International Business in the Digital Era
Study programme title in Est.
Rahvusvaheline äri digiajastul
Study programme title in Engl.
International Business in the Digital Era
TalTech study programme code
TVTM03
MER study programme code
1998
Study programme version code
TVTM03/25
Faculty / college
M - School of Business and Governance
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Katrin Arvola
Language of instruction
English
Study level
Master study
ECTS credits
120
Self-paid study programme
yes
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Business and Administration
Broad area of study
Business, Administration and Law
Study field
Business and administration
Curriculum group
Management and administration
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Bachelor degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
To support the multifaceted development of students by providing systematic basic knowledge and skills at master's level,
deepening and shaping creative business managers and experts, and providing the necessary competence for sectoral activity. Completing the curriculum forms attitudes that allow working as a member of the council or management, as a middle or top manager, as a top-level economic specialist both in Estonia and elsewhere in the world. The curriculum is designed for students whose goal is to improve themselves and climb the career ladder and creates sufficient prerequisites for quick and flexible orientation both in practical business and in possible subsequent academic activities, including doctoral studies in the relevant field. Show more...
deepening and shaping creative business managers and experts, and providing the necessary competence for sectoral activity. Completing the curriculum forms attitudes that allow working as a member of the council or management, as a middle or top manager, as a top-level economic specialist both in Estonia and elsewhere in the world. The curriculum is designed for students whose goal is to improve themselves and climb the career ladder and creates sufficient prerequisites for quick and flexible orientation both in practical business and in possible subsequent academic activities, including doctoral studies in the relevant field. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate:
- has acquired up-to-date and systematic knowledge of the principles applied to the activities and management of the companies that operate in different sectors of an international environment;
- knows the methods and instruments of analysing, assessing and managing a company's activities and efficiency, and is able to apply theoretical principles and development opportunities to marketing, export, sales and operations management, and is aware of their interrelations with a company’s business activities and specificities;
- is able to identify problems and relate theoretical knowledge to practical management of a company and to the design of its business strategy in a specific socio-economic context, considering different interest groups;
- is able to plan, organize and control the activities of an organization considering the economic, social, political and ethical principles;
- has acquired good communication skills and independently plans his/her personal development;
- understands how the society and economy function and analyses and critically evaluates the processes that take place in the society and economy in the light of corporate social responsibility and ethical principles. Show more...
- has acquired up-to-date and systematic knowledge of the principles applied to the activities and management of the companies that operate in different sectors of an international environment;
- knows the methods and instruments of analysing, assessing and managing a company's activities and efficiency, and is able to apply theoretical principles and development opportunities to marketing, export, sales and operations management, and is aware of their interrelations with a company’s business activities and specificities;
- is able to identify problems and relate theoretical knowledge to practical management of a company and to the design of its business strategy in a specific socio-economic context, considering different interest groups;
- is able to plan, organize and control the activities of an organization considering the economic, social, political and ethical principles;
- has acquired good communication skills and independently plans his/her personal development;
- understands how the society and economy function and analyses and critically evaluates the processes that take place in the society and economy in the light of corporate social responsibility and ethical principles. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master of Arts in Social Sciences
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
6.0
Core studies
36.0
Special studies
48.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
24.0
Total
120.0
- +MAIN SPECIALITY 5: International Business in the Digital Era
- +MODULE: Entrepreneurship Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (General studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- create an understanding about the essence of entrepreneurship and its processes,
the role of entrepreneur and the principles of business planning and development process about the main aspects of the activities of enterprises in the context of external business environment;
- give an opportunity for students to plan the business process, design business model and compile business plan through teamwork and interdisciplinary study, which is supporting students in their career choice of becoming entrepreneur or entrepreneurial employee. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- explains the essence of entrepreneurship,
phases of entrepreneurship processes and business planning as well as the main activities of enterprises;
- assesses own abilities to initiate teamwork and activate on the development of business ideas in real life and handle risks;
- assesses business opportunities and analyses them based on problems needful to solve, uncovered market niches and development trends;
- carries out market and competition analysis originated from chosen business opportunities, compiling the strategy. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 6.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Core Studies 36.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- acquire basic knowledge of the principles of international business and globalization and how to operate in different cultures;
- provide in-depth knowledge of modern organizational and management concepts in a global environment and their applications in various business sectors;
- provide knowledge for the conscious management and analysis of the business results of the company and thus to increase the value of the company;
- gain knowledge of trends in the world economy, to better understand the future business environment;
- gain knowledge of the basic principles of leadership and the modern approach to leadership, and to understand and analyze practical situations based on them, and to develop their own efficiency in it;
- develop communication and teamwork skills. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- has knowledge of the basic concepts of international business and the process and fundamentals of globalization;
- has basic knowledge to act in different cultural spaces;
- describes and analyzes dynamic processes in the global economy and in international economic relations and is able to link them to the changing business environment;
- is able to analyse business growth, profitability, efficiency and solvency of the company and evaluate the value of the company and its success in terms of performance against various success criteria;
- can use modern organizational and management theories in different situations;
- knows the main leadership theories and their implementation mechanisms in real life situations. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 36.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Compulsory Courses Module: International Business in the Digital Era 30.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- improve and deepen knowledge
in the areas that are most important to the student from the point of view of his work responsibilities and future career, and to create prerequisites for effective organization of business in the digital world;
- develop an interdisciplinary understanding of trends in the world economy to enable students to better understand the business environment of the future;
- introduce the nature and challenges of global supply chain management at the level of process planning, business model and business network management;
- provide a systematic and supplier-neutral overview of the digitalisation of marketing channels and activities, the structure of the digital advertising industry and the technologies and platform types shaping it, the basic concepts and conceptual framework of digital marketing. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- describes and
analyses dynamic processes in the world economy and international economic relations and knows how to connect them with changes in the practical business environment;
- orients himself in modern approaches to supply chain management, concepts, models and analysis tools;
- has the knowledge to develop the company's marketing strategy and manage the process of its implementation;
- can do research (incl. in the context of an academic thesis);
- is familiar with digital marketing tools and their evolving technological capabilities in order to apply them to marketing and sales. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 30.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Elective Courses Module: International Business in the Digital Era 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- offer additional disciplines related to international business;
- consolidate and deepen the knowledge acquired in basic and specialised subjects through practical work and prepare the student to cope in a real professional work environment;
- develop the company's strategy with the help of simulation and manage the company as a team, using different methods of business and economic analysis;
- develop in depth the ability to see business opportunities around them, learn about the business environment and direct students to search for and find suitable and functioning business models for them;
- offer additional disciplines related to the marketing function;
- enable the acquisition of knowledge about the principles of consumer behavior, brand management and marketing communication;
- enable the acquisition of knowledge and skills for managing business in a socially responsible, ethical and sustainable way and provide knowledge and skills in the field of professional ethics in order to be more competent in ethical issues and ethical conflict resolution in business and provide a better understanding of the main principles of corporate social responsibility;
- enable the acquisition of extended general knowledge and the development of necessary skills in the specific fields chosen by the student;
- enable students to understand the fundamental principles and business implications of Artificial Intelligence. Show more...Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student:
- has extended general knowledge in selected fields;
- relates marketing knowledge and activities to non-marketing disciplines;
- connects international business management knowledge and activities with disciplines belonging to other fields;
- relates knowledge and activities related to digital transformations to business management;
- uses acquired knowledge to analyse phenomena, plan and implement activities in specific selected areas. Show more...Elective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 18.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Free Choice Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)AimsThe module provides students with a possibility to choose subjects according to her/his special interests or future specialisation preferences.Learning outcomesAfter completing this module, the student has obtained knowledge and abilities connected to his/her special interests or according to the future specialisation preferences.
- +MODULE: Graduation Thesis 24.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)AimsThe aim of graduation thesis is to provide students experiences of preparing an independent research paper dealing with and solving a practical business administration problem,
and skills for applying theoretical knowledge to solving practical problems on the level of academic master's degree. Show more...Learning outcomesThe student:
- formulates a research problem corresponding to their specialisation and sets the objective of the thesis;
- defines research questions or tasks or hypotheses to fulfill the objective of the thesis;
- chooses the appropriate scientific and field-specific literature, analyses and synthesizes their content;
- chooses the appropriate methodology to fulfill the objective of the thesis;
- uses theoretical knowledge and professional terminology for analysing problems and synthesising solutions;
- collects, processes and analyses the necessary information;
- presents and justifies one's viewpoints;
- formats the thesis according to pre-set requirements using scientific language and professional terminology and following proper citing principles;
- presents orally the results of one’s work with a discussion. Show more... - +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study