Marketing Management

Marketing Management

Field of Study
38.04.02 Management
Master’s degree
Form of study
Distance learning format
2,5 years
Class Schedule
Classes are held once a week on Saturdays,
from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (remote format)
Faculty
Faculty of International Business

About the program

The Master’s in Marketing Management (distance learning format) at the Russian Foreign Trade Academy is designed to train professionals equipped with a comprehensive understanding of international marketing and business communication strategies. The program focuses on empowering graduates to successfully promote products and services in both global and domestic markets.

Our curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical tools, enabling you to:

  • develop and implement effective 
  • marketing and sales strategies for the global marketplace;
  • manage end‑to‑end marketing processes across all stages of product and service promotion;
  • strong, culturally sensitive relationships with customers and partners (accounting for linguistic and cross‑cultural nuances);
  • assess and optimize marketingperformance of the organization

Our program is delivered by leading professors, industry experts, and practicing professionals in marketing, economics, law, and foreign trade.

A standout feature of the program is its intensive focus on professional English language development. You’ll master the specialized vocabulary and communication skills essential for conducting international business.

The learning schedule has been structured to integrate flexibly into students’ work timetables.

Classes are held online on Saturdays.

Practical Learning Experience

Throughout the program, students engage in hands‑on research projects that tackle pressing challenges in today’s global economy.

Career opportunities

Our graduates emerge as versatile professionals prepared to thrive in diverse sectors of the global economy.
You’ll master:
Global market intelligence — deep understanding of economic trends across countries, regions, and international organizations
International management tools — proven strategies for cross‑border operations
Marketing expertise — advanced techniques for global brand positioning and promotion
Graduates successfully lead key departments in both Russian and international companies
Research institutions, such as the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Center for Trade and Political Studies at the Higher School of Economics, and the Institute of Trade Policy at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, including:
→ commercial divisions
→ sales teams
→ marketing departments
→ business development units
You can pursue:
→ advanced research in management and marketing
→ teaching positions at universities
→ consultancy roles advising businesses and institutions
Opportunities include roles in:
→ government agencies
→ tinternational organizations
→ non‑governmental organizations (NGOs)
→ rade associations and industry bodies


Program Structure Overview (2.5 Years)

Year 1 Curriculum
Semester 1

The first year provides a solid foundation in international business management, economic theory, international relations, and marketing essentials. You’ll explore how organizations operate in the global marketplace and learn to address contemporary challenges in product promotion within today’s evolving economic landscape.

  • Organizational Behavior in International Business
  • General and Strategic Management
  • Microeconomics
  • Foreign Language
  • Professional Foreign Language and communication techniques

Semester 2

  • Macroeconomics
  • Modern Tools for Human Capital Management
  • Strategic Analysis in International Company Practices
  • Contemporary Problems of International Economic Relations
  • Evolution and Modern Concept of Marketing: Clientonomics
  • Methodology of Comprehensive Market Research
  • Foreign Language (continued)
  • Professional Foreign Language (continued)

Year 2 Curriculum
Semester 3

In the second year, you’ll deepen your expertise in international marketing, moving beyond foundational concepts to master advanced strategies and tools. The curriculum focuses on innovation, strategic planning, lifecycle management, and executing successful campaigns in global markets.

  • International Marketing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Design Thinking as a Tool for Product and Service Development
  • Strategic Marketing Decisions: Segmentation, Positioning, Customization
  • Pricing Work and Price Policy in Marketing
  • Foreign Language
  • Professional Foreign Language

Semester 4

  • Internet Marketing
  • Product Strategy and Policy in Marketing
  • Product Management
  • Customer Centricity and Loyalty Programs
  • Brand Management
  • Organization and Technology of Foreign Economic Transactions
  • Foreign Language (continued)
  • Professional Foreign Language (continued)

Year 3 Curriculum
Semester 5

The final year of the program is designed to culminate your expertise in international management and marketing. This stage combines advanced specialization in the field of international management and marketing, hands‑on practice aimed at developing practical skills necessary to prepare you for leadership roles in global marketing.

  • Digital Economy



Program Supervisors and Coordinators

Program Supervisor
Alla Andreevna Grishkova

Dean of the Faculty of International Business:

Program Coordinator
Anna Vadimovna Badulina

Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor of Management and Marketing Department