Research activity
Research is a key area of development for the HSE Graduate School of Business. In line with the Development Programme for the Period until 2030, the School prioritizes research in the following fields: digital business transformation, radical changes in corporate HR systems, international business development in the context of “new globalization,” and evolving forms and mechanisms of interaction between business, government, and society at large.
The School is committed to building a broad network of research and teaching laboratories as well as international research groups. Plans include active participation in and organization of annual international academic conferences. These initiatives are grounded in faculty leadership in research and a steady output of publications in top-tier academic journals.
The Institute of Innovation Management and Laboratory for Network Organisation are key pillars in the School’s path toward becoming a recognized leader in management research.
The Institute of Innovation Management, led by Dan Medovnikov, was established in 2009 to advance research and education in the field of innovation and to train professionals for Russia’s innovation sector. Its core research areas include high-growth tech companies, innovation activities of Russian firms, and infrastructure supporting innovation.
Laboratory for Network Organisation, was established in 2010. Its aim is to develop and disseminate advanced theoretical approaches and practical technologies for managing network-based structures within the professional community.
HSE GSB actively supports the creation of project groups that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and boost publication output. The first wave of the project competition took place in June 2020.
The GSB Student Project Competition supports student initiatives and promotes project-based learning within the School. All GSB students and PhD candidates are invited to participate. The format encourages cross-functional teams that include students from other HSE faculties. The fifth round of applications closed on January 10.
The Faculty Project Competition is held to promote project work among GSB faculty and staff in alignment with HSE University’s Development Program through 2030 and the GSB Strategy. The School implements a wide range of projects including fundamental and applied research, project-based learning initiatives, educational projects, and publishing projects. Winners of the sixth round have already been announced in 2023.
Under the auspices of the HSE Graduate School of Business, the National Case Study Resource Center was established. It focuses on developing, disseminating, and integrating case studies based on Russian companies and international firms operating in Russia into the educational process. A partnership with The Case Centre, a global leader in case distribution, positions GSB to become a key driver of Russian educational exports.
The Doctoral School of Management supports young researchers. Its core mission is to create a unique research environment for training highly qualified scholars in management for both Russian and international universities, research institutes, consulting firms, and government agencies.
The interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal Business Informatics is also part of GSB’s research ecosystem. The journal is included in the list approved by the Higher Attestation Commission of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. It has received support as part of a joint initiative by the Ministry and the National Electronic Information Consortium (NEICON) aimed at advancing Russian scientific journals and integrating them into international citation databases.
Graduate School of Business’ Committee on Research is responsible for planning and coordinating research activities, ensuring efficient use of funding for academic events, and addressing other issues related to research development at the School.
GSB encourages student interest in research and oversees two categories in the annual HSE Student Student Research Paper Competition: Business Informatics and Management.
Each year, the Graduate School of Business also participates in HSE University’s internal competition for the best Russian-language academic and popular science publications in the field of Management. Winners and finalists of the 2024 competition were announced on June 6.