Launching a Pilot! Competition for the Spring Business School in Bangkok for HSE GSB Master's Students

The HSE Graduate School of Business is launching an exclusive pilot project for full-time Master's students! We are opening applications for the intensive program "Understanding Business Dynamics in Southeast Asia," which will take place from May 5 to 9, 2026 (with travel dates May 3-10) in the heart of Thailand — at Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University.

This is your chance to immerse yourself in the business ecosystem of one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia — a country known not only for tourism but also for large-scale exports, a growing automotive industry, and a promising startup scene.

Why is this unique?

•        Elite Partnership: Sasin is Thailand's top business school and one of the best in Southeast Asia, established by the Kellogg and Wharton business schools at the nation's oldest and most prestigious university.
•        Practical Focus: The program combines academic sessions with visits to Thai companies, where you will see regional business models from the inside.
•        Complete Immersion: From studying consumer trends and AI transformation to net-zero leadership strategies and a vibrant cultural program.
•        International Networking: Interaction with Sasin professors, business representatives, and like-minded peers from your group.

The program includes (cost covered by HSE GSB):

·        Delivery of 5 academic sessions in Sasin campus classrooms (up to 30 academic hours).

·        2 company visits.

·        A cultural program.

·        Transfers for program events and airport transfers.

·        Study materials.

·        5 lunches, coffee breaks, a welcome dinner, and a farewell dinner.

·        A Chulalongkorn University certificate and 2 HSE academic credits.

Important: Participation in the program itself is free for competition winners. Participants are responsible for organizing and paying for their airfare and accommodation in Bangkok. Recommended travel dates: departure May 3, return May 10, 2026.

Financial Support: A scholarship of 80,000 RUB is provided for participants who successfully complete the school!

Number of spots is strictly limited: 28 people.

How to Participate in the Competition?

To participate, you must register via the link:
👉https://gsb.hse.ru/iec/polls/1123576549.html  

Application period: January 30 – February 15, 2025 (23:59)

Selection Process (3 stages):

1.    GPA analysis (for the last completed module).

2.    Motivation letter on the topic: "What will the Spring School in Thailand give me and how will I apply this knowledge in the future?"

3.    Interview (during the week after February 15, 2025). If the number of applications is high, a preliminary selection will be made based on GPA and motivation letters.

Get ready for a journey to Asia — your ticket to the region of future growth is already waiting!

For all questions, please contact the HSE GSB International Exchange Center outgoing.gsb@hse.ru