Turība University
Biznesa augstskola Turība | |
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| Motto | Non scholae, sed vitae discimus (Studying for future, not school) |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1993 |
| Rector | Aldis Baumanis |
| Students | 3,500 (year 2014/2015) |
| Location | , |
| Website | www.turiba.lv |
Turiba University (formerly known as the Turība School of Business Administration; Latvian: Biznesa augstskola Turība) is a higher education institution and the largest business school in Latvia. University was established in 1993. It has five branches located in Liepāja, Cēsis, Talsi and Jēkabpils.[1]
Faculties
The university consists of four faculties with main study directions – business administration, law, international tourism, and communication. It runs a total of 25 study programmes.
- Faculty of Business Administration (dean - Vita Zariņa, Dr.oec., professor)
- Faculty of Law (dean - Jānis Načisčionis, Dr.iur., Assoc. professor)
- Faculty of International Tourism (dean - Agita Doniņa, MBA., lecturer)
- Faculty of Communication (dean - Andris Pētersons, Mg.hist., Dr.sc.soc.) [2]
International action
The professional bachelor study programme Management of Tourism and Hospitality Companies and the professional master study programme Tourism Strategic Management have obtained the WTO TedQual certificate - accreditation of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Turiba has become the first higher education institution in the Baltic region and Scandinavian countries to receive accreditation by the UNWTO and a high evaluation by internationally recognised experts.[3] The school is an active member of University Network of the European Capitals of Culture (UNeECC) [4] and has been admitted as a member in the AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which unites the leading higher educational institutions of business, in EURASHE - European Association of Institutions of Higher Education and ELFA, European Law Faculties Association.
Notable alumni
Between notable alumnus are Ilona Marhele, women's marathon runner;[5] participated in 2016 Summer Olympics;[6] Marcis Liors Skadmanis, who is the founder of World NGO Day (International Day of Non-Governmental and Non-Profit Organisations) officially recognised on 17 April 2010 and first commemorated by various world leaders and countries on 27 February 2014.[7]
Honorary Fellows
Since 2015, the university has awarded honorary degrees (honoris causa) to notable individuals as part of their Annual Award “Freedom. Susceptibility. Competence.” ceremony. The title of honorary confirms Turiba University’s recognition to person’s merits which are for society and university’s benefits, and it does not give any material or financial benefits. The title of Honorary (honoris causa) is granted for life. The title of Honorary can be withdrawed due to very serious reasons by a decision of the Constituent Assembly of Turība University.[8]
Doctor honoris causa, Dr.h.c: Vaira Vike-Freiberga (Sixth President of Latvia and the first female President of Latvia. Currently serves as the President of Club of Madrid, the world’s largest forum of former Heads of State and Government), the Latvian academician, physics chemist, science historian Jānis Stradiņš.
Professor honoris causa, Prof.h.c: Guntis Zemitis (Professor of Turība University), Aivars Endzins, Chairman of the Comission of development of legal environment of President, the member of Council of Europe Commission for Democracy through Law, Venice Commission, and the Professor of Turiba University.
Notable Alumnus/Alumna honoris causa like: Inara Petersone (Director General of Latvian Revenues and Customs Authority), Marcis Liors Skadmanis (Chairman of the Latvian-British Chamber of Commerce in the UK, and founder of World NGO Day - 27 February, for NGOs worldwide), Edgars Stelmahers (Chairman of SIA „New Rosme”), Guna Paidere, the main state notary of Register of Enterprises.
References
- ^ Turība University. General information
- ^ Turība University. Faculties
- ^ UN World Tourism Organization. Institutions with UNWTO.TedQual Certified Programmes
- ^ UNeECC:Universities/Institutions
- ^ Athlete Profile. Ilona Marhele
- ^ Biznesa augstskola "Turība"
- ^ http://www.finnbay.com/media/news/world-ngo-day-international-celebration-recognition/
- ^ http://www.turiba.lv/en/aktualitates/the-awards-ceremony-of-the-turiba-university-annual-award-freedom-susceptibility-competence-has-taken-place/1791/
External links
- Turība University - official site
- Official Instagram
- Official Twitter
- Official Facebook