Enterpreneurship in Economic Policymaking University of Tartu

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. 

Learning outcomes

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).

Entry requirements for this course

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