Management

Government-funded places: 35

Self-funded places: 180

The program's goal: to train a new generation of strategists and leaders, proficient in English and equipped with modern management competencies, for effective work in Russian and international business and the public sector.

Program’s tasks:

• Provide expert knowledge: develop a deep understanding of fundamental theories and best practices in management.
• Train students to apply their knowledge in practice: ensure mastery of digital tools, project-based methodologies, and skills for solving real-world business problems.
• Develop leadership potential: cultivate initiative, critical thinking, and the ability to manage in an international environment—the key soft skills of a modern manager.
• Integrate students into the global context: create an environment of complete linguistic and professional immersion through instruction in English taught by Russian and international expert practitioners.

Key disciplines.

Compulsory Curriculum Disciplines

• Organizational Theory
• Human Capital Management
• Strategic Management
• Methods and Instruments of Management

SOFT SKILLS, DIGITAL SKILLS Module

• Digital Innovations in Organizational Management
• Digital Technologies in Management
• Knowledge Management in Organizations
• Ecosystem Management

International unit

• International Marketing
• Entrepreneurship in International Markets
• Innovative International Projects
• Global Innovation Market
• Global Economy and International Economic Relations
• International Investments
• Customs Operations in International Business

Our program will grant you:

• to apply professional terminology in English in the fields of management, business analytics, and IFRS.
• to use methods and tools of modern management and business analysis, including digital solutions and technologies.
• to employ knowledge of international economic relations, innovative projects, and interactions with international partners.
• to train competencies in the commercialization of business ideas in domestic and international markets.
• to craft, evaluate, and implement business projects using modern analysis and planning tools based on digital solutions and artificial intelligence.
• to develop long-term business development trajectories based on current concepts of strategic analysis and management.

Become a game-changing leader!

We train not just managers, but strategists and leaders for business and the public sector in Russia and internationally. Our program combines fundamental theory with advanced practice: from the first year, you'll solve real-world business cases, work with digital tools, and manage projects to learn how to develop and implement effective solutions.

Instruction is entirely in English, opening the door to a global career. Classes are taught by young and energetic professionals—the average age of our faculty is only 40! These are Russian professors with practical experience and fluent English, along with invited experts from international academic and business circles. They share relevant experience, not just textbook theory.

This approach allows us to prepare competitive, proactive, and well-rounded professionals. We place particular emphasis on developing leadership skills, digital literacy, and modern management tools—precisely the skills valued by leading companies and government agencies today. As a result, our graduates build successful careers in both international corporations and leading Russian companies.

Join the program to start creating the future today!

Awards and achievements. The program's academic supervisor, Associate Professor Maksim I. Maksimov, was ranked among the Top Five professors at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in last year's rankings. The program's faculty won the 12th All-Russian Book Award "Golden Fund" for their textbook "Ecosystem Management," published in 2025. Students in the program regularly win national international scientific conferences in management and economics.

Accreditation. The program holds professional public accreditation granted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. The accreditation is valid through May 2030.

Employment. Graduates of the program successfully work in international, transnational, and joint ventures, state and municipal government agencies, research organizations, business consulting, banking, and fintech. Positions held include:

1. Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Integrator
2. Foreign Economic Activity Manager
3. International Partner Relations Manager
4. Strategic Analysis and Management Specialist
5. GR Manager
6. Project Manager/Manager
7. Product Promotion Manager/Product Owner
8. Innovation and Digitalization Management Specialist
9. HR Manager