International Business

Foreign Trade Management Faculty

Study Mode: Full-time; Distance Learning Format

• Weekdays: 3 days per week (Monday–Friday), evening sessions: 7:00 PM – 9:50 PM
• Saturday: morning sessions: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Admissions Requirements

The partner of the postgraduate program is the company Wildberries & Russo.

The program is specifically designed to cultivate highly qualified specialists in the field of "Manager in Foreign Economic Activity." The primary emphasis is on practice-oriented training, ensuring that postgraduates are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of various business domains with proficiency and competence.

This program establishes a strategic partnership with Wildberries&Russ, affording students the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field. The collaboration encompasses the following specialized disciplines:

• Fundamentals of Marketplaces
• Regulatory Framework of E-Commerce
• Negotiation Workshop (Advanced Level
• Public Speaking Skills
• International Logistics of Electronic Platforms in the EAEU and CIS Countries
• Psychology of Business Communications

The practical orientation of the program is realized through the use of modern active forms of learning (cases, business projects, business games). All cases and practical tasks are based on the real-life experience of successful international companies. A significant part of the disciplines are conducted by business practitioners, heads of foreign trade and international companies: System Electric, Rossneft, Lenovo, Aksenics, Digital Technologies, Intermarket Business Center, RIKOM TRUST. A number of subjects are taught in English language.

The curriculum has been enriched with novel and specialized subjects:

• Design and implementation of digital platforms in global commerce
• International entrepreneurship and startup ecosystems
• Application of design thinking methodologies in cross-border business strategies
• Branding strategies within the context of international economic activities
• Advanced business analytics techniques
• Strategic modeling of corporate expansion in global financial markets
• Procurement management practices in international business operations.

Graduates of the program are provided with comprehensive training to work in entities engaged in foreign economic activities. They emerge as multi-disciplinary experts in this field, which significantly enhances their marketability and value in the labor market.

The curriculum of the program is predominantly dedicated to addressing global economic challenges. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international business principles, as well as the ability to analyze and apply organizational and economic instruments for the advancement of business operations in the realm of foreign economic activities. Additionally, the program emphasizes the utilization of innovative technologies in the management of foreign trade enterprises and the development of skills for effective interaction within a multicultural business environment.

Program Supervisor:

Victor Ivanovich Korolev, Doctor of Economics, Professor and Head of the Department of Management and Marketing at RFTA of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia

Program Coordinator:

Wittenbeck Natalia Vladimirovna, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Management and Marketing at RFTA of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

Business Supervisor:

Koval Igor Sergeevich, Director of Innovation and Ecosystem Development
Wildberries & Russ