Introduction
Software Development and Entrepreneurship - learn to build software and your business.
Bachelor of Arts degree
English language curriculum
Three-year program
Tuition fee per year
EU residents - 4720€,
Non-EU residents - 5120€
Application deadlines
Admission for Spring semester 2021:
Application deadline for non-EU (EU visa required): 18.12.2020
Application deadline for EU (and EU visa-free countries): 18.12.2020
Application deadline for permanent residents of Estonia: 31.01.2021
*Spring Semester starts on 01.02.2021**Please note that during Spring Semester, the study process in February and March will be held online and from April until June offline at our Campus. You still may travel to Estonia during the online study period.
Admission for Fall semester 2021:
Application deadline for non-EU (EU visa required): 31.05.2021
Application deadline for EU (and EU visa-free countries): 31.07.2021
Application deadline for permanent residents of Estonia: 30.09.2021
*Autumn Semester starts on 06.09.2021
Software Development and Entrepreneurship program is for you if you want to have the software development, design and teamwork skills to begin your career as a software developer in Estonia or anywhere in the world. This is also the program for you if you're looking for a solid foundation in IT and business upon which to build your own software company or startup. Software Development and Entrepreneurship program has been put together and is taught with Estonia's leading software companies such as Columbus Estonia, Ericsson Estonia and Playtech.
The program's focus is on topics:
Programming (Java, HTML, CSS, SQL)
Information systems' analysis and design
Software development processes
Software testing
Business process automation
Web and mobile applications
Entrepreneurship and communication psychology
Projects and internships, your portfolio
Admission requirements
Proof of English level B2. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent proof of English proficiency is required.
Higher Secondary Education Diploma
Higher Secondary Education Grades' Sheet (applicants will be ranked)
Motivation letter in English (1 page, not more).
The motivation letter must be on one free topic which would reflect the applicant's desire and commitment to study software development and entrepreneurship in Estonia. Some examples of topics:
What would be your dream software creation and with what kind of people you would like to realize it?
Do you see yourself more like an entrepreneur or software developer and how do you succeed in combining those characteristics?
What kind of events throughout your life has impacted most of your wish to study software development and entrepreneurship? How do you see such education shapes your future life?
How software can make the world a kinder place and what is your role in it?
Or write about other bright and grand ideas you have in mind!
A successful applicant will be invited to a video conversation and online test. Therefore, the applicant must secure a proper internet connection for this purpose.
Curriculum
I year autumn semester
Self-management in university
Cooperation models
Communication psychology
Estonian language and culture
Algorithms and data structures
Discrete mathematics and logic
Computers and networks
Operation systems and maintenance
Basics of computer programming
I year spring semester
Entrepreneurship module
Software product and service management
Business process modelling and automation
Linear algebra
II year autumn semester
Accounting and budgeting
Application management
Social and ethical issues in IT
Academic writing and self-expression
Research methods
Computer software monitoring
Software development processes
Object-oriented programming
Data security
Analysis and engineering of information systems
Databases
II year spring semester
Data analysis
Web applications
Mobile applications
Software testing
III year autumn semester
Prototyping of user interface
Advanced programming course
Electives
Software development team project
Software development project
III year spring semester
Final paper
Speciality practice
The Best & Brightest program
To empower IT-talented young people with limited means from all around the world to pursue their career dreams in Estonia, EUAS has created the Best & Brightest full tuition fee waiver scholarship program. From every admission to Software Development and Entrepreneurship, five students will be selected who will not be required to pay the tuition fee.
A recipient of the Best & Brightest scholarship meets the following criteria:
Has received the maximum result in the entry exam
Has a superb command of English and excellent self-presentation skills
Is from a country outside the European Union
In case of equal candidates, has relevant prior experience or a portfolio of relevant projects.