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 2024 survey, conducted five months after graduation, highlights key insights into SSE Riga graduates' early careers.

The top industries for employment are Banking & Finance (36%) and Audit & Consulting (33%), making up over half of the responses. Other industries include IT & Technologies (12%) and Marketing & Advertising (5%), with smaller groups in Wholesale & Retail, Energy, Government, and NGOs.

In terms of roles, Finance/Economics (52%) dominates, followed by Marketing/Communications (13%) and Sales (8%), with fewer in Management, IT, and Production.

Career choices are driven by opportunities for learning, development, competitive salaries, field experience, and meaningful work. Job satisfaction is high, with 82% satisfied or very satisfied, and 77% earning EUR 1501+, including 35% above EUR 2100.

Graduates kick-start their careers in renowned companies like SEB, Swedbank, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, KPMG, Printful, and others.