MBA Entrepreneurial Management

The MBA in Entrepreneurial Management at Tallinn University of Technology is a postgraduate, full-time Master of Business Administration programme designed for professionals who want to develop advanced entrepreneurial management competencies and prepare for leadership positions in international companies. The programme is taught entirely in English and has a nominal duration of 2 years, comprising 120 ECTS. It is offered by the School of Business and Governance, described as the largest and most international School of Business and Governance in Estonia.

The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical, results-oriented training. Students receive support for their professional development from a personal coach who works with them one-on-one throughout their MBA studies. The programme also provides opportunities connected with start-up businesses, business model competitions and international summer schools. Students can additionally take elective courses online at EuroTeQ universities, including institutions such as the Technical University of Denmark and the Technical University of Munich.

Flexible Study Format

The MBA is designed to provide flexibility for working professionals and participants who may live or work outside Estonia. Teaching is organised through three-day face-to-face sessions combined with online sessions held once a month. The source also states that the programme can be completed within 1.5 years, although its nominal duration is listed as 2 years (120 ECTS).

Programme Structure and Curriculum

The curriculum consists of 120 ECTS and is divided into general studies, core studies, special studies and graduation requirements.

General studies provide students with knowledge of the international business environment and current trends in global business.

Core studies cover business information systems, the integration of systems and analysis of business processes. Students also develop knowledge and skills in areas including marketing and leadership.

Special studies focus on accounting and financial management, human resource management, strategic management and personal development planning. These subjects are intended to develop the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate business ideas successfully and support the growth of company value.

Graduation requires students to pass the master’s examination and independently complete an entrepreneurial management project based on practical business management problems. The project summarises the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. To qualify for studies at Tallinn University of Technology, applicants normally need an average grade of at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA.

If an applicant’s Bachelor’s degree average is below 60%, the requirement may be considered fulfilled upon the programme manager’s proposal if the applicant achieved at least 60% of the maximum possible grade in previous Master’s studies. This possibility applies only when the Bachelor’s CGPA is not below 50%.

A GRE General Test result must be submitted as it is stated as a preliminary application requirement. The required GRE threshold, exemption criteria and additional information are provided by the university.

Applicants must also have at least 3 years of work experience as a middle manager or specialist and are required to participate in an online interview.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must provide adequate proof of English language proficiency. The accepted certificates and required scores are specified by Tallinn University of Technology.

The English-language requirement may only be waived when a candidate has completed on-site secondary education, a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree taught fully in English in one of the specified countries: EU/EEA member states, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland or the United Kingdom.

Applicants whose English-taught studies were not completed on-site in one of these countries are required to provide an internationally recognised English language test specified by the university.

Application and Documents

The application fee is €100 per applicant and allows an applicant to apply for two programmes. The application fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification documents are accepted in English or Estonian. Official translations must be uploaded together with the original educational documents in the online application system. Applicants are also directed to the university’s country-specific requirements for detailed information about suitable qualifications and required documents.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the MBA in Entrepreneurial Management is €8,400 per year. In addition, applicants must pay the one-time, non-refundable €100 application fee.

Accreditation and Degree

The programme awards an official Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The MBA programme has AMBA accreditation, which the source describes as placing the programme among the global top 2% and as the first accreditation of this type in Estonia and the Baltic states.

Upon successful completion of the MBA studies, students receive an official master’s degree diploma.

Career Opportunities

The MBA in Entrepreneurial Management is designed to support the career development of professionals interested in entrepreneurial management. Through the programme, graduates develop skills in strategic decision-making, leadership and adapting to changing business environments.

The MBA qualification can support a variety of career paths depending on an individual’s professional goals, aspirations, skills and interests. The programme focuses on developing competencies relevant to business leadership and entrepreneurial management in international business environments.

International and Professional Networking

The programme provides opportunities for participants to build professional and personal networks with other future business leaders. Its international orientation, business competitions, start-up opportunities, summer schools and connections with EuroTeQ universities provide additional opportunities for learning and professional development.

Programme Details

The programme is offered in Tallinn, Estonia, by Tallinn University of Technology’s School of Business and Governance. It is a full-time postgraduate programme, taught in English, with a nominal duration of 2 years and 120 ECTS. The programme’s course code is 214375, MAEM.

For the stated intake, studies commence on 31 August. The source indicates that the application period for this intake has ended.