In order to qualify for the studies in Tallinn University of Technology an applicant has to have at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA. If the average grade for your Bachelor's degree is below 60%, the requirement can be considered fulfilled upon the programme manager’s proposal if the applicant’s average grade from the applicant’s previous master’s studies is at least 60% of the maximum possible grade. Note that this principle can be implemented only if the CGPA of your Bachelor's degree does not fall under 50%.

In order to apply, a candidate is required to upload a Test-taker Score Report of the GRE General Test to the DreamApply application system. The test has to be completed but there is no threshold score required for this programme.

This is a prerequisite for qualifying and has to be fulfilled latest by the application deadline. 

Candidates who have obtained a full Bachelor's degree (or subsequent higher education degree) in EU, EFTA or OECD member state are waived from the GRE requirement.

Please see more information about our GRE General Test requirement here, including the exact eligibility criteria for being exempted from this prerequisite and how to order the test result electronically to TalTech.

When applying and filling out the online application form in DreamApply, please describe your work experience and previous education in details as this form is being assessed as your CV. Include the following information:

• personal and contact information;
• information about the educational background – which universities have been graduated, which study programmes have been completed, which studies are ongoing, including time periods;
• information about the work experience - where, when and as who you have worked, include key responsibilities, give the timeline of your work experience;
• foreign language skills and level;
• other organizational or social activities.

It is necessary to have at least 3 years work experience as a middle manager or a specialist.

!Note that for candidates who are employed at a company situated outside of EU, it is also mandatory to present an official statement certifying employee status, together with contact details of the employer for the purpose of carrying out an online referral interview. Please make sure that the contact listed is available to provide a reference on your employment. Not being able to confirm the fulfillment of the work experience requirement is a relevant basis for dismissing your application.

Preference will be given to candidates who expect to remain actively employed throughout the studies.

Questions asked from the candidate include the following topics:

• Previous education, work experience, career and their connection with Entrepreneurial Management MBA programme. 
• Motivation to study on the programme, the aim of the studies and reasons for choosing this programme including alternatives. 
• The role played by the studies and education to be obtained in ones personal career model, who does passing the Entrepreneurial Management MBA programme contribute to ones career.

Duration of the interview is 10-15 minutes. 

Application form (CV) and interview evaluation criteria are:

• Positive result is 5,0 to 10,0 points. Candidate has justified interest for studying in this programme. Candidate have at least three years' professional work experience. He/she is motivated to pass the entire curriculum and he/she is able to evaluate potential obstacles and opportunities for combining work and studies. He/she is able to present potential connections with previous education or work experience and Entrepreneurial Management MBA programme and explains how these may complement each other. Passing the programme has an important position in one's personal career model.
• Negative result is 0 to 4,9 points. The candidate does not have three years' professional work experience. The candidate has interest in the programme, however, he/she is not able to justify his/her interest in studying on the Entrepreneurial Management MBA programme and its necessity for work or professional activities. Combining work or other extra-curricular activities is complicated and there is great threat for not completing the studies. Passing the programme and education to be obtained has no direct connection with ones personal career model.

Non-attendance in an interview gives 0 points.