Core Competencies in Investment and Finance

The microdegree programme fully met my expectations and justified both the time and financial investment. I was very satisfied with the programme overall. I especially appreciated the Corporate Finance lecturer, Taivo Reintal, who explained the topics in a very clear and understandable way and was able to make complex subjects simple. It was evident that he has deep expertise in the field, and his practical background added significant value to the learning experience. For me, the greatest benefit was gaining a comprehensive understanding of how finance and investment topics are interconnected. As I had no prior experience in investing, the concrete analytical methods were particularly valuable, as I can now immediately apply them when making investment decisions. The study pace suited me well, and balancing the programme alongside work was manageable. All materials were available online, which allowed for independent learning at a convenient time. Overall, it was an excellent learning experience, and I am very pleased to have gained valuable experience studying at EBS.

I truly enjoyed the programme. The teachers were extremely supportive, always open to questions, and the extra time and open sessions were very helpful. The learning experience exceeded my expectations. I gained a clearer understanding of key financial concepts and practical tools that I can confidently apply. The pace and workload were manageable and well worth the investment. Overall, it was a valuable and enriching experience.

All the lessons included a lot of applicable real-world examples, which made the content relevant and useful. Different lecturers used different approaches - visuals, videos, and current discussions – and all of them were clearly very experienced in their fields. At times the pace felt fast, as a lot of material was covered in a limited time, which is something working professionals should take into account. That said, I especially appreciated the corporate finance and law classes, where it felt comfortable to ask questions and get clarifying answers. Overall, the microdegree offers strong, practice-oriented content that can be valuable alongside work, as long as you are ready to actively keep up with the intensity.