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Strategic Financial Management: Decisions that Create Value
 

This microdegree program is designed for entrepreneurs, managers, and financial analysts who want to take their financial decision-making to the next level. The program focuses on data-driven management, combining modern financial analysis tools with strategic thinking. Participants will develop the ability to interpret complex data into a clear financial narrative that supports both decision-making and persuasive communication with management, partners, and investors.

What will you achieve by completing the program?

The Strategic Financial Management microdegree gives you a solid foundation to:

• collect, clean, and analyze economic and financial data using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Python;

• build and apply financial models that support strategic decision-making;

• evaluate investment portfolios based on macroeconomic indicators and risks;

• interpret analytical results in a strategic context and turn them into data-driven recommendations;

• tell your company’s financial story clearly and effectively – to management, investors, and partners alike.

How will the program benefit your business?

This program equips leaders with the tools and mindset to make more accurate, forward-looking decisions:

• Data-driven management. Financial decisions are based on facts, not gut feeling.
• Clearer strategic direction. Your company's financial data becomes a tool for decision-making, not just for reporting.
• More efficient use of capital. The ability to assess investments, risks, and cash flows helps allocate resources more wisely.
• Impactful communication. Leaders learn to present the company’s financial narrative in a way that resonates with investors and partners.
• Financial analysis skills help build bridges between strategy and execution. A strong financial competency supports the overall leadership culture of the company.

This is a practical and strategic master’s level training module that teaches you how to turn data into meaningful insights, build financial models, and communicate your company’s financial story with impact. It is ideal for leaders who want to grow their company's value through data-driven and strategic thinking.

Practical Information

• Format: Lectures + independent work with EBS Master's students

• Dates: 14 January – 16 May 2026

• Registration/purchase: 19 December – 7 March. 

• Early bird price: Until 26 February

• Online consultations: October to January – book your time

• Payment in instalments: Available in four parts (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr)

• Required education level: Higher education (English level B2)

• EU citizenship or a valid temporary residence permit from an EU/EEA country is required

• Certificate: Possibility to transfer credits to a Master's programme

   

👉  Limited seats available – register today!
More info: avatudulikool@ebs.ee
 

• NB! Participants from non-EU countries: If you intend to take this microdegree or any other short-term courses (including all Open University courses). To participate, you must already hold a valid temporary residence permit from an EU/EEA country
• Looking for long-term study options instead? Explore our full degree programmes here.