Economic Policymaking in the Digital Age
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Credits
15 ECTS (390 hours)
Form of study
Blended learning
Location
In Tartu and Tartu county
Fee
2000 EUR
Teachers
Academic top-level (professor, visiting professor, lecturer), strategic manager (experience), practical skills (project management training).
Study group
Management and administration
Program language
English
Purpose:
The objective of the program is to provide a broad-based knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of technology application in the development and implementation of public sector economic policies.
Target group:
The program is suitable for managers, consultants, public sector officials (eg public sector special subject managers), and master's students who must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Outcome:
A successful graduate of the program:- understands the effects of technological developments in public sector governance and economic policy-making;
- can see the possibilities of applying technologies to solve complex problems in specific areas of the public sector;
- has an overview of various challenges and risks of digital solutions;
- can estimate the cost of investment in digital technologies;
- acquires contacts with technology companies and researchers from other fields (medicine, IT, robotics, environment).
Starting conditions:
The prerequisite for starting the studies is a bachelor's degree or an equivalent level of education. Registration for the program is based on a letter of motivation.
Teachers:
Academic top-level (professor, visiting professor, lecturer), strategic manager (experience), practical skills (project management training).
Location info:
Tartu linn The program takes place in session training in Tartu University's Delta Building with web support in the Moodle environment. In session learning, teaching takes place through a combination of video lectures and webinars, supported by independent readings and assignments in the Moodle environment.
Learning environment:
Studies and teaching takes place in appropriate classrooms, which have the required teaching equipment and meet the health and safety requirements.
Schedule and further information:
In the academic year 2025/2026, the program consists of five subjects in the autumn semester, which are taught together with the Master's program of Contemporary Economy and Entrepreneurship in Economic Policy-making: SVMJ.08.007 Risk and Crisis Management in the Public Sector (3 ECTS)
SVMJ.08.009 eEstonia Masterclass (3 ECTS)
SVMJ.08.010 Digital Public Finance and Service Development (3 ECTS)
SVMJ.08.011 Big Data Analytics and Real-Time Economic Policymaking (3 ECTS)
SVMJ.08.013 Economics of Cyber Security and Defense (3 ECTS)
Teaching is scheduled twice a month.
Timetable: https://ois2.ut.ee/#/timetable/d7da9648-5813-f392-2a3c-2d3b29a12ccb
Requirements to complete:
According to the requirements for passing the courses. In order to obtain the micro-credential programme certificate, it is necessary to successfully pass 100% of subjects with a total volume of 15 ECTS.
Document to be issued:
Certificate of completion/Certificate of attendance
Tax refund:
Yes
Registration information:
Admission is based on 1) a bachelor's degree or an equivalent level of education and 2) submission of a motivation letter.Please enter a short letter of motivation in the "additional information or questions regarding participation in the course" field when registering for the course. Please include your educational and professional background and a brief explanation of why you would like to participate in the program.
If you have completed your previous studies outside the University of Tartu, it is necessary to submit a document proving your education. Please send the proof of education to [email protected] by the deadline for registering for the course.
Registration deadline:
25.08.2025
Additional information:
Anneli Kütt, [email protected], +372 +372 737 6318
Program code:
SVMJ.TK.079
General contact:
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