SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Learn to build software and your business. Full scholarships available.
Three-year program
- Software Development and Entrepreneurship program
Full-time study in English from Monday to Wednesday
Software Development and Entrepreneurship program is for you if you want to have the software development, design and teamwork skills to begin your career as a software developer in Estonia or anywhere in the world. This is also the program for you if you're looking for a solid foundation in IT and business upon which to build your own software company or startup.
Application deadlines
Admission for Spring semester 2021.
- Application deadline for non-EU (EU visa required): 30.11.2020
- Application deadline for EU (and EU visa-free countries): 30.11.2020
- Application deadline for permanent residents of Estonia: 31.01.2021
Admission for Fall semester 2021.
- Application deadline for non-EU (EU visa required): 31.05.2021
- Application deadline for EU (and EU visa-free countries): 31.07.2021
- Application deadline for permanent residents of Estonia: 30.09.2021
Inna Švartsman, MSc
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Inna Švartsman
CURRICULUM
CONTENT / SEMESTERS
CONTENT / SEMESTERS
I year autumn (26 ECTS CREDIT) ⮟
- Self-management in university (Y-113), [3 ECTS]
- Academic writing and self-expression (Y-112), [3 ECTS]
- Algorithms and data structures (SE-007), [5 ECTS]
- Discrete mathematics and logic (SE-005), [5 ECTS]
- Computers and networks (SE-008), [2 ECTS]
- Operating systems and maintenance (SE-009), [3 ECTS]
- Basics of computer programming (IT-362), [5 ECTS]
I year spring (33 ECTS CREDIT) ⮟
- Estonian A1.1 (Y-115), [3 ECTS]
- Cooperation models (J-426), [2 ECTS]
- Communication psychology (Y-010), [5 ECTS]
- Linear algebra (SE-006), [5 ECTS]
- Software development processes (SE-010), [5 ECTS]
- Object oriented programming (SE-011), [5 ECTS]
- Data security (SE-012), [4 ECTS]
- Business process modelling and automation (SE-002), [4 ECTS]
II year autumn (29 ECTS CREDIT) ⮟
- Estonian A1.2 (Y-116), [3 ECTS]
- Software product and service management (SE-004), [4 ECTS]
- Accounting and budgeting (SE-003), [4 ECTS]
- Social and ethical issues in IT (P-105), [2 ECTS]
- Analysis and design of information systems (SE-013), [4 ECTS]
- Databases (SE-015), [4 ECTS]
- Software testing (SE-018), [4 ECTS]
- Advanced programming course (SE-019), [4 ECTS]
II year spring (32 ECTS CREDIT) ⮟
- Estonian A2.1 (Y-117), [3 ECTS]
- Product management in IT application (SE-001), [3 ECTS]
- Data analysis (Y-009), [5 ECTS]
- Research methods (Y-007), [5 ECTS]
- Computer software monitoring (SE-020), [2 ECTS]
- Prototyping of user interface (SE-014), [4 ECTS]
- Web applications (SE-016), [5 ECTS]
- Mobile applications (SE-017), [5 ECTS]
III year autumn (35 ECTS CREDIT) ⮟
- Entrepreneurship module (Y-108), [15 ECTS]
- Estonian A2.2 (Y-118), [3 ECTS]
- Electives (SE-023), [2 ECTS]
- Software development team project (PR-520), [5 ECTS]
- Software development project (PR-519), [10 ECTS]
III year spring (25 ECTS CREDIT) ⮟
- Final paper (L-002), [10 ECTS]
- Professional internship (DB-483), [15 ECTS]
Entrepreneurship module (15 ECTS CREDIT)
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Entrepreneurship module (Y-108, 15 ECTS)
6 lecturers- Elari TammxElari Tamm
- Janek Popell OÜ Japanelli
xJanek Popell- Anu Olvik
xAnu Olvik- Ülane Vilumets Like A Local Guide
xÜlane Vilumets- Katre Purga
xKatre Purga- Rode Luhaäär Paytailor
xRode Luhaäär Basic courses module (22 ECTS CREDIT)
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Estonian A1.1 (Y-115, 3 ECTS)
Marleen KedarsxMarleen Kedars- Cooperation models (J-426, 2 ECTS)
Mats Soomre Belbin EestixMats Soomre- Communication psychology (Y-010, 5 ECTS)
Piia BertingxPiia Berting- Self-management in university (Y-113, 3 ECTS)
4 lecturers- Marit KuuskxMarit Kuusk
- Aire Vaigu
xAire Vaigu- Liisa Kruustük
xLiisa Kruustük- Marleen Kedars
xMarleen Kedars- Estonian A1.2 (Y-116, 3 ECTS)
Marleen KedarsxMarleen Kedars- Estonian A2.1 (Y-117, 3 ECTS)
Marleen KedarsxMarleen Kedars- Estonian A2.2 (Y-118, 3 ECTS)
IT project management module (11 ECTS CREDIT)
- Software product and service management (SE-004, 4 ECTS)
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Accounting and budgeting (SE-003, 4 ECTS)
Grigori FainšteinxGrigori Fainštein- Product management in IT application (SE-001, 3 ECTS)
Indrek HiiexIndrek Hiie Mathematics and research methodology module (30 ECTS CREDIT)
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Social and ethical issues in IT (P-105, 2 ECTS)
Allan PällxAllan Päll- Academic writing and self-expression (Y-112, 3 ECTS)
2 lecturers- Ingrid VetkaxIngrid Vetka
- Aire Vaigu
xAire Vaigu- Data analysis (Y-009, 5 ECTS)
Aleksandr KormiltsõnxAleksandr Kormiltsõn- Algorithms and data structures (SE-007, 5 ECTS)
Inna ŠvartsmanxInna Švartsman- Linear algebra (SE-006, 5 ECTS)
Elena SafiulinaxElena Safiulina- Discrete mathematics and logic (SE-005, 5 ECTS)
Elena SafiulinaxElena Safiulina- Research methods (Y-007, 5 ECTS)
4 lecturers- Jekaterina MintxJekaterina Mint
PhD, Associate Professor, Head of Curriculum of Business Management and Strategic Management - Tauno Õunapuu
xTauno Õunapuu- Aminul Islam
xAminul Islam- Vanessa Vorteil
xVanessa Vorteil Software development and entrepreneuship specialisation module (62 ECTS CREDIT)
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Computer software monitoring (SE-020, 2 ECTS)
Daniil JerjominxDaniil Jerjomin- Electives (SE-023, 2 ECTS)
- Computers and networks (SE-008, 2 ECTS)
Andrei BõvševxAndrei Bõvšev- Operating systems and maintenance (SE-009, 3 ECTS)
Daniil JerjominxDaniil Jerjomin- Software development processes (SE-010, 5 ECTS)
Johani HintxJohani Hint- Basics of computer programming (IT-362, 5 ECTS)
Inna ŠvartsmanxInna Švartsman- Object oriented programming (SE-011, 5 ECTS)
Inna ŠvartsmanxInna Švartsman- Data security (SE-012, 4 ECTS)
Anton VedeshinxAnton Vedeshin- Analysis and design of information systems (SE-013, 4 ECTS)
Vanessa VorteilxVanessa Vorteil- Prototyping of user interface (SE-014, 4 ECTS)
Ilja ŠmorgunxIlja Šmorgun- Databases (SE-015, 4 ECTS)
2 lecturers- Inna ŠvartsmanxInna Švartsman
- Anna Grund
xAnna Grund- Web applications (SE-016, 5 ECTS)
Vadim LositskixVadim Lositski- Mobile applications (SE-017, 5 ECTS)
Dmitri BorohhovxDmitri Borohhov- Software testing (SE-018, 4 ECTS)
Nikolai PavlovxNikolai Pavlov- Advanced programming course (SE-019, 4 ECTS)
Tauseef AhmedxTauseef Ahmed- Business process modelling and automation (SE-002, 4 ECTS)
Hurmi JürjensxHurmi Jürjens Final thesis and internship (40 ECTS CREDIT)
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Software development team project (PR-520, 5 ECTS)
Inna ŠvartsmanxInna Švartsman- Software development project (PR-519, 10 ECTS)
Inna ŠvartsmanxInna Švartsman- Final paper (L-002, 10 ECTS)
Inna ŠvartsmanxInna Švartsman- Professional internship (DB-483, 15 ECTS)
Inna ŠvartsmanxInna Švartsman - Software development project (PR-519, 10 ECTS)
TUITION
ONCE IN YEAR IN TALLINN: tuition fee per year for non-EU residents 5120 € tuition fee per year for EU residents 4720 €
Software Development and Entrepreneurship program has been put together and is taught with Estonia's leading software companies such as Columbus Estonia, Ericsson Estonia and Playtech.
The program's focus is on topics:- Programming (Java, HTML, CSS, SQL)
- Information systems' analysis and design
- Software development processes
- Software testing
- Business process automation
- Web and mobile applications
- Entrepreneurship and communication psychology
- Projects and internships, your portfolio
The Best & Brightest Scholarship Program
To empower IT-talented young people with limited means from all around the world to pursue their career dreams in Estonia, EUAS has created the Best & Brightest full tuition fee waiver scholarship program. From every admission to Software Development and Entrepreneurship, five students will be selected who will not be required to pay the tuition fee.
A recipient of the Best & Brightest scholarship meets the following criteria:
- Has received the maximum result in the entry exam
- Has a superb command of English and excellent self-presentation skills
- Is from a country outside the European Union
- In case of equal candidates, has relevant prior experience or a portfolio of relevant projects
Criteria for admission:
- Internationally recognized secondary education;
- Motivation letter/short essay (30%);
- Admission interview and online test (50%);
- Motivation to study and an entrepreneurial mindset (20%);
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent proof of English proficiency (IELTS results can not be over 4 years old)
The motivation letter must be on one free topic which would reflect the applicant's desire and commitment to study Software Development and Entrepreneurship in Estonia. Some examples of topics:
- What would be your dream software creation and with what kind of people you would like to realise it?
- Do you see yourself more like and entrepreneur or software developer and how to you succeed combining those characteristics?
- What kind of events throughout your life has impacted most of your wish to study software development and entrepreneurship? How do you see such education shapes your future life?
- How software can make the world a kinder place and what is your role in it?
- Or write about other bright and grand ideas you have in mind!
A successful applicant will be invited to a video conversation and online test. Therefore, the applicant must secure a proper internet connection for this purpose.
For more information please contact:
Inna Švartsman
Head of Curriculum
inna.svartsman@eek.eeLECTURERSHurmi Jürjens, MScxHurmi Jürjens
Jüri Majak, PhDxJüri Majak
Hegle Sarapuu-JohansonxHegle Sarapuu-Johanson
Vladimir Tomberg, PhDxVladimir Tomberg
- Anna Grund
- Tauno Õunapuu
- Aire Vaigu
- Academic writing and self-expression (Y-112, 3 ECTS)
- Product management in IT application (SE-001, 3 ECTS)
- Aire Vaigu
- Cooperation models (J-426, 2 ECTS)
- Janek Popell OÜ Japanelli
- Elari Tamm
