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Strategic Management and Innovation

Strategic Management and Innovation equips current and future leaders with the ability to make sense of complexity, uncertainty, and constant change. The master level course focuses on applying strategic and innovative thinking tools to understand an organisation’s strategic position and translate that understanding into actionable strategies. By linking analytical insight with managerial decision-making, the course bridges the gap between strategic intent and real-world execution

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Time

Aug 29, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Capacity

6 ECTS (156 academic hours, of which 32 in classroom and 124 individual work)

Prerequisites


To ensure effective participation and meaningful peer learning, applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
  • At least 3 years of work experience in creative industry or entrepreneurship
  • For non-Estonian residents: EU citizenship or a valid temporary residence permit that allows study in Estonia.

Study Level

Current course belongs to Master's study level

Language

The lectures and study materials are in English.

Method

In class - Students meet with the instructor in class at regularly scheduled times.

Price

€1,000

Location

EBS University, A.Lauteri 3, Tallinn

A structured and practice-driven approach to strategy and innovation

The course offers managers a clear and structured framework for leading strategy and innovation in a deliberate and systematic way. Participants work with practical tools and methodologies, applying them directly to their own organisations or real-life cases to develop and renew business models. The learning process is designed for purposeful use of time, moving efficiently from theory to application and resulting in strategic solutions that can be realistically implemented.

Who is Strategic Management and Innovation intended for?

Kursus on suunatud MBA-taseme õppuritele – kogenud juhtidele ja spetsialistidele, kellel on praktiline juhtimis- või otsustuskogemus. Kursus sobib neile, kes vastutavad strateegiliste valikute, innovatsiooni või organisatsiooniliste muutuste eest ning soovivad süvendada oma võimet mõtestada keerukust ja kujundada elluviidavaid strateegiaid. Eriti väärtuslik on kursus õppuritele, kes soovivad siduda akadeemilised raamistikud oma juhtimispraktika ja reaalse organisatsioonilise kontekstiga.

Topics Covered

Course structure

The course runs from late August to December 2026 and is delivered together with EBS MBA students. Each session takes place from 10:00 to 17:15, including a 45-minute break, and is followed by a period of independent study for reflection and preparation.
We value in-person learning and peer interaction, so all sessions are held on campus.

Register for the course

Strategic Management and Innovation starts at Aug 29, 2026

Course details

Leading lecturer

marko rillo ebs

Marko Rillo

Head of MBA programme

Marko Rillo (PhD) is the Head of the MBA Programme and an IT and consultancy entrepreneur. He has advised companies, the European Commission, the EBRD, and the UN on business model renewal, innovative initiatives, and strategic development.
Marko earned his PhD in Management from the University of St. Gallen, focusing on how managers balance innovation and efficiency (Organizational Ambidexterity). He is also known for researching workplace playfulness and advancing the LEGO Serious Play methodology. He holds a master’s in economics from TalTech, a bachelor’s in business from EBS, and has studied strategy and innovation at INSEAD, IESE, and other renowned institutions. He teaches innovation, strategy, and change management and leads Helge Kool, a social initiative promoting happier school days for students.

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Strategic Management and Innovation

Course Date

29.08.2026 - 10.10.2026

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Price

  • €1,000
  • VAT will not be added to course price
  • Payable in several instalments!
  • Would you like to split the invoice? Part can be issued to a company and the rest to an individual.

Register for the course

Applications are open until 25.08.2026

To register for the course, please contact with Learning Journey Advisor.

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