Master in Entrepreneurship in Economic Policymaking
Tartu, Estonia
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
06 Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 4,800 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU and EU residents: 4800 EUR per year
Key Summary
You will gain diverse knowledge of economic development, management, politics and international trends and strong analytical skills to shape local, national and global policies. You can focus on addressing the effects of economic policies by integrating this knowledge into related areas (e.g. cyber security, etc.).
A special feature of the curriculum is teaching the economic view on the one hand and entrepreneurship (start-up thinking) on the other.
In addition to field-specific knowledge, emphasis is also placed on cross-disciplinary knowledge, such as distinguishing between the important and the non-essential or strategic and conceptual thinking, good negotiation and conflict management skills, innovation, etc.
The lecturers of the University of Tartu School of Economics and Business Administration and several practitioners are included in the programme as lecturers. In addition, there is cooperation with various university departments, agencies and organisations (Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, Estonian Centre for Applied Research CentAR, Ministry of Finance, Estonian Business and Innovation Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Rural Affairs, etc.).
You will learn to shape economic policy in the digital age during your studies and pass several exciting courses. Studying is flexible and allows you to reconcile work and university life.
Studying is flexible and allows you to reconcile work and university life.
There is one tuition waiver for EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens and one for all citizenships.
Modules
1. Global Governance in a Changing World
- To provide comprehensive knowledge of modern economic development, politics and international trends, and management of (small country) economy.
2. Master Class for Public Sector Entrepreneurs
- To provide diverse knowledge of the formation of economic and innovation policies and the nature of entrepreneurial management in the public sector.
3. Economic Policymaking in the Digital Age
- To provide a broad-based knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of technology application in the development and implementation of public sector economic policies.
4. Master's Exam
- The aim of the module is to consolidate the knowledge acquired during fulfilling the curriculum.
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A student who has passed the curriculum:
- can analyse economic policies, evaluate and manage complex programmes;
- can undertake difficult challenges, make suitable local, state, and global policies and offer solutions according to the economic aspects;
- obtains comprehensive knowledge of economic developments, policies, international trends, and economic governance (of a small country);
- can see the opportunities that technology offers for solving complex challenges;
- understands the nature of entrepreneurship and leadership in the public sector and learns from experience;
- networks with technology companies and scientists from other areas (medicine, IT, robotics, environment).
In this master's programme, you will gain the skills to analyse economic policies and evaluate and manage complex programmes effectively. You will be equipped to tackle intricate challenges, formulate appropriate local, state, and global policies, and provide solutions that align with economic considerations.
You will develop a deep understanding of economic developments, policies, international trends, and the governance of smaller countries. This knowledge will enable you to identify and leverage technological opportunities to address complex issues.
Furthermore, you will explore the principles of entrepreneurship and leadership within the public sector, learning from real-world experiences. Throughout the programme, you will have the chance to network with technology companies and collaborate with scientists across various fields, including medicine, IT, robotics, and environmental science.
As a graduate, you are an innovative and entrepreneurial public sector specialist with modern economic knowledge, able to cope successfully in a changing economic environment and society, taking into account different future work skills. You are a professional in your field.