International Study Trip to Tallinn – Experience Digital Innovation as Part of the Executive MBA

The international study trip is an integral part of the Executive MBA (EMBA) programme, combining academic excellence with practical international experience. This one-week immersion takes our Executive MBA participants to Tallinn, Estonia—one of the world's leading hubs for digital innovation, e-government, and technology-driven business models.

Why does the Executive MBA study trip take place in Tallinn?

Over the past decade, Estonia has established itself as a global pioneer in digital transformation. The country is internationally recognised for its advanced digital public services, innovation-friendly business environment, and vibrant start-up ecosystem. Tallinn provides the ideal setting to explore how digitalisation is reshaping businesses, organisations, and public institutions.

Under the theme "Mastering Digital Innovation Strategies," participants engage with current topics such as digital business models, innovation management, organisational transformation, and future-oriented leadership.

What can participants expect?

The programme combines lectures and expert presentations with company visits, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities. Participants gain first-hand insights into how digital innovation is successfully implemented across business, government, and society.

The study trip is further enriched through exchanges with leading experts from industry and academia, as well as exclusive insights into Estonia's innovation ecosystem. Participants explore successful digital transformation strategies while discussing current challenges and future trends with key stakeholders.

At the same time, the programme offers the opportunity to experience Estonian culture, build an international professional network, and gain new perspectives on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

What is the added value of the international study trip?

The study trip broadens participants' understanding of global economic developments and provides valuable inspiration for their own leadership and management practice. Direct interaction with companies and experts enables participants to connect academic knowledge with real-world applications while gaining international perspectives on innovation, digital transformation, and leadership.

The international study trip to Tallinn is far more than an academic excursion—it is a core element of the Executive MBA programme that equips current and future leaders with the knowledge, perspectives, and international experience needed to succeed in an increasingly digital and globally connected economy.