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Volume30 ECTS
Study formEvening programme
Target groupSME owners, members of civil society organisations, social entrepreneurs
PreconditionsBA level education
ObjectivesCreate preconditions for the development of knowledge of social entrepreneurship in order to address contemporary social and/or environmental problems from an interdisciplinary perspective provide skills and knowledge of social impact and social capital;
provide entrepreneurial skills to develop and maintain impactful enterprises
Learning outcomesStudents will have systemic knowledge of social and environmental problems, ability to analyse societal processes; plan, implement and assess social enterprises; they will have acquired leadership and decision-making skills, capability to work in teams and deliver results in an ethically conscious working environment; have skills to demonstrate advanced knowledge in project finance, project management and evaluation, product design, business modelling, marketing and organisation;
have skills to conduct a study within the domain of entrepreneurship and to apply suitable theories and methods.    

CourseLecturerCourse titleVolumeSemesterPrice
RIJ7030.YKZsolt BugarszkiCSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, Inclusive Business Strategies6 ECTSFall€ 264
RIM7036.YKJuko-Mart KõlarBusiness Model Development6 ECTSFall€ 264
RIJ7029.YKKatri-Liis LepikProject Management6 ECTSSpring€ 264
STS7507.YKAudrone UrmanavicieneThe Concept of Social Capital and Social Impact6 ECTSFall€ 264

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

Courses

LIFE - 6 ECTS

The student can make connections and can analyze the goals of the project and their possible solutions from the perspective of one’s own as well as that of other fields.

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Core courses - 66 ECTS

The student has systemic knowledge of social and environmental problems, and is able to analyse societal processes. Is able to use theoretical knowledge in social entrepreneurship.

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Master’s thesis seminar - 6 ECTS

The aim of the course is to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills for planning and conducting social entrepreneurship related master's thesis.

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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.

Benefits

Benefit from the Estonian e-services and digital opportunities
Project-based studies and international practitioners
Opportunity to create and develop and organisation with a positive societal and entrepreneurial impact
Possibility to cooperate with inspirational course mates from various cultural contexts and disciplines
Opportunity to participate in incubation programs global cooperation projects, international networks

What we offer?

Estonia’s advanced digital systems
The only curriculum for Social Entrepreneurship in the region providing an academic degree
Project-based learning method
Mandatory internship providing you with  practical experience and networking before graduation
Interdisciplinary approach
International student body and study environment
Broad career prospects

Who are we looking for?

Leaders

Entrepreneurs, community developers and leaders who would like to increase their organisation’s positive impact in the society.

Specialists

From the welfare, social and other areas who would like to develop sustainable services.

Individuals

Active individuals who would like to become social entrepreneurs.