MAMA in International Management
| Study location | Estonia, Tallinn |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (Master of Arts in Social Sciences) |
| Accreditation | 1.07.2010 |
| Tuition fee | €8,400 per year The tuition fee for the study year 2025/2026:
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| Application fee | €120 one-time The application fee is non-refundable. Application documents will be processed only after the application fee is received. EU candidates & the following countries (Ukraine, Kazakhstan) are exempt from the application fee. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Suitable candidate:
In order to qualify for the studies in EBS, an applicant has to have at least 60% of the highest possible GPA. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian / Finnish. If your educational documents are in any other language than accepted languages, you need to present certified translation. EBS Admission and Study Department To whom: Admission team For more detailed info please visit: www.ebs.ee/en/ma |
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| Language requirements | English Proof of sufficient English language level:
The international English certificate can only be replaced by:
If you have completed studies in English but not in the country named above, we ask you to present an internationally recognized test. Please see the requirements above. In case of any questions please visit our webpage frequently asked questions section: ebs.ee/en/frequently-asked-questions |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. |
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Overview
Overview of the programme
Elevate your career with an EBS master’s degree, designed to prepare ambitious individuals for leadership roles in global business. This program equips you with the ability to navigate complex business environments, solve challenges with innovative and strategic solutions, and lead high-performing teams. Combining advanced theoretical knowledge with practical application, you will enhance your professional and leadership skills while developing a strong foundation for continuous growth in both business and academia.
Our MA programme requires bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or Management.
In this program, you will grow into a leader who combines knowledge, responsibility, and innovation to drive meaningful change in businesses and society. As a graduate, you will be prepared to solve complex problems, apply your skills sustainably and strategically, and support the development of others through mentoring and collaboration.
Why Choose this programme?
- Leveling up: while a bachelor’s degree serves as a broad foundation, master’s degree allows you to dive deeper into complex business problems, gain specialised knowledge, and improve leadership and strategic decision-making skills;
- Career advancement: gain a competitive advantage in the rapidly changing labor market by being an expert in the field;
- Specialised knowledge and skillset: Gain expertise in tackling complex business challenges, applying innovative and sustainable solutions to drive growth and success across global organisations;
- Leadership mindset: become a future leader, who has tools, knowledge, skills, and courage to take organisation to the next level and make the change actually happen;
- *Practical learning approach: dive into real-world challenges, turning learning into action;
- *Diverse academic community: you will be guided by full-time faculty members, practitioner-lecturers from companies, and professors from a wide range of international universities;
- International network: take advantage of international learning opportunity at one of EBS’s partner universities and expand your professional network;
- Flexible study format: designed to fit around your professional commitments;
- EBS’s reputation: join a vibrant community that stands for growth and responsibility, and build your dream career on a foundation of proven success.
Who will you study with?
In the EBS master’s programme, your peers will include professionals and recent graduates from various backgrounds, enriching the learning experience with their different perspectives and experiences. The programme offers a unique opportunity to network with people from different cultural and professional backgrounds. This diversity not only enhances your educational experience but also prepares you for the global business environment.
How will your company benefit?
Effective talent management is vital for company growth and sustained success. Skilled employees contribute to the company’s competitive advantage, as they are better equipped to tackle industry challenges and come up with innovative solutions. Learning together with professionals from diverse backgrounds sparks new ideas, boost motivation, and allows to incorporate unique know-how from different fields. Investing in employees’ education is a powerful way to demonstrate a commitment to their professional development.
Double degree with University of Liege
Two years, two countries, two cities, two universities, two degrees. The 2-year double degree MA programme of EBS and University of Liège, offers you a unique opportunity to expand your international network. During your first year at EBS, you will set the foundations of your studies with a focus on business innovation and research methods. After completing your first year of core studies, you will spend the second year taking specialisation courses at our partner university in Liège, Belgium. The specialisation courses have a focus on marketing and include topics such as Consumer Behaviour and Digital Marketing Strategy, Sustainability, and CSR. Next to obtaining valuable international experience, this programme will also award you two MA degrees (from EBS and University of Liège) within two years of studying.
More about double degree here: www.ebs.ee/en/ma
Studying at EBS
Studies are in a session-based format, which allows you to combine your professional life with studies. Lectures and seminars take place every second week on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 10:00-17:15. The final schedule of the second year depends on the chosen microdegrees.
We have structured our master’s program in such a way that active learning takes place in the classroom through discussions, groupworks and practical tasks. Most of student learning occurs through teamwork and hand-on activities. Group dynamics and communication are an integral part of learning, and that’s why we put a lot of emphasis on it. In between meetings, you need to contribute to your studies by preparing for lectures or seminars.
Studying aboard
During your second study year, you will have the possibility to study in one of EBS partner universities for either one semester or one year. Of all universities in Estonia, EBS has the strongest network of partner universities – it includes some of the best business schools in Europe (EMLyon Business School, Università Bocconi, BI Norwegian Business School, Kedge Business School, Copenhagen Business School, Solbridge International School of Business and many more).
Studying abroad provides you with a unique experience and enables you to test yourself in a new academic and cultural environment, practice your language skills, make new friends, find possible future business partners, and gain a competitive advantage in the labour market.
Studying abroad during Mobility Window means that you can choose the business-related courses to your own liking and the credits will be transferred. You also have the possibility to complement your knowledge in areas that no university in Estonia covers. When you study at an EBS partner university, you will only pay the EBS tuition fee. Additionally, if you choose mobility in one of the EU countries, EBS will pay to you the Erasmus+ scholarship.
Programme structure
First year: Core studies (60 ECTS)
Semester I
Studies start with master’s bootcamp – you will meet your fellow course-mates and get to know them.
Core managerial competencies in international business (30 ECTS) :
- Business research design (3 ECTS)
- Financial performance management (6 ECTS)
- Behavioural Economics in Marketing (6 ECTS)
- Megatrends for Business Innovation (6 ECTS)
- Corporate strategy (6 ECTS)
- Psychology of leadership (3 ECTS)
Semester II
Strategic Management and Leadership (30 ECTS):
- Data analysis for business consulting (Qualitative/quantitative) (6 ECTS)
- Corporate law and governance (3 ECTS)
- Strategic Marketing (3 ECTS)
- Business Innovation Management (6 ECTS)
- Sustainable operations management (6 ECTS)
- Advanced organisational behaviour (6 ECTS)
Second year: Developing professional knowledge and practical application (60 ECTS)
Semester III
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.
Semester IV
- Business consultancy internship 15ECTS
- 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.
Career opportunities
Professional profile of graduates:
- Top or mid-level managers and/or specialists in respective fields
- Heads of departments and/or team leaders of international projects
- Employment in the field of entrepreneurship that require the skills of individual work, teamwork, and leadership
- Employment in the field of public administration that require the skills of individual work, teamwork, and leadership
- Members of research teams in the field of management, business, economics, and other related social sciences
- Doctoral students in the field of management and economics.
Opportunities for further education:
Doctoral studies
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