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55-801: The school was founded in 1994 by the Stockholm School of Economics with the support of the Swedish government , and the Latvian Ministry of Education on behalf of Latvia. Since 2010 SSE Riga is owned by a foundation established by the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), the University of Latvia (LU) and the SSE Riga Alumni Association. Given its relatively small size, the admittance to SSE Riga

110-658: A Ph.D. in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics. He has served as SSE Riga Rector since July, 1999. SSE Riga offers two degree programmes: The three-year BSc in Economics and Business and the two-year Executive MBA programme. Both programmes are taught in English and a tuition fee is charged. The number of BSc alumni exceeds 2,550, and more than 400 have graduated from the Executive MBA programme. The SSE Riga Bachelor programme curriculum provides students with

165-531: A diverse and comprehensive education. With a selection of 30 core courses and 40 elective courses, students have the opportunity to explore a range of subjects and tailor their education to their interests and career goals. 130 students every year are admitted to the Bachelor's programme. About 65% of the undergraduate students are from Latvia , and the remaining 35% from Lithuania, Estonia , Moldova , Ukraine , Belarus , Georgia , Russia and China . English

220-543: A dozen programmes. Areas covered include general management and leadership, finance and accounting, strategy and project management, marketing and communication etc. In the field of research SSE Riga cooperates with the Baltic International Centre for Economic Policy Studies (BICEPS), which is an independent research institute undertaking high quality policy-oriented research in economics and other social sciences. The Centre for Media Studies at SSE Riga

275-529: A report. Practitioners sometimes use the terms "watchdog reporting" or "accountability reporting". Most investigative journalism has traditionally been conducted by newspapers, wire services , and freelance journalists. With the decline in income through advertising, many traditional news services have struggled to fund investigative journalism, due to it being very time-consuming and expensive. Journalistic investigations are increasingly carried out by news organizations working together, even internationally (as in

330-479: A resignation. To succeed a vote of no confidence must be supported by an absolute majority (175 members) or it has failed. If a vote of no confidence is cast against the Prime Minister this means the entire government is rejected. A losing government has one week to call for a general election or else the procedure of nominating a new Prime Minister starts anew. Each appointment of a new Prime Minister

385-566: A strictly ceremonial head of state . At the same time, the bicameral parliament was changed into a unicameral (Swedish: Riksdag ). The present Government is formed according to the laws set out in the 1974 Instrument of Government . But it traces its history back to the Middle Ages when the Privy Council of Sweden was formed in the 12th century. It functioned in this capacity until 1789 when King Gustav III had it abolished when

440-658: A stronger constitutional position than the cabinets in the other Scandinavian monarchies. This is because under the Instrument of Government ( Swedish : Regeringsformen )—one of the Fundamental Laws of the Realm—the Government is both the de jure and de facto executive authority in Sweden. In Denmark and Norway, the monarch is at least the nominal chief executive, but is bound by convention to act on

495-599: A substitute member. The new Government takes office at a special council held at the Royal Palace before the monarch , at which the Speaker of the Riksdag formally announces to the monarch that the Riksdag has elected a new Prime Minister and that the Prime Minister has chosen his cabinet ministers. The Riksdag can cast a vote of no confidence against any single cabinet minister ( Swedish : statsråd ), thus forcing

550-630: A two-year Executive MBA program in 2002. Annual intakes of no more than 30 students comprise the best and brightest in the Baltics with a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. Study tour to Asia is among the highlights of the programme. Entrance requirements: University degree (or equivalent to University degree), work experience (minimum 5 years) and professional achievements. SSE Riga maintains contact with prestigious partner universities in Europe. Each semester exchange students are invited to

605-647: Is a remarkable structure and an architectural monument of national significance designed by Mikhail Eisenstein (1867–1920). When the School started operations in 1994, the King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf opened the renovated Art Nouveau building. In 1993 The Soros Higher Education Support Program contributed US$ 2 million to the renovation of the main building. The Student Association of the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (the SA)

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660-477: Is a very exciting activity and one of the most challenging at the school. 56°57′34″N 24°06′30″E  /  56.95944°N 24.10833°E  / 56.95944; 24.10833 Government of Sweden The Government of the Kingdom of Sweden ( Swedish : Konungariket Sveriges regering ) is the national cabinet of Sweden , and the country's executive authority . The Government consists of

715-615: Is called investigative journalism and is distinct from apparently similar work done by police, lawyers, auditors, and regulatory bodies in that it is not limited as to target, not legally founded and closely connected to publicity." Early newspapers in British colonial America were often suppressed by the authorities for their investigative journalism. Examples include Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick and Benjamin Franklin's New England Courant . Journalists who reported on

770-564: Is considered to result in a new cabinet, irrespective if the Prime Minister is reappointed or not. However, there is no automatic resignation following a defeat in a general election , so an election does not always result in a new cabinet. Previously known as the Royal Chancery ( Swedish : Kunglig Majestäts kansli ), the name was changed to the Government Offices ( Swedish : Regeringskansliet ) on 1 January 1975 with

825-469: Is more advanced – Investment Game ‘12 provides access to international stock markets via trading platform. The contest allows trading on 15 international markets with equities , commodities and other financial instruments. The Investment Game lasts for two months from March to the beginning of May, when most successful participants are awarded prizes. Chas has stated that the Investment Game

880-565: Is one of the oldest student organizations in SSE Riga and the oldest debate society in the Baltics. It was established in 1994, the same year the school was founded, and is known across the whole of Europe for its excellence and great performance. Members of the Society have participated in many tournaments worldwide and achieved distinctive results. Since 1998 the Society has been organizing an annual debate championship called SSE Riga IV, which

935-562: Is reportedly highly selective. The school has a curriculum that is taught entirely in English. Together with its mother school, the Stockholm School of Economics , it has been consistently ranked as the top business school in Latvia and among the best ones in Europe. SSE Riga employs a variety of teaching methods, including group work, summer internships and case studies, and has exchange programs with many leading universities and business schools in Europe. Anders Paalzow, Rector of SSE Riga, holds

990-434: Is the language of instruction. There are four key variables applicants have to complete in order to get admitted to the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. These are: After online application forms are reviewed, applicants who have fulfilled the eligibility criteria are invited for the online SSE Riga Admissions Test. After the admissions test, the best performers are invited for a 40 minute interview. The school started

1045-595: Is the main representative body of all SSE Riga (Latvian: Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola) students. The SA is a member of the Student Union of Latvia . Stockholm School of Economics in Riga Student Association was founded in 1994, the same year as SSE Riga. From the beginning of its foundation, the SA of SSE Riga was one of the most efficient student associations in Latvia. Almost each student was helping

1100-502: Is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious tournament in Central Europe. The latest tournament gathered around 130 participants from 11 countries. Aside from activities related to competitive debating, the Society also organizes various public debates, show debates, public speaking and presentation skills trainings, and other educational activities. Investment Game is an international stock market simulator , founded in 1997 by

1155-518: The Center for Public Integrity which includes 165 investigative reporters in over 65 countries working collaboratively on crime, corruption, and abuse of power at a global level, under Gerard Ryle as Director. Working with major media outlets globally, they have exposed organised crime, international tobacco companies, private military cartels, asbestos companies, climate change lobbyists, details of Iraq and Afghanistan war contracts, and most recently

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1210-600: The European Union ), as per 10:1 of the Instrument of Government. In most other parliamentary systems (monarchies and republics alike) this formal function is usually vested in the head of state but exercised by ministers in such name. Chapter 7, Article 7 prescribes that laws and ordinances are promulgated by the Government (by the Prime Minister or other cabinet minister), and are subsequently published in

1265-574: The Prime Minister —appointed and dismissed by the Speaker of the Riksdag —and other cabinet ministers ( Swedish : Statsråd ), appointed and dismissed at the sole discretion of the Prime Minister. The Government is responsible for its actions to the Riksdag . The short-form name Regeringen ("the Government") is used both in the Basic Laws of Sweden and in the vernacular, while

1320-544: The Swedish Code of Statutes ( Swedish : Svensk författningssamling ). Following a general election , Speaker of the Riksdag begins to hold talks with the leaders of the parties with representation in the Riksdag , the Speaker then nominates a candidate for Prime Minister ( statsminister ). The nomination is then put to a vote in the chamber. Unless an absolute majority of the members (175 members) votes "no",

1375-644: The 20th best business university in Europe, making it the No. 1 business school in the Baltic/Nordic region The Stockholm School of Economics Master in Finance has been ranked as the 19th best in the world. SSE Riga is ranked together with its 'mother', the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE). In addition to the degree programmes, the school offers a number of Executive Education programmes including open and in-house programmes. Open programme portfolio comprises over

1430-500: The Government as a whole, the ministers also cannot intervene in matters that are to be handled by the specific government agencies, unless otherwise provided for in law; thus the origin of the pejorative, in Swedish political parlance, ministerstyre (English: "ministerial rule"). The Government of Sweden is the high contracting party when entering treaties with foreign sovereign states and international organisations (such as

1485-420: The Government in the fiscal sense, Chapter 11 of the Instrument of Government provides safeguards to ensure its independence. In a unique feature of the Swedish constitutional system, individual cabinet ministers do not bear any individual ministerial responsibility for the performance of the agencies within their portfolio; as the director-generals and other heads of government agencies report directly to

1540-485: The Government, unless they are authorities under the Riksdag according to the present Instrument of Government or by virtue of other law. Most state administrative authorities ( statliga förvaltningsmyndigheter ), as opposed to local authorities ( kommuner ), sorts under the Government, including the Armed Forces , Coast Guard , Customs Service and the police . While the judiciary technically sort under

1595-526: The Prime Minister. The Government is responsible for its actions to the Riksdag . Following the adoption of the 1974 Instrument of Government on 1 January 1975—the Government in its present constitutional form was constituted—and in consequence thereof the Swedish Monarch is no longer vested any nominal executive powers at all with respect to the governance of the Realm, but continues to serve as

1650-548: The Riksdag passed the Union and Security Act . The old privy council had only had members from the aristocracy . Gustav III instead instituted Rikets allmänna ärendens beredning . It functioned as the Government until 1809 when a new Instrument of Government was introduced, thus creating the present government's predecessor, the Council of State . It acted as the Government of Sweden until 31 December 1974. The Government has

1705-707: The SA activities through mass-media. Moreover, the Information Committee administers the Yearbook development process and ensures that the Newcomers’ Guide contains all the essential tips for Year 1s. IT committee provides technical support and IT solutions to the students, the SA and other organizations. The duties of the committee include maintaining the web-page of the SA and other organizations, as well as providing students with an opportunity to acquire technical skills, which might become very useful in

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1760-495: The SA and creating annual Fashion Collection of SSE Riga. The mission of the Education Committee is to improve the studying experience and the education quality of SSE Riga. Collecting feedback about courses, organizing informative guest-lectures, managing Mentorship program, maintaining Internship Database and Student Material Storage are just a few of committee's responsibilities. Its task is to connect and maintain

1815-579: The SA of SSE Riga on a daily basis, as well as during major events. Traditionally, the SA has one of the highest ratio of students involved in Latvia, with about 80% of students taking part in the SA activities during their time in SSE Riga. The President of the Student Association is in charge of the strategic planning, overall vision and budgeting of the association. Likewise, conducting Board Meetings, collaborating with SSE Riga Administration, Alumni Association and SASSE are also included among

1870-584: The SSE Riga Bachelor programme, and each autumn third year SSE Riga students leave for exchange for one semester. Some of the exchange partners of the school include Sciences Po Paris , WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management , Technical University of Munich , Universitat Pompeu Fabra , Warsaw School of Economics , Norwegian School of Economics , Vilnius University , Utrecht University and many others. Financial Times European Business school ranking 2022 has ranked Stockholm School of Economics as

1925-631: The Vice-president include to motivating the board members for common goal and measure the performance of the board, and conduct personal meetings with each chairperson separately. In a case of an emergency, the Vice-president has to replace the President and take its responsibilities. Chief accountant is a part of the Student Association board, whose main responsibilities include taking care of timely payments, collecting invoices, checks and other documents. The accountant also provides information to

1980-595: The advice of the cabinet. However, Chapter 1, Article 6 of the Instrument of Government explicitly states: The Government governs the Realm. It is accountable to the Riksdag The Instrument of Government sets out the main responsibilities and duties of the Government (including the Prime Minister's and other cabinet ministers') and how it relates to other organs of the State. The Chancellor of Justice and other State administrative authorities come under

2035-464: The best social life to the SSE Riga community. The Sports Committee offers students a variety of activities and events. To mention a few, Winter and Summer Symposiums are the highlights of the year. The Sports Committee provides the opportunity for students to participate in weekly swimming, volleyball, floorball, football and basketball practices. The Sports Committee takes care for healthy, active and enjoyable life at SSE Riga. SSE Riga Debate Society

2090-549: The budgets for investigative journalism. A 2002 study concluded "that investigative journalism has all but disappeared from the nation's commercial airwaves." Non-commercial journalism has increasingly stepped-up to work on this growing need for in-depth investigations and reporting. One of the largest teams of investigative journalists is the Washington-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) launched in 1997 by

2145-474: The case of the Panama Papers and Paradise Papers ), or by nonprofit outlets such as ProPublica , which rely on the support of the public and benefactors to fund their work. University of Missouri journalism professor Steve Weinberg defined investigative journalism as: "Reporting, through one's own initiative and work product, matters of importance to readers, viewers, or listeners." In many cases,

2200-407: The communication between the school's administration and the students. Every month, on Advisory Board Meetings, the chairperson of the committee helps administration to improve strategies about teaching and learning. The Information Committee deals with the administration of the internal information flow. Its main functions are providing students with the latest news and increasing the visibility of

2255-492: The current Instrument of Government entering into effect. The Instrument of Government briefly mentions in Chapter 7, Article 1 that there is a staff organization supporting the Government known as the Government Offices. The present organizational charter for the Government Offices is found in the ordinance named Förordning (1996:1515) med instruktion för Regeringskansliet . Since the issuance of that ordinance in 1996, all

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2310-570: The doings of the British authorities would later contribute to revolutionary sentiment in the run-up to the American Revolution ; one prominent example was the Boston Gazette , contributed to by Samuel Adams among others. American journalism textbooks point out that muckraking standards promoted by McClure's Magazine around 1902, "Have become integral to the character of modern investigative journalism." Furthermore,

2365-431: The duties of the President. Being the representative of the SSE Riga students, the President takes full responsibility for the SA's activities and leads the association to improve students’ experience at the school and strengthen the connection between the administration and students. The main purpose to the Vice-president is to assist the President and foster the development of the Student Association's board. The duties of

2420-614: The future career path. Starting with the Newcomers camp and ending with the Graduation ceremony, all major celebrations are organized by the Event Committee. Tasks of this committee include setting the right environment for the party, providing technical equipment and offering students diverse events. Almost every month the Event Committee organizes a spectacular party that amazes all students and relentlessly tries to provide

2475-699: The latest news regarding projects and events within the university. Additionally, the Coordinator contributes to the organizing process of guest lecture by contacting the Alumni and handling their involvement. Delivering financial resources in order to improve SSE Riga students’ life beyond the academia is the main responsibility of the Business Committee. Additionally, the committee ensures collaboration with partners by attending meetings and attracting new sponsors. The Public Relations Committee manages

2530-411: The long-form is only used in international treaties. The Government operates as a collegial body with collective responsibility and consists of the Prime Minister —appointed and dismissed by the Speaker of the Riksdag (following an actual vote in the Riksdag before an appointment can be made)—and other cabinet ministers ( Swedish : Statsråd ), appointed and dismissed at the sole discretion of

2585-562: The ministries are technically entities within the Government Offices (headed by the Prime Minister ), rather than as separate organisations even though they operate as such. Below follows a short summary of the current structure. Investigative reporting Investigative journalism is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, racial injustice , political corruption , or corporate wrongdoing. An investigative journalist may spend months or years researching and preparing

2640-431: The nomination is confirmed, otherwise it is rejected. The Speaker must then find a new nominee. This means the Riksdag can consent to a Prime Minister without casting any "yes" votes. After being elected the Prime Minister appoints the cabinet ministers and announces them to the Riksdag. Prospective ministers do not have to be sitting members of the Riksdag, but if one accepts a nomination, they would surrender their seat to

2695-488: The organizations and SA about available financial resources. Additionally, this person is responsible for contacting legal authorities such as State Revenue Service (VID) and Register of Enterprises. The Alumni Coordinator is the person who connects the Alumni Association and the Student Association. The Coordinator shares the information between current students and the Alumni, thus making sure both parties get

2750-419: The preparation of research reports. The School's library collection holds more than 25,000 books covering the main disciplines of business and economics and is open to the public. The School's main building, erected in 1905–06, is located on Strelnieku iela 4a in Riga's renowned Jugendstil/Art Nouveau district. The district is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. The Stockholm School of Economics in Riga building

2805-485: The public image, appearance, and the latest information of the Student Association. Its goal is to create awareness of the Student Association and SSE Riga brand. Thus, handling the visualizations for the events, presentations and projects and providing support for other committees or organizations is the main duty. Furthermore, other responsibilities of the PR Committee include maintaining the social media presence of

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2860-839: The student investment fund at the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. The simulation's goal is to stimulate public's interest in finance and investment as well as to train the society to invest by providing virtual portfolios. Every year it unites more than 6000 individuals interested in investment, and is claimed to be the biggest event of its kind in the Baltic region. The first round of the Investment Game, which lasts for 4 weeks, offers players to develop their skills by trading on 15 European markets, ETFs, ETNs and financial derivatives. The competition offers to trade NASDAQ OMX Helsinki , NASDAQ OMX Stockholm , Russian Trading System , NASDAQ OMX Riga , NASDAQ OMX Tallinn , NASDAQ OMX Vilnius and many others. The second round, which also lasts for 4 weeks,

2915-507: The subjects of the reporting wish the matters under scrutiny to remain undisclosed. There are currently university departments for teaching investigative journalism. Conferences are conducted presenting peer-reviewed research into investigative journalism. British media theorist Hugo de Burgh (2000) states that: "An investigative journalist is a man or woman whose profession is to discover the truth and to identify lapses from it in whatever media may be available. The act of doing this generally

2970-552: The successes of the early muckrakers continued to inspire journalists. The outlook for investigative journalism in the United States was improved by the 1960s with the Freedom of Information Act and New York Times Co. v. Sullivan . The invention of the photocopier also offered an assistive tool to whistleblowers . The growth of media conglomerates in the U.S. since the 1980s has been accompanied by massive cuts in

3025-481: Was founded in 2009, which provides further education for journalists in the fields of investigative reporting , business reporting, and journalistic ethics. To raise the awareness of sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility , the Centre for Sustainable Business was founded in 2012. The school also participates in various EU and government-funded research and policy-oriented projects as well as in

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