Software Development and Entrepreneurship

Learn to build software and your business. Full scholarships available.

Inna Švartsman
Head of Curriculum (Software Development and Web Technology)

3 years
Tuition fee per year:
EU: 4420€
Non EU: 4820€
Full tuition fee waivers

Entrepreneurship module (15 ECTS CREDIT)
- Entrepreneurship module (Y-108), [15 ECTS] - 7 lecturers
  - Elari Tamm
    x
    Elari Tamm
  - Andrei Hrustaljov
    x
    Andrei Hrustaljov
  - Mats Soomre Belbin Eesti
    x
    Mats Soomre
  - Aiki Pärle
    x
    Aiki Pärle
  - Rode Luhaäär Paytailor
    x
    Rode Luhaäär
  - Pavlo Illiashenko
    x
    Pavlo Illiashenko
  - Katre Purga
    x
    Katre Purga
Basic courses module (15 ECTS CREDIT)
- Self-management in university (Y-111), [4 ECTS] - 4 lecturers
  - Marit Kuusk
    x
    Marit Kuusk
  - Aminul Islam
    x
    Aminul Islam
  - Aire Vaigu
    x
    Aire Vaigu
  - Marleen Kedars
    x
    Marleen Kedars
- Cooperation models (J-426), [2 ECTS] - Mats Soomre Belbin Eesti
  x
  Mats Soomre
- Communication psychology (Y-010), [5 ECTS] - Piia Berting
  x
  Piia Berting
- Estonian language and culture (KL-7119), [4 ECTS] - Marleen Kedars
  x
  Marleen Kedars
IT project management module (15 ECTS CREDIT)
- Software product and service management (SE-004), [4 ECTS] - Mariano Hedberto Jofre
  x
  Mariano Hedberto Jofre
- Accounting and budgeting (SE-003), [4 ECTS]
- Business process modelling and automation (SE-002), [4 ECTS] - Hurmi Jürjens
  x
  Hurmi Jürjens
- Application management (SE-001), [3 ECTS]
Mathematics and research methodology module (30 ECTS CREDIT)
- Social and ethical issues in IT (P-105), [2 ECTS] - Hurmi Jürjens
  x
  Hurmi Jürjens
- Academic writing and self-expression (Y-112), [3 ECTS] - Ingrid Maasi
  x
  Ingrid Maasi
- Data analysis (Y-009), [5 ECTS]
- Algorithms and data structures (SE-007), [5 ECTS] - Inna Švartsman
  x
  Inna Švartsman
- Linear algebra (SE-006), [5 ECTS] - Elena Safiulina
  x
  Elena Safiulina
- Discrete mathematics and logic (SE-005), [5 ECTS] - Elena Safiulina
  x
  Elena Safiulina
- Research methods (Y-007), [5 ECTS] - Olga Nežerenko
  x
  Olga Nežerenko
Software development and entrepreneuship specialisation module (65 ECTS CREDIT)
- Computer software monitoring (SE-020), [2 ECTS]
- Computers and networks (SE-008), [2 ECTS] - Andrei Bõvšev
  x
  Andrei Bõvšev
- Operation systems and maintenance (SE-009), [3 ECTS] - Toomas Maks
  x
  Toomas Maks
- Software development processes (SE-010), [5 ECTS] - Alek Kozlov
  x
  Alek Kozlov
- Basics of computer programming (IT-362), [5 ECTS] - 2 lecturers
  - Inna Švartsman
    x
    Inna Švartsman
  - Dmitry Fisun
    x
    Dmitry Fisun
- Object oriented programming (SE-011), [5 ECTS] - Inna Švartsman
  x
  Inna Švartsman
- Data security (SE-012), [4 ECTS] - Anton Vedeshin
  x
  Anton Vedeshin
- Analysis and design of information systems (SE-013), [4 ECTS] - Vanessa Vorteil
  x
  Vanessa Vorteil
- Prototyping of user interface (SE-014), [3 ECTS]
- Databases (SE-015), [4 ECTS] - Dmitry Fisun
  x
  Dmitry Fisun
- Web applications (SE-016), [5 ECTS]
- Mobile applications (SE-017), [5 ECTS]
- Software testing (SE-018), [4 ECTS] - Nikolai Pavlov
  x
  Nikolai Pavlov
- Advanced programming course (SE-019), [4 ECTS] - Inna Švartsman
  x
  Inna Švartsman
- Electives (SE-021), [10 ECTS]
Final thesis and internship (40 ECTS CREDIT)
- Software development team project (PR-520), [5 ECTS] - Inna Švartsman
  x
  Inna Švartsman
- Software development project (PR-519), [10 ECTS] - Inna Švartsman
  x
  Inna Švartsman
- Final paper (L-002), [10 ECTS]
- Speciality practice (DB-483), [15 ECTS]

The new study program Software Development and Entrepreneurship 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.

The study program Software Development and Entrepreneurship has been put together and is being 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

Admission requirements:

Proof of English level B2. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent proof of English proficiency is required.
Higher Secondary Education Diploma
Higher Secondary Education Grades' Sheet (applicants will be ranked)
Motivation letter in English (1 page, not more).

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 for 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 have impacted the most your wish to study software development and entrepreneur ship? 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.

The Best&Brightest 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.

The next admission will be in September 2019! Applications submitted between 1 December 2018 and 31 May 2019 will be considered for admission to begin studies in September 2019.

For more information please contact:

Inna Švartsman
inna.svartsman@eek.ee