Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Social Entrepreneurship MA Program ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://sema.ee/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://sema.ee/blog/) - [Pitching Event Showcases Global Talent and Secures Investor Commitments](https://sema.ee/news-events/pitching-event-showcases-global-talent-and-secures-investor-commitments/) - On March 6th, nine student entrepreneurs from three distinguished universities—Tallinn University (Estonia), Bucharest University of Economic Studies (Romania), and Singapore Management University (Singapore)—pitched their innovative projects at a hybrid event hosted at the Estonian Business Hub in collaboration with the Social Entrepreneurship MA program and the Student Entrepreneurship Network (SEN). The dynamic session provided a - [Join Our Investor Pitching Event – Connect with Impact Investor Leslie Hsu!](https://sema.ee/news-events/join-our-investor-pitching-event-connect-with-impact-investor-leslie-hsu/) - We are excited to announce our first pitching event—a unique opportunity for student enterprises to meet an experienced impact investor and angel investor, Leslie Hsu. With 30 years of corporate executive experience and an impressive international background, Leslie brings deep financial expertise and strategic insight to the table. On March 6th at 4:00 PM Singapore - [The study “BENCHMARKING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE EU SOCIAL ECONOMY”](https://sema.ee/news-events/the-study-benchmarking-the-socio-economic-performance-of-the-eu-social-economy/) - The study for the European Commission - European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has been published was presented by the authors from CIRIEC and EURICSE in Brussels on the 7th of February. The study is very timely as the discussions on how to fund social innovation by the EU programmes are taking place. The study “BENCHMARKING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE EU SOCIAL ECONOMY” has been published - [Furqan Ali: Bridging Innovation and Impact Across Continents](https://sema.ee/news-events/furqan-ali-bridging-innovation-and-impact-across-continents/) - The Department of Social Entrepreneurship at Tallinn University proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Furqan Ali, a master's student in our Social Entrepreneurship (SEMA) program. Originating from the stunning valleys of Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Furqan is an engineer turned social entrepreneur whose journey embodies innovation, leadership, and resilience. A Visionary Recognized at Youth Startup - [Young Innovators Redefining the Future: Visit to Singapore Management University's Crazy Ideas Event](https://sema.ee/news-events/1199/) - Zsolt Bugarszki, our associate professor at Tallinn University's Social Entrepreneurship MA program, recently visited Singapore Management University (SMU) to participate in the "Crazy Ideas in Universities: How Young Innovators Are Redefining the Future" event. Hosted by SMU's Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), this dynamic event brought together young changemakers, industry experts, and academics to - [Testimonals from alumni](https://sema.ee/news-events/testimonals-from-2024-alumni/) - Hamira Kanwal: SEMA program has been a very transformative journey for me as I learnt my core competencies and areas of improvement as well. With the program's combination of academic understanding and real-world projects and workshops, I received a well-rounded and hands-on experience that gave me the insights on how to bring social change. All - [Sharing Tallinn University's Expertise in Social Entrepreneurship with Georgia and Ukraine](https://sema.ee/news-events/sharing-tallinn-universitys-expertise-in-social-entrepreneurship-with-georgia-and-ukraine/) - Tallinn University’s Social Entrepreneurship MA program is actively contributing to the “Social Entrepreneurship and Enhanced Development-based Skills - SEEDS - in Georgia and Ukraine” project, funded by the EU4 Youth program. Supported by the European Union, this initiative focuses on developing social entrepreneurship to promote the inclusion of socially vulnerable youth and reduce poverty - [Story of a Scottish social entrepreneur in Estonia](https://sema.ee/news-events/story-of-a-scottish-social-entrepreneur-in-estonia/) - [What I gained from the SEMA program and LIFE project at TLU](https://sema.ee/news-events/what-i-gained-from-the-sema-program-and-life-project-at-tlu/) - As a student of the Social Entrepreneurship Masters Program, I’ve had some amazing opportunities to grow my own business. From being guided to draft a business plan, to verifying the research that supports my approach. I’ve created a marketing plan, written my impact report, and pitched my project in front of a jury. I’ve learned - [Social Entrepreneurship MA students’ delivering a worksop to international high school students](https://sema.ee/news-events/social-entrepreneurship-ma-students-delivering-a-worksop-to-international-high-school-students/) - On the 7th of December 2022 Social Entrepreneurship MA students conducted a social entrepreneurship workshop. The workshop centred around business plan development was organised by 6 SEMA students to 36 high school students (aged 14-19) in the framework of their project management course. ## Pages - [Home](https://sema.ee/) - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MA PROGRAMAre you a developer or entrepreneurwho wishes to have a larger social impact? Then the Social Entrepreneurship Master´s programme of Tallinn University is for you! START HERE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MA PROGRAM Are you looking for ways to create social impact? Tallinn University’s Social Entrepreneurship Master’s (SEMA) Program helps you develop your own - [Enrolment](https://sema.ee/enrolment/) - Admission requirements Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent. Proof of English Proficiency Curriculum Vitae (CV) Please see the complete overview of admission and application requirements for Master’s level applicants. Entrance exams Written assignment A project plan (850-1000 words): project idea of a social enterprise that will be developed within the framework of the Social Entrepreneurship programme’s - [Application procedure](https://sema.ee/application-procedure/) - WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! Deadline for submitting your application: Non-EU/EEA applicants Deadline for submitting your application: March 13, 2026 at 12 pm (EET)*. Applicants from the Republic of Korea, Japan, USA Deadline for submitting your application April 13, 2026 at 12 pm (EEST)*. EU/EEA and Ukrainian citizens: Deadline for submitting your application: May 13, 2026 - [Testimonials](https://sema.ee/social-entrepreneurship-microdegree/) - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMTESTIMONIALS Testimonals From Alumni Anastasia Pjatakova About Unsume Eveline Vente about Yanantin Alpaca - [Staff](https://sema.ee/staff/) - Why choose the program?The programme is intended to be a creative hub, where students not only participate in an academic education but Tallinn University serves as a pre-incubator of new, creative initiatives that might be realized with the help of Estonian e-residency and a very supportive e-government system.BenefitsBenefit from the Estonian e-services and digital opportunities - [Contact Us](https://sema.ee/contact-us/) - In case of questions regarding the content of the program, please contact:Dr. Katri-Liis Lepikhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/katriliis/ katriliis kllepik@tlu.ee In case of questions regarding the technical admission process, please contact:The International Admission Officeadmissions@tlu.ee Send a Message Your name* E-mail * Subject* Sõnum * Why choose the program?The programme is intended to be a creative hub, where students not - [Personal data processing](https://sema.ee/personal-data-processing/) - The legal duty of Tallinn University is to promote science and culture and offer the necessary education and research as well as other creative activity based services to the society. As a legal person governed by public law, the university is the proprietor of public information within the whole extent of its activities. Through the - [Students projects](https://sema.ee/students-projects/) - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMCourses LIST OF ALL COURSES - [Our projects](https://sema.ee/our-projects/) - SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMCourses LIST OF ALL COURSES - [Courses](https://sema.ee/courses/) ## Courses - [Multi-disciplinary courses - 66 ECTS](https://sema.ee/course/core-courses-66-ects/) - Social Entrepreneurship uses a multi-disciplinary approach. You will learn about Contemporary Social Problems, Social Innovation, Civil Society, Social Capital, and Social Impact. 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. - [Master’s thesis seminar - 6 ECTS](https://sema.ee/course/masters-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. - [Master’s thesis - 24 ECTS](https://sema.ee/course/masters-thesis-24-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. - [Core Elective Courses - min. 12 ECTS](https://sema.ee/course/core-elective-courses-min-12-ects/) - The student has knowledge of different domains of social sciences, business development communication and ICT. - [Open elective courses - 6 ECTS](https://sema.ee/course/open-elective-courses-6-ects/) - The student can choose a course supporting the student's professional development. - [LIFE Project](https://sema.ee/course/life-learning-in-interdisciplinary-focused-environment-course-6-ects/) - 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! - [Internship - 6 ECTS](https://sema.ee/course/internship-6-ects/) - The student has knowledge and skills as well as work experience in business development and social impact oriented work. ## Categories - [News & Events](https://sema.ee/category/news-events/)