MBA

Place of work: Graduate School of Information Systems Management (ISMA),
Department of Management and Marketing
Current position Assistant professor

Education, grades, ranks:
2005 to present – Latvia University of Agriculture, Doctoral studies, Dissertation theme: “Constructivism didactical model development in the framework of study programme “Hospitality management””
2004 – Graduate School of Information Systems Management, MBA

Professional experience, positions:
2003 to present – Graduate School of Information Systems Management, Assistant professor
1999 to 2001 – Jurmala City Council, senior officer responsible for Tourism and resort issues 
1997 to 1999 – Spa-Hotel “Baltija”, senior receptionist, personnel manager
1996 to 1997 – “Ūdenssporta pasaule” Ltd, secretary
1993 to 1996 – SJSC “Kūrortu direkcijas namu pārvalde”, secretary, bookkeeper, personnel manager

Language skills:
English, Russian, Latvian – native language

Study courses:
Tourism Basics, Accommodation Industry, Tourism Economics, Hotel Management Systems, Organisational Work of Tourist Accommodation Sites

Professional Interests, main directions of research:
Tourism and Hospitality

Publications:
6 scientific publications, 4 training manuals

Professional Activities and Memberships:
Director of ISMA programme Hospitality Management  
“Tūrisma Kvalitātes Institūts” Ltd, expert

Hobby: Travelling
Business Address: Graduate School of Information Systems Management, Ludzas 91, LV-1003, Riga
Business Phone: 67100607
Fax: 67241591
E-mail: iveta.balode@isma.lv