M.A. in International Management

The M.A. in International Management at Estonian Business School (EBS) is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme in Tallinn, Estonia, offering 120 ECTS and leading to a Master of Arts in Social Sciences. The programme is taught entirely in English and is designed for graduates who want to develop advanced knowledge and practical capabilities in international business, strategic management, leadership, innovation, and organisational development.

The programme requires applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency at B2 level, have at least 60% of the highest possible GPA, submit a CV and application, provide at least two references, and successfully complete the EBS admission interview. The interview evaluates ambition, motivation, and discussion skills, with a minimum required result of 6 out of 12 points.

Programme Focus

The programme combines advanced theoretical knowledge with practical learning and is structured around the challenges of modern international business. Students develop the ability to analyse complex business situations, create strategic and innovative solutions, make informed decisions, and lead teams and organisations effectively.

Key areas of study include:

• Business research design
• Financial performance management
• Behavioural economics in marketing
• Business innovation
• Corporate strategy
• Leadership psychology
• Data analysis for business consulting
• Corporate law and governance
• Strategic marketing
• Sustainable operations management
• Advanced organisational behaviour
• Business consultancy

The programme also focuses on developing professional responsibility, innovation, strategic thinking, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Programme Structure

The first year consists of 60 ECTS of core studies. The first semester focuses on core managerial competencies in international business, including business research design, financial performance management, behavioural economics in marketing, megatrends for business innovation, corporate strategy, and psychology of leadership.

The second semester focuses on Strategic Management and Leadership, covering data analysis for business consulting, corporate law and governance, strategic marketing, business innovation management, sustainable operations management, and advanced organisational behaviour.

During the second year, students complete another 60 ECTS focused on professional knowledge and practical application. In the third semester, students select elective microdegrees worth 30 ECTS to develop specialised knowledge in areas relevant to current labour-market challenges. Students may also participate in an Erasmus exchange semester during this period.

The fourth semester consists of a 15 ECTS business consultancy internship and a 15 ECTS master’s thesis. The graduation module is designed to integrate the knowledge and skills developed throughout the programme through both original research and practical business experience.

Practical and Flexible Learning

Studies are organised in a session-based format, allowing students to combine their studies with professional commitments. Lectures and seminars normally take place every second week on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:15. The schedule for the second year depends on the microdegrees selected by the student.

The learning approach emphasises classroom discussions, teamwork, group activities, practical tasks, and hands-on learning. Students are also expected to prepare for lectures and seminars between sessions.

International Study Opportunities

During the second year, students have the opportunity to study at one of EBS’s partner universities for one semester or one year. The partner network includes business schools such as EMLyon Business School, Università Bocconi, BI Norwegian Business School, Kedge Business School, Copenhagen Business School, and Solbridge International School of Business, among others.

Through the mobility window, students can select business-related courses according to their interests, transfer the earned credits, and study subjects that may not be available at universities in Estonia. Students studying at an EBS partner university continue to pay the EBS tuition fee. For mobility opportunities in EU countries, EBS also provides an Erasmus+ scholarship.

Double Degree Opportunity

EBS also offers a two-year double degree M.A. programme with the University of Liège in Belgium. Students spend their first year at EBS, focusing on core studies in areas such as business innovation and research methods. During the second year, students study specialisation courses at the partner university in Liège.

The specialisation includes topics related to marketing, including consumer behaviour, digital marketing strategy, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Students completing this pathway receive two MA degrees, one from EBS and one from the University of Liège, within two years.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate diploma or higher, specifically a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants are required to demonstrate:

• English proficiency at B2 level
• At least 60% of the highest possible GPA
• A CV presenting their work and learning experience
• A completed application
• At least two references
• Successful completion of the EBS admission interview

The admission interview assesses the applicant’s ambition, motivation, and discussion skills, and applicants must achieve at least 6 out of 12 points.

Entry qualification documents are accepted in English, Estonian, or Finnish. Documents issued in other languages must be accompanied by a certified translation.

English Language Requirements

Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency through recognised qualifications. Accepted evidence includes FCE or CAE, IELTS 6.0 or higher, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, and Cambridge English qualifications at CEFR B2 level.

The stated proof of sufficient English proficiency includes:

• IELTS 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL iBT 85 for exams taken before January 21, 2026
• TOEFL score 4.5 for exams taken after January 21, 2026
• Duolingo English Test 110
• Cambridge English Exam CEFR B2

Certain qualifications can replace the international English certificate, including specified Finnish state examination results, International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate qualifications with the required English result, and previous education completed fully in English in specified countries or EU/EEA member states, subject to the stated conditions.

Tuition and Application Fee

For the 2026/2027 academic year, the tuition fee is €8,400 per year. The tuition fee for the first academic year is paid in one instalment of €8,400. Students must pay the tuition fee before their visa appointment with the embassy and will receive an invoice specifying their personal payment deadline.

The application fee is €120 one-time and is non-refundable. Application documents are processed only after the application fee has been received. EU candidates are exempt from the application fee.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue professional roles as top- or mid-level managers and specialists, heads of departments, or team leaders working on international projects. The programme also supports careers in entrepreneurship and public administration where individual work, teamwork, and leadership skills are required.

Graduates may also work as members of research teams in management, business, economics, and related social sciences. The programme can further prepare students for doctoral studies in management and economics.

Programme Intake and Application Deadline

The next studies commence on August 30, 2027. The application deadline is April 1, 2027, at 23:59:59 Eastern European Time.

Overall, the M.A. in International Management provides a structured combination of international business education, strategic and leadership development, practical consultancy experience, research, specialisation opportunities, and international mobility within a two-year, 120-ECTS master’s programme.