{"id":2646,"date":"2022-05-05T19:03:37","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T16:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/?post_type=programmes&#038;p=2646"},"modified":"2025-06-04T12:06:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T09:06:17","slug":"economic-policy-making-in-the-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"programmes","link":"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/en\/programmes\/economic-policy-making-in-the-digital-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Policymaking in the Digital Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The aim of the Microdegree program is to provide comprehensive knowledge about the possibilities and limitations of technology application in the development and implementation of public sector economic policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Language:<\/strong> English<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> September 1, 2025 \u2013 January 31, 2026 (specific dates will be confirmed in June)<br><strong>Credits:<\/strong> 15 ECTS<br><strong>Cost:<\/strong> 2000 euros<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Tartu<br><strong>Mode of Study:<\/strong> Blended learning<br><strong>Registration Starts:<\/strong> June 1, 2025<br><strong>Registration Deadline:<\/strong> August 25, 2025<br><strong>Income Tax Return for Individual Payers:<\/strong> Yes<br><strong>Additional Information:<\/strong> Anneli K\u00fctt, <a>anneli.kutt@ut.ee<\/a>, 737 6318<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/trainings\/SVMJ.TK.079\/version\/b222139a-1ccb-735c-4fab-037929a2adf6\/details\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#b79a31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply and Learn More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div id=\"block_ae89a7a4cd8131f8da8df3317d32bce8\" class=\"accordion\">\n          <div class=\"accordion-item\"> <!-- Wrapper for each item -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">Why join and who are we looking for?<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-text\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>The program is suitable for managers, consultants, officials (e.g., public sector thematic leaders), and master&#8217;s students who already hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree or an equivalent level of education.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion-item\"> <!-- Wrapper for each item -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">lecturers and Involved Companies<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-text\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>The lecturers are experienced staff members from the University of Tartu and practitioners from various companies in Estonia.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion-item\"> <!-- Wrapper for each item -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">After obtaining the degree, as an alumnus<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-text\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>A graduate of the Microdegree program will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the impact of technological development on public sector management and economic policy formulation.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to identify the potential applications of technology for solving complex problems in specific public sector areas.<\/li>\n<li>Have an overview of the various challenges and risks associated with digital solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Be capable of assessing the cost of investments in digital technologies.<\/li>\n<li>Establish connections with technology companies and researchers from other fields (medicine, IT, robotics, environment).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion-item\"> <!-- Wrapper for each item -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">Conditions for Starting Studies<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-text\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>The prerequisite for starting the studies is a bachelor&#8217;s degree or an equivalent level of education. The microdegree program is conducted in Estonian, but a B2 level proficiency in English is required as some of the study materials are in English. Enrollment in the program is based on a motivation letter.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion-item\"> <!-- Wrapper for each item -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">Program Schedule and Courses<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-text\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"352684d0-53f8-4ef8-82ae-6721c3eed23a\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>The program consists of five courses, which are offered in the autumn semester alongside the master&#8217;s programs &#8220;Contemporary Economics&#8221; and &#8220;Entrepreneurship in Economic Policy Formulation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/courses\/SVMJ.08.011\/version\/sv-2025-autumn-openuniv-en\/details\"><strong>SVMJ.08.011 Big Data Analysis and Real-Time Economic Policy Formulation (3 ECTS)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/courses\/SVMJ.08.010\/version\/sv-2025-autumn-openuniv-en\/details\"><strong>SVMJ.08.010 Digital Public Finance and Service Development (3 ECTS)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/courses\/SVMJ.08.013\/version\/sv-2025-autumn-openuniv-en\/details\"><strong>SVMJ.08.013 Economics of Cybersecurity and Defence (3 ECTS)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/courses\/SVMJ.08.007\/version\/sv-2025-autumn-openuniv-en\/details\">SVMJ.08.007 Risk and Crisis Management in the Public Sector (3 ECTS)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/courses\/SVMJ.08.009\/version\/sv-2025-autumn-openuniv-en\/details\"><strong>SVMJ.08.009 e-Estonia Masterclass (3 ECTS)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Classes are scheduled twice a month. Specific dates and times for each course can be found on the course page. Note: The exact schedule for the courses will be finalized in June.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"accordion-item\"> <!-- Wrapper for each item -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">Registration<\/div>\n        <div class=\"accordion-text\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Admission is based on: 1) a bachelor&#8217;s degree or an equivalent level of education, and 2) the submission of a motivation letter.<\/p>\n<p>Please enter your short motivation letter in the field &#8220;additional information or questions regarding participation&#8221; when registering for the course. In this letter, provide your educational and professional background and a brief explanation of why you wish to participate in the program.<\/p>\n<p>If you completed your previous studies outside the University of Tartu, you need to submit a document verifying your education. Please send this document to <a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer\">anneli.kutt@ut.ee<\/a> by the registration deadline.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ois2.ut.ee\/#\/trainings\/SVMJ.TK.079\/version\/b222139a-1ccb-735c-4fab-037929a2adf6\/details\"><strong>Learn More and Register<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_f773e6696c80a87c1b0bf2139e443561\">\n\n  <div class=\"team-intro\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Some EXPERTS AND VISIONARIES BEHIND THE PROGRAMME of 2024<\/h2><\/div>\n      <div class=\"team-members flex\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/kadri_ukrainski-1-scaled-3-300x300.jpg\">      <p>\n        <strong>Kadri Ukrainski<\/strong>        <br>Programme Director, Professor of Research and Innovation Policy, University of Tartu, Co-Site Lead, CDL-Estonia                      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Andres-Kutt.jpg\">      <p>\n        <strong>Andres K\u00fctt<\/strong>        <br>MSc from MIT, Expert at the Cyber4Dev, CTO at Jio, Board Member of Tallinn University and The Estonian Cooperation Assembly                      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Raivo-vare-300x300.jpg\">      <p>\n        <strong>Raivo Vare<\/strong>        <br>Politician, Entrepreneur, and Transit and Economic Expert, the first Estonian State Minister                      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rain-Ottis.jpg\">      <p>\n        <strong>Rain Ottis<\/strong>        <br>Professor of Cyber Operations at Tallinn University of Technology                      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Anett-Numa.jpg\">      <p>\n        <strong>Anett Numa<\/strong>        <br>Head of Government Relations and Coms at AccelerateEstonia                      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Oleksandr-2-300x300.jpg\">      <p>\n        <strong>Oleksandr Dorokhov<\/strong>        <br>Visiting Professor at Delta Management School, University of Tartu                      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rainer-Saks-ruut-300x300.jpg\">      <p>\n        <strong>Rainer Saks<\/strong>        <br>Member Of The Management Board at CybExer Technologies, Former Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service &#038; Chancellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia                      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UndercliffCreative-18-300x300.jpg\">      <p>\n        <strong>Sirli Heinsoo<\/strong>        <br>Director of Digital Economy Department, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia                      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"team-member-item\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\">      <p>\n        <strong><\/strong>                              <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7439,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2646","programmes","type-programmes","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Economic Policymaking in the Digital Age - DELTA Management School<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/deltaschool.ut.ee\/programmes\/economic-policy-making-in-the-digital-age\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Economic Policymaking in the Digital Age\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The aim of the Microdegree program is to provide comprehensive knowledge about the possibilities and limitations of technology application in the development and implementation of public sector economic policy. 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