MASTER'S PROGRAMME

"INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT" (MIM)

Faculty of Business and Management

Moscow, 2020

«MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT» PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

«This new intensive Master’s programme in a leading Russian business education center - School of

Business and Management, HSE - allows you to gain practice-oriented knowledge, achieve full potential and

build a rewarding career in a multinational company».

Anna Gryaznova , Academic director

MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME:

The curriculum includes three interrelated topics:

1. global strategies and operations;

2. digital transformation and new business models;

3. corporate social responsibility and sustainable

development.

Conceptual outline – four competence-based

subject areas:1. international business strategies and regional markets;

2. organizational development and talent management in

a digital world;

3. business analytics and financial management;

4. marketing and operations in modern multinational

companies.

PROGRAMME UNIQUE FEATURES & BENEFITS

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4. “Action – reflection – learning” methods of teaching: develop student’s

individual skills in generating new knowledge

5. Day-time classes: more productive, all student services are available in the

daytime, enough free time after classes

6. Internship in leading Russian and Multinational companies: potential

employers for future graduates

7. Academic partners from the Top 40 Master in Management rating by

Financial Times

8. Included exchange semester abroad for all students at one of the exclusive

partners’ business schools

9. Student International Mobility Grants: on a competitive basis from corporate

partners

10. Double-degree diploma option with world leading business schools (for

students with the highest rating)

1. International education environment: studies in

multicultural groups, international professors team

2. Conceptual outline – four competence-based subject

areas:

1. international business strategies and regional markets;

2. organizational development and talent management in a digital

world;

3. business analytics and financial management;

4. marketing and operations in modern multinational companies.

3. The curriculum includes three interrelated topics:

1. global strategies and operations;

2. digital transformation and new business models;

3. corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

The programme provides:

• International practices and global thinking that

allows to see the prospects of business development in

a global scope;

• Long-term vision of digital transformation, and

how it changes the business models by bringing

constant demand for innovations to the forefront;

MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR:

The Master's programme “International Management“ is a gateway to exceptional career opportunities for

professional managers equipped with the skills needed to succeed in multinational firms in a highly

competitive digital world.

• Advanced competences in leadership and

people empowerment including changes in

interaction style in the context of widespread

digitalization, succession of generations and

downward administrative hierarchy trend, focus on

talent acquisition by multinational companies;

• Analytical skills and digital competenciesrequired for decision-making by modern managers.

Module 1 (18 ECTS) Module 2 (11 ECTS) Module 3 (16 ECTS) Module 4 (15 ECTS)

▪ International Economics (6)

▪ Global Strategic Management (6)

▪ Marketing in the Digital Economy

(5)

▪ Business Analytics (5)

▪ International Financial

Management (6)

▪ Project Seminar I:

«Teamwork and Effective Management» (3)▪ Consulting Project for an International Company (3)

Term Paper (3)

▪ Research Seminar I «International business: regional focus» (3)

Adaptation courses (2 disciplines, 9 ECTS):

▪ Economics and Finance for Managers (6)

STUDY PLAN: 1ST YEAR (60 ECTS)

▪ Organizational Development and Talent Management (6)

▪ Digital Transformation and New

Business Models (5)

▪ Research Seminar II «Global Operations Management» (3)

▪ Project Seminar II:

«Design Thinking» (3)

Discipline 1 on student’s choice

▪ «MAGOLEGO» (3)

▪ Global Trends in Management (3)

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Module 5 (15 ECTS) Module 6 (10 ECTS) Module 7 (12 ECTS) Module 8 (23 ECTS)

1 elective course out of 2(5):

❑Corporate Social Responsibility in

International Business

❑ Leadership

▪ Business Project (8)

• Work experience internship (3)

• Research Methods on

International Management (6)

• Research Seminar III «Sustainability Aspects in International

Management» (3)• Preparation of Master’s Thesis (18)

Master’s Thesis

Defence (3)

• Project Seminar III: «Open Innovation and Team Production» (3)

• Research Seminar IV «Experience

in preparation of Master’s Thesis»

(3)

2 elective courses out of 4 (4):

❑International Financial Reporting

and Analysis

❑Cross-Cultural Management

❑Corporate Valuation and New

Business Models

❑E-Commerce

STUDY PLAN: 2ND YEAR (60 ECTS)

PROGRAMME’S ACADEMIC STAFF

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HSE Business and Management Faculty are known for their academic excellence, for maintaining

direct contact with the business world. They are deeply committed to high-quality education and to

students’ personal progress. They help students develop both their personal and managerial skills.

Programme professors have an extensive experience in teaching Master in management

programmes.The majority of professors have additional education in MBA and EMBA, they attended

advanced trainings in leading foreign business schools like Stanford Graduate School of Business,

Harvard Business School, London School of Economics, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, Haas

School of Business, University of California Berkeley and many others.

MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME PARTNERS

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▪ Participation in study process, including:

– Project activities (tasks and follow up);

– Course development and teaching;

– Company internships;

– Provision of materials for practice and Master’s Thesis

▪ Work in Academic Council of MIM

▪ Specialized departments

▪ Student international mobility grants

▪ Work in State Grading Commission on Master’s Thesis Defences

▪ Exchange student programmes (2 and 3 semesters)

▪ Double-degree diplomas

▪ Joint development and implementation of courses, inc. online

▪ Joint international student projects

▪ Joint scientific and research work

CORPORATE FACULTY PARTNERS:

ACADEMIC PARTNERS:

ADMISSION INFORMATION IN 2020

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ADMISSION CAMPAIGN PERIOD

November 1st 2019 – August 14th 2020 -

documents submission

August 14-27th – submission of all supporting

documents

August 27th – deadline for contract conclusion

for fee-paying students

PLACES FOR

INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS:

• Scholarship places - 5

• Fee-paying places - 15

USEFUL LINKS• https://admissions.hse.ru/en/graduate-apply/ - HSE international admission committee page for Master programmes

• inter@hse.ru – HSE international admission committee e-mail

• https://www.hse.ru/en/ma/mim/apply - how to apply instructions

ADMISSION ENTRANCE CRITERIA IN 2020

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PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST:

1. Passport

2. Diploma (Bachelor/Master degree)

3. Official academic transcript

4. Letter of Motivation

5. 2 letters of recommendation (preferably one from an employer and one from someone familiar with your

academic work)

6. CV / Resume

7. Essay on a topic “International business opportunities and limitations in the modern world” (max. 3 pages,

A4 format, Times New Roman, 12)

8. Other documents (publications and research work, academic awards, specialized diplomas and

certificates, grants and scholarships received, documents evidencing the completion of courses,

workshops, trainings and others related to International Management)

9. Interview (in person or via Skype)

10. GMAT test results (must be not less than 500 points)

PORTFOLIO & GMAT ENTRANCE CRITERIA IN 2020

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Portfolio component Maximum score

1.Diploma(s) and transcript(s) 10

2. Education documents confirming individual achievements 10

3. International experience confirmation documents 10

4. Letter of motivation (in English) 10

5. Essay on a given thesis 20

6. Interview (in English) 30

7. GMAT test results 10

TOTAL 100

TUITION FEE SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2020

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Applicants eligible: Criteria Size of Scholarship

Based on the results of entrance examinations

(portfolio competition)

Final cumulative score for portfolio –

60 points or higher50%

Final cumulative score for portfolio -

between 50 and 59 points25%

Graduates of the HSE Preparatory

Year programme (tuition-based)

Upon the submission of a document confirming successful

completion of studies under a continuing educational programme

(with no unsatisfactory grades)

50%

Graduates of Preparatory Programmes of other

Russian educational institutions

Upon the submission of a document confirming successful

completion of studies under a continuing educational

programme

50%

Graduates of the Summer University programme Certificate of participation in the Summer University programme

and an academic transcript confirming studies at HSE (at least

two courses completed with no failed assignments)

25%

Graduates of HSE undergraduate/specialist

programmes

HSE diploma 25%

For early conclusion and payment of the contract* Conclusion and payment of the contract within 30 days from the

date of positive decision published in the Foreign

Applicant Personal Account, but not later than June 1, 2020

5%

Participation in "Open Doors" olympiad First-place winners in a subject-specific olympiad Open Doors 70%

Other prize winners at a subject-specific olympiad Open Doors 50%

MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME TEAM

Anna Gryaznova

Academic director “Master in International Management”,

National Research University “Higher School of Economics”

26/3 Shabolovka str., office 3302b

119049 Moscow, Russia

Tеl.:+7 (495) 772 95 90 ext. 28145

agryaznova@hse.ru,

https://www.hse.ru.ma/mim/

Dariya Makrushina

Manager “Master in International Management”,

National Research University “Higher School of Economics”

26/1 Shabolovka str., office 1309

119049 Moscow, Russia

Tеl.:+7 (495) 772 95 90 ext. 26061

dmakrushina@hse.ru, mim@hse.ru

https://www.hse.ru.ma/mim/

Address: Shabolovka str., 26-28, Moscow, Russia

bm.hse.ru

hse.ru/en/ma/mim/