Management in foreign economic activity

Form of study: Full-time

Class Schedule

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

(Online Learning Format)

Admissions Requirements

Interdisciplinary Examination
Minimum Entry Score: 30 points 

About the Programme

The intensive Master’s program is designed to train highly skilled professionals capable of managing both Russian and international companies engaged in foreign economic activities. The curriculum focuses on risk management in an international context as well as on strategic planning considering global economic trends.

This program is ideally suited for career-focused professionals who are committed to pursuing opportunities within organizations engaged in international business operations.

Upon completion, graduates emerge as highly skilled specialists equipped to thrive in today’s unpredictable global marketplace. They possess:

• Advanced data analysis and evaluation techniques
• Comprehensive understanding of decision-making processes at both micro and macro levels
• Expertise in cross-border negotiations
• Proficiency in international trade agreements management

We employ cutting-edge educational methods, including: interactive business simulations; real-world case studies; project-based learning (including in English)

A key program advantage is its intensive focus on developing professional English proficiency essential for success in international business environments.

The program schedule is designed with working professionals in mind, featuring: weekend sessions on Saturdays and evening classes during weekdays

Practical Experience

Throughout the program, students engage in hands-on learning by developing individual research projects that tackle current challenges related to management processes in companies operating in the international marketas well as to international business management.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Our graduates are highly sought-after professionals equipped with a diverse skill set that opens doors to various career paths.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Management Expertise:
→ dvanced analytical skills for assessing organizational environments
→ Data-driven decision-making capabilities
→ Comprehensive understanding of business ecosystems

• Innovative Thinking:
→ Ability to develop new products and services
→ Market analysis and niche identification
→ Strong partnership development skills

• Professional Communication:
→ Expert-level business communication abilities
→ Cross-cultural interaction proficiency

• Global Economic Understanding:
→ In-depth knowledge of international economic principles
→ Awareness of regional and global market dynamics
→ Understanding of international organizations and unions

• Career Pathways:
→ Corporate Leadership
→ Department management in domestic and international companies
→ Executive roles across various industries

• Academic & Research:
→ Continued scientific research in business management
→ Contributions to economic development studies

• Public Sector:
→ Opportunities in government bodies
→ Roles in public organizations and international institutions

ProgramStructureOverview (2.5 Years)

Year 1 Curriculum

The first year of the program provides a comprehensive foundation in management, economic theory, and international trade regulation, with a focus on current global market trends.

Semester 1

• General and Strategic Management
• Current Issues in World and Russian Economy
• Strategic Analysis in International Companies Practice
• Microeconomics
• Foreign Language
• Professional Foreign Language

Semester 2

• Macroeconomics
• Research Methods in Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Design Thinking in International Business
• Investigation and Forecasting of General Economic and Commodity Conjuncture
• Entrepreneurship Start-up Management
• Organization and Techniques of Foreign Economic Activity
• Continued Foreign Language Studies
• Professional Foreign Language Development

Year 2 Curriculum

The second year of the program focuses on advanced studies in international business operations, with an emphasis on market development and product promotion strategies in global markets.

Semester 3

• Investment Management and Business Planning
• Legal Regulation of Export-Import Operations
• Financial Management
• Foreign Trade Transport Logistics
• Foreign Language
• Professional Foreign Language

Semester 4

• International Marketing
• BusinessCommunications and CorporateCulture
• ProductMarketingManagement
• Change Management in Foreign Trade Company
• Managerial Skills Training
• Communication Challenges in Life and Business
• ContinuedForeignLanguageStudies
• ProfessionalForeignLanguageDevelopment

Year 3 Curriculum Overview

The final year of the program is designed to bring students to the pinnacle of their professional development through advanced research, specialized training, and practical application of skills in international business.

 Semester 5

• Persuasive Communication

Program Supervisor / Program Coordinator

Dean of the Faculty of International Business: Alla Andreevna Grishkova

Program Coordinator: Anna Vadimovna Badulina, Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor of Management and Marketing Department