Strategic Management MBA
See the bigger picture, make well-grounded decisions, and lead growth in a changing business environment.
Practical information
Volume
1 or 2 years (60 or 120 ECTS)
Language
In English
Location
A. Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification; at least 3 years of management or team-lead experience; English B2.
Study form
Session-based
Every other week on Fridays and Saturdays between 10:00-17:15. As an exception, some lectures can take place on Thursdays.
Diploma
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Feedback
8.90 / 10
Price
4500€ per semester
Why choose this MBA
Solve real challenges
Your studies are directly connected to your work, helping you tackle real management challenges.
Learn alongside leaders
You study with experienced managers and professionals whose insights enrich discussions and perspectives.
See the bigger picture
You develop strategic thinking to connect decisions with organisational goals and drive sustainable growth.
Who is this MBA for?
This MBA is for you if you want to move forward in your career and take on greater responsibility.
You work in a role where you lead a team or projects, or make decisions that shape your organisation’s development. Your day-to-day work requires you to connect details with the bigger picture and make decisions that influence organisational goals.
You already have management experience and want to apply it more consciously. You are looking to build the confidence and understanding needed to make strategic decisions that drive change.
What you learn in this programme
Your studies help you understand how organisations work and how different areas are connected, so you can make more informed strategic decisions.
During the first year, you build a strong foundation in the core areas of business and management. You learn how strategy, finance, marketing, and operations are connected and how they influence organisational performance. This gives you a clear basis for making decisions in your role.
In the second year, you can shape your studies based on your goals by choosing a focus through microdegrees. This allows you to go deeper into areas that matter most for your work and career direction.
The learning is practical and closely linked to your work. You work through real business situations, discuss solutions with experienced peers, and apply what you learn directly in your organisation.
An important part of your studies is also the environment. At EBS, you learn alongside managers, entrepreneurs, and specialists from different fields, bringing together a range of experiences and perspectives. These are people you collaborate with, exchange ideas with, and build connections that continue beyond your studies.
Programme Overview
1. Year – Core studies
Studies start with master's bootcamp - you will meet your fellow coursemates and get to know them.
- Graduation Capstone I: Leadership Masterclass - Leadership Styles and Coaching 2 ECTS
Core studies
- Financial and Managerial Accounting 6 ECTS
- Corporate Finance 6 ECTS
- Strategic Management and Innovation 6 ECTS
- Managing People and Organisations 6 ECTS
- Leadership and Ethics 3 ECTS
- Strategic Marketing 3 ECTS
32 ECTS
Core studies:
- Managerial Economics 3 ECTS
- Emerging Technologies for Business 6 ECTS
- Operations and Project Management 6 ECTS
To complete the MBA programme, it is necessary to successfully pass the graduation module, which consists of four graduation capstones. The purpose of the composite examinations is to assess the student's ability to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the core subjects of the MBA programme.
The first year is summed up by completing the graduation module so that in the second year you can focus on improving your knowledge and skills in the chosen field.
Graduation Capstones:
- Graduation Capstone II: Management Game (Dynama) 5 ECTS
- Graduation Capstone III: Case Study Writing 6 ECTS
- Graduation Capstone IV: Mentoring Practice 2 ECTS
28 ECTS
2. Year – Choice of Microdegrees
During this semester, you can choose 2 microdegrees or spend a semester in one of the EBS partner universities.
30 ECTS
During this semester, you can choose 2 microdegrees.
30 ECTS
Lecturers and experts in this MBA programme
Marko Rillo
Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Innovation, Head of MBA Programme
Marko Rillo (PhD) is the Head of the MBA Programme and an IT and consultancy entrepreneur. He has advised companies, the European Commission, the EBRD, and the UN on business model renewal, innovative initiatives, and strategic development.
Valeria Kiisk
Lektor
Valeria Kiisk is a seasoned financial sector expert and Partner at the investment banking group Redgate. She leads the firm's financial advisory practice, focusing on capital raising and M&A transactions. Valeria is passionate about creating value for clients and enjoys tackling complex deal structures and bold business ideas.
In addition to her advisory work, she actively contributes to the development of the financial ecosystem by chairing the Capital Markets Working Group at FinanceEstonia. She is also committed to promoting financial literacy among investors and entrepreneurs alike.
Valeria holds a PhD and Master’s degree (cum laude) in Business Administration from Tallinn University of Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business from the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
Al Kamienski
Lecturer
Dr. Al Kamienski is Professor of Finance in the School of Business and Nonprofit Management at North Park University, Chicago.
With a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Loyola University, Chicago and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, he teaches, consults, and authors at the intersection of business and education.
Dr. Kamienski researches the economics of freedom and global happiness, indices of international business teaching experiences, and nonprofit finance. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the grant-funded Freedom Forum, a student-led organization exploring issues of economic freedom in theory and practice.
His years of professional experience include roles in for-profit, publicly-traded management consulting and corporate real estate. Professor Kamienski has more than two decades of international teaching experience, with visiting faculty appointments in Estonia, France, the Netherlands, and China; and has lectured in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, and Spain. He is a recipient of the Zenos Hawkinson Award for Teaching Excellence.
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.
MBA in One or Two Years
In the Strategic Management MBA, it is possible to complete the degree in either one or two years, depending on your previous education and professional experience. If you already have a strong background in management or business, you can finish your MBA studies in one year.
One year
Students complete the core studies in management and entrepreneurship and graduate after the first year.
A suitable candidate:
- Has a Bachelor’s or an Applied Higher Education degree (240 ECTS), or a master's degree in any field
- Has 3 years of management or team-lead experience
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
Two years
Students complete the same first-year core studies and continue their studies in the second year by completing specialised microdegrees.
A suitable candidate:
- Holds a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification
- Has 3 years of management or team-lead experience
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
Start your MBA at EBS
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