Study programme code

LTOKM.LT

Head of the Study Programme

Kadi Liik

MER study programme code

0000000010

version code

LTOKM/27-o.LT

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Organisatsioonikäitumine

study programme title in Engl.

Organisational Behavior

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Business, Administration and Law

Study programme group

business and administration

Study programme subgroup

Management and administration

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma of Professional Higher Education or a corresponding qualification; show more...

For specialisation in military and paramilitary organisations: Bachelor's degree/applied higher education or equivalent qualification, and working experience in military and paramilitary organisations (in defence-, police-, rescue service or customs-, tax-, prison service, etc.);
For specialisation in health care organisations: Bachelor's degree/ applied higher education or equivalent qualification, and working experience in a health care organisation (hospitals, family doctor centres, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, etc.);
Admission exam.
The minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at the B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The minimum level of proficiency in the English language at the B1 according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse magister (organisatsioonikäitumine)

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the programme is a research-informed leader in show more...
organisational and human development who applies evidence-based approaches to analyse and enhance the functioning of organisations, teams, and groups, addresses complex management and organisational behaviour challenges, promotes sustainable development, and acts ethically, responsibly, and in support of professional growth in dynamic and international environments.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- analyses and explains processes occurring in organisations and groups, drawing on contemporary theories of organisational behaviour and scientific research methodology show more...

- evaluates the development needs of organisations and their members using relevant empirical data and evidence-based analytical methods
- solves professional and interdisciplinary complex problems, including under conditions of limited information and uncertainty, by selecting appropriate methods and providing evidence-based justification of the impact of proposed solutions on organisational functioning and development
- leads and supports the development of organisations and teams by applying a strategic and sustainable approach, taking into account future trends and a changing work environment
- acts ethically and responsibly in international and multicultural contexts, demonstrating creativity, initiative, and accountability
- designs and implements appropriate motivational and management systems for organisational development and human resource management, influencing organisational processes and guiding development
- applies team and unit leadership skills, taking into account future developments in the field, societal processes, and labour market trends
- evaluates own and others’ development needs and supports professional learning by teaching, supervising, mentoring, and developing employees and teams
- applies professional knowledge and leadership skills

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Master’s thesis. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at the C1 level.
Students are required to complete at least one course taught in a foreign language.