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X5 Group and the Graduate School of Business at HSE University are relaunching their joint master’s program. The previous title, “Retail Management”, has been replaced with “B2C Business Management: Technologies and Innovations”, accompanied by a complete overhaul of the curriculum. The new focus is on customer experience, emerging technologies, and innovation in management — the competencies most in demand in today’s business landscape.

The students of the Graduate School of Business studying on the Bachelor's degree programs “International Business” and Master's degree programs “International Management” had a unique opportunity to broaden their horizons by taking part in the Winter School at one of the most prestigious universities in Europe - Corvinus University of Budapest in Budapest, Hungary. This event was not only an educational but also a cultural adventure, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the world of international relations, intercultural communication and get to know the rich heritage of the Hungarian capital.

From 12 to 22 January, 2025 the Second Winter School was organized by the Graduate School of Business, HSE University in partnership with NUCB Business School in the city of Nagoya. This year's theme was family business and management issues in Japan in the XXI century.

During the fall semester of her second year in the Master’s program, Business Analytics and Big Data Systems student Nadezhda Gusentsova embarked on an international mobility program at UAS Technikum Wien. This semester became a time of bright discoveries for her: new approaches to education, a vibrant cultural life, and inspiring travels made the experience unforgettable. In her article, she shares her journey of studying abroad, her impressions of Austria, and the lessons that will stay with her for a lifetime.

Academic mobility offers unique opportunities for the HSE Graduate School of Business students, allowing them to exchange experiences with people from diverse cultures and countries, broaden their horizons, and develop intercultural communication skills. With an extensive network of global partners, GSB enables every student to select a suitable program and study abroad. This summer, second-year GSB master’s students Darya Sopotko, Olga Sidorova, and Ramina Nurmukhametova participated in educational programs hosted by GSB’s international partner universities. In October, students received their transcripts, and we asked them to share insights from their experiences.

The HSE Graduate School of Business continues to strengthen its international standing by expanding its partner network and collaborating with leading global business schools. Three of GSB's new partners have entered the TOP 100 of the Financial Times 2024 Master's in Management ranking.

 The HSE Graduate School of Business confirmed its leadership in Russian business education by taking first place in the XV National Business School Ranking in the country for 2024.The National Business School Ranking is compiled by the MBA in Moscow and Russia portal based on the grades of the graduates of MBA and Executive MBA programmes.

Within the framework of international mobility development, the HSE Graduate School of Business has signed new cooperation and exchange agreements with the leading universities and business schools of China and Indonesia. The School of Economics and Management at Tongji University, one of the oldest universities in China, and the Business School of Binus University (Indonesia), which is ranked among the top 10 universities in Indonesia, became the partners of the HSE.

"If you have a dream of going to study abroad, don't give up and strive for your goal! It's worth it!". Evgenia Savelieva has been aspiring to study abroad for five years, and now, after many rejections, she has managed to fulfil her dream. 
Evgenia Savelyeva, 2nd year student of the Master's programme ‘Strategic Management and Consulting’ at the HSE Graduate School of Business, visited the University of Pécs, Hungary. She got on the mobility programme after five years of trying to get on a study abroad programme and a large number of rejections.

“I spent my last study day in tears: I didn't want to say goodbye to the university and teachers.” Arina Simonova talks about the deep emotions of studying at a Turkish university and who should choose this direction when applying for a mobility programme.
Arina Simonova, a student of the Master's programme “International Management” at the HSE Graduate School of Business, visited Koç Private University in Istanbul. The institution was founded by the head of the Turkish business empire Koç Holding.