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KÜSK koolitusprogrammid grupipilt. Pildil vasakult Kaie Koppel, Jelena Žovnikova ja Sandra Paulus.
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EBS will implement social innovation training programmes commissioned by KÜSK

In February, the Sihtasutus Kodanikuühiskonna Sihtkapital (KÜSK) launched a call for proposals to find a partner to develop and deliver social innovation and social entrepreneurship training programmes in 2026 and 2027. A total of four proposals were submitted, and the Estonian Business School propo

29 May 2026
Time2Scale project event
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Time 2 Scale: celebrating the Estonian tech ventures who took the leap — and inviting the next ones to follow

When EBS joined forces with Hanken School of Economics and Riga Technical University to launch Time 2 Scale, we made a promise to ambitious tech founders across the Central Baltic region: give us nine months, and we will give you the structure, mentorship and cross-border connections to move from a

27 May 2026
Estonian Business School

EFMD-accredited studies give EBS students a global competitive advantage

The Business Administration bachelor’s programme at Estonian Business School has been awarded a five-year accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) in 2025 – a recognition that confirms the programme meets international quality standards and provides students with a

20 April 2026
Meelis Kitsing, EBS-i rektor

How do we prepare students to operate in an AI-influenced business environment?

EBS students gain practical learning experience through real-world projects, close collaboration with entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurship and development projects integrated into the curriculum. The study process is designed so that students do not only acquire knowledge, but also develop practical

17 April 2026
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From Prompting to Prototyping: How New Digital Solutions Are Created

An intensive course on digital product development and prototyping, delivered to EBS students, demonstrated how quickly it is possible to move from an idea to a functional digital solution using artificial intelligence and effective prompting. In just three days, participants progressed from underst

15 April 2026
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AI is not only a risk – it is an opportunity to shape more sustainable and impactful education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming business education and leadership. The question is no longer whether AI will impact higher education, but how it can be used to foster innovation, responsibility, and sustainability. In an international Times Higher Education interview, EBS Recto

15 April 2026
Kalle Volkov EBSi tootejuhtimise õppekava juht

EBS is launching Estonia’s first-ever product management curriculum

We will launch a new Product and Technology Management curriculum in the 2026/2027 academic year. Until now, product management has mainly been studied through short courses or abroad, while a comprehensive higher education program integrating business, technology, and product development into a coh

13 April 2026
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Morning Coffee at EBS: How to Find Growth Opportunities in Uncertain Times

At the April Morning Coffee event at EBS, we explored one of the central questions of modern leadership: how to find growth opportunities in an environment where many primarily see constraints. This inspiring morning brought together experts from various fields to share practical experiences, discus

7 April 2026
Aleksandra at a conference
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Beyond green fatigue, how EBS is forging real-world sustainability solutions

Last month, leading market research, data analytics, and business consulting company Emor released findings that surprised nobody who has spent any time paying attention.

6 April 2026
EIT Urban Mobility initiative
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How Estonia Is Shaping a Blueprint for Mobility Innovation Procurement

Estonia is emerging as a leading example in Europe for advancing innovation procurement in urban mobility. In collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility, Estonian Business School and Estonian Cleantech Association have developed a practical framework to help cities adopt innovative mobility solutions mor

25 March 2026
EBS Bachelor's students with lecturer

EBS bachelor’s programmes updated: focus on international and practical entrepreneurship

In the 2026/2027 academic year, Estonian Business School’s bachelor’s programmes feature updated curricula that combine entrepreneurship, technology and international experience. These programmes are designed to prepare students for a labour market where success belongs to those who take initiative

24 March 2026
23.01 hommikukohv- Ciddy Arodi, Ingemars Liakovicus, Ben Chapman ja Jim Seltenrijch

Ride the wave or be the lighthouse? Leadership choices in times of change

In the midst of change, every leader must decide: ride the wave or be the lighthouse. At the January EBS Growth Accelerator morning coffee, we focused on how to maintain direction and clarity in a context where uncertainty has become part of everyday leadership. On 23 January, the morning session “

2 February 2026
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EBS Alumnus Madis Müller Awarded the Order of the National Coat of Arms, Class III

President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis awarded the Order of the National Coat of Arms, Class III, to our alumnus and member of the Council of Estonian Business School and Governor of the Bank of Estonia, Madis Müller. This is a significant recognition of his long standing and impactful con

2 February 2026
15.01 hommikukohvi esinejad: Sandra Raju, Marie Niilisk ja Mari Kooskora

Vaikus kui juhtimisotsus: organisatsioonikultuuri nähtamatu jõud

Mis juhib sinu otsuseid hetkel, kui kaalukausil on kasumlikkus ja inimlikkus, aga aega valimiseks napib? Jaanuarikuu EBSi hommikukohvil tõstatus see teema väga selgelt – koos ausa pilguga sellele, millist sõnumit meie otsused, vaikimised ja igapäevased harjumused tegelikult edastavad. Arutelu käigus

19 January 2026
Logo, kaastahastanud euroopa liit
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EMERGE 2035 – Young Leaders Shaping the Future of Ida-Virumaa; a Youth Leadership Development Initiative

Estonian Business School, in partnership with VitaTiim is launching a programme to encourage and support young people in Ida-Virumaa (ages 15–26) to take an active role in the region’s just transition toward a climate-neutral economy.  The project’s goal is to equip Ida-Virumaa young people with kn

7 January 2026
Mohammad Toyon with the defence committee
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Mohammad Toyon’s Doctoral defence highlights retention of working university students in Estonia

On December 18, 2025, at Estonian Business School, Mohammad Abu Sayed Toyon stood before a defence committee to present five years of work on a question that affects students more than most universities and policymakers care to admit: what happens when students have to work to pursue their education

19 December 2025
Idea Development Workshop workgroup
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When the “implications” become more than just an afterthought: Takeaways from the Estonian Doctoral School’s Idea Development Workshop at EBS

“Start with the problem, not the publication.” That simple mantra echoed through the lecture hall of the Estonian Business School (EBS) on 8–9 December 2025 as doctoral students and early‑career researchers grappled with a paradox that plagues much of academia: how do you make scholarly work matte

19 December 2025
EBSi hommikukohv teemal „Kokkulepped vs enesejuhtimine”

Kokkulepped vs enesejuhtimine: miks julged eesmärgid ja väärtuspõhine juhtimine on päris tulemuste alus?

Detsembrikuine Estonian Business Schooli hommikukohv teemal „Kokkulepped vs enesejuhtimine” tõi kokku saalitäie juhte ja spetsialiste, et Semu astelpajuglögi saatel arutleda, kas ja kuidas kokkulepped meid päriselt eesmärkideni viivad. Endise tippsportlase Kaarel Nurmsalu ning coach´ide ja arengupar

15 December 2025
Maria Kütt, Maiko Kalvet, Anneli Veispak ja Kaarel Suuk 27.11 EBSis

Mõttemuskel vs mugavustsoon: miks on õppimine uus tervisesport ja kuidas seda koos teha

Hiljutine Estonian Business Schooli hommikukohv teemal „Mõttemuskel vs mugavustsoon” tõi kokku rekordarvu huvilisi, kelle seas oli rõõmustavalt palju just EMBAkaid ehk EBSi Executive MBA vilistlasi - juhid, kes oma igapäevatööga panustavad oluliselt Eesti majanduse ja ettevõtluskliima arengusse. See

1 December 2025
Kadri Laar, Eerik Heldna, Allan Selirand, Ilona Nurmela ja Kaarel Suuk

Kaasamine versus otsustamine

Hiljutisel Estonian Business Schooli hommikukohvil süvenesime tänapäeva juhtimise ühte kesksesse dilemmasse: kus jookseb piir kaasamise ja otsustamise vahel ehk kuidas vältida otsustusparalüüsi, ent samas mitte lämmatada meeskonna initsiatiivi. Teemat avasime koos pikaajalise kriisi- ja militaarjuht

14 November 2025
Staff Week 2025

Staff Week 2025 “Business Learning Decoded: Empowering Educators To Shape Tomorrow's Leaders”

As the global landscape of business evolves at lightning speed, educators face an unprecedented challenge: preparing the next generation of leaders to thrive in an ever-changing world. This autumn, the Estonian Business School undertook that challenge head-on with its 2025 Staff Week, titled “Busine

12 October 2025