EBS alumni news

Dear fellow alumni!

In this edition of the newsletter, we focus on dreams of various kinds. Some are still in the initiation phase, others are in the development stage, and some are nearing the finish line.
EBS Rector Meelis Kitsing emphasizes the importance of creativity in the journey of creating dreams, as on the road, one encounters uncertainties and risks. Creating dreams starts with creativity, and we could boldly embrace it right away. Promises to fulfil dreams often remain at a standstill if they lack inspiration behind them. The EBS Impact Fund is still a maturing idea that, with the strength of our community, can stimulate educational innovation or encourage knowledge-based private and public sector cooperation.

As we leave the festive season behind, it’s important to carry the Christmas spirit into 2025. The Christmas spirit symbolizes hope, renewal, and the promise of better times ahead. Let’s imagine new ways to improve our personal lives, make our work more meaningful, and pursue other inspiring endeavours. To achieve this, we need to embrace creativity—especially in a world facing tremendous risks and uncertainties.

At the beginning of the new year, it's fitting to talk about a new idea that we've been working on here at EBS for some time. Namely, the existence of the unified strong community of EBS has perhaps logically led us to the idea that together we can achieve more in society as well. This means gratitude for what we have and sharing with those who may have the idea but lack the means of implementation. We have created the EBS Mõjufond MTÜ, under which we aim to support three main areas related to EBS: educational innovation, collaboration between the private and public sectors, and new school infrastructure.

You are always welcome to return to EBS premises, for example, to organize your company events and seminars, use the co-working area, or why not hold a class reunion. Our doors are always open if you want to return to study.

On May 15, 1989, the first group of EBS students arrived in Toronto – mid-level business people who had their first practical and theoretical encounter with capitalism through York University. To achieve this, the Estonian community in Toronto raised over a quarter of a million dollars for the educational bridge and to support the students. In May 2024, exactly 35 years later, representatives of the International Estonian Centre gathered in Tallinn to look back on the beginning of EBS and introduce the KESKUS project located in Toronto.

At the end of the wisdom month, it is a good time to remind you that if you want to enhance your knowledge, learn something new, pursue a microdegree, or simply enjoy learning, everything is still possible with us. Choose the path that suits you, and you are always welcome back here!

Dear fellow alumnus!

This spring brought me back to EBS. For me, it was a step forward, bringing along the experiences and the network acquired in the meantime to support what is truly close to my heart – providing entrepreneurship education.

Did you know that EBS offers the opportunity to rent rooms for events, trainings, meetings, or other occasions? We provide various classrooms, meeting rooms, and studios that have been recently renovated and equipped with the latest technology.

In May of this year, Norstat Estonia conducted an alumni survey among you, which this time proved to be a very necessary input for improving EBS’s curricula. This academic year already began with a significant change in the MBA curriculum, where we updated the content of marketing courses and involved external partners to introduce new digital marketing trends. Based on your feedback, we plan to further develop the curricula. Thus, in 2025, an updated Executive MBA program and two innovative MBA specializations focusing on digital product management and startup entrepreneurship will be launched.

September 21 marks Madisepäev, a special day for the EBS community, as it’s the name day of the founder of EBS, Madis Habakuk. For the past 19 years, EBSters have gathered on this day for a traditional golf tournament. This year’s event was held on an unusually warm and sunny Saturday for September. The tournament welcomed high school students from EBS, university students, alumni from different graduating classes, lecturers, and entrepreneurial friends of EBS. A record number of participants turned up, with 62 golfers competing across 16 teams.