Here are various opportunities where you can pursue a career after graduating from SSE Riga.

Corporate and Business Roles

• Management & Leadership: Graduates often step into managerial roles after gaining experience, working in various industries such as consulting, marketing, finance, and operations.
• Entrepreneurship: Some alumni start their own businesses, applying their skills in economics, strategy, and entrepreneurship.
• Business Development: The skills gained at SSE Riga are ideal for roles in business expansion, including strategic planning and market research.
• Marketing & Advertising: Graduates work in creative and strategic roles within marketing, branding, and advertising, leading campaigns and driving marketing initiatives in diverse industries.
• Human Resources (HR): Graduates contribute to HR management, specializing in recruitment, talent development, and organizational culture.

Finance and Banking

• Investment Banking & Corporate Finance: Alumni frequently work in top-tier financial institutions or investment firms, managing portfolios, analyzing markets, and advising on mergers and acquisitions.
• Financial Analyst/Consultant: Financial analysts assess data, trends, and forecasts, often for large corporations or financial institutions.
• Private Equity & Venture Capital: Graduates find opportunities in high-stakes investment environments.

Consulting

• Management Consulting: Graduates commonly join leading consulting firms, advising on strategic business decisions.
• Economic & Policy Consulting: Those with strong economics backgrounds help governments or international organizations design economic policies.

Public Sector & NGOs

• Policy Making & International Relations: With a foundation in economics and public policy, graduates work with governmental bodies or international organizations like the EU, World Bank, or UN.
• Non-Profit Organizations: Some alumni manage or lead non-profit organizations, applying their business knowledge to social causes.

Data Analysis & Tech

• Data Science & Analytics: Graduates are increasingly entering data-driven industries, applying statistical skills developed during their studies.
• Tech & Innovation Roles: Opportunities abound in tech startups and larger firms, particularly in product management, growth strategy, and tech-driven business solutions

Academia & Research

• Further Studies & Research: Graduates can pursue master's degrees and advanced studies (like MBAs or PhDs) or take on research roles in economics, business, and finance.
• Teaching & Academia: Some alumni move into academia, teaching future economists, business leaders, and policymakers.

International Opportunities

• Global Careers: SSE Riga’s international focus and network provide strong support for pursuing careers abroad.
• Multinational Corporations: Graduates often lead projects in multinational firms, working across diverse international markets.

Employment of Recent Graduates 

The Class of 2023 survey, conducted five months post-graduation, reveals key insights into SSE Riga graduates' early careers.

Graduates primarily entered Banking & Finance (30%), Audit & Consulting (15%), IT (15%), and Wholesale & Retail (15%).

A significant 72% work in organizations with over 50 employees, holding titles like Analyst (44%), Consultant (14%), and Specialist (12%). Recent graduates in the survey highlight the value of finance, economics, and data analytics courses. Essential skills obtained at SSE Riga also include adaptability, critical thinking, open-mindedness, and proactivity.

Career choices are mostly driven by opportunities for continuous learning, career development, salary, field experience, and meaningful work. Satisfaction levels show 60% are satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs.

Common salary ranges are 1201-1500 EUR (18%), 1701-1900 EUR (15%), and 2100+ EUR (33%) per month.

Our graduates start careers in well-known companies like SEB, Swedbank, Luminor Group, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, KPMG Latvia, Rimi Baltic Group, Mintos, Printful.