Master in International Business (in English)

Master in International Business Program (MIB) is designed in English in accordance with Russian and international educational standards aligning with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) in cooperation with the top ranked European business schools.

Mission of the program lies in preparing highly skilled managers with a global focus and crucial competencies helping to apply analytical, research and leadership qualities as well as innovative methods and unique knowledge when developing and implementing functional business strategies in perspective of rapidly changing environment and severe competition.
The curriculum consists of core (compulsory) courses representing all major areas of management and business and elective courses. Every student chooses electives according to their professional and career goals and aspirations.

The program is aimed at preparing unique professionals in management and international business, aspiring to build a successful business or academic career of international standing.

• Duration of study – 4 years
• Format – full-time
• Bachelor Degree confirmed by the University
• Workload – Measured in ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Total 240 ECTS
• Last date for submission of documents: 20th August

Students can also choose the double degree options with:
• Global Alliance in Management Education CEMS
• HEC Paris
• Lappeenranta University of Technology School of Business

Program Concentrations
Master in International Business includes complex of such options as elective courses, consultative project, summer internship, Master’s Thesis defense. The program provides opportunity to choose either of the two following directions with a profound focused learning in specializations of International Management, International Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The choice of each concentration is offered on a competitive basis in accordance with the ranking of academic progress during the first semester.

International Management
International Management profile presupposes independent choice of student’s concentration area which is to develop professional, analytical and research competencies. The profile allows to choose individual portfolio of elective courses, Master Thesis direction, focusing on the areas of studies such as general and strategic management, marketing, organizational behavior and personnel management, knowledge management and others. The profile provides in-depth learning of all major areas of management in global context.

International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The profile is worked out as a result of joint activity of Deutsche Bahn and Russian Railways Center for International Logistics and Supply Chain Management directed to development of higher education and financed by Russian Railways. The specialist field is targeted to preparation of highly qualified specialists and top managers in the sphere of logistics and supply chain management. The graduates are to be qualified for performing effective professional activity in the field of integration logistic operations and company logistic system management, they also will be able to function as leading analysts, researches, department directors and logistics directors in the global shipping companies, industrial and service companies.

Program Structure
The 2 year program consists of 4 semesters of studies including one semester spent abroad at one of the business schools of our partners. The Program curriculum includes core courses and elective courses, compulsory internship, Consulting Project and Master Thesis. The instruction language through the entire program is English.

MIB Coursework

The coursework in Master in International Business (MIB) program is organized around three blocks: management disciplines and research courses (Core, 30 ECTS), advanced international business courses (Core & Electives, 50 ECTS), and Electives (20 ECTS). All program courses stem from the highest standards of business education and contemporary international business practice. Teaching methods include active interaction and peer review methods. Our corporate partners are engaged in the teaching process as guest lecturers which helps to combine theoretical courses with the practical training and workshops of leading managers from the world leading Russian and international companies.

Master Thesis
Each student works on the Master Thesis being supervised by a scientific advisor. The scientific advisor is chosen basing on the student’s area of research (described in his/her research proposal during the research seminar). Students start to work on their Master Thesis in the first semester and continue until the final presentation of the Theses at the end of the program. Each semester students submit reports on their research progress. The Master Thesis is expected to include results of an empirical study pursued by a student.

Advanced Opportunities in Learning Process

1. Summer Internship. After the first year of study each student has to pass a summer internship with one of the corporate partners. This component of the program is aimed to help each student to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills to the real business environment. Internships last for at least 6 weeks and are being held at the leading Russian and international companies.

2. Study Abroad Semester. All Master in International Business students must spend a semester abroad at one of the partner business schools. There are now more that 50 agreements with leading universities and business schools in Europe, North America and Asia. It is recommended that the study abroad shall be completed during the second or the third semester of the program. Results of the coursework accomplished abroad are acknowledged due to the transfer principles of ECTS.

3. Consulting Project. Consulting projects are designed to join theory and practice and to develop students’ project management, teamwork and leadership skills. Each student works as a part of a small international team on consulting project by a real corporate partner. The projects are jointly supervised and evaluated by both company representative and a project supervisor from the University. The project results in presentation of the business situation and proposed solutions to the client company and the defense committee at the end of the semester.

4. Manager Professional Skill seminars. Master in International Business program is also focused on giving to the future international managers all essential skills they need to succeed in the global market. The practical skills workshops teach how to communicate ideas in the academic and business world, how to launch a successful professional career and how to adjust easily to a cross-cultural management environment. Different workshops and soft skills training are designed to broaden students scope and practical knowledge. Curriculum includes business writing, negotiation skills, working-out communication and social skills, teamwork and presentation skills. Russian and international corporate partners of the University are actively involved in all skills training seminars.

5. Foreign Language Proficiency. Master in International Business graduates are given an opportunity to study a second foreign language in order to obtain an additional competitive advantage. Therefore, obtaining proficiency in a foreign language other than English is required from all program participants as a part of their curriculum. All students are supposed to take three semesters of one foreign language – French, German or Spanish (or Russian for international students).

Master in International Business Program Content

1st Year

1st semester
Core:
• Managerial Economics
• Quantitative Methods of Business Research
• Contemporary Strategic Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Organizational Behavior
• Research Seminar
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

Elective:
• Introduction to Business Management

2nd semester
Core:
• Business Processes Modelling and Information Technologies
• Research Seminar
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

Core for concentration:
• International Business Strategy (for concentration «International Business»)
• Supply Chain Management (for concentration «International Logistics and Supply Chain Management»)
• Technology Innovation (for concentration «Master in International Technology and Innovation Management»)

Elective:
• International Economics and Trade
• Emerging Financial Markets
• International Business Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Technology Innovation
• Management Accounting
• International Marketing
• International Human Resource Management
• International Management and Marketing
• International Accounting and Analysis

2nd Year

3rd semester
Core:
• Research Seminar
• Managerial Practice
• Consulting Project
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

Elective:
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Changing Policy Environment and International Business
• International Business Strategy
• Marketing Research and Communication
• New Product Management
• Knowledge Engineering
• Research and Development Management
• Entrepreneurship and Organizational Change Management
• International Logistics
• Transportation Logistics
• Knowledge Management
• Enterprise Information Systems

Elective for the Global Alliance in Management Education CEMS program:
• Corporate Responsibility in Managerial Practices
• Innovations in the Knowledge Economy
• Business communications in Foreing Language (German, French, Spanish, Russian)

4th semester
Core:
• Research Seminar
• Preparation of Master Thesis

Elective:
• Corporate Governance
• Mobile Business
• Marketing Communications
• Relationship marketing
• Business-Government Relations
• E-Business
• Inventory Control and Management
• Economic Analysis of Contracts and Organizations
• Cross-Cultural Management

Elective for the Global Alliance in Management Education CEMS program:
• Business Project
• Organizational Change Management in Russian Companies
• Business communications in Management and Business in Foreing Language (German, French, Spanish, Russian)

FAQ

How long is the Masters program?
The Masters program is a 2-year program, the first two years being dedicated mainly to courses, the last year – to research and thesis.

Can I send TOEFL scores which are more than five years’ old?
The Admissions Committee requires TOEFL score no more than two years old.

When does the academic year start?
The academic year starts in October.

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Master in Corporate Finance (in English)

Master in Corporate Finance Program in Partnership with Citi

Master in Corporate Finance program is aimed at qualifying highly skilled managers of international standing mastering fundamental competencies in the field of corporate finance and investment banking.
Mission of the program lies in preparing unique specialists in the field of corporate finance for the large national and international nonfinancial companies, investment banking departments of large-scale financial and consulting companies. These specialists should command:
• Profound knowledge and skills of using financial and strategic toolkit as well as information technology use
• Strong professional, analytical and leadership qualities applicable for solving managerial challenges necessary for advancing corporate governance level in the contemporary industry of knowledge
• Duration of study – 4 years
• Format – full-time
• Bachelor Degree confirmed by the University
• Workload – Measured in ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Total 240 ECTS
• Last date for submission of documents: 20th August

Partnership with Citi
The program is being carried out in partnership with Citi, one of the top financial world leaders. The participation is performed through:
• providing practical trainings and guest lectures delivered by Citi experts
• offering internships for students within Citi
• recruitment of the best students
• assistance with attracting Citi and world economy top experts to participating in guest lectures and other special events

Who is Master in Corporate Finance prospective student?
The program is designed for the graduates with bachelor degree or a specialist diploma in natural, social or economic sciences who master analytical skills and aspire to apply logic and abstract vision when solving the most complicated and creatively different tasks.
The program attracts prospective students with obtained degree in mathematics, natural sciences, economics, economic and mathematics education, who wish to put to use their knowledge in a most effective way and build a successful career in the field of applied corporate finance or investment banking.

Program advantages and uniqueness
One of the major competitive advantages of the Master in Corporate Finance program is represented by the highly qualified faculty. The Department of Finance and Accounting which provides all the financial courses taught has proved its leadership in the following areas:
• Risk management and decisions making in conditions of uncertainty
• Formation of pricing on the paper market (financial market)
• Corporate governance

Over 30% of the operating faculty are international lecturers from the top-rated European universities and business schools.

Other critical benefits of Master in Corporate Finance program are:
• Obligatory semester abroad in one of the leading business schools of Europe and North America.
• Availability of the unique academic courses read by the faculty in association with the representatives from the leading international companies – combination of corporate finance theory with practical training and workshops
• Opportunity to choose adaptive courses in mathematics, economy, management for those who didn’t study these disciplines before
• Research Seminar on Master Thesis preparation during the whole period of study starting from the 1st semester
• A unique collection of electronic library that consists of academic publications and business journals, representing established publishers worldwide
• Free open subscription to the global financial databases such as AMADEUS Bureau van Dijk, DATASTREAM Thompson Reuters, Lexis-Nexis, Passport GMID, ZEPHYR Bureau van Dijk, SKRIN, SPARK
• Remote access to all digital resources needed for certain courses during the academic year

Program Structure
Master in Corporate Finance program duration is 2 years. Program curriculum includes:

• Core courses which comprise fundamental theoretical level in corporate finance and management
• Elective courses which are aimed at extending individual professional skills of each student

Finance and Accounting Disciplines
Corporate Finance
Investment Valuation
Corporate Governance
Emerging Financial Markets
Strategies and Real Options
Financial Analysis and Forecasting
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Management Accounting

Strategic Management Disciplines
Contemporary Strategic Analysis
International Business Strategy
Managerial Economy
Quantitative Methods of Research in Management
Organizational Behavior

Master in Corporate Finance Program Content
1st Year
1st semester
Core:
• Managerial Economics
• Quantitative Methods of Business Research
• Corporate Finance – 1
• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Financial Markets & Instruments
• Research Seminar
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

2nd semester
Core:
• Corporate Finance – 2
• Investment Valuation
• Management Accounting
• Financial Analysis and Forecasting
• Research Seminar
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

Elective:
• International Financial Management
• International Business Strategy
• Emerging Financial Markets

2nd Year

3rd semester
Core:
• Contemporary Strategic Analysis
• Organizational Behavior
• Research Seminar
• Managerial Practice
• Consulting Project
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

Elective:
• Strategy and Real Options
• Cases in Corporate Finance

4th semester
Core:
• Research Seminar
• Preparation of Master Thesis

Elective:
• Contemporary Financial Intermediation
• International Business Strategy
• Emerging Financial Markets

FAQ
• How long is the Masters program?
The Masters program is a 2-year program, the first two years being dedicated mainly to courses, the last year – to research and thesis.

• Can I send TOEFL scores which are more than five years’ old?
The Admissions Committee requires TOEFL score no more than two years old.

• When does the academic year start?
The academic year starts in October.

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Master in Information Technologies and Innovation Management (in English)

Master in Information Technologies and Innovation Management in Partnership with IBM

Mission of the program lies in preparing students with a broad field of specialization with an emphasis on Russian and international hi-tech projects management and work within high intellectual capital companies, as well as in high technology companies focusing on innovative approaches and design in telecommunications, information technology industry, energy and transportation.

• Duration of study – 4 years
• Format – full-time
• Bachelor Degree confirmed by the University
• Workload – Measured in ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Total 240 ECTS
• Last date for submission of documents: 20th August

Who is the Information Technologies and Innovation Management program aimed at?
The program is designed for students with previous education in technology, mathematics, science, engineering, and economics who seek to effectively use their potential and build successful careers in the field of information, information technologies, and innovation projects management.

Competitive advantages of the program
• The program is delivered entirely in English
• Opportunity to complete a double-degree program with the Global Alliance in Management Education CEMS
• Opportunity to complete a double-degree program with the Lappeenranta University of Technology School of Business, LUT
• Obligatory semester abroad in leading European and North American business schools.
• Availability of unique study cases that are taught by professors in cooperation with experts from Russian and International companies in the field of information technologies, innovation management, e-business, knowledge engineering
• Availability of the license software providing practical learning of the main courses

Other peculiarities of Master in Information Technologies and Innovation Management program
• Program implementation according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), which provides international comparability of educational programs
• Adaptive courses in economics, general and strategic management for students who came to the program from other fields of study
• Obligatory course “Manager Professional Skills”, aimed to refine and develop students’ managerial and communicative skills
• Availability of a unique in its breadth fund of literature in management, marketing, economics, information technologies and related subjects (total number of items exceeds 80,000)
• Opportunity for each student to subscribe to the leading Russian and foreign journals and online resources in economics and management
• Remote access to all electronic digital resources that facilitate the educational process

Program curriculum includes:
• Core courses which comprise fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of corporate information systems, intellectual technologies in management, e-business, project management
• Elective courses which are aimed at extending individual professional experiences in general and strategic management

Information Technologies in Management Disciplines
• Business Process Management and Information Technologies
• Enterprise Information Systems
• Managing Intellectual Capital for Business Value Creation
• Knowledge Management
• E-Business
• Project Management
• Mobile Business
• Technology Innovation
• New Product Management
• Research and Development Management
• Innovations in the Knowledge Economy

General and Strategic Management Disciplines
• Managerial Economics
• Quantitative Methods of Business Research
• Contemporary Strategic Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Organizational Behavior
• International Logistics

Practical aspects of program curriculum include
• Consulting project, obligatory for all students and implemented on the basis of one of the largest Russian or international companies in telecommunications, intellectual technologies, and IT (for example, MTS, BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, Microsoft, Nokia, Schlumberger and many others)
• Opportunity of internship at leading Russian and international companies (such as Ingria Business Incubator, Sberbank, Henkel, JTI, Schlumberger, Unilever, Wörwag Pharma GmbH &Co KG)

Master in Information Technologies and Innovation Management Program Content
1st Year

1st semester
Core:
• Managerial Economics
• Quantitative Methods of Business Research
• Contemporary Strategic Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Organizational Behavior
• Research Seminar
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

Elective:
• Introduction to Business Management
• Knowledge Engineering

2nd semester
Core:
• Business Processes Management and Information Technologies
• Technology Innovation
• Research Seminar
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

Elective:
• International Economics and Trade
• Emerging Financial Markets
• Corporate Information Systems
• Knowledge Management
• International Business Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• International Marketing
• International Human Resource Management
• International Accounting and Analysis

2nd Year

3rd semester
Core:
• Research Seminar
• Managerial Practice
• Consulting Project
• Manager Professional Skills
• Foreign Language (German, French, Spanish)

Elective:
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• New Product Management
• Managing Intellectual Capital for Business Value Creation
• Mobile Business
• Business Intelligence
• International Logistics
• Transportation Logistics
• Project Management

Elective for the Global Alliance in Management Education CEMS program:
• Corporate Responsibility in Managerial Practices
• Innovations in the Knowledge Economy
• Business communications in Foreing Language (German, French, Spanish, Russian)

4th semester
Core:
• Research Seminar
• Preparation of Master Thesis

Elective:
• E-Business
• Business-Government Relations
• Relationship Marketing
• Inventory Control and Management
• Economic Analysis of Contracts and Organizations
• Cross-Cultural Management

Elective for the Global Alliance in Management Education CEMS program:
• Business Project
• Organizational Change Management in Russian Companies
• Business communications in Management and Business in Foreing Language (German, French, Spanish, Russian)

Students and graduates
Today students and graduates of the Master in Information Technologies and Innovation Management Program successfully undertake internships and work in such companies as:

Alcan Packaging VTB
Ampparit Oy Gazprom Neft
BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH Ingria Business Incubator
Borealis Polymers Oy Megafon
Henkel MTS
i-Free National Satellite Company
Kesko Food Ltd. Pulkovo
L’Oreal Russian Railways
Procter & Gamble Sberbank
PwC Power Machines
Schlumberger Speech Technology Center
Shell Yandex
Unilever
UPM
Veeam Software
Walt Disney
Wörwag Pharma GmbH &Co KG

FAQ

How long is the Masters program?
The Masters program is a 2-year program, the first two years being dedicated mainly to courses, the last year – to research and thesis.

Can I send TOEFL scores which are more than five years’ old?
The Admissions Committee requires TOEFL score no more than two years old.

When does the academic year start?
The academic year starts in October.

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Doctor of Business Adminsitration (DBA) in English

Full-time studies (3 years + 1 year abroad).

Two areas of concentration:
Economics & Management of National Economy, including
• Management
• Marketing
• Logistics
Organization of Production (Economics Area)

Currently, the network of partner schools, involved in Doctoral students exchange includes also ESADE (Spain), ABRI (Netherlands), EBS (Germany), Oklahoma State University (USA).
The program is under the auspices of CEMS Doctoral network – a strategic alliance of leading business schools and multinational companies.

A full-time program (3 years)

1st year
Core-courses
Writing thesis

2nd year
Writing thesis
Study abroad

3rd year
Writing thesis and defense

Program provides doctoral students with financial support to study abroad. Cooperation with our partners also includes the organization and development of joint courses, seminars, and research workshops in the framework of Doctoral studies. Internationally-known professors teach at our Doctoral program.

Unique Research capabilities:
• Close cooperation with GSOM SPbU Research Centers Network;
• Strong international standard base curriculum composed of methodological and theoretical core courses;
• Access to the well-stocked library, databases and network with our partners;
• International research workshops, in particular the Seminar in Strategy and Organization is held on the regular basis with participation of professors from the world-leading Universities
• Biannual Doctoral Research Workshops.

Entrance exams: Philosophy, English, Proficiency Exam.
It is held from 07 September till 12 December 2011.

Terms of Accepting Documents:
• Last date 31st August
• Summary of research paper should be provided with an indication of the name of a prospective research advisor.
• Statement of motivation for entering Doctoral Program.
• Statement of research paper subject.
• Educational certificates and transcripts
• Scanned passport copy
• CV
• Application form

Curriculum (Shorter version)
Prerequisite course (Mandatory)
Microeconomics Analysis
English

Methodological core course (Mandatory)
Research Methods
History and Philosophy of Science
Research Methods in Economics and Management
History of economic thought

Statistics and Econometrics Method
Statistics and Econometrics I
Advanced Statistics and Econometrics
Introduction to Stata
Structural equation modeling

Qualitative Research Studies
Qualitative Research Studies I
Qualitative Research Studies II – Advanced course
Design and Analysis of Experiment Research

Theoretical core course (Mandatory)
History of Organization Theory

Industrial Organization
Industrial Organization I
Industrial Organization II – Advanced course

Marketing
Marketing I
Marketing II – Advanced course

Strategic management
Strategic management I
Strategic management II – Advanced course

Additional course (Optional)
Supply chain management

Others (Mandatory)
GSOM Research Seminar, Biannual GSOM PhD Workshops and other events
Working on dissertation (first stage)

FAQ
Who is the Doctoral program for?
The Doctoral program is suitable for those willing to pursue careers in academia, business education, research, consultancy and related fields.

What is the Doctoral program about?
Research is the keystone of top business schools. Our dynamic, well-resourced Doctoral program gives you the benefit of a structured program and the opportunity to work with leading international scholars.

Is there an age limit to join the Doctoral program?
There is no age limit to join the program but during the selection the age of the candidate helps to determine the future employability of the Doctoral student.

Should I have management and strategy educational background only to apply?
The program is open to any graduate with management and economics background, and also, for instance, with mathematics and physics, sociology, political science etc.

When can we go to study abroad?
The 2nd year of the program gives you a chance to study abroad. The school also helps students to attend workshops and conferences abroad.

What is the purpose of the entrance exam in English based on TOEFL model?
This international exam helps to compare candidates and their performance. TOEFL helps to evaluate the student’s analytical capacity and their language proficiency. The majority of prestigious scientific journals are in English, which explains the need to master that language.

What are the employment opportunities?
The Doctoral degree opens doors in business and engineering schools, universities, consulting groups and institutions in Russia and abroad. The program has Alumni Association and Career Center that are unique in Russia.

How long is the Doctoral program?
The Doctoral program is a 3-year program, the first two years being dedicated mainly to courses, the last year – to research and thesis.

Can I apply even though I do not speak Russian?
You can not apply if you do not speak Russian. The Doctoral program is taught mainly in English: courses – with very few exceptions – are in English as well as all teaching materials; the different research papers have to be written in English. Seminars and workshops are held in English. However the Doctoral student has to defend his/her thesis in Russian and pass the candidate exam in Philosophy, which is taught in Russian. So, you can either join the year long Russian preparatory course initially or in between.

Can I send TOEFL scores which are more than five years’ old?
The Admissions Committee requires TOEFL score no more than two years old.

I am not sure about the field to apply for. May I apply for three fields?
If the Doctoral program brochure does not enable you to choose your field of interest, we would advise you to speak to some of professors. Nevertheless, the answer is: yes, you can apply for two fields. The Admissions Committee will review your file in both fields. Decision about the field of research and dissertation topics is made in the mid-1st year.

When does the academic year start?
The academic year starts in October.

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Program curriculum: MBA

The Master of Business Administration (MBA or M.B.A.) is a master’s degree in business administration attracting students from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out scientific approaches to management. The core courses in the MBA program are designed to introduce students to the various areas of business such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, etc. Students in MBA programs have the option of taking general business courses throughout the program or can select an area of concentration and focus approximately one-fourth of their studies in this subject.

Main courses

Elective courses (students choose according to their professional interests)

– World Economy and International Economic Relations – Business Law – Economic Theory – Accounting for Managers – Quantitative methods for managerial decision-making – Organizational Behavior – Introduction to the general theory of management – Strategic Management – Financial Management – Human Resource Management – Operations and Production Management – Organizational Development and Change management – Marketing of Products and Services – Institutional Economics – Business enterprise and economic analysis of specific situations – Taxes and Tax Planning – Analysis of balance – Assessment of business and cost management company. – Project Management – Environmental management and quality management – Investment management and risk – Theory and practice of crisis management company – Management of Foreign Trade – Conduct business in a competitive environment – business game – Management of business interaction and conflict (workshop) – Motivational Management

– Cost Management – Innovation Management – Managing the economic security of the enterprise – Logistics – Information Security Management Company – Automation of project management – Econometrics – Business Re-engineering – Corporate Governance – Financial planning and budgeting at the enterprise – Corporate strategy and the stock market – Marketing Communications: PR and Advertising – Business Etiquette and Business Protocol – Leadership and management – Public speaking and presentations – Intercultural Communication – Customs Regulations – Antitrust – The arbitration process – Environmental Law – Land Law – Private International Law

 

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Curriculum: Master of Science in International Management (in English)

1st semester (September-December)

 

	Module	In–class hours
1.	Introduction to Transformations in Russia: Economic Problems	4
2.	Introduction to Transformations in Russia: Social Problems	8
3.	Global strategic analysis	36
4.	Information Management	16
5.	International marketing	28
6.	International business law	28
7.	International finance	32
8.	Human recourses management	32
9.	Presentation skills	8
10.	Team-building	8

 

2nd semester (January-June)

 

11.	Russia in the global context	8
	Russia in the global context  – project	16
12.	Corporations on the global market	32
13.	Change management	24
14.	International business development	32
15.	Investing in emerging markets	40
16.	Cross-cultural management	16
17.	Strategic marketing	20
18.	Strategic marketing – interdisciplinary project	16
	Electives
19.	Tourism in emerging markets	16
20.	Fuel and energy sector in emerging markets	16
21.	Automobile industry in emerging markets	16
22.	International logistics	16
23.	Customer behaviour in  emerging markets	16
24.	Social and economic activity of the population in emerging markets	16

 

3rd semester (September-December)

 

25.	Theory and practice of consulting	48
26.	Strategic finance	36
27.	Comparative finance	28
28.	Project methodology	40
29.	Strategic management -2	36
30.	The strategy of penetrating international markets	32
31.	International taxation planning	24
32.	Balanced-score card methods in  company strategic management	8

 

 

 

4th semester (January-June)

 

Thesis preparation

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Program details: Master of Science in International Management (in English)

Goal: The main focus of the program is a combination of studying business disciplines in a global context and understanding the cultural and social processes in different countries.

 

Graduates are prepared for managerial work, in which it is vital to understand the economic and cultural diversity of different players in real-world situations on the global market. In addition to a basic knowledge of finance, marketing, strategic management and communication theory graduates will possess the ability to conduct market analysis, make decisions, and complete projects. They will also be able to understand the characteristics and nuances of other cultures, allowing them to work in different countries in a multinational, multicultural global context. Textbooks alone cannot teach this. These skills are best obtained by living and studying in another country, and this why the students are also given an opportunity of studying for one semester abroad in one of the partner-universities.

 
Mission:  formation of a force of professional managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders of a market-oriented economy who are entrepreneurial, ethical, competitive, and ready to work successfully in both national and global environments.

 
The “International Management” Master’s Program is designed in accordance with European standards, which are confirmed by the international accreditation of EPAS EFMD. The program allows students to study for one semester in our foreign partner-university as a part of our “Double Degree” Program, by which one can receive a masters degree in Europe. This innovative program includes project-oriented teaching as a means of building core competencies: Considerable attention is given to methodology and personal development, which is not characteristic of Russia’s educational tradition. Both the very structure of the program itself and the content of the individual program units were developed in collaboration with our foreign partner-universities. Students can take full advantage of our international team of professors and lecturers from the world’s top universities, consultancies, and multinational companies.

 
Other key advantages and elements of the program include the opportunity to participate in actual, relevant projects together with foreign students; interactive sessions; business simulations; training; discussions on today’s most pressing problems; the behavioral aspects of project and change management; the unique features of management in an international environment; negotiation; and modeling and management processes.

 

Duration: 2 years

Language: English

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Program details: Master of Public Administration

 

First cycle: “Principles of Public Administration” is the theoretical and methodological base.
• Theory of Public Administration
• Comparative Public Administration
• The legal system of the Russian Federation
• Public Economics
• The theory of politics and political governance
• Organization theory and organizational behavior
• Theory of Social Control
• Administrative Ethics

Second cycle of “basic professional disciplines” is aimed at developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Social policy
• Practice of Public Administration
• Legal security of the state and municipal service
• Performance management in the public sector
• Information technology in state and municipal government
• Analytical methods to design and program management
• Management of the economy and economic development
• Management of infrastructure and resources areas
• State and municipal finances
• Budget planning
• The world economy and foreign economic activity

Third cycle: “Studies of specialization” is designed to ensure the deepening of knowledge and skills on specific aspects of state and municipal government.
Examples of these disciplines are:
• E-government and service approach to governance
• Public-private partnership
• Institutional mechanism for state and local government procurement
• Organizational Behavior and Motivation in the Public Administration
• Effective technologies of state and municipal government
• Theory and practice of organizational change
• Risk management in the delivery of public services
• Economics of corruption and anti-corruption regulation

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Introduction: Master of Public Administration

A Master’s in Public Administration, or MPA Program, is a degree that prepares students for a public service career, usually–but not exclusively–in an area of government. A public administration program teaches students governance, administration and finance, as well as analytical skills. Core coursework usually includes the study of public administration, administrative decision making, ethics, organizational theory, strategic planning, microeconomics, financial management and managerial statistics. The field of public administration is very broad, and students have a wide variety of tracks available to them. They may choose one of several possible concentrations, such as administration, organizational leadership, human resources management, city and county leadership, public service leadership, criminal justice, homeland security or health care administration, among others.

Through its history, the MPA degree has become more interdisciplinary by drawing from fields such as economics, sociology, law, anthropology, political science, and regional planning in order to equip MPA graduates with skills and knowledge covering a broad range of topics and disciplines relevant to the public sector. A core curriculum of a typical MPA program usually includes courses on microeconomics, public finance, research methods / statistics, policy process and policy analysis, public financial management, managerial accounting, ethics, public management, leadership, planning & Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and program evaluation/performance measurement. Depending on their interest, MPA students can focus their studies on a variety of public sector fields such as urban planning, emergency management, transportation, health care (especially public health), economic development, urban management, community development, education, non-profits, information technology, environmental policy, cultural policy, criminal justice, etc.

 

Careers

A public administration degree has very broad applicability. A masters in public administration prepares a student to create or implement government policy or programs, manage people or resources, perform policy analysis, manage human resources or organizational assets, and manage budgets—skills that may be utilized in any number of managerial careers. A public administration masters may be used as a springboard to an executive job in a large corporation or a managerial job at a nonprofit organization. It may result in a career as an urban planner, government policy analyst, lawyer, hospital executive or human resources manager. Graduates with a public administration masters are equipped with desirable skills that transfer easily from one sector to another.

 

Job Outlook

Demand for workers with a public administration degree is expected to be higher than average in the next decade, especially for chief executives, public relations specialists, general and operations managers, surveying technicians, financial examiners and climate change analysts. These jobs are expected to grow especially quickly and offer large numbers of job openings. Most of these jobs are in governance, rather than other areas of public administration, such as national security, planning or revenue.

Focus

Most students embark on a public administration program because they’re excited about the prospect of making a difference in the world. They look forward to making a difference in the lives of other people by creating or implementing positive change. An MPA degree, while eminently practical, is attractive for many because it offers the chance to translate idealistic dreams into present-day realities.

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Available programs with us: Economics and Management in Russia

BACHELORS in Economics and Management in Russia with the following specializations:

1. Quality Management
2. Innovation Management
3. Anti-crisis Management
4. Finance and credit
5. Taxes and Taxation
6. Accounting and Audit
7. Global economy
8. Applied Computer Science in Economics
9. Management of organizations
10. Management
11. Marketing
12. Advertising
13. Commerce
14. Economy
15. Information Service
16. Socio-cultural service and tourism
17. Controlling and Management Accounting
18. Management and marketing in international cooperation
19. Management of international educational projects
20. Business Informatics
21. Economics
    • Economics of company
    • Economics (Department: National economics)
    • Economics (Department: Finance and Monetary circulation)
    • Economics (Department: Entrepreneurship and Commerce)
    • Economics (Department: World economics)
    • Economics (Department: Economics and Management of Machine building)
    • Economy enterprises and organizations (environmentally responsible)
    • Economy of enterprises and organization of small businesses (Start-Up)
    • Organizational economics
    • Trade policy
    • Labor Economics
    • Finance & Credit
    • International economics
    • Analysis of enterprises external economic activity
    • Economics of Labour
    • Accounting, analysis and audit
    • International standards of financial accounting and reporting
    • World market analysis
    • Corporate management
    • International business
    • Economic evaluation of investment in market infrastructure
22. Management
    • Management in social sphere
    • Industrial marketing and management
    • Logistics
    • Controlling
    • Controlling and managerial accounting
    • International business
    • Industrial management
    • Industrial management in power engineering
    • Project management
    • Project management in power engineering
    • General and strategic management
    • Innovation management
    • Regional economics and organization of nature use
    • Economic valuation of assets, business and investment
23. State and Municipal
    • Management of national security
    • State and municipal management
    • Tourism management
    • Customs

MASTERS in Economics and Management in Russia with the following specializations:

1. MANAGEMENT
   1. Quality Management
   2. Innovation Management
   3. Anti crisis Management
   4. International Marketing and Management in cooperation
   5. International Business Management
   6. Marketing
   7. Management of International Educational Projects
   8. Management of Human Resources
   9. Small Business Management
   10. Industrial Marketing Management
   11. Power Management
   12. Project Management (Power Engineering)
   13. Management (World Oil & Gas complex)
   14. Production Management (Mechanical engineering)
   15. Strategic Management
   16. Corporate Management
   17. Technology Management
   18. Management of Corporate Real estate holdings
   19. Economic valuation of assets, business and investment
   20. Production Management
   21. Industrial Management
   22. Logistics Management in a company
   23. International Business
   24. Investment Management
   25. Organization of Business activities
   26. MBA (Master of Business Administration)
2. Logistics
3. Ecology Management
4. Production Management
5. IT Consulting
6. Customs (3.5 years)
7. Standardization and Metrology
8. Organisation of Public Administration
9. Master of Technology Entrepreneurship
10. Organisation of Public Administration in Tourism
11. State management of customs processes
12. Strategic planning and national security
13. Software and Information systems administration
14. ECONOMICS
    1. Mathematical Methods in Economics
    2. Institutional Economics
    3. Applied Macroeconomics, Economic Policies and Government Regulation
    4. Economics of the firm
    5. Russia & the CIS countries in the global economy
    6. Economics (Department: National economics)
       • Economics of company
    7. Economics (Department: Finance and Monetary circulation)
       • Finance
    8. Economics (Department: Entrepreneurship and Commerce)
       • Accounting, analysis and audit
       • International standards of financial accounting and reporting
    9. Economics (Department: Economics and Management of Machine building)
       • Economic evaluation of investment
    10. Economics (Department: World economics)
        • Financial Controlling
        • Finance
        • International business of the Firm
        • International Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting
        • Global economy: innovation and technological development
        • Enterprise Economics
        • Economics and Organization Management
        • Accounting and Auditing
    11. Management (Department: Graduate School of Management)
        • Economics of company

SPECIALIST in Economics and Management in Russia with the following specializations: (5 years)

• Applied Informatics in Investments
• Customs

PhD (Doctorate) in Economics and Management in Russia with the following specializations:

1. Standardization and quality control of products
2. Economics and national economy
3. Management in social and economic systems
4. Economics and national economy: economics, organization and management of enterprises, industries and complexes (industry)
5. System analysis, management and information processing
6. Mathematical and software protection of computers, complexes and computer networks
7. Computer-aided design
8. Contract (for contracts with individuals and legal entities)

Most of our courses are in Russian as Russian system of education is original and the literature is also unique.  The State as well as the institutions are proud of it, possessive about it and would like to preserve that. Thousand of international students come every year to take up these courses.
Additional knowledge of Russian, the spoken language of the globe’s biggest country and one of the biggest economies of the world also does not hurt.

There are several courses in English , too. They are:

1. Bachelor in Management
2. Masters in Business Innovation & Management
3. EMBA/DBA
4. Dual Degree MIB (Masters in international Business) (Russian + French or Russian + Austrian or Russian + Finnish )
5. Masters in International Relations
6. International Business: Russia-Europe (18 weeks)
7. Doing Business in Russia – 4 weeks
8. Master of Science in International Management
9. Master of Public Administration
10.  Master in Global Finance
11. Master in Project Management
12. Master in Change Management
13. Master in Corporate Finance
14. Master in Information Technologies and Innovation Management
15. International trading system
16. Russia in the global economy

For applying to study in Russia in Faculty of Economics / Management / Finance in one of the leading Russian State Universities go HERE and learn the step-by-step admission process at the end of the page. Then you may fill in all fields in our INFORMATION REQUEST Form and forward it to one of our e-mails: admissions@cferussia.ru or learninginrussia@gmail.com

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