International Tourism Administration

The goal of applied higher education programme is to deepen general education knowledge of students, to give enough professional and special knowledge, practical skills in Business Administration. Students will gain necessary experience for employment or continuing their education in Master's Degree Programmes. Upon graduation students will be able to apply knowledge and skills creatively for solving typical problems.
Business Administration - this study programme trains students for working on leading and administrative positions in private enterprises, public administrative structures, public organizations; introduces the students different aspects of international business activities, teaches to make efficient decisions.
Standard period of study - 4 years.
 
Business Administration Subjects Hours
  CP Academic hours
A. General education courses
History & Culture of Estonia
Higher Mathematics & Theory of Probability
Applied Mathematics
Logic & Psychology
Business Contacts & Diplomatic Protocol
Social Science
English I
Second Foreign Language
Economic Geography of Foreign Count.
Principles of Scientific Work
Labour Protection
B. General professional courses
Introduction to Computer Science
Computers and Software
Theory & Practice of Accounting
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Business Plan
Principles of Law
Labour Law
Business Finance
Office Work
Course Paper
C. Special courses
Internat Commercial Contract Law
Organizing & Planning of Production
Personnel Management
Strategic Management
Trading Management
International Marketing
Decision-Making and Its Analysis
Business English
Internship
Diploma paper
D. Electives
Investment Policy
Second Foreign Business Language
International Management
Banks and Banking
Advertising
Business Insurance
Competitiveness Analysis
Economics of Estonia
Public Relations
European Union
Pricing
TOTAL		 27
2
3
2
3
2
3
6
2
2
1
1
38
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
3
46
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
18
8
9
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
120		 1080
80
120
80
120
80
120
240
80
80
40
40
1520
80
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
80
120
40
120
1840
80
80
120
120
80
120
80
120
720
320
360
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
4800

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

1 credit corresponds 40 hours (one study week) of studies (lectures,seminars, practical training, independent work) performed by a student throughout their education. The total amount of credits includes mandatory self-study work, which is a core part of the curriculum. In order to achieve the goals of diploma studies the practical training forms 30 per cent of the whole capacity of curriculum - 36 credits. The practical training in academic environment totals 730 academic hours of practical work and exercises. Practical training in working environment comprises 720 academic hours under the
supervision of instructors.
 
  • total program of 120 credits;
  • general academic courses - 27 credits,
  • general professional courses - 38 credits, including course paper - 3 credits,
  • special courses - 46 credits, including internship - 18 credits, diploma thesis - 8 credits,
  • electives - 9 credits.
A) General academic courses give the students general intellectual and professional training based on the traditional universal values.
B) General professional courses give the students professional knowledge, skills and experience for beginning work in the chosen area.
C) Special courses provide future specialists with theoretical knowledge, skills and experience needed for further acting in the chosen area as experts.
D) Electives enable the students to deepen their knowledge in the special disciplines connected with the future area of employment. Diploma study programme is completed with defending the diploma thesis in the student's field of specialization. Diploma thesis shall be in English. Upon graduation, Estonian-American Business Academy awards diploma and diploma supplements both in Estonian and English certifying the fulfilment of the curriculum.