ACCREDITATION UPDATE
Dean dialogue
FACTS & FIGURES TalTech School of Business and Governance prides itself on its multiculturalism and
What has AMBA accreditation and membership of the AMBA network meant for your school since your accreditation was first announced? “AMBA accreditation and membership is a major milestone for us. In 2020, we launched a revamped entrepreneurial management MBA curriculum and this recognition demonstrates our commitment to innovation in business education. Inspired by the accreditation committee’s report, we’ve also introduced numerous changes and enhancements that will be implemented as early as the autumn. “Ensuring that our MBA programme remains contemporary and responsive to the evolving business landscape is paramount. Following receipt of the accreditation letter, we held a major celebration to acknowledge this significant achievement and to thank all those involved.” How would you describe your business school’s unique selling point to other members of the AMBA network? “Our school combines world-class education with practical application, where theory is immediately applied into practice. The AMBA accreditation committee particularly appreciated the personalised coaching element of our MBA programme, the high quality of our faculty and the successful career development of our alumni. “Leadership and entrepreneurship are integrated into our curricula through close collaboration with reputable companies, providing our graduates with versatile skills and opportunities to excel in the global business world and build successful careers. In addition, Estonia is a renowned hub for start-ups and IT, offering a climate of continuous innovation, which we incorporate into our school’s teaching methods. ”
diversity, with around one in five of approximately 2,000 students hailing from international backgrounds encompassing 60 countries. Its alumni network, meanwhile, is now estimated to number 29,000 across 89 countries. Supporting this level of international diversity are tuition fees for the school’s MBA, which are the same for both EU and non-EU citizens. These currently stand at €7,000 per academic year, as advertised at the time of writing. In addition, 31 per cent of the school’s 160 faculty members have an international background and 54 per cent are female. Across its four departments, the school’s faculty and doctoral students were cited in 173 scientific publications in 2022, according to data from Scopus.
,
students at TalTech School of Business and Governance
Mari Avarmaa, dean, TalTech School of Business and Governance
%
different countries represented 29,000
of the school’s faculty are female
approximate size of the school’s global alumni network
Ambition MAY 2024 | 47
Made with FlippingBook - Share PDF online