International Management MA
Prepare to lead in an international business environment
Build on your existing business education and experience and deepen your understanding of how organisations operate across markets.
Practical information
Volume
2 years (120 ECTS)
Language
In English
Location
A. Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, or Management; English B2
Study form
Session-based, every other week on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 10:00-17:15
Diploma
Master of Arts in Social Sciences (MA)
Double Degree opportunity
Feedback
8.94 / 10
Price
4200€ per semester
Why choose this programme
Go deeper in your field
You deepen your business knowledge and learn to analyse and solve more complex business problems by connecting theory with practice.
Gain an advantage
A master’s degree and strong academic foundation help you stand out and move forward in an international career.
International environment
You have the opportunity to study at a partner university or earn a double degree, gaining international experience and a broader perspective on business.
Is this programme for you?
This programme is for you if you want to build on your prior business education and go deeper in your field.
You have a background in economics, business, or management and want to feel more confident in your knowledge. You are looking to better understand how organisations operate in an international environment and how to make decisions with long-term impact.
Your studies help you develop a clearer understanding of your field and act with greater confidence in roles where responsibility is growing. At the same time, a master’s degree gives you an advantage in the job market and opens up more opportunities for your future career.
The programme is designed so you can study alongside your work and connect what you learn with your day-to-day experience.
What you learn in this programme
During your studies, you deepen your knowledge and develop the skills needed to solve complex business problems in an international context.
You learn to analyse financial performance, market conditions, and strategic choices to understand which decisions support organisational growth. You also develop the ability to work with data and research methods to draw well-founded conclusions and evaluate different business scenarios, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
You gain a deeper understanding of how international business works, including market entry strategies, competition, and consumer behaviour across different markets. You learn from experienced lecturers and alongside peers with diverse backgrounds, whose perspectives enrich discussions and broaden your thinking.
At the end of your studies, you apply your knowledge in a business consulting project, where you work on a real company challenge and provide a well-reasoned solution. This gives you experience in connecting analysis with real business decisions.
Double degree with HEC Liège
Want to graduate with two degrees instead of one?
This two-year master’s programme, developed in collaboration with HEC Liège, gives you the opportunity to earn a double degree and gain international study experience.
In the second year, you can choose whether to continue your studies at HEC Liège or complete the programme at EBS.
In the first year at EBS, you build a strong foundation in business innovation and research methods. In the second year at HEC Liège, you focus on marketing specialisation courses, including consumer behaviour, digital marketing strategy, and responsible business.
HEC Liège, situated at Europe's crossroads in Belgium, has a rich 200-year history and provides a comprehensive educational experience across 11 faculties and 4 campuses in 3 cities. Known for its strong faculty and diverse student body, the university employs innovative teaching methods, making it a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in education and research.
Programme Overview
Studies start with master's bootcamp - you will meet your fellow course-mates and get to know them.
Core managerial competencies in international business:
- Financial performance management (6 ECTS)
- Data analysis for business consulting (quantitative) (6 ECTS)
- Megatrends for Business Innovation (6 ECTS)
- Corporate strategy (6 ECTS)
- Corporate governance (3 ECTS)
- Strategic Marketing (3 ECTS)
30 ECTS
Strategic Management and Leadership:
- Data analysis for business consulting (Qualitative) (6 ECTS)
- Business Innovation Management (6 ECTS)
- Sustainable operations management (6 ECTS)
- Behavioural Economics and Critical Marketing (6 ECTS)
- Psychology for leadership (6 ECTS)
30 ECTS
- Choose elective microdegrees to develop specialisation 30 ECTS
EBS’ microdegrees are master’s study learning modules within specific field, which allow you to acquire modern knowledge with a future perspective. When designing microdegrees, we are guided by the principle that we create and adapt them according to the challenges of the labour market.
- During this semester you can also go for an exchange semester abroad with the Erasmus program.
30 ECTS
- Business consultancy internship 15 ECTS
- Master thesis 15 ECTS
The graduation module consists of a master’s thesis and a mandatory business consultancy internship for every student in the MA programme. The primary objective of the graduation module is to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme and conclude the studies with original research and practical experience.
30 ECTS
Master's Programme Lecturers
Piret Masso
MA õppekava juht, lektor
Piret Masso on pikaajalise rahvusvahelise kogemusega juhtimiskommunikatsiooni ekspert, kes tegutseb praegu Estonian Business Schooli doktorandi ja nooremteadurina.
Tal on magistrikraad rahvusvahelises ärijuhtimises ning tema uurimisteemad keskenduvad eetilisele organisatsioonikultuurile ja põlvkondade kaasamisele juhtimises. Piretil on üle 20 aasta kogemust kommunikatsioonijuhina rahvusvahelistes ettevõtetes nagu Electrolux ja AGA/Linde Group, kus ta on juhtinud globaalseid meeskondi, toetanud muutuste juhtimist ja arendanud sisekommunikatsiooni strateegiaid. Ta on tunnustatud ka teadustöös – tema artikkel tööandja hüvede ja töötajate lahkumisplaanide seostest pälvis Eesti majandusdoktorantide suvekoolis 2022 aastal parima artikli auhinna.
Katri Kerem
Abiprofessor turunduses
Katri Kerem on Estonian Business Schooli abiprofessor turunduses. Enne akadeemilist karjääri töötas Kerem suhtekorraldus- ja reklaamijuhina Eesti ühes suurimas hulgimüügiettevõttes. Lisaks on tal mitmeaastane töökogemus ka rahvusvahelises reklaamiagentuuris Saatchi & Saatchi. Ta on õpetanud Eesti ülikoolides nii akadeemilisel kui ka rakenduslikul suunal turundust, keskendudes peamiselt reklaamile, veebiturundusele ja e-ärindusele.
Kaarel Ots
Külalisõppejõud
Kaarel Ots on finantssektori esindusorganisatsiooni FinanceEstonia juhatuse esimees. Viimased kümme aastat juhtinud Nasdaq Tallinna börsi ja alates 2023. aastast ka Nasdaq Balti börse. Enne börsiga liitumist juhtis ta Deloitte’i finantsnõustamise üksust ning töötas 13 aastat pangandussektoris. Ta on panustanud teenusmajanduse koja nõukogus esimehena ning osalenud Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance nõukogu töös. Kaarel Ots on omandanud magistrikraadi korporatiiv- ja investeerimispanganduses SDA Bocconi School of Management’is ning ärijuhtimise kraadi Concordia International University / Audentes Mainor University’s.
Camila Niño Fernandez
Vanemlektor majanduses
Camila Niño Fernández on kogenud majandusteadlane ja EBSi õppejõud, kelle fookus on mikroökonoomikal ja ettevõtete strateegilisel analüüsil. Tema taust hõlmab nii akadeemilist kui ka praktilist tööd majandusanalüüsi ja turudünaamika hindamise valdkonnas. Camila on tunnustatud oma selge ja rakenduskeskse õpetamisstiili poolest, mis aitab õppijatel keerukad majandusmudelid mõtestada ning rakendada neid päriselulistes juhtimisotsustes.
Camila omandanud majandusteaduse doktori kraadi (PhD) Aix-Marseille’ Ülikoolist (2012), magistrikraadi avaliku majanduse erialal Aix-Marseille’ Ülikoolist (2007) ning majandusteaduse magistrikraadi (M.A.) Universidad de Los Andes’ist (2005).
Meelis Kitsing
Rector, Chairman of the Board, Professor, PhD
Meelis Kitsing is the Rector and Professor of Political Economy at Estonian Business School.
Previously, Meelis Kitsing worked as Head of Research at Foresight Center, a think-tank at the Estonian Parliament, an Adviser at the Strategy Unit of the Estonian Government Office and Head of Economic Analysis at the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication.
International experience
EBS gives you first-hand access to leading business schools around the world, including Bocconi University, Copenhagen Business School, Toulouse Business School, Vienna University of Economics and Business, ESIC Business & Marketing School, ja Nagoya University of Commerce and Business.
A semester abroad at one of our more than 80 partner universities gives you international experience, helping you better understand different business environments and see your field in a broader context.
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