Study programme title in Est.
Ettevõtlik juhtimine MBA
Study programme title in Engl.
Entrepreneurial Management MBA
TalTech study programme code
MAEM20
MER study programme code
214375
Study programme version code
MAEM20/25
Faculty / college
M - School of Business and Governance
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Martin Toding
Language of instruction
English
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Business and Administration
Broad area of study
Business, Administration and Law
Study field
Business and administration
Curriculum group
Management and administration
Access conditions
Bachelor's degree or equivalent. 3 years work experience as a specialist or middle manager in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
- To meet the learning needs of the individuals who have prior work experience and are interested in personal development and career advancement;
- To support students’ comprehensive development by providing applied and systematic knowledge and skills in business and management and to shape attitudes which enable careers of a board member, a middle manager or a top specialist, or an entrepreneur in Estonia or worldwide.
- To enable students to plan and/or go through an entrepreneurial process in order to actualise a technology-based business idea and/or establish a technology company as teamwork and interdisciplinary learning, and to provide them with an opportunity to execute their business ideas. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate:
- has a systematic understanding and broad knowledge of business management concepts and theories;
- evaluates business opportunities and the impact of technology development on doing business in an international business environment;
- applies critical thinking in developing a sustainable business idea and business model based on new technology, and plans the core processes of a company;
- tests a sustainable business idea for the selected market;
- plans ethical, responsible and sustainable strategies for a technology-based company;
- leads an international team in both hybrid, remote and on-site formats;
- pitches business ideas to involve partners and investors. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master in Business Administration
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY : Entrepreneurial Management
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MODULE: Business Development and Environment 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- provide a basic knowledge about the components of international business environment and trends in the global business;
- give opportunities to the students to understand future business environment and the relations with organization;
- create an understanding about the essence of entrepreneurship and its processes, the role of entrepreneur and the principles of business planning and development process about the main aspects of the activities of enterprises in the context of external business environment. Moreover, to give an opportunity for students to plan the business process. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- knows the most important economic theories and is able to analyze the impact of economic processes to the business;
- evaluates the impact of economic environment phenomena to the management of enterprise processes;
- evaluates technology field business opportunities in an international business environment.
- analyzes technology-based business ideas and plans the company's core processes;
- tests the suitability of a business idea for the selected market. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MMJ5310
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MMO5570
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
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MODULE: Business Information and Organization 36.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- provide an overview of business information systems, integration of systems and analysis of business processes;
- using the main concepts of management and contemporary approaches to leadership to understand and analyse practical situations and enhance your effectiveness in it;
- provide an overview of innovation and connected processes in the company;
- acquire knowledge and skills in marketing. An overview of product and service creation and design according to the needs of the target group. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- uses databases for analyzing business processes and making decisions;
- applies the principles of modern management and leadership approach in an organization;
- applies the principles of innovation management in a modern organization;
- analyzes consumer needs and create a marketing tool for the target audience. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MMK5320
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MMM5480
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MMO5600
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MMO5620
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MMO5710
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMD0014
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MLE0050
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
E
K
MMO5740
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Finance and Management 48.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- provide basic knowledge of
financial and managerial accounting as well general knowledge of financial management and analysis to enable successful evaluation of business ideas and support growth of the value of the company;
- give an in-depth understanding of strategic management, its development and see the organisation in relation to the external environment;
- design a holistic view of the role of human resource management in a modern economic environment and the organization's performance management capabilities through a thoughtful labour strategy. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- analyses business growth,
profitability, efficiency and solvency of the company and evaluates the value of the company and its success in terms of performance against various success criteria;
- utilises accounting information for management decision;
- analyses organisations external and internal environment and makes the balanced management decisions;
- has skills for designing human resource management policies and labour strategies in a different international business context;
- evaluates and analyzes own professional skills of business management;
- prepares an entrepreneurial management project. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MMA5230
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MMA5240
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MMO5360
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
MMO5610
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MMO5730
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
A
SK
MMP5690
6.0
4.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
MMP5810
6.0
0.8
0.8
0.0
0.0
A
K
MMP5820
6.0
0.8
0.8
0.0
0.0
A
S
+
MODULE: Final Exam 24.0 ECTS credits (Graduation exam)
Aims
The aim of the Entrepreneurial Management Project and Exam is
to systematize and apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the studies and using them to solve different management-level problems in the company. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student who has passed the master's exam:
- has acquired the essential knowledge and skills required for managing different levels of an enterprise.
- is able to analyse and solve management tasks within their organisation and field of operation. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MMO5750
24.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
E
SK
+
STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn session-based study

