Teamwork and Leadership

The Teamwork and Leadership microdegree programme is an essential for anyone looking to lead effectively in today’s dynamic work environments. Showcasing how management theories and models are applied in practice, providing insights into leading multicultural and creative teams, and discussing how to manage workflow in the digital age, this program equips participants with the tools they need to inspire and guide diverse groups toward success. Join this programme to elevate your leadership skills and make a real impact in any team setting.

Study language: English

Duration: 1.02.2025 – 31.05.2025

Tuition fee: 1500 €

Study format: online

Application period: 01.11.2024 - 20.01.2025 (the selection will be made based on a motivation letter)

Courses:

•  Managing Theories and Models in Practice (5 ECTS) 
•  Managing Multicultural and Creative Teams (5 ECTS) 
•  Managing and Monitoring Workflow in Digital Era (5 ECTS) 

Learning outcomes:

• knows different management theories and models and their applications in practice;
• analyzes and evaluates the potential of projects;
• leads teams efficiently and effectively in different situations, coping with changes and challenges;
• successfully manages multicultural teams;
• knows the principles and tools of managing digital work processes and applies them in practice. 

Target group:
Employees of creative sector organisations, learners with experience in the creative industries, learners interested in the creative industries (including people planning a career change), learners interested in upgrading entrepreneurial and management skills, learners interested in the field and principles of project management

Scholarships:
Applicants from Kenya, Uganda, Namibia and Botswana are eligible for a microdegree scholarship, covering the full cost of the microdegree. There are 5 scholarships available per microdegree program (Creativity and Self-Development, Project Management of Creative Enterpreneurship and Teamwork and Leadership) in 2024/2025.

Applicants interested in a scholarship should state this clearly in their motivation letter. If there is no indication of interest in the motivation letter, regular terms will apply. All applications are final and cannot be changed once they are sent out.

Scholarship recipients are expected to contribute to their local creative business ecosystems after program completion. This includes passing on the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the microdegree studies, and helping develop local entrepreneurial communities. Please address this perspective in the motivation letter. 

Application requirements:
A prerequisite for starting the studies is a bachelor's degree or a corresponding level of education. Registration for the program is based on a letter of motivation. Please enter a short letter of motivation in the “additional information or questions regarding participation in the course” field when registering for the course. Please include your educational and professional background and a brief explanation of why you would like to participate in the program. 

If you have completed your previous studies outside the University of Tartu, it is necessary to submit a document proving your education. Please send the proof of education to kristine.liiva@ut.ee.

More information:
Creativity and Self-Development, Project Management of Creative Enterpreneurship and Teamwork and Leadership 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. 

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