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Strategic Marketing

The Strategic Marketing course equips participants with practical skills and a strategic mindset to design and implement marketing strategies that support sustainable business growth and deliver a lasting competitive advantage. The master course brings together market analysis, audience targeting, brand management, and communication into one cohesive strategic plan.

Practical info

Time

Jan 22, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026

Capacity

3 ECTS (78 academic hours, of which 16 in classroom, 62 individual work, and 0 practical work)

Prerequisites

To ensure effective participation and meaningful peer learning, applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
  • At least 3 years of work experience in business or entrepreneurship
  • For non-Estonian residents: EU citizenship or a valid temporary residence permit that allows study in Estonia.

Study Level

Current course belongs to Master's study level

Language

The lectures and study materials are in English.

Method

In class - Students meet with the instructor in class at regularly scheduled times.

Price

€470

Location

EBS University, A.Lauteri 3, Tallinn

Future-oriented strategic thinking

This course redefines marketing as a strategic leadership tool that connects customer needs, market dynamics, and the company’s unique value proposition. Participants will develop marketing strategies grounded in big-picture thinking, teamwork, and the ethical use of technology—skills essential for success in today’s evolving business landscape.

Who is Strategic Marketing intended for?

This master level course is designed for for experienced professionals and team leaders from diverse backgrounds who are now working in business leadership roles. It is well-suited for those who have entered marketing roles or shaped their marketing experience over time but have never formally studied the subject.

Topics Covered

Certificate

Participants who complete the course will receive a continuing education certificate with ECTS credits.

Course structure

The lecture schedule is being finalized. The course will take place on Fridays and/or Saturdays only.

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Strategic Marketing starts at Jan 22, 2026

Course details

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Course Date

22.01.2026 - 07.03.2026

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Course Instructor

Katri Kerem_EBS

Katri Kerem

Associate Professor

Katri Kerem is the head of the Entrepreneurship and Business Administration bachelor’s program and an Associate Professor at Estonian Business School, with extensive practical experience in marketing and advertising. Kerem has a PhD in economics from Tallinn University of Technology. Before her academic career, she worked as a PR and advertising manager for one of Estonia’s largest wholesale companies and gained experience at the international advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi. She has taught marketing at several universities in Estonia and has been running international seminars in France at IAE Aix-en-Provence since 2011. Her main research area is consumer behavior, especially in food-related marketing and its impact on children's food choices, as well as the role of food in shaping identity.

 

Price

€470

VAT will not be added to course price

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