MASTER’S PROGRAMMES IN ENGLISH
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNANCE
Estonia
FACTS ABOUT TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (TTÜ) • • • • • • • • •
Public university, founded in 1918 Biggest university in the capital with nearly 12,000 students Unique, internationally-recognised programmes Modern award-winning campus The most international university in Estonia - over 90 nationalities Close cooperation with industry; strong emphasis on entrepreneurship Mektory Innovation and Business Centre No 601-650 in the QS World University Rankings® 2016/2017 Many scholarships available
FACTS ABOUT ESTONIA • • • • • •
Location: North-eastern Europe Population: 1.3 million Member of: EU, NATO, OECD, Schengen Area, Eurozone Official language: Estonian. English widely spoken A safe Nordic country with European living standards at affordable prices One of the most advanced e-societies, with e-elections, e-taxes, e-police, e-healthcare, e-banking, e-schooling, and hundreds of other e-services • One of the hottest start-up hubs in Europe • A clean and green living environment (ranked 1st worldwide in air quality by WHO)
PROGRAMMES INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) Tuition fee: 3,300€ for each academic year Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 5 (out of 20 study places) Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and employment of at least two years as a middle manager or specialist required This MBA programme focuses on specific areas such as entrepreneurship, corporate finance, accounting, businessto-business marketing, organisational management, EU institutions, ethical issues in the international business environment, and more. Students will become experts in how to successfully conduct business on an international basis and will also have the opportunity to study the business environment in the Baltic countries, Scandinavia, Russia, and the EU. KEY FEATURES • According to the Eduniversal Masters ranking, TSEBA’s MBA programme is among the ten best such programmes in Eastern Europe • The largest and most international faculty of business and economics in Estonia • Many opportunities for start-up businesses. Plus business model competitions and international summer schools • Programmes provide a good blend of theoretical knowledge coupled with practical results-orientated training FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS The programme graduates will have broad-based business competence to operate in international business in an international context. The knowledge and skills of many of today’s graduates is recognised in diverse sectors; from the banks to governmental ministries, and from IT and telecommunications companies to finance and manufacturing industries.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND EUROPEAN-ASIAN STUDIES (MA) Tuition fee: 3,300€ for each academic year Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 1 (out of 15 study places) Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (a Bachelor’s degree in humanities or social sciences is preferred, but not strictly required) The programme is directed at anyone who may be interested in foreign politics as well as international economic relations and legal issues. The aim is to provide students with the in-depth knowledge and skills that will be of immense importance to them when seizing professional opportunities in the broad field of international relations. Special emphasis is placed on politics, economics, international law, European studies, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe-Asia interactions. All students have the opportunity to study either French or German. In addition, some other European languages as well as Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean can be taken as free electives. KEY FEATURES • The department includes the Centre for Asia-Pacific Studies (CAPS) and the Tallinn King Sejong Institute (TKSI) • The professors come from a large variety of regions around the world, including the USA, Spain, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Ukraine, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and China • The faculty does not only include theoreticians, but also practitioners, who have extensive experience in diplomacy, policy-making, corporate business, and many other fields • On a regular basis, the department organises ‘Top Hat Lectures’, during which both scholars and students have the opportunity to meet foreign and Estonian ambassadors and other distinguished speakers FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS Our graduates work in various areas of foreign services, including diplomatic areas. They can be political analysts and observers in the media or work for private companies that are active internationally. Our graduates have been employed in organisations that are adjacent to the EU.
LAW (MA) Tuition fee: 3,300€ for each academic year Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 1 (out of 20 study places) Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social sciences with at least thirty ECTS in law courses. The Master’s programme in law is tailored to enable students to learn both the general principles and philosophy of law in Europe as well as providing them with detailed knowledge and skills in specialised areas: European Union and International Law; and Law and Technology. The programme combines classic branches of law with European and international developments, including emerging issues of e-regulations and law and technology. KEY FEATURES • Specialisations in: 1) European Union and international law 2) law and technology • Student exchange with top European universities (such as Maastricht University, Turku University, etc) and international summer schools • Participation in international moot court competitions, research projects, and various networks (eg. the European Law Faculties Association, the International Association of Law Schools, etc) FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS Taught by an international faculty, graduates of Tallinn Law School have excellent career prospects in the public and private sectors, at international organisations and European institutions, such as the European Commission, with ministries, regulatory bodies, and patent offices, or as corporate lawyers in the rapidly growing high-technology field.
TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE (MA) Tuition fee: €3750 for the whole programme Number of tuition fee waiver scholarships (free study places): 1 (out of 10 study places) Prerequisites: Bachelor degree or equivalent. Candidates with a diverse background are welcome, from social sciences and history to engineering and natural sciences. The Master’s programme in ‘Technology Governance’ leads to a technologyfocused graduate degree in the fields of public administration, innovation/ industrial policy, development economics, and e-governance. The overall purpose of the programme is to educate (policy) analysts with interdisciplinary skills in order that they might govern, analyse, and develop a knowledge-based state and society. Innovation policy and its use in various economic situations has become a very important topic in the world, as the need is increasing for people who are knowledgeable in dealing with economic cycles in a new way. KEY FEATURES • Faculty includes internationally-distinguished, award-winning professors (Carlota Perez, Erik S Reinert, Jan A Kregel, Wolfgang Drechsler, Rainer Kattel, and Robert Krimmer) • Case-study based teaching and student-friendly study arrangements, as opposed to the standard text-book style teaching that is taught in most universities • Site visits and guest lecturers from leading Estonian and international companies • Minimum stay in Estonia is one year - the second year is dedicated to serving an internship and in writing an MA thesis, work that can be accomplished anywhere FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS Although the programme is designed to educate prospective policy analysts and public servants, it is also ideal for those who see themselves working in the private sector (entrepreneurs, consultants, or analysts) or nongovernmental organisations. Potential employers could include international organisations, science and technology parks, development agencies, think-tanks, and technology-intensive companies.
HOW TO APPLY? Complete your online application at: estonia.dreamapply.com Upload your educational documents and proof of ability in English. Pay a non-refundable application fee of 100â‚Ź and upload the receipt. Further guidance regarding the next steps will be provided via the online application system. More information is available at: www.ttu.ee/studying. Application deadlines 14 April Non-EU citizens 1 May EU, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and citizens of visa-free countries 1 August Finland
PRACTICAL INFORMATION VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT Non-EU students must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) at the nearest Estonian consulate. A TRP allows students also to work during the course of their studies and stay in Estonia for six months after graduation in order to look for a job. ACCOMMODATION • On campus in refurbished dormitories for around 125€ a month. Limited places available! • Private rooms and apartments for rent - around 200-400€ a month LIVING EXPENSES Considerably lower prices than in Western Europe. Students can usually enjoy a comfortable life with around 200250€ a month for food. Public transport in Tallinn is free for residents. Many discounts are available for students. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADORS ‘Student Ambassadors’ advise prospective students, provide information about the university, and offer an insight into the life of international students in Tallinn. They have all had the experience of applying for a residence permit, choosing their lectures, and getting adapted to life in Estonia. Meet our ambassadors at: www.ttu.ee/studentambassadors. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available to help students fund their studies. All students are eligible for a performance-based scholarship. There are more options available for Master’s students. In addition to scholarships for all of the Master’s programmes that are offered by the university, scholarships are also available from the Estonian government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well. More information is available at: www.ttu.ee/scholarships and www.studyinestonia.ee/scholarships.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE “The reason I came to study in the Law programme is that it is offered in Estonia and the country is renowned for its advanced e-governance systems and start-ups. Secondly, the programme is offered at technical university, so what would be a better place to study law and technology! The programme has lived up to my expectations – we have had many exciting courses such as digital evidence, cyber security and a course on how to build start-ups, all this through the prism of law, which gives the programme a stimulating touch of interdisciplinarity.” Xander De Valkeneer (Belgium), Law “Due to the polyphony and the divergence of the Master’s in Technology Governance, every course sheds light on different perspectives of the economy, the technology and society. Therefore, every single lecture was a unique experience. Interacting with world-class, heterodox scholars in an open-minded environment: what else could you ask for?” Vasilis Kostakis (Greece), Technology Governance
“The course is an amalgamation of key business dimensions and provides ample subject options to choose from. The benevolent attitude of professors is one of the best features of the faculty. The subjects like Financial Business game and B2B Simulation give complete apperception to the students about the unique business models in emerging markets and give all an equal opportunity to witness hidden aspects of entrepreneurship and business management.” Gaganmeet Singh (India), International Business Administration
CONTACTS Tallinn University of Technology International Student Centre Ehitajate tee 5, 19086, Tallinn, Estonia study@ttu.ee (+372) 620 2022 www.ttu.ee/studying
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