Overview

In this Tourism Strategic Management  course at Turiba University  you will gain strategic management and planning skills, and learn the regularities and techniques of forecasting. You will learn to analyze, study and forecast trends in the tourism and hospitality field in the Baltics and around the world.

In the framework of the "Tourism Strategic Management" study programme you will learn how to reasonably discuss complex aspects of tourism management, develop corporate and institutional strategies in today's changing environment, find solutions to complex and unpredictable operating conditions of tourism industry companies, research, analyze and compare tourism destinations in Latvia and understand the interaction between tourism and other fields.

Career opportunities

• Manager of tourism and hospitality companies in Latvia or abroad;

• Tourism development and research project manager;

• Tourism specialists in municipalities, tourism information centers;

• Senior manager in state or municipal institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Human Resources Management and Development

• International tourism business environment

• Legal Order of Tourism

• Research methods in tourism

• Revenue management in tourism

• Strategic and Change Management

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

GPA

2.4/4

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

DUOLINGO

100

PTE

51

TOEFL

72

Scholarships Information

Visa information

Student Visas for Latvia

Are you from Bangladesh? You might need a student visa…

Don’t worry, everything is ok. We’re on it, and we’re doing all we can to make your search for the right international degree in Latvia a little easier and more enjoyable. Still, while we’re catching up, you can always beat us to it and:

Check if you really need a student visa.

Since you’re from Bangladesh and planning full-time academic study in Latvia, yes, you’ll definitely need a long-term (Type D) student visa and a residence permit for studies.

Start exploring the official Latvian visa websites.

For Bangladeshi applicants, the Embassy of Latvia in India handles student visa applications.
That’s where all the latest and most reliable information lives. Bookmark it, read it, reread it.

Check the deadlines.

The visa process can take several weeks, sometimes 6–8 weeks or more.
Missing a step or delaying your appointment could mean missing the start of your semester — not the kind of plot twist you want.

Go on a paperwork treasure hunt.

Make sure you have all the essentials, such as:

• Valid passport

• Acceptance letter from a Latvian university

• Completed visa application form

• Passport-size photos

• Proof of accommodation in Latvia

• Proof of financial support

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Language test results (English or Latvian, depending on your programme)

• Health insurance (and possibly a medical certificate or police clearance)

• Motivation letter or interview confirmation (if required)

Start saving up.

You’ll need to prove you can support yourself financially during your stay.
This includes tuition (if applicable), living expenses, visa fees, and your day-to-day needs.

Boost your English or Latvian skills.

Many programmes are in English, but having some knowledge of Latvian helps a lot — especially with daily life, paperwork, and making local connections.

Strong language skills are also helpful for any interviews or written statements.

All in all, getting your Latvian student visa might seem like a lot — but it’s one important step toward an even bigger adventure.

Thanks and good luck!

Work Permit

Find out all you need to know about work permit regulations for studying part-time (during studies) and full-time (after studies) in Latvia

Work while studying in Latvia

If you’re an international student, you may need to follow specific work conditions depending on your visa type and level of study.