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Master's programs at the Graduate School of Business at the National Research University Higher School of Economics open new horizons for our students, providing them with rapid professional development and competitive advantages in the job market:
– Building a global development trajectory through mobility programs,
– Acquiring advanced digital skills and unique contacts through project work and close interaction with leading companies,
– Finding a job through the Career Development Center even during studies.
In 2024, GSB offers a choice of 10 highly rated master's programs, including 2 English-language programs. To help you choose the right master's program, we have compiled useful materials on this page.
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MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
Full-time study
Duration of study — 2 years
Designations
Opportunity to obtain a double degree
Online program
Instruction in English
Instruction in Russian and English
Marketing: Digital Technology and Marketing Communications
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
- Entrance tests: Portfolio, English language
- Places: 4 fee-paying places for international students
Master in International Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
- Entrance tests: Portfolio, English language
- Places: 10 fee-paying places for international students
Retail Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
- Entrance tests: Portfolio
- Places: 1 fee-paying place for international students
Operational Excellence and Production Systems
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
- Entrance tests: Portfolio, English language
- Places: 1 fee-paying place for international students
Strategic Management: Investments and Consulting
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
- Entrance tests: Portfolio, English language
- Places: 1 fee-paying place for international students
Digital Product Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS
- Entrance tests: Portfolio
- Places: 1 fee-paying place for international students
Marketing Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
- Entrance tests: Portfolio
- Places: 2 fee-paying places for international students
Business Informatics: Digital Enterprise and Information Systems Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS
- Entrance tests: Portfolio, English language
- Places: 1 fee-paying place for international students
Business Analytics and Big Data Systems
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS
- Entrance tests: Portfolio, English language
- Places: 5 fee-paying places for international students
Electronic Business and Digital Innovations
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS
- Entrance tests: Portfolio, English language
- Places: 5 fee-paying places for international students
Master’s Programme in Marketing: Digital Technologies and Marketing Communications
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
This Master’s programme introduces students to key concepts and best practices in marketing and communications management. Students will obtain applied knowledge and develop a mastery of marketing techniques capable of dynamically supporting a company’s business operations and promoting its brands in the rapidly evolving digital environment. The programme content is deeply grounded in the new dimensions of contemporary industry: digitalisation, internationalisation, Big Data usage, artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and the process of shaping the meta-skills of the future.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- Marketing Manager
- Internet Marketer
- Brand Manager
- Marketing Research Specialist
- Market Analyst
- Account Manager
- Communications Strategy
- Development Specialist
- Media Planner
- Media Buyer
- Public Relations (PR) Manager
- Business Development Consultant
Master’s Programme in International Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
The Master's Programme in International Management is designed to train professional managers for multinational corporations (MNCs) that operate globally in a highly competitive digital world.
The programme content consists of three highly interrelated, correlative topics: 1) global strategies and operations; 2) digital transformation and new business models; and 3) corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.
The programme is taught in English and includes a mandatory semester of study abroad at a leading international business school, enabling graduates to gain high-quality educational experience.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- General manager
- Project manager
- Chief business development officer
- Financial expert
- Consultant
Master’s Programme in Retail Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
This revamped industry-specific Master's programme is being offered in partnership with leading Russian retailer X5 Group. It was designed to prepare students for a successful career in today’s dynamically growing retail sector, focusing on both innovative e-commerce and traditional brick-and-mortar retail platforms. The programme is grounded in a tandem study track combining theory and practice with the goal of developing students' skills and competencies in the management of advanced retail trade enterprises. Programme courses are taught by HSE University faculty members and senior executives who personally manage various aspects of retail operations: marketing, finance, HR, and logistics. The programme is especially beneficial for those students who have already determined their future career path and need a springboard to achieve rapid success and swift career growth in the dynamic field of retail.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- Commercial Strategy Manager
- Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Department Head
- Key Account Manager
Master’s Programme in Operational Excellence and Production Systems
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
The Master's Programme in Operational Excellence and Production Systems is designed to meet the needs of the market and numerous major manufacturing companies across Russia. Its objective is to train a new breed of specialists who possess executive and entrepreneurial competencies in managing the efficiency of production processes and systems in order to meet employers’ current and future demand.
Graduates of this Master’s programme will enjoy a strong competitive advantage in the professional labour market and will be in demand across diverse sectors of the economy. Such strong career prospects are ensured by the universal applicability of the knowledge gained and the ongoing shortage of skilled personnel in the field of efficiency enhancement.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- Systems Engineering Specialist
- Lean Manufacturing/Management Specialist
- Consultant
Master’s Programme in Strategic Management: Investment and Consulting
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
This next-generation Master's programme is being carried out in partnership with top global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, which was ranked No. 1 in the Vault 2020 ranking of the world’s most prestigious consulting firms, and is designed to prepare students for a successful career in:
- Leading management consulting firms worldwide.
- Strategy and business development departments at major Russian and global corporations operating in the financial, telecom, technology, and industrial sectors.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- Business Analyst
- Lead Consultant
- Partner
- Industry Expert
- Customer Service Specialist
Master’s Programme in Marketing Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT
This programme is the first online Master's Programme in Marketing Management to be offered by HSE University.
It is designed for all students seeking to build a successful career in marketing.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- Marketing Manager/Director
- Product Manager
- Category Manager
- Brand Manager
- Analyst/Manager
- Customer Experience Manager/Director
Master’s Programme in Business Informatics: Digital Enterprise and Information Systems Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS
This Master's programme is intended to train managers capable of using information technology to meet diverse business challenges. Graduates are engaged in supporting decision-making for managing business performance, organising information systems operations at all stages of the IT systems life cycle, and building business process architecture, as well as managing business reorganisation and optimisation initiatives.
The Master’s programme is designed for graduates of bachelor's and specialist degree programmes in the areas of economics and management, physics and mathematics, and engineering, as well as computer science and IT management. The programme framework encompasses two independent concentrations: 1) intelligent systems in business management and 2) information systems management.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- System Architect
- Systems Integrator
- Business Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Head of IT Projects
Master’s Programme in Business Analytics and Big Data Systems
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS
The term "Big Data" refers to the phenomenon of rapid growth in data volumes across all areas of contemporary society, the emergence of technological capabilities for analysing such massive amounts of data, and the potential prospects for effectively using the results of such analysis in forecasting and making well-grounded management decisions.
The English-language Master's Programme in Business Analytics and Big Data Systems is designed to train professionals capable of assessing the impact of Big Data technologies on corporate operations. Graduates will also be able to develop new models of enterprise IT infrastructure that factor in Big Data capabilities, organise the implementation of Big Data-based analytical tools and solutions for managing Big Data, assess the economic efficiency of such projects, and manage enterprise data.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- Data-Driven Product Owner
- Team Leader
- Data Manager
- Chief Data Officer
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Master’s Programme in Electronic Business and Digital Innovations
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS
The purpose of this Master’s programme is to prepare highly skilled professionals with knowledge in the fields of economics, management, computer science, and internet technologies for careers in major companies, both online-based and brick-and-mortar, as well as those with entrepreneurial skills who are seeking to build their own business.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- E-Business Consultant
- Content Director
- CRM Digital Manager
- E-Commerce Director
Master’s Programme in Digital Product Management
FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS
This Master's programme is carried out entirely in a distance learning format.
The programme combines fundamental knowledge and practice with real-world tasks overseen by industry experts.
The entrance examinations consist of:
Typical career paths for programme graduates include:
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
ADMISSION IN 2024
What's new?
In 2024, the Graduate School of Business will open its doors to prospective students for ten master's programmes.
For all programmes, it will be necessary to prepare a portfolio – comprehensive document detailing the candidate's achievements. It is important to note that the composition and assessment criteria of the portfolio change annually. The relevant versions for 2024 applicants can be found in the program profiles.
Similar to the previous year, prospective students from the Moscow campus of the National Research University Higher School of Economics will be able to apply for no more than two master's programmes. Based on previous years' experience, Graduate School of Business prospective students mostly choose programmes within our faculty.
What programmes and entrance tests?
In 2024, the Graduate School of Business offers six programmes in «Management» and four programmes in «Business Informatics». A total of 260 budget places are allocated for these programmes.
At the Higher School of Economics, master's degree prospective students can receive a discount on the commercial form of education based on the results of entrance exams or olympiads.
What dates?
The main stage of admission to the master's program will кгт from June 19 to July 25. For some fully paid master's programmes, including those conducted online, documents will be accepted until September 16. The admission for online programs began on April 1.
Enrollment for budget and paid places in full-time master's programmes will take place no later than August 15 and August 28, respectively.
To be sure that the HSE Graduate School of Business is the right choice, we invite you to learn more about master's programmes at our events.
We have prepared open days, webinars, master classes from invited speakers, excursions and informal meetings for you.
Schedule: https://t.me/join_hse_gsb.
CONTACT US
Vlasova Ekaterina Olegovna
Head of Department of the organization of student admission, HSE Graduate School of Business
Email: eovlasova@hse.ru
Phone: +7(495) 772-95-90*28410
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