Global Governance in a Changing World

The aim of the micro-degree is to provide diverse and practical knowledge of the development, politics, and international trends of the modern global economy and how to govern them, especially from the perspective of a small country. The micro-degree is suitable for employees of the public sector and international organizations, but also for all those who have an interest in the functioning of global issues, including international organizations (EU, NATO, OECD, World Bank, etc.).

During the lectures, it is possible to meet several Estonian experts who have worked or are currently working in these organizations. The micro-degree also provides knowledge of contemporary regional development theories and policies at the meta-regional level, as well as the variety of capitalism in developed countries and the relationship between economic development and the cultural context. Participants will also learn about the opportunities for fiscal and monetary policy to influence the economy, how government revenues and expenditures are shaped, and how tax competition between countries is expressed.

A micro-degree graduate can see the links between the tax system, economic growth, and income inequality. Graduates can continue their studies in the master’s program of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, as this micro-degree is part of the 1-year master’s program “Entrepreneurship in Economic Policy-Making”.

Study language: English
Time of occurrence: 09.02.2026–30.06.2026
Duration and credits: 15 ECTS
Form of study: Partially web-based
Location: Tartu
Fee: 2000 EUR
Additional information: Anneli Kütt, anneli.kutt@ut.ee, phone +372 737 6318

Admission for year 2026: 01.12.2025 – 25.01.2026

EXPERTS AND VISIONARIES BEHIND THE PROGRAMME

Kadri Ukrainski
Programme Director, Vice-Head of Research & Professor of Research and Innovation Policy, UT Delta Management School, Co-Site Lead, CDL-Estonia

Eneken Tikk
PhD, Power and Influence Studies at the Cyber Policy Institute (CPI) in Jyväskylä, Security Policy, Regulation and Partnerships at Meta and Advisor on international peace and security issues in the context of ICTs

Bradley Loewen
PhD, Marie Curie Individual Fellow, PeripheRIS, Eurac Research, Postdoc, Norwegian Centre for Energy Transition Strategies, NTNU

Stefano Brahgiroli

Lauri Mälksoo
Professor of International Law, University of Tartu

Ott Pärna
Head of Development & Industry Professor, UT Delta Management School, CEO of Healthy Lifestyle Social Enterprise SCULT.org

Kristjan Vassil
Professor and former Vice-Rector of Research @UT, Board Member @UT Clinics, CDL-Estonia Chief Scientist

Winfried Pohlmeier
Professor at Universities of Konstanz & Zeppelin, Former Vice-Rector of Research & Young Researchers at University of Konstanz

Andres Kütt
MSc from MIT, Expert at the Cyber4Dev, CTO at Jio, Board Member of Tallinn University and The Estonian Cooperation Assembly

Rain Ottis
Professor of Cyber Operations at Tallinn University of Technology

Tõnis Tänav
PhD, Head of R&D at Republic of Estonia Ministry of Rural Affairs

Tarmo Puolokainen
PhD, Head of Analysis and Planning Department at Swedbank Estonia

Raivo Vare
Politician, Entrepreneur, and Transit and Economic Expert, the first Estonian State Minister

Rainer Saks
Member Of The Management Board at CybExer Technologies, Former Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service & Chancellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia

Nino Kokashvili
Manager, Infrastructure Advisory Group, KPMG UK

Oleksandr Dorokhov
Visiting Professor at Delta Management School, University of Tartu

Maryna Tverdostup
PhD, Economist, Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies

Global Governance in a Changing World

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