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Studies at Klaipeda Business School

All study programmes, implemented at Klaipeda Business School, are prepared according to the requirements and changes of the labour market. The study programmes are -reviewed periodically and supplemented by new specializations of great demand, while others are discarded. Currently, Klaipeda Business School offers these study programmes:

Qualifications

Klaipeda Business School offers non-university studies. After a successful completion of any study programme graduates receive a Professional Bachelor degree which indicates a particular professional qualification. The Degree is awarded on the basis of a graduation Final Thesis. It is also possible to take separate courses or modules. In this case students receive an academic certificate which includes information on taken courses, credits allocated to them, and grades.

Duration of studies

Students can choose between full-time and extra-mural studies. The duration for full-time studies is 3 years and for the extra-mural studies 4 years.

Academic calendar

Academic year at Klaipeda Business School begins in the beginning of September and consists of two semesters: Fall and Spring. Each semester ends with the examination session.

Structure of studies and curriculum in national credits

All study programmes consist of obligatory and elective courses.
The study week is the unit by which the study progress is measured. This refers to an average input of approximately 40 working hours per week. The study week equals 1 credit, therefore, since one semester consists of 20 weeks (16 weeks for lecturing session and 4 weeks for examination session), a student’s workload per semester makes up 20 credits (equivalent to 30 ECTS credits). Student work input for a credit includes lectures, practical exercises, seminars, self-study, research and/or other assignments.

Language of instruction

The official language of instruction at Klaipeda Business School is Lithuanian, though separate courses are being taught in English by the School’s as well as foreign visiting professors.

Teaching methods and evaluation

One of Klaipeda Business School’s main strategic aims is "to provide high quality education which meets the needs of our students and employers". We strive to enable our students to acquire the knowledge and skills required in an ever-changing social and economic climate.
Traditionally, theoretical lectures are being combined with other forms of teaching including seminars, workshops, study visits, presentations, projects, etc. After covering a course of lectures students have to pass a written (and / or an oral) examination. Moreover, in the course of the study process all the students are evaluated for various kinds of oral and written assignments, presentations and discussions. Thus, their final evaluation consists of all of the above-mentioned assignments, plus the grade for the final exam.

Assessment and grading

Every course is accomplished with a written /oral examination.
The grading scale used by Klaipeda Business School is based on a number scale from 10 (excellent) to 1 (very poor). In addition to this ten-point system, the pass / fail system is used, 5 and above is a passing grade, and 4 or below is a failing grade. A student who fails an examination is allowed to re-sit it.
The table below shows the indicative correlation of the national grading scale to ECTS grading scale.