kazimirs pois, Prof.Degree acquiredMaster of science in Economics (M.sc.oec.)Diploma obtainedM.sc.oec.Admission requir