EBS alumni news

There is a lot happening at EBS right now that directly concerns you – our alumni. On the one hand, we are actively contributing to the discussion on where artificial intelligence and sustainability are heading, and what role business schools should play in shaping these directions. On the other hand, we have updated our study programmes to better reflect today’s world of work and to create more opportunities for those who may wish to return to learning at some point in their careers. 

This year, we have hosted several alumni, both individually and by class groups, and it always brings joy to us and, it seems, to the alumni as well. 

The past few months have brought many significant developments at EBS: the beginning of Rector Meelis Kitsing’s second term, the newly formed Supervisory Board, the steadily advancing construction of the new Eedu campus, the growing role of artificial intelligence in learning and leadership, and meetings with alumni that reaffirm the strength of the EBS community across generations. 

Investing is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life – nowadays, anyone can invest their spare money, even just a euro at a time. To provide EBS students with the opportunity to build financial literacy, deepen their knowledge, and gain practical experience in investing, we have established the EBS Investment Club.

Dear fellow alumnus!

As summer begins, our thoughts often start to wander – into dreams, travels, or simply the moment. Now is a perfect time to pause and reflect on the new paths life might open for us.

The EBS community is growing once again this summer – nearly 250 graduates will be joining our alumni family. Our network is more than just a list of names; it’s a living community that creates and shares knowledge, opportunities, and inspiration.

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.

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.

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.

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.