About the School
Today, the HSE Graduate School of Business has over 9,500 students and participants. Our alumni work as executives in federal and regional government bodies, as well as top and mid-level managers in the leading Russian and global companies.
About the HSE Graduate School of Business
The HSE Graduate School of Business (GSB) was established on 1 September, 2020, to become a key partner for leading companies in talent development and the advancement of cutting-edge management technologies.
The HSE Graduate School of Business is built on the world’s leading model of a “university-based business school” — a school within a university that brings together all business-related programs and courses at various levels of education, from bachelor’s to EMBA.
What sets GSB programs apart is their focus on preparing globally competitive and socially responsible business leaders for the digital economy. The educational model emphasizes project-based learning and other active skill-building methods, the integration of online and digital learning technologies, and the systematic internationalization of the learning process.
Our mission is to develop management thinking and lifelong learning methods to prepare innovative and responsible leaders capable of transforming organizations and the world for the better.
In pursuing the School’s mission and strategic goals, the faculty and staff of the Graduate School of Business are guided by three core values:
CREATIVE THINKing
LEADership FOR RESULTS
SUCCEEs THROUGH COLLABORATION
Our values are complementary and serve as the foundation of GSB’s unique corporate culture, built on high standards of quality and innovation.
Our competitive advantages
An integrated portfolio of programs — educational solutions for every stage of a business career, based on lifelong learning.
Creation of cutting-edge knowledge and business management technologies — in an interdisciplinary environment of a leading Russian university with a global brand.
A partnership system with leading companies — integration with global and Russian business leaders and joint management of education quality.
A constructive impact on the development of the economy and society — through world-class education, research, and applied solutions.
GSB timeline
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1996
The Faculty of Management established
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1998
HSE becomes a member of EFMD
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1999
Graduate School of Management and the first MBA program launched
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2002
Russia’s first Faculty of Business Informatics opened
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2004
Graduate School of Marketing and Business Development established
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2007
HSE ranked by EdUniversal since its founding
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2012
Faculty of Logistics opened
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2015
Mega Faculty of Business and Management created
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2017
HSE becomes a member of AACSB and QTEM (the only representative from Russia)
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2020
Graduate School of Business established through the reorganization of 11 HSE business education units
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2021
Two GSB bachelor’s programs awarded EFMD accreditation for 5 years
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2022
Joint programs launched with 1C, X5, VK, NLMK, and Gazprom Neft
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2023
GSB becomes a member of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS)
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2024
GSB awarded the Grand Prix for “Business School of the Year” by the National HR Directors’ Summit
Academic Programs
The HSE Graduate School of Business offers 20 undergraduate and master’s degree programs in the fields of Management and Business Informatics, as well as a PhD program in Management. All bachelor’s and master’s programs are state-accredited and meet the current standards of university-level business education.
The curricula place emphasis on combining professional, digital, and soft skills essential for today’s managers. Several courses are taught in English, and two programs — International Business (Bachelor’s) and International Management (Master’s) — are delivered entirely in English.
In 2022, the GSB’s core academic portfolio was expanded to include the English-taught bachelor’s program International Business, as well as two new master’s programs: Sustainable Business Management and People Management: Digital Technologies and Organizational Development.
Integrated portfolio of Continuing Education Programs
- (E)MBA and Executive Master programs
- Specialized professional retraining programs
- Programs for the development of professional, digital, and soft skills
- Leadership development programs for senior and mid-level managers
- Corporate (E)MBA programs
- Customized competency development programs
- DBA programs (Doctor of Business Administration) with four specializations
Managerial Board
Director, Graduate School of Business
First Deputy Director
Deputy Director
Deputy Director
Deputy Director
Deputy Director
Deputy Director
Deputy Director
Accreditations and Rankings
HSE Graduate School of Business ranked 1st among Russian business schools in the 15th National Ranking by MBA.SU (2024)
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, GSB Marketing programs ranked 51-100th in the world, 1st in Russia; Business and Management Studies - 137th in the world, 1st in Russia
In 2024, THE World University Rankings by Subject ranked HSE programs in Business & Economics 70th in the world, 2nd in Russia
Since 2018, HSE University has been included in the Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects and is the leading Russian university in the subject of Management
In 2021, the GSB ’s Business Administration and Marketing and Market Analytics Bachelor programs received a 5-year accreditation from EFMD
GSB takes 1st place in the "Management" field in Russia according to the RAEX ranking (2025)
In the U.S. News Best Global Universities by Subject 2024, Economics & Business programs ranked 125th in the world, 1st in Russia
Faculty members
Among the more than 500 faculty members at GSB are both researchers and practitioners, as well as managers from leading Russian and global companies who enrich the learning process with knowledge and skills in advanced management concepts and best practices. The Graduate School of Business follows a faculty development approach based on three professional tracks: academic, educational-methodological, and practice-oriented. Proficiency in English is a mandatory requirement in the competitive selection process.
The Graduate School of Business includes 6 departments covering key areas of management:
International outreach
GSB students take part in international exchange programs with numerous partner universities accredited for the quality of their business education. These partners include Corvinus University, Singapore Management University, City University of Hong Kong, ITAM, and other leading business schools across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
GSB students can also participate in summer and winter schools, with scholarships usually available to cover the costs fully or partially. The GSB International Office provides institutional support and guidance on the School’s international opportunities.
The Graduate School of Business actively integrates ESG principles into its internationalization strategy by engaging in a wide range of sustainability initiatives. The recently submitted PRME report highlights GSB’s ongoing commitment to the Principles for Responsible Management Education and its meaningful contribution to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
GSB Alumni
Each year, the HSE Graduate School of Business graduates more than 2,000 highly qualified professionals in in-demand business fields. Since 1998, a total of 26,931 specialists have earned their degrees at GSB — including directors and top managers of leading companies, business owners, and unique professionals contributing to the country’s economic development. GSB alumni work at companies such as Gazprombank, Kaspersky Lab, Ozon, MTS, Tinkoff, Sber, Yandex, Navicon, SIBUR, STADA, Kept, Axteam, and others.
GSB graduates have been repeatedly recognized by the professional community and included in prestigious rankings: 14 alumni of GSB diploma programs were listed among the “Top 1000 Russian Managers” in 2022 (a ranking by the Association of Managers and Kommersant Publishing House); more than 30 alumni hold senior executive positions in companies featured in the “Expert-400” ranking (Russia’s largest companies); and two GSB graduates were winners of the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
In implementing its lifelong learning strategy, the HSE Graduate School of Business offers its alumni a wide portfolio of programs for continued professional development — MBA, EMBA, DBA, as well as open executive education programs for senior leaders. Alumni take part in the Academic and Expert Councils of GSB programs, teach in educational courses, and act as partners, contributing their up-to-date practical experience to the training of future leaders and shaping GSB’s unique professional community.
GSB’s Corporate Partners
Leading Russian and global companies have established corporate departments at GSB, offering students internship, practical training, and project work opportunities. Their executives and key specialists regularly deliver lectures and master classes, organize professional competitions, and serve on the Academic Councils of educational programs.
Several core academic programs at GSB are implemented in strategic partnership with major industry players — the largest employers in both the Russian and global markets.
The School’s corporate partners include leaders in management and technological innovation and digital business model transformation, such as Sber, VTB Bank, 1C, Otkritie Bank, VK, SIBUR, Yandex, MTS, and other major players in the Russian and global economy.