International Management MA
Prepare to lead in an international business environment
Build on your existing business education and experience and deepen your understanding of how organisations operate across markets.
Praktiline info
Volume
2 years (120 ECTS)
Language
In English
Location
A. Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, or Management; English B2
Study form
Session-based, every other week on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 10:00-17:15
Diploma
Master of Arts in Social Sciences (MA)
Double Degree opportunity
Feedback
8.94 / 10
Price
4200€ per semester
Why choose this programme
Go deeper in your field
You deepen your business knowledge and learn to analyse and solve more complex business problems by connecting theory with practice.
Gain an advantage
A master’s degree and strong academic foundation help you stand out and move forward in an international career.
International environment
You have the opportunity to study at a partner university or earn a double degree, gaining international experience and a broader perspective on business.
Is this programme for you?
This programme is for you if you want to build on your prior business education and go deeper in your field.
You have a background in economics, business, or management and want to feel more confident in your knowledge. You are looking to better understand how organisations operate in an international environment and how to make decisions with long-term impact.
Your studies help you develop a clearer understanding of your field and act with greater confidence in roles where responsibility is growing. At the same time, a master’s degree gives you an advantage in the job market and opens up more opportunities for your future career.
The programme is designed so you can study alongside your work and connect what you learn with your day-to-day experience.
What you learn in this programme
During your studies, you deepen your knowledge and develop the skills needed to solve complex business problems in an international context.
You learn to analyse financial performance, market conditions, and strategic choices to understand which decisions support organisational growth. You also develop the ability to work with data and research methods to draw well-founded conclusions and evaluate different business scenarios, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
You gain a deeper understanding of how international business works, including market entry strategies, competition, and consumer behaviour across different markets. You learn from experienced lecturers and alongside peers with diverse backgrounds, whose perspectives enrich discussions and broaden your thinking.
At the end of your studies, you apply your knowledge in a business consulting project, where you work on a real company challenge and provide a well-reasoned solution. This gives you experience in connecting analysis with real business decisions.
Double degree with HEC Liège
Want to graduate with two degrees instead of one?
This two-year master’s programme, developed in collaboration with HEC Liège, gives you the opportunity to earn a double degree and gain international study experience.
In the second year, you can choose whether to continue your studies at HEC Liège or complete the programme at EBS.
In the first year at EBS, you build a strong foundation in business innovation and research methods. In the second year at HEC Liège, you focus on marketing specialisation courses, including consumer behaviour, digital marketing strategy, and responsible business.
HEC Liège, situated at Europe's crossroads in Belgium, has a rich 200-year history and provides a comprehensive educational experience across 11 faculties and 4 campuses in 3 cities. Known for its strong faculty and diverse student body, the university employs innovative teaching methods, making it a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in education and research.
Programme Overview
Studies start with master's bootcamp - you will meet your fellow course-mates and get to know them.
Core managerial competencies in international business:
- Financial performance management (6 ECTS)
- Data analysis for business consulting (quantitative) (6 ECTS)
- Megatrends for Business Innovation (6 ECTS)
- Corporate strategy (6 ECTS)
- Corporate governance (3 ECTS)
- Strategic Marketing (3 ECTS)
30 ECTS
Strategic Management and Leadership:
- Data analysis for business consulting (Qualitative) (6 ECTS)
- Business Innovation Management (6 ECTS)
- Sustainable operations management (6 ECTS)
- Behavioural Economics and Critical Marketing (6 ECTS)
- Psychology for leadership (6 ECTS)
30 ECTS
- 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.
30 ECTS
- Business consultancy internship 15 ECTS
- 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.
30 ECTS
Master's Programme Lecturers
Piret Masso
Head of MA programme, Lecturer
Piret Masso is an experienced international communications professional and a current PhD candidate and Junior Research Fellow at Estonian Business School.
She holds a Master’s degree in International Business Administration, and her research focuses on ethical organisational culture and generational inclusion in management. With over 20 years of leadership experience in companies such as Electrolux and AGA/Linde Group, she has led global teams, supported change management initiatives, and developed internal communication strategies. Piret’s academic work has also been recognised—her co-authored paper on employee benefits and turnover intention won the Best Paper Award at Estonia’s national summer school 2022 for doctoral students in economics and business.
Katri Kerem
Assistant Professor of Marketing, Head of Knowledge Team
Katri has 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.
Kaarel Ots
Visiting Lecturer
He has led Nasdaq Tallinn for the past ten years and, since 2023, also heads the Nasdaq Baltic exchanges. Prior to joining the stock exchange, he led the Financial Advisory practice at Deloitte and worked for 13 years in the banking sector. He has contributed as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Estonian Service Industry Association and has served on the Supervisory Board of the Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance. Kaarel Ots holds a Master’s degree in Corporate and Investment Banking from SDA Bocconi School of Management and a degree in Business Administration from Concordia International University / Audentes Mainor University.
Camila Niño Fernandez
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Prior to join EBS, Camila was a lecturer at Sciences Po EuroAmerican Camps in Reims (France), NEOMA Business School in Reims (France) and St John’s University in Paris. She holds a Ph.D degree from Aix-Marseille School of Economics. She holds a Master’s in Public Economics from Aix-Marseille School of Economics and a Master’s in Economics from Los Andes University (Colombia). Her research interests include the income taxation, income redistribution, and the role of education as a tool for economic mobility.
International experience
EBS gives you first-hand access to leading business schools around the world, including Bocconi University, Copenhagen Business School, Toulouse Business School, Vienna University of Economics and Business, ESIC Business & Marketing School, ja Nagoya University of Commerce and Business.
A semester abroad at one of our more than 80 partner universities gives you international experience, helping you better understand different business environments and see your field in a broader context.
Start your master's studies at EBS
Before applying, we recommend taking a closer look at the admission requirements to find the study path that best suits you.
Submit your application via DreamApply if you are an international an international applicants and in SAIS if you have finished your previous education in Estonia.
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