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WHAT IS

Social Entrepreneurship Master's Program?

Being a social entrepreneur requires a multi-disciplinary approach. You learn through academic courses in the fields of innovation, design thinking, and business development. You combine theory and hands-on experience in project-based learning. You gain new insights through teamwork and collaboration.

The SEMA Program is a creative hub, a pre-incubator for innovative projects. Whether you want to tackle environmental problems or social issues... We support you with academic education, a creative network of like-minded entrepreneurs, and a digital ecosystem.

Throughout the program, there’s space for you to focus on the areas that interest you, whether that is digital governance, marketing, healthcare services, or IT.

Estonia is the perfect place for your innovative business ideas. Starting your own Social Enterprise is easy, thanks to the Estonian e-residency and e-governance systems.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

Courses

LIFE Project

Our inter-disciplinary approach comes to life. Ever thought of making a podcast about international sports? A policy for inclusive hiring? Or a brand video for a social enterprise? During the LIFE Project, you work with students from across all of Tallinn University’s faculties on a project that you are interested in. No previous experience is needed!

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Multi-disciplinary courses - 66 ECTS

Social Entrepreneurship uses a multi-disciplinary approach. You will learn about Contemporary Social Problems, Social Innovation, Civil Society, Social Capital, and Super-Diversity. The core courses of the program strengthen your academic knowledge of societal issues. You learn to identify the beneficiaries of your future Social Enterprise. And you learn how to support your goals with academic theories.

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Master’s thesis seminar - 6 ECTS

Just like any other master’s program, the Social Entrepreneurship program is concluded with a master’s thesis. If you’ve been working on your own social enterprise, you summarize the results in a project thesis. Alternatively, you can choose to contribute to the field of Social Entrepreneurship with your academic knowledge and finish your degree with a research thesis.

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LIST OF ALL COURSES

VISUALISATION OF THE STUDENT JOURNEY DURING 2 YEARS

Student journey

Step 1

Kick Off Event

Step 2

Business Ideas & Industry Challenges

Step 3

Leadership & Team Building

Step 4

Business Model Generation

Step 5

Value Proposition Design

Step 6

Startup Speed Dating Night

Step 7

Product Development & Service Design

Step 8

Marketing Communication & Sales

Step 9

Intellectual Property Rights

Step 10

Investor Relations & Startup Ecosystem

Step 11

Pitching

Step 12

Demo Day

Why choose the program?

You envision a better world, a world in which entrepreneurship leaves a positive impact, socially or environmentally. You have ideas for your own business, but you don't know where to start. You’re looking for a network of like-minded people, such as academics, entrepreneurs, and peers.

Benefits

Develop your own social enterprise in two years time.

Access to Estonian e-services and e-government systems.

A strong interdisciplinary academic foundation.

Hands-on experience through project-based learning.

International collaborations and opportunities.

Access to incubators, mentors, and pioneers in the field of social entrepreneurship.

What we offer?

The first academic Master’s Program in the field of Social Entrepreneurship in the region.

Out of the box solutions to societal issues.

A tailor-made approach to fit the regional needs of your solution.

An international network of graduated social entrepreneurs.

Broad career prospects in a high growth field.

Who are we looking for?

Leaders

Entrepreneurs and leaders with aspirations to improve their own or their organization’s positive impact on society.

Specialists

  • Healthcare specialists who want to develop future-proof solutions to current healthcare services.
  • Project managers of NGOs looking to switch to a more sustainable and independent business model. 
  • Developers interested in improving e-governance, IT supported e-services, and digital technology.

Individuals

Visionaries who have an idea to create betterment in the world.