Master’s Programme in International Management

FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT

The Master's programme in International Management is designed to prepare professional managers for multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in a highly competitive digital world.

The curriculum is built around three overarching, interconnected themes: global strategies and operations; digital transformation and new business models; and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability.

Taught entirely in English, the programme includes a mandatory semester abroad at a leading international business school, providing students with a truly world-class educational experience.

The entrance examinations consist of:

• Portfolio components and assessment criteria (in English)

Typical career paths for programme graduates include:

• General manager
• Project manager
• Chief business development officer
• Financial expert 
• Consultant

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B2C Business Management: Technology and Innovation

FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.02 MANAGEMENT

This updated, industry-focused Master's programme is delivered in partnership with X5 Group, a leading retail company. It is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the fast-paced modern retail sector, covering both e-commerce and offline formats. Built on a strong synergy of theory and practice, the programme equips students with the skills and competencies required to manage cutting-edge retail businesses.

Classes are taught by HSE University professors alongside top executives who actively lead key retail divisions, including marketing, finance, HR, and logistics. This programme is particularly suited to students with a clear career vision who are looking for a springboard to accelerate their professional growth in the retail industry.

The entrance examinations consist of:

• Portfolio

Typical career paths for programme graduates include: 

• Commercial Strategy Manager
• Operations Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Sales Department Head 
• Key Account Manager

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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 demands of the market and leading Russian manufacturing companies. The programme aims to develop a new generation of professionals equipped with the managerial and entrepreneurial skills required to optimise processes and production systems, addressing both current and future employer needs.

Graduates of this programme will be highly competitive in the job market and sought after across various sectors of the economy. This strong employability is driven by the highly transferable nature of the knowledge gained, combined with a growing market shortage of experts in operational improvement.

The entrance examinations consist of:

• Portfolio 

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 prepares graduates for successful careers in:

• Leading management consulting firms;
• Strategy and business development departments at top Russian and global companies across the finance, telecommunications, technology, and industrial sectors;
• Investment banks and holding companies.

The entrance examinations consist of:

• Portfolio

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

HSE University’s first online Master's programme in Marketing Management. For anyone looking to build a successful career in marketing.

The entrance examinations consist of:

• Portfolio 

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 designed to prepare managers capable of addressing business challenges by leveraging information technology. Our graduates build careers focused on decision support for business performance management, managing information systems throughout their entire lifecycle, designing business process architecture, and driving business transformation and optimisation.

The programme welcomes applicants holding a Bachelor's or Specialist degree in economics, management, physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or IT management. Students can choose between two distinct specialisations: Intelligent Systems in Business Management and Information Systems Management.

The entrance examinations consist of:

• Portfolio 

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 Digital Solutions in Finance

FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS

The term 'Big Data' refers to the rapid growth of information across all sectors of modern society, alongside the technological capabilities to analyse these vast datasets. Crucially, it encompasses the potential to leverage these insights for accurate forecasting and informed management decisions.

The Master's programme in Business Analytics and Digital Solutions in Finance prepares highly skilled professionals capable of tackling complex analytical challenges to drive the digital transformation of the financial sector. Delivered in partnership with Sber and supported by the Bank of Russia, the programme combines fundamental training in data management and business analytics with applied digital solutions and best practices from financial industry leaders.

The entrance examinations consist of:

• Portfolio and assessment criteria

Typical career paths for programme graduates include:

• Data-Driven Product Owner
• Team Leader
• Data Manager
• Chief Data Officer

Master’s Programme in Product Management in IT Business

FIELD OF STUDY: 38.04.05 BUSINESS INFORMATICS

Developed in partnership with Avito, the Master's programme in Product Management in IT Business is designed to prepare product managers capable of leading complex tech products. The curriculum features real-world business cases, a strong focus on analytics, product-driven approaches to Machine Learning (ML), and hands-on training from Avito experts.

The entrance examinations consist of:

• Portfolio

Typical career paths for programme graduates include: 

• Product Manager  
• Product Lead 

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:

• Portfolio and assessment criteria

Typical career paths for programme graduates include:

• Product Manager
• Project Manager
• Business Analyst