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Management in Private, Public and non-profit Sector

Course code

RIJ6010.YK

old course code

RIJ6010

Course title in Estonian

Juhtimine era-, avalikus- ja kolmandas sektoris

Course title in English

Management in Private, Public and non-profit Sector

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

Provide knowledge and skills about various aspects of private, public and non-profit sector in Estonian legal and regulatory environment.

Brief description of the course

The course will provide an overview of private, public and third sector differences. During the course students acquire knowledge of how to analyse
organisation’s environment, plan organisation’s strategy and action plan, marketing and team work.
Topics:
Essence of management.
Effective meetings, argumentation.
Feedback. Motivation. Hard Talks.
Factors affecting the organization.
Organisation structure.
Leadership and control.
Management functions: strategic planning. Vision,
mission, goals, SWOT/TOWS, values. Scenario
based planning.
Management functions: tactical planning and
organising. Gantt, PERT. Sprint planning. Process
planning. Teamwork.
Management styles.
Management theories.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- acquires knowledge of the characteristics of public, private and third sector management and the main regulations;
- is able to analyze public, private and third sector environment and its influencing factors;
- is able to compile mission, vision and sustainability strategies and development plans;
- is able to evaluate the risks and resource needs of an organisation;
- acquires knowledge of the main principles of team work and marketing.

Teacher

Külle Tärnov

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