Enhance your skills through three new microdegree programmes in the upcoming academic year

In the forthcoming academic year 2024/25, the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy is delighted to unveil three new microdegree programmes conducted in English, extending an invitation to all individuals keen on refining their skills within the creative industry. These online microdegree programmes offer a convenient and accessible platform for skill enhancement.

All microdegree programmes are part of the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy's new one-year English-language master's curriculum in Creative Project Management. Completing all three microdegree programmes allows the option to complete the master's programme in Creative Project Management at your own pace, for example, by completing one microdegree programme per year. 

Commencing in September 2024, the following microdegree programmes will be available:

Creativity and Self-Development: This programme offers participants the opportunity to develop and test creative project ideas using various tools. Participants will explore the foundations of creative thinking and design thinking. Additionally, they will gain insights into effective self-management tools related to goal-setting, time planning, stress management, and more. The programme also analyses future trends in the creative and cultural sectors within the context of creative projects. The language of instruction is English.

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Programme will be taught by industry specialists, including Ragnar Siil, Sten Saluveer, Stella Runnel, Jane Oblikas, Jana Kukk, and others.

The programme will run from September 1, 2024, to February 2, 2025, with a registration open from June 3 to August 21, 2024. More information is available here.

Project Management of Creative Enterpreneurship: Participants will gain an overview of creative entrepreneurship business models and learn how to transform a business idea into a viable project plan. The programme covers various project management methods, including financial and strategic management, risk management, and quality control. Communication and marketing strategy development and implementation will also be covered. Ethical considerations related to copyright, especially in the digital world, will be discussed.

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Programme will be taught by industry specialists, including Juko-Mart Kõlar, Virgo Sillamaa, Marek Mühlberg, and others.

The programme will run from September 1, 2024, to February 2, 2025, with a registration open from June 3 to August 21, 2024. More information is available here.

Additionally, a forthcoming microdegree programme titled Creative Team Leadership will soon be announced. Stay tuned for further details.

What is a microdegree programme? 

A microdegree programme is an extended supplementary education programme with comprehensive content, based on subjects or modules from degree curricula. Its purpose is to provide rapid and effective training aligned with specific industry competencies.

Why choose Viljandi Culture Academy’s microdegree programmes?

• Quick and flexible opportunity to acquire additional expertise or specialised skills in various cultural fields.
• Enhancing competence in areas of interest improves competitiveness in the job market.
• Microdegree credits can be transferred to various Viljandi Culture Academy degree programmes.
• Learning alongside academy students fosters creative energy and enriches networking opportunities.
• Graduates of microdegree programmes receive a certificate and transcript from the University of Tartu.

For more information, please contact Kristine Liiva at kristine.liiva@ut.ee.