MIB Program Director: Dr. Dmitriy L. Volkov Admission Manager: Ms. Anna D. Berezina Phone/Fax (007-812) 3238448 (ext. 406)E-mail: mib@som.pu.ru

Graduate School of Management St. Petersburg State University3, Volkhovskiy per.199004, St. Petersburg, Russia

www.gsom.pu.ru

Babson College (USA)www3.babson.eduCopenhagen Business School (Denmark) www.cbs.dk Corvinus University (Hungary)www.uni-corvinus.hu ESADE (Spain)www.esade.edu Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne (Germany)www.wiso.uni-koeln.deHEC School of Management, Paris (France)www.hec.fr Helsinki School of Economics (Finland)www.hkkk.� IAG School of Management, Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium)www.iag.ucl.ac.beNorwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, Bergen (Norway) www.nhh.noRSM Erasmus University (The Netherlands)www.rsm.nlStockholm School of Economics (Sweden) www.hhs.seUniversita Commerciale L. Bocconi – Milano (Italy)www.uni-bocconi.itUniversity of Economics, Prague (Czech Republic)www.vse.czUniversity of St.Gallen (Switzerland)www.unisg.chVienna University of Economics and Business Administration (Austria)www.wu-wien.ac.at Warsaw school of economics (Poland) www.sgh.waw.pl

Angérs Graduate School of Management, Group ESSCA (France, Hungary)www.essca.asso.frAudencia Nantes School of Management (France)www.audencia.comFaculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)www.ef.uni-lj.siHaas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley (USA)www.haas.berkeley.eduLappeenranta University of Technology (Finland)www.lut.� Mannheim Business School (Germany)www.bwl.uni-mannheim.deSchulich School of Business, York University (Canada) www.schulich.yorku.caTrinity College, University of Dublin (Ireland)www.tcd.ieUniversity of Applied Sciences, Krems (Austria)www.imc-krems.ac.atUniversity of Bremen (Germany)www.uni-bremen.de

Admission to GSOM MIB program is on competitive basis to ensure selection of the very brightest, ambitious and hard-working candidates. As the program is intended to provide a rigorous learning environment for the students, the following criteria are used:

Previous Education. Admission requires completion of an undergraduate degree with ANY major. We do encourage graduates with a non-business management background to apply. If a student is graduating from a bachelor degree program after our admission deadlines, we can accept his/her application, but the enrollment can be �nalized only upon submission of the original copy of the Bachelor degree Diploma.

Basic Knowledge of the Business Theory. The program expects applicants to demonstrate the knowledge of basic business disciplines. All applicants take a written Entry Exam in Management. In some cases, the result of the �nal examination for the undergraduate management degrees may be recognized as su�cient and the GSOM Entry Exam in Management will be waived. We encourage our applicants to take GMAT exam as an alternative to the GSOM Entry Exam in Business. The result of GMAT is good for 2 years.

Foreign Language Skills. Applicants need to have good English language pro�ciency. All applicants are required to take TOEFL. In order to be accepted, the TOEFL score shall be at least 550 in paper-based, 213 in computer-based or 80 in Internet-based version. It is possible to take TOEFL test at GSOM; the result of TOEFL is valid for 2 years. The TOEFL exam is waived if English is the Applicant’s native language.

Ambition & Motivation. A personal interview with the GSOM Admission Committee is the last step towards joining MIB program. The interview is usually focused on the professional, research and career interests of the candidate, his/her goals and motivation, with a more detailed discussion of the topic of the future research for the Master’s Thesis.

The following documents should be submitted to the GSOM Selection Committee:

completed application forms

original copy of the education certi�cates

academic Letter of Recommendation

a short essay on the topic of proposed Master’s Thesis research

GMAT score certi�cate (if available)

TOEFL score certi�cate (if available)

6 passport size photographs

Application forms are available on-line, as well as at the Master Programs O�ce (from December 1st), and shall be submitted not later than June the 20th for Russian students and April 20th for international students (please contact the Master Programs O�ce to double-check the deadlines).

The application requirements are valid for both Russian and international students applying for the MIB program. International applicants can also join MIB program as international exchange students. If your home university has exchange program with GSOM visit the Web site at www.gsom.pu.ru - International o�ce for details.

On-line registration for Elective courses

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2008-2009 Academic Calendar

We are glad to see your interest in the Master in International Business Program (MIB). It’s a pleasure to invite you to learn more about the program which widely opens a global world of professional opportunities.

Our MIB environment is designed to be truly international and intellectually challenging. MIB diverse multicultural learning environment, a superior level of our students and our modern curriculum make the program unique in Russia. The program curriculum emphasizes the fundamentals of business education, the latest management theories, the best practices of international business, and the most crucial business skills. Our students are encouraged to develop and share new ideas, to lead with inspiration, to develop a global mindset, and to take advantage of the excellent resources of this leading business school in Russia.

Our Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University is celebrating 15 years since it committed itself to the great challenge of raising the leaders for the Russian and international business. We strongly believe that ambitious and bright students like you will become our greatest asset in further development of the program and in success by our graduates.

With kind regards, Dr. Dmitriy L. Volkov Associate Professor Graduate School of Management, SPSU

Welcome to the Graduate School of Management 2

Program Pro�le 3

Program Structure 4

Advanced Study Requirements 5

Core Courses 6

Electives 7

Corporate Partners 8

Academic Partners 9

Graduates 10

Studying at GSOM 11

Application Guidelines 12

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The Graduate School of Management (GSOM) was established in 1993 in cooperation with W.A. Haas School of Business, University of California (Berkeley). The dynamic growth experienced by the school can be traced in history from its progression of the �rst class of 33 undergraduate students in 1993 to a now internationally recognized Russian center of education and research in management having over 1600 students and 2000 alumni in all degree programs. The GSOM faculty consists of 70 full-time professors and instructors, most of whom received training in top U.S. & European universities and business schools. In line with the concept of a university school of management, GSOM o�ers a complete portfolio of degree programs where MIB takes the distinctive place of the �rst English-language graduate program in Russia, designed in ECTS standard.

In April 2006 the Government of the Russian Federation made an o�cial decision to choose the school as the platform to create a world-class school of management for education, training and development of national managerial elite. This initiative has the status of the National Priority Project in education initiated by President V. Putin. GSOM’s joining the Community of European Management Schools and International Companies (CEMS) became another acknowledgment of the school achievements in the development of Russian business education.

St. Petersburg State University (SPSU) is the leading and the oldest university in Russia founded in 1724. Today the University has 19 departments and 14 research institutes, the sum curricula of which account for breakthrough research achievements being developed through the profound knowledge and teaching experience of generations of SPSU scholars. In the span of almost three centuries of existence, the University has acquired excellent experience in international co-operation in areas of research, education and culture. It currently has over 100 agreements of cooperation with universities in 50 countries and over 1500 international students.

GSOM Facilities

The MIB program is based in a historical GSOM building dating back to the XVII century. It was completely renovated in 2002. The 4,500 square meter building is designed to provide a modern and comfortable learning environment, includes the library, computer labs, Internet / Wi-Fi, multimedia equipment, study rooms, cafeteria, book shop, copying facilities among others.

GSOM students can also use the resources of the SPSU Scholar Library and all of its 20 branches (with over 6.7 million of volumes). The GSOM Management and Social Sciences Library is unique in terms of the width of the range of subjects in its collection. A variety of full-text and reference databases is available for the users from the Library computers. The Library o�ers a range of additional services, e.g. printing, scanning, photocopying, ordering document copies from outer sources, and free Internet access.

MIB students coming from abroad or from other regions of the Russian Federation usually live in one of the student dormitories of St. Petersburg State University. The nearest dormitory is located on Vasilievsky Island about 20 minutes commuting time from the campus. (The students requiring assistance with accommodation for the semester should �ll out the appropriate �eld in the Application form).

STUDENT LIFE

MIB students enjoy their life in the metropolitan and cultural center of St. Petersburg with a lot of opportunities to enjoy the world and Russian culture. GSOM organizes cultural activities, academic and social events, e.g. the Annual Student Conference, Peter F. Drucker Award competition and ceremony, Career Days, Business Plan Competition, and many others

Business Plan Competition

The Annual Godwin Wang Business Plan Competition is a joint project of the Graduate School of Management and the Institute of Management, Innovation and Organization at the Haas School of Business (University of California, Berkeley). It was launched in 1999. The competition fosters the spirit of entrepreneurship and encourages entrepreneurial venture spirit among the students and graduates of SPSU and other universities.

Career Days

The Career Days are organized by the GSOM Career Center in the Fall and Spring Semesters. This is an occasion when the companies come to GSOM to invite the MIB students for internships or to recruit the graduates for full-time positions. In addition to excellent networking opportunities, the Career Center provides assistance in the employment search strategies, e.g. resume writing, successful interviewing at companies.

Peter F. Drucker Award

Peter F. Drucker Award Ceremony is the largest corporate event at GSOM and the most important GSOM tradition that brings together students, faculty, and alumni after the Annual Student Conference. Awards in 7 nominations are given to students as well as to distinguished faculty members as a result of GSOM students voting earlier in the semester. Then everyone stays for a variety show program with GSOM students, professional actors and musicians.

Tina Szalay International Exchange Student, Fall 2005Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration

I was studying at the Graduate School of Management (GSOM) in St. Petersburg during the Fall 2005 semester. This semester was the best experience in my life. It was a great chance to study in a wonderful city in a very special country. I really enjoyed studying at GSOM. As I'm a student of Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, and it is very big, I'm used to have thousands of people around me. But at GSOM we were only a small amount of people, and it gave studying a personal and intimate feeling. The courses at GSOM are taught in English, and it is very important nowadays. It's also a great opportunity for people who can't speak Russian to study in Russia. GSOM o�ers a range of very interesting courses. I especially appreciated the interactive atmosphere in class. We were doing a lot of teamwork projects, presentations and discussions. I think that it's very important to use methods like that in courses.

Baltika BreweriesBoston Consulting GroupCitibankDivisionEfes PilsenerErnst & YoungJTIHeineken BreweryHenkelIndustry & Construction BankKPMG InternationalKraft Foods

L’OrealMarvelNatur ProduktNokiaNorth-West Telecom (Tele2)PricewaterhouseCoopersProcter & GambleRosgosstrakh St. PetersburgRusAlShellSun InterbrewVympelCom

RECENT RECRUITERS OF GSOM MIB GRADUATES:

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The MIB program is designed to give future managers the analytical, managerial and cross-cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business. It prepares not just for a better job, but to start a real international career. The MIB graduates have an excellent background to bring high level management competence to multinational corporations operating in Russia, and to help Russian companies in the development of their international business. The students are trained to understand the speci�cs of international business environment, cross-border movement of goods, people and technology, and management of organizations in the global markets.A vital part of the program is the global experience of study abroad semester at one of the best European business schools. Another advantage of the program is a strong multinational diversity due to a high percentage of the international students anxious to learn and share their experience.

The MIB program was established in 1999. It was launched with a grant from TEMPUS/TACIS as a part of The North European Business Schools Education Network (NEBSEN). NEBSEN includes GSOM and four leading business schools in Northern Europe. NEBSEN membership was followed by being accepted in the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS), one of the most prestigious international organizations. Today GSOM has 26 international academic partners, representing 19 countries of Western Europe and the United States.

to prepare professional managers for successful careers in multinational companies.

to implement education approach that integrates the cutting edge of the theoretical �ndings in management and economics with the best practices of contemporary business.

to develop international learning mobility of the MIB students in line with the Bologna process.

• Designed in ECTS standard, the MIB program meets the requirements of the European educational standards as well as the regulations of the Russian Federation. The program provides the MIB students with training and diploma recognition in both systems.

• MIB is the �rst graduate program in Russia taught completely in English. It provides Russian and numerous international students of the program with opportunities to share their cultural experience and to bene�t tremendously from their work together. The international standards of teaching are provided by the leading Russian and world professors, and the intellectual level of the students. The system of evaluation and earned course credits is similar to such system in the most European universities.

• CEMS membership means that GSOM students can additionally study at the joint Master in International Management Program (MIM) taught by the CEMS European member schools. The MIM diploma is # 2 in the ranking by the Financial Times in 2007.

• MIB is a distinct part of the whole range of high quality undergraduate, graduate, MBA and doctoral programs o�ered by the Graduate School of Management. It brings together the traditions and innovative developments in Russia’s oldest and most prestigious university.

• The entire curriculum is built upon close cooperation between GSOM and the business community. The program exposes its students to the real-life issues in the contemporary business, through consulting projects, internships, guest lectures by major international companies.

The MIB experience and the skills developed within this program make our graduates stand out professionally. A variety of industries in multinational business, �nancial institutions, professional consultancies, government departments and universities seek to hire them. Some graduates decide to continue their professional development path in doctoral programs in Russia and worldwide.

Andrey GrigorievMIB 2001Current position: Unit manager, P&GSpeaking about studies at GSOM in general and at MIB in particular, there is no doubt that it increased my chance to succeed in my career path. I owe to the Program my understanding of the core business issues, business communication and general approaches. I am very thankful to the MIB program. Here I got acquainted with the work by many management and marketing gurus like Peter Drucker, Philip Kotler, and Jack Trout. Due to MIB I feel con�dent now speaking with my business partners and colleagues whatever their �elds of expertise or discussed issues are – �nancial indices, franchising, or marketing mix.

Maria Rumyantseva MIB 2004Current position: O�ce-based Account Manager Coordinator, Telemarketing Russia/Ukraine/Belarus Shell-East Europe Company LtdThe MIB program at GSOM was an excellent 2 years experience of lectures and seminars, projects and company tours, and my Master’s Thesis research. Most of all I enjoyed the international atmosphere while working in teams with students from di�erent countries. Besides that, GSOM provided a wonderful opportunity to study for one semester in one of the European partner universities, which was de�nitely a great challenge and unforgettable experience. If I had to make a choice again which Master program to take, I would no doubt choose the same program at GSOM!

RECRUITMENT OF MIB GRADUATES BY INDUSTRY (1999-2006)

The two-year program is divided into four semesters, with one semester spent abroad in a partner university in EU. English is the only language of instruction through the entire program. Program curriculum consists of the coursework, Master’s Thesis, and advanced study compulsory requirements.

The program curriculum ensures that the students receive both a conceptual theoretical framework and practical expertise in economics and management. It develops diverse skills in international management such as strategic planning of foreign market entry, management of multicultural workforce, coordination of multinational operations, risk management in international business, cross-cultural business and communication. The coursework for the Master’s degree in International Business is organized around three blocks: business and research foundation courses, advanced international business courses, and electives. Teaching method is based on interactive approaches, unique case studies, business guest speakers, and company visits.

Intensive work on the Master’s Thesis (it accounts for 20 ECTS) starts in the �rst semester and results with the Open Presentation (“Defense”) at the end of the program. Every semester each student submits reports on his/her research work progress to the Research Advisor appointed from the faculty members immediately after the student is admitted to GSOM. The selection of the Advisor is done after reviewing the student’s application essay which includes a proposed topic for the Master’s Thesis.

All MIB students are expected to study for 1 semester at one of the GSOM partner universities. GSOM has exchange agreements with 26 universities and business schools. The students do not have to pay the guest university tuition fee due to the current GSOM agreements with these universities. The ECTS format of the coursework results is acknowledged by GSOM towards the graduation from the MIB Program.

Studying at the MIB program provides a world of opportunities, starting from the international environment which is sensed from the very �rst day at the program, up to the Study Abroad experience at one of the top European business schools. Education is interactive: every class includes lively discussions of the most relevant management issues, and everyone feels free to participate. Teamwork is also encouraged. It gives students great cooperation skills. There are also various extracurricular activities where we can learn and network.

GSOM annually establishes new contacts with the major universities and business schools worldwide. Each semester dozens of international students from the partner schools come to study at the MIB program, and approximately the same number of the MIB students goes for 1 semester to Europe.

GSOM is a proud member of the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS). MIB Program students achieve a very prestigious international degree of Master in International Management additionally to their MIB degree.CEMS is a strategic alliance of world business and higher education. It currently consists of 17 European �nest academic institutions, 8 non-European academic institutions and over 50 leading multinational companies. CEMS’s mission is a global standard of excellence in management education through the development of a unique cross European degree program Master in International Management. CEMS MIM degree is an excellent international tool for outstanding career success available to the best European students. It is taught at each of its member-universities. The CEMS MIM is nurtured by a longstanding teaching and research cooperation. Cultural diversity is another strongest point of CEMS. Today CEMS Alumni includes over 2500 graduates from 35 di�erent nationalities at varying management levels in a broad range of industry sectors across Europe and beyond.The program encourages international mobility, cross-cultural mindset and is ultimately a very fast track to success globally. The �rst year MIB students usually apply for the CEMS MIM program participation, and if selected, can do the MIM master studies during their second year at GSOM MIB Program.

The consulting project for Henkel Company has become a great learning source. We really enjoyed the opportunity to observe business in action, to work side by side with very professional managers and to learn a lot for our professional and personal development. We are grateful to the managers for their openness, kindheartedness and readiness to help.

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Mr. Marcho KuyumdzhievMr. Nikos KalaitzidakisMr. Jyrki TaiminenMr. Mumin Azamkhuzhaev

Mr. Jacques MantzMr. Donald LowrenceMs. Julia IlinikhMr. Reinhard SchiebelerMr. Alexander RadaevMr. Bryan ThompsonMr. Lutz Heuser

Vice President, MarketingRegional General Manager of North-West Russia General ManagerGeneral ManagerLVMH Perfumery & Cosmetics CIS General ManagerVice PresidentLearning and Talent ManagerDirector of Philip Morris Izhora FactoryGeneral Manager of the Professional Products DivisionHR Director (Eastern Europe)Vice President SAP Research and Chief Development Architect

Baltika BreweryCoca-Cola HBC EurasiaLumeneCaterpillarLouis Vuitton, Moet & HennessyCitibankUnileverPhilip MorrisL’OrealProcter & GambleSAP

L’Oreal JT International Metro Cash & Carry RussiaBaltika Breweries

CitibankFord Motor CompanyDeloitte & Touche CIS

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Corporate Guest Lectures 2007-2008:

2007 Summer Internship Program Companies:

The compulsory advanced study requirements of the MIB Program consist of a summer internship, a consulting project, three communication skills workshops, and foreign language pro�ciency development.

Summer break between the �rst and the second years of the MIB Program is used to obtain a professional work experience at an international company, usually one of the GSOM corporate partners. It helps convert academic knowledge acquired through the coursework into practical business experience. Internships last for at least 6 weeks.

Consulting projects are designed to develop project management, teamwork and leadership skills. Each student works as a member of a small international team on a special assignment developed by a real corporate client. The projects are jointly tutored and evaluated by a company representative and a GSOM faculty member. The Project results (work and proposed solutions) are presented to the company and fellow classmates in the end of the semester and evaluated.

Consulting projects were introduced into the program curriculum in the Fall 2006. It has clearly proved to be a very valid learning experience for the participants. During the Fall Semester 2007 the projects were successfully accomplished in alliance with the following companies:

LUMENE AUCHANCOCA-COLA HBC EURASIA ELCOTEQ

These workshops equip the students with essential skills to communicate their ideas in the academic and business world, to launch a fast professional career, and to adjust easily to the cross-cultural management environment. The skills to be trained include academic and business writing, research work, cross-cultural social and business communication, teamwork and presentation skills. The seminars are often provided by members of the international and business community.

MIB graduates are expected to have a good command of at least two foreign languages to ensure that they will be able to live and work comfortably in a diverse cultural environment. Therefore, obtaining pro�ciency in a foreign language other than English is crucial and is strictly required from each student of the MIB Program as a three-semester part of the curriculum. The choice is among the French, German, Spanish or Russian languages.

The competitiveness of the graduates in the job market is built upon the faculty ability to inspire and motivate the students. This is exactly how MIB program works. Hot discussions of Russian and international business cases take place at every occasion: during the lectures and seminars, group meetings, and even when we have a lunch together. Here everyone senses a great “I can do it” attitude in every business task. Then, after the graduation, it becomes so clear that the positive attitude and the self-con�dence based on the professional knowledge always win.

GSOM corporate partners are actively involved in various MIB program activities: consulting projects, summer internships, guest lectures, special workshops, and more. All these program components are bene�cial both to the students and to the corporate partners: the former get a remarkable opportunity to implement their skills and theoretical knowledge of international business, while the latter have a chance to obtain a fresh view of their business problems, to get to know the brightest students, and to share their professional expertise with the new generation of the future business leaders.Senior management and the sta� of the companies contribute their time and expertise to make the MIB summer internship programs successful: The process includes the �rst interview, mentoring and supervising during the six weeks of the internship.

Elena EgorovaMIB 2008

MIB program of St. Petersburg State University opens a lot of opportunities for those lucky students who managed to become a part of it. The curriculum is quite unique. It helps to learn a lot and to develop the skills which are so important to launch a career at a prestigious company. And besides that, here you can meet a lot of amazing young people and just enjoy being a student.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course introduces a practical approach to the Economics theory. It bridges the gap between analytical models and daily management problems. The course examines theoretical aspects of industrial innovation and technological change, oligopoly and strategic behavior, as well as international competitiveness.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThis course provides necessary tools to understand international dimensions of accounting which may vary substantially due to the principles that govern them. Financial statements and other disclosures are hardly understandable without a strong awareness of the underlying accounting principles and the business culture.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides students with advanced knowledge in international business operations modes within international business strategies. Students learn to negotiate and formalize business operations in documents used in the international business common practice.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides a conceptual basis for understanding the major international trade and economic issues related to the concept of globalization, trade and foreign investments, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and competition policies in international markets.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers theoretical concepts of international �nancial markets and instruments. International valuation, acquisitions, and strategies are discussed using �nancial technique. Real options analysis is applied to the case of foreign direct investments.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course o�ers a balanced coverage of concepts, methods, and uses of managerial accounting with a strong emphasis on management decision-making. This approach focuses on the concepts and managerial uses of information rather than cost accounting techniques. A special attention is paid to international issues, strategic e�ects of decisions, and new management accounting trends.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course presents the theory and strategy for multinational enterprises. It focuses on the choice between various types of foreign operations by �rms, such as foreign direct investment, licensing/franchising and inter-�rm cooperation (joint ventures, corporate clusters, etc). It examines the pressures a �rm has to face in the global environment to reduce costs and to be locally responsive, and the strategic options available to deal with such pressures.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides students with a comprehensive overview of contemporary international marketing management. The study of international marketing include strategic and operational marketing issues that arise in response to a continuing growth in international trade and new products, a dramatic increase in foreign investing and human resources mobility.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers the key issues of organizational behavior applied to the analysis of the problems in the contemporary management. All topics are analyzed from a cross-cultural point of view in order to show how the culture and the environment in�uence communication and cooperation across cultural boundaries.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course introduces the methodology of business research and primary data collection. The course equips students with the practical skills in development of a research program, questionnaire designing, sampling, scaling, and more.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course introduces the most popular tools for quantitative data analysis applied in the business research. A special emphasis is made on the methods of statistical data analysis, forecasting, and multivariate techniques.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers the main economic aspects of business-government relations relevant to international companies. Through the series of case studies based on the experience of international companies, students get knowledge of how national governments and international organizations in�uence the business environment.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides understanding of a complex nature of relations among Russia and its largest economic and political partners in the world arena. It covers history of EU-Soviet and EU-Russia relations and the very current state of a�airs. Students study the process of decision-making in the economic policy by Russian Federation. The policy is aimed at development of cooperation with European Union in trade, investments, environment, culture, cross-border business and other areas.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers the main aspects of the crisis management relevant for international companies. Its main focus is on the analysis of crisis impact on business. Through the series of case studies from the real practice of international companies, students learn how international companies make the crisis work for the business & company development.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe aim of the course is twofold: �rst, to provide students with understanding of the economic theory of pricing, competition, regulation and evolution of the telecommunications industry; and second, to show how the theoretical tools can be employed to analyze the telecommunications industry in historical and future perspective.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course aims to give a new approach in marketing management. It covers the theoretical concepts of relationship marketing and networks in marketing, customer to customer relationships, network approach in business to business marketing, models of industrial marketing, and strategic alliances in network perspective.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers theoretical concepts of marketing communications, strategy and tactics issues, explains basic models and mechanisms of marketing communications. It includes analysis of di�erent instruments of marketing communications, such as advertising, public relations, sales promotion, and event marketing.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course gives theoretical and practical grounds of how multinational �rms operate in the cross-cultural environment and can be managed in socially responsible manner. The course pays particular attention to questions of the institutionalization of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into the management of the multinational �rm working with the modern information technologies.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides students with understanding of traditional and contemporary frameworks of global retailing; ways for an international retailing company to plan for and adapt to a complex and changing environment; the principles of strategic retail management which should be implemented in building international retail strategy on the global market.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course demonstrates the role of IT within organization. The topics include introduction of strategic information systems for achieving a competitive advantage, the supply chain management and ERP information systems, transactions processing, CRM, IT planning and business process reengineering.

INTERNATIONAL TRADEAND COMPETITION

FINANCIAL MARKETS

EUROPEAN UNION – RUSSIA RELATIONS

ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENTAND CORPORATE SOCIALRESPONSIBILITYIN THE INFORMATION AGE

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course introduces a practical approach to the Economics theory. It bridges the gap between analytical models and daily management problems. The course examines theoretical aspects of industrial innovation and technological change, oligopoly and strategic behavior, as well as international competitiveness.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThis course provides necessary tools to understand international dimensions of accounting which may vary substantially due to the principles that govern them. Financial statements and other disclosures are hardly understandable without a strong awareness of the underlying accounting principles and the business culture.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides students with advanced knowledge in international business operations modes within international business strategies. Students learn to negotiate and formalize business operations in documents used in the international business common practice.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides a conceptual basis for understanding the major international trade and economic issues related to the concept of globalization, trade and foreign investments, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and competition policies in international markets.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers theoretical concepts of international �nancial markets and instruments. International valuation, acquisitions, and strategies are discussed using �nancial technique. Real options analysis is applied to the case of foreign direct investments.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course o�ers a balanced coverage of concepts, methods, and uses of managerial accounting with a strong emphasis on management decision-making. This approach focuses on the concepts and managerial uses of information rather than cost accounting techniques. A special attention is paid to international issues, strategic e�ects of decisions, and new management accounting trends.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course presents the theory and strategy for multinational enterprises. It focuses on the choice between various types of foreign operations by �rms, such as foreign direct investment, licensing/franchising and inter-�rm cooperation (joint ventures, corporate clusters, etc). It examines the pressures a �rm has to face in the global environment to reduce costs and to be locally responsive, and the strategic options available to deal with such pressures.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides students with a comprehensive overview of contemporary international marketing management. The study of international marketing include strategic and operational marketing issues that arise in response to a continuing growth in international trade and new products, a dramatic increase in foreign investing and human resources mobility.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers the key issues of organizational behavior applied to the analysis of the problems in the contemporary management. All topics are analyzed from a cross-cultural point of view in order to show how the culture and the environment in�uence communication and cooperation across cultural boundaries.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course introduces the methodology of business research and primary data collection. The course equips students with the practical skills in development of a research program, questionnaire designing, sampling, scaling, and more.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course introduces the most popular tools for quantitative data analysis applied in the business research. A special emphasis is made on the methods of statistical data analysis, forecasting, and multivariate techniques.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers the main economic aspects of business-government relations relevant to international companies. Through the series of case studies based on the experience of international companies, students get knowledge of how national governments and international organizations in�uence the business environment.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides understanding of a complex nature of relations among Russia and its largest economic and political partners in the world arena. It covers history of EU-Soviet and EU-Russia relations and the very current state of a�airs. Students study the process of decision-making in the economic policy by Russian Federation. The policy is aimed at development of cooperation with European Union in trade, investments, environment, culture, cross-border business and other areas.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers the main aspects of the crisis management relevant for international companies. Its main focus is on the analysis of crisis impact on business. Through the series of case studies from the real practice of international companies, students learn how international companies make the crisis work for the business & company development.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe aim of the course is twofold: �rst, to provide students with understanding of the economic theory of pricing, competition, regulation and evolution of the telecommunications industry; and second, to show how the theoretical tools can be employed to analyze the telecommunications industry in historical and future perspective.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course aims to give a new approach in marketing management. It covers the theoretical concepts of relationship marketing and networks in marketing, customer to customer relationships, network approach in business to business marketing, models of industrial marketing, and strategic alliances in network perspective.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course covers theoretical concepts of marketing communications, strategy and tactics issues, explains basic models and mechanisms of marketing communications. It includes analysis of di�erent instruments of marketing communications, such as advertising, public relations, sales promotion, and event marketing.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course gives theoretical and practical grounds of how multinational �rms operate in the cross-cultural environment and can be managed in socially responsible manner. The course pays particular attention to questions of the institutionalization of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into the management of the multinational �rm working with the modern information technologies.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course provides students with understanding of traditional and contemporary frameworks of global retailing; ways for an international retailing company to plan for and adapt to a complex and changing environment; the principles of strategic retail management which should be implemented in building international retail strategy on the global market.

6,0 ECTS, 45 contact hoursThe course demonstrates the role of IT within organization. The topics include introduction of strategic information systems for achieving a competitive advantage, the supply chain management and ERP information systems, transactions processing, CRM, IT planning and business process reengineering.

INTERNATIONAL TRADEAND COMPETITION

FINANCIAL MARKETS

EUROPEAN UNION – RUSSIA RELATIONS

ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENTAND CORPORATE SOCIALRESPONSIBILITYIN THE INFORMATION AGE

Mr. Marcho KuyumdzhievMr. Nikos KalaitzidakisMr. Jyrki TaiminenMr. Mumin Azamkhuzhaev

Mr. Jacques MantzMr. Donald LowrenceMs. Julia IlinikhMr. Reinhard SchiebelerMr. Alexander RadaevMr. Bryan ThompsonMr. Lutz Heuser

Vice President, MarketingRegional General Manager of North-West Russia General ManagerGeneral ManagerLVMH Perfumery & Cosmetics CIS General ManagerVice PresidentLearning and Talent ManagerDirector of Philip Morris Izhora FactoryGeneral Manager of the Professional Products DivisionHR Director (Eastern Europe)Vice President SAP Research and Chief Development Architect

Baltika BreweryCoca-Cola HBC EurasiaLumeneCaterpillarLouis Vuitton, Moet & HennessyCitibankUnileverPhilip MorrisL’OrealProcter & GambleSAP

L’Oreal JT International Metro Cash & Carry RussiaBaltika Breweries

CitibankFord Motor CompanyDeloitte & Touche CIS

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Corporate Guest Lectures 2007-2008:

2007 Summer Internship Program Companies:

The compulsory advanced study requirements of the MIB Program consist of a summer internship, a consulting project, three communication skills workshops, and foreign language pro�ciency development.

Summer break between the �rst and the second years of the MIB Program is used to obtain a professional work experience at an international company, usually one of the GSOM corporate partners. It helps convert academic knowledge acquired through the coursework into practical business experience. Internships last for at least 6 weeks.

Consulting projects are designed to develop project management, teamwork and leadership skills. Each student works as a member of a small international team on a special assignment developed by a real corporate client. The projects are jointly tutored and evaluated by a company representative and a GSOM faculty member. The Project results (work and proposed solutions) are presented to the company and fellow classmates in the end of the semester and evaluated.

Consulting projects were introduced into the program curriculum in the Fall 2006. It has clearly proved to be a very valid learning experience for the participants. During the Fall Semester 2007 the projects were successfully accomplished in alliance with the following companies:

LUMENE AUCHANCOCA-COLA HBC EURASIA ELCOTEQ

These workshops equip the students with essential skills to communicate their ideas in the academic and business world, to launch a fast professional career, and to adjust easily to the cross-cultural management environment. The skills to be trained include academic and business writing, research work, cross-cultural social and business communication, teamwork and presentation skills. The seminars are often provided by members of the international and business community.

MIB graduates are expected to have a good command of at least two foreign languages to ensure that they will be able to live and work comfortably in a diverse cultural environment. Therefore, obtaining pro�ciency in a foreign language other than English is crucial and is strictly required from each student of the MIB Program as a three-semester part of the curriculum. The choice is among the French, German, Spanish or Russian languages.

The competitiveness of the graduates in the job market is built upon the faculty ability to inspire and motivate the students. This is exactly how MIB program works. Hot discussions of Russian and international business cases take place at every occasion: during the lectures and seminars, group meetings, and even when we have a lunch together. Here everyone senses a great “I can do it” attitude in every business task. Then, after the graduation, it becomes so clear that the positive attitude and the self-con�dence based on the professional knowledge always win.

GSOM corporate partners are actively involved in various MIB program activities: consulting projects, summer internships, guest lectures, special workshops, and more. All these program components are bene�cial both to the students and to the corporate partners: the former get a remarkable opportunity to implement their skills and theoretical knowledge of international business, while the latter have a chance to obtain a fresh view of their business problems, to get to know the brightest students, and to share their professional expertise with the new generation of the future business leaders.Senior management and the sta� of the companies contribute their time and expertise to make the MIB summer internship programs successful: The process includes the �rst interview, mentoring and supervising during the six weeks of the internship.

Elena EgorovaMIB 2008

MIB program of St. Petersburg State University opens a lot of opportunities for those lucky students who managed to become a part of it. The curriculum is quite unique. It helps to learn a lot and to develop the skills which are so important to launch a career at a prestigious company. And besides that, here you can meet a lot of amazing young people and just enjoy being a student.

The two-year program is divided into four semesters, with one semester spent abroad in a partner university in EU. English is the only language of instruction through the entire program. Program curriculum consists of the coursework, Master’s Thesis, and advanced study compulsory requirements.

The program curriculum ensures that the students receive both a conceptual theoretical framework and practical expertise in economics and management. It develops diverse skills in international management such as strategic planning of foreign market entry, management of multicultural workforce, coordination of multinational operations, risk management in international business, cross-cultural business and communication. The coursework for the Master’s degree in International Business is organized around three blocks: business and research foundation courses, advanced international business courses, and electives. Teaching method is based on interactive approaches, unique case studies, business guest speakers, and company visits.

Intensive work on the Master’s Thesis (it accounts for 20 ECTS) starts in the �rst semester and results with the Open Presentation (“Defense”) at the end of the program. Every semester each student submits reports on his/her research work progress to the Research Advisor appointed from the faculty members immediately after the student is admitted to GSOM. The selection of the Advisor is done after reviewing the student’s application essay which includes a proposed topic for the Master’s Thesis.

All MIB students are expected to study for 1 semester at one of the GSOM partner universities. GSOM has exchange agreements with 26 universities and business schools. The students do not have to pay the guest university tuition fee due to the current GSOM agreements with these universities. The ECTS format of the coursework results is acknowledged by GSOM towards the graduation from the MIB Program.

Studying at the MIB program provides a world of opportunities, starting from the international environment which is sensed from the very �rst day at the program, up to the Study Abroad experience at one of the top European business schools. Education is interactive: every class includes lively discussions of the most relevant management issues, and everyone feels free to participate. Teamwork is also encouraged. It gives students great cooperation skills. There are also various extracurricular activities where we can learn and network.

GSOM annually establishes new contacts with the major universities and business schools worldwide. Each semester dozens of international students from the partner schools come to study at the MIB program, and approximately the same number of the MIB students goes for 1 semester to Europe.

GSOM is a proud member of the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS). MIB Program students achieve a very prestigious international degree of Master in International Management additionally to their MIB degree.CEMS is a strategic alliance of world business and higher education. It currently consists of 17 European �nest academic institutions, 8 non-European academic institutions and over 50 leading multinational companies. CEMS’s mission is a global standard of excellence in management education through the development of a unique cross European degree program Master in International Management. CEMS MIM degree is an excellent international tool for outstanding career success available to the best European students. It is taught at each of its member-universities. The CEMS MIM is nurtured by a longstanding teaching and research cooperation. Cultural diversity is another strongest point of CEMS. Today CEMS Alumni includes over 2500 graduates from 35 di�erent nationalities at varying management levels in a broad range of industry sectors across Europe and beyond.The program encourages international mobility, cross-cultural mindset and is ultimately a very fast track to success globally. The �rst year MIB students usually apply for the CEMS MIM program participation, and if selected, can do the MIM master studies during their second year at GSOM MIB Program.

The consulting project for Henkel Company has become a great learning source. We really enjoyed the opportunity to observe business in action, to work side by side with very professional managers and to learn a lot for our professional and personal development. We are grateful to the managers for their openness, kindheartedness and readiness to help.

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Baltika BreweriesBoston Consulting GroupCitibankDivisionEfes PilsenerErnst & YoungJTIHeineken BreweryHenkelIndustry & Construction BankKPMG InternationalKraft Foods

L’OrealMarvelNatur ProduktNokiaNorth-West Telecom (Tele2)PricewaterhouseCoopersProcter & GambleRosgosstrakh St. PetersburgRusAlShellSun InterbrewVympelCom

RECENT RECRUITERS OF GSOM MIB GRADUATES:

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The MIB program is designed to give future managers the analytical, managerial and cross-cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business. It prepares not just for a better job, but to start a real international career. The MIB graduates have an excellent background to bring high level management competence to multinational corporations operating in Russia, and to help Russian companies in the development of their international business. The students are trained to understand the speci�cs of international business environment, cross-border movement of goods, people and technology, and management of organizations in the global markets.A vital part of the program is the global experience of study abroad semester at one of the best European business schools. Another advantage of the program is a strong multinational diversity due to a high percentage of the international students anxious to learn and share their experience.

The MIB program was established in 1999. It was launched with a grant from TEMPUS/TACIS as a part of The North European Business Schools Education Network (NEBSEN). NEBSEN includes GSOM and four leading business schools in Northern Europe. NEBSEN membership was followed by being accepted in the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS), one of the most prestigious international organizations. Today GSOM has 26 international academic partners, representing 19 countries of Western Europe and the United States.

to prepare professional managers for successful careers in multinational companies.

to implement education approach that integrates the cutting edge of the theoretical �ndings in management and economics with the best practices of contemporary business.

to develop international learning mobility of the MIB students in line with the Bologna process.

• Designed in ECTS standard, the MIB program meets the requirements of the European educational standards as well as the regulations of the Russian Federation. The program provides the MIB students with training and diploma recognition in both systems.

• MIB is the �rst graduate program in Russia taught completely in English. It provides Russian and numerous international students of the program with opportunities to share their cultural experience and to bene�t tremendously from their work together. The international standards of teaching are provided by the leading Russian and world professors, and the intellectual level of the students. The system of evaluation and earned course credits is similar to such system in the most European universities.

• CEMS membership means that GSOM students can additionally study at the joint Master in International Management Program (MIM) taught by the CEMS European member schools. The MIM diploma is # 2 in the ranking by the Financial Times in 2007.

• MIB is a distinct part of the whole range of high quality undergraduate, graduate, MBA and doctoral programs o�ered by the Graduate School of Management. It brings together the traditions and innovative developments in Russia’s oldest and most prestigious university.

• The entire curriculum is built upon close cooperation between GSOM and the business community. The program exposes its students to the real-life issues in the contemporary business, through consulting projects, internships, guest lectures by major international companies.

The MIB experience and the skills developed within this program make our graduates stand out professionally. A variety of industries in multinational business, �nancial institutions, professional consultancies, government departments and universities seek to hire them. Some graduates decide to continue their professional development path in doctoral programs in Russia and worldwide.

Andrey GrigorievMIB 2001Current position: Unit manager, P&GSpeaking about studies at GSOM in general and at MIB in particular, there is no doubt that it increased my chance to succeed in my career path. I owe to the Program my understanding of the core business issues, business communication and general approaches. I am very thankful to the MIB program. Here I got acquainted with the work by many management and marketing gurus like Peter Drucker, Philip Kotler, and Jack Trout. Due to MIB I feel con�dent now speaking with my business partners and colleagues whatever their �elds of expertise or discussed issues are – �nancial indices, franchising, or marketing mix.

Maria Rumyantseva MIB 2004Current position: O�ce-based Account Manager Coordinator, Telemarketing Russia/Ukraine/Belarus Shell-East Europe Company LtdThe MIB program at GSOM was an excellent 2 years experience of lectures and seminars, projects and company tours, and my Master’s Thesis research. Most of all I enjoyed the international atmosphere while working in teams with students from di�erent countries. Besides that, GSOM provided a wonderful opportunity to study for one semester in one of the European partner universities, which was de�nitely a great challenge and unforgettable experience. If I had to make a choice again which Master program to take, I would no doubt choose the same program at GSOM!

RECRUITMENT OF MIB GRADUATES BY INDUSTRY (1999-2006)

The Graduate School of Management (GSOM) was established in 1993 in cooperation with W.A. Haas School of Business, University of California (Berkeley). The dynamic growth experienced by the school can be traced in history from its progression of the �rst class of 33 undergraduate students in 1993 to a now internationally recognized Russian center of education and research in management having over 1600 students and 2000 alumni in all degree programs. The GSOM faculty consists of 70 full-time professors and instructors, most of whom received training in top U.S. & European universities and business schools. In line with the concept of a university school of management, GSOM o�ers a complete portfolio of degree programs where MIB takes the distinctive place of the �rst English-language graduate program in Russia, designed in ECTS standard.

In April 2006 the Government of the Russian Federation made an o�cial decision to choose the school as the platform to create a world-class school of management for education, training and development of national managerial elite. This initiative has the status of the National Priority Project in education initiated by President V. Putin. GSOM’s joining the Community of European Management Schools and International Companies (CEMS) became another acknowledgment of the school achievements in the development of Russian business education.

St. Petersburg State University (SPSU) is the leading and the oldest university in Russia founded in 1724. Today the University has 19 departments and 14 research institutes, the sum curricula of which account for breakthrough research achievements being developed through the profound knowledge and teaching experience of generations of SPSU scholars. In the span of almost three centuries of existence, the University has acquired excellent experience in international co-operation in areas of research, education and culture. It currently has over 100 agreements of cooperation with universities in 50 countries and over 1500 international students.

GSOM Facilities

The MIB program is based in a historical GSOM building dating back to the XVII century. It was completely renovated in 2002. The 4,500 square meter building is designed to provide a modern and comfortable learning environment, includes the library, computer labs, Internet / Wi-Fi, multimedia equipment, study rooms, cafeteria, book shop, copying facilities among others.

GSOM students can also use the resources of the SPSU Scholar Library and all of its 20 branches (with over 6.7 million of volumes). The GSOM Management and Social Sciences Library is unique in terms of the width of the range of subjects in its collection. A variety of full-text and reference databases is available for the users from the Library computers. The Library o�ers a range of additional services, e.g. printing, scanning, photocopying, ordering document copies from outer sources, and free Internet access.

MIB students coming from abroad or from other regions of the Russian Federation usually live in one of the student dormitories of St. Petersburg State University. The nearest dormitory is located on Vasilievsky Island about 20 minutes commuting time from the campus. (The students requiring assistance with accommodation for the semester should �ll out the appropriate �eld in the Application form).

STUDENT LIFE

MIB students enjoy their life in the metropolitan and cultural center of St. Petersburg with a lot of opportunities to enjoy the world and Russian culture. GSOM organizes cultural activities, academic and social events, e.g. the Annual Student Conference, Peter F. Drucker Award competition and ceremony, Career Days, Business Plan Competition, and many others

Business Plan Competition

The Annual Godwin Wang Business Plan Competition is a joint project of the Graduate School of Management and the Institute of Management, Innovation and Organization at the Haas School of Business (University of California, Berkeley). It was launched in 1999. The competition fosters the spirit of entrepreneurship and encourages entrepreneurial venture spirit among the students and graduates of SPSU and other universities.

Career Days

The Career Days are organized by the GSOM Career Center in the Fall and Spring Semesters. This is an occasion when the companies come to GSOM to invite the MIB students for internships or to recruit the graduates for full-time positions. In addition to excellent networking opportunities, the Career Center provides assistance in the employment search strategies, e.g. resume writing, successful interviewing at companies.

Peter F. Drucker Award

Peter F. Drucker Award Ceremony is the largest corporate event at GSOM and the most important GSOM tradition that brings together students, faculty, and alumni after the Annual Student Conference. Awards in 7 nominations are given to students as well as to distinguished faculty members as a result of GSOM students voting earlier in the semester. Then everyone stays for a variety show program with GSOM students, professional actors and musicians.

Tina Szalay International Exchange Student, Fall 2005Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration

I was studying at the Graduate School of Management (GSOM) in St. Petersburg during the Fall 2005 semester. This semester was the best experience in my life. It was a great chance to study in a wonderful city in a very special country. I really enjoyed studying at GSOM. As I'm a student of Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, and it is very big, I'm used to have thousands of people around me. But at GSOM we were only a small amount of people, and it gave studying a personal and intimate feeling. The courses at GSOM are taught in English, and it is very important nowadays. It's also a great opportunity for people who can't speak Russian to study in Russia. GSOM o�ers a range of very interesting courses. I especially appreciated the interactive atmosphere in class. We were doing a lot of teamwork projects, presentations and discussions. I think that it's very important to use methods like that in courses.

Admission to GSOM MIB program is on competitive basis to ensure selection of the very brightest, ambitious and hard-working candidates. As the program is intended to provide a rigorous learning environment for the students, the following criteria are used:

Previous Education. Admission requires completion of an undergraduate degree with ANY major. We do encourage graduates with a non-business management background to apply. If a student is graduating from a bachelor degree program after our admission deadlines, we can accept his/her application, but the enrollment can be �nalized only upon submission of the original copy of the Bachelor degree Diploma.

Basic Knowledge of the Business Theory. The program expects applicants to demonstrate the knowledge of basic business disciplines. All applicants take a written Entry Exam in Management. In some cases, the result of the �nal examination for the undergraduate management degrees may be recognized as su�cient and the GSOM Entry Exam in Management will be waived. We encourage our applicants to take GMAT exam as an alternative to the GSOM Entry Exam in Business. The result of GMAT is good for 2 years.

Foreign Language Skills. Applicants need to have good English language pro�ciency. All applicants are required to take TOEFL. In order to be accepted, the TOEFL score shall be at least 550 in paper-based, 213 in computer-based or 80 in Internet-based version. It is possible to take TOEFL test at GSOM; the result of TOEFL is valid for 2 years. The TOEFL exam is waived if English is the Applicant’s native language.

Ambition & Motivation. A personal interview with the GSOM Admission Committee is the last step towards joining MIB program. The interview is usually focused on the professional, research and career interests of the candidate, his/her goals and motivation, with a more detailed discussion of the topic of the future research for the Master’s Thesis.

The following documents should be submitted to the GSOM Selection Committee:

completed application forms

original copy of the education certi�cates

academic Letter of Recommendation

a short essay on the topic of proposed Master’s Thesis research

GMAT score certi�cate (if available)

TOEFL score certi�cate (if available)

6 passport size photographs

Application forms are available on-line, as well as at the Master Programs O�ce (from December 1st), and shall be submitted not later than June the 20th for Russian students and April 20th for international students (please contact the Master Programs O�ce to double-check the deadlines).

The application requirements are valid for both Russian and international students applying for the MIB program. International applicants can also join MIB program as international exchange students. If your home university has exchange program with GSOM visit the Web site at www.gsom.pu.ru - International o�ce for details.

On-line registration for Elective courses

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2008-2009 Academic Calendar

We are glad to see your interest in the Master in International Business Program (MIB). It’s a pleasure to invite you to learn more about the program which widely opens a global world of professional opportunities.

Our MIB environment is designed to be truly international and intellectually challenging. MIB diverse multicultural learning environment, a superior level of our students and our modern curriculum make the program unique in Russia. The program curriculum emphasizes the fundamentals of business education, the latest management theories, the best practices of international business, and the most crucial business skills. Our students are encouraged to develop and share new ideas, to lead with inspiration, to develop a global mindset, and to take advantage of the excellent resources of this leading business school in Russia.

Our Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University is celebrating 15 years since it committed itself to the great challenge of raising the leaders for the Russian and international business. We strongly believe that ambitious and bright students like you will become our greatest asset in further development of the program and in success by our graduates.

With kind regards, Dr. Dmitriy L. Volkov Associate Professor Graduate School of Management, SPSU

Welcome to the Graduate School of Management 2

Program Pro�le 3

Program Structure 4

Advanced Study Requirements 5

Core Courses 6

Electives 7

Corporate Partners 8

Academic Partners 9

Graduates 10

Studying at GSOM 11

Application Guidelines 12

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Angérs Graduate School of Management, Group ESSCA (France, Hungary)www.essca.asso.frAudencia Nantes School of Management (France)www.audencia.comFaculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)www.ef.uni-lj.siHaas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley (USA)www.haas.berkeley.eduLappeenranta University of Technology (Finland)www.lut.� Mannheim Business School (Germany)www.bwl.uni-mannheim.deSchulich School of Business, York University (Canada) www.schulich.yorku.caTrinity College, University of Dublin (Ireland)www.tcd.ieUniversity of Applied Sciences, Krems (Austria)www.imc-krems.ac.atUniversity of Bremen (Germany)www.uni-bremen.de

MIB Program Director: Dr. Dmitriy L. Volkov Admission Manager: Ms. Anna D. Berezina Phone/Fax (007-812) 3238448 (ext. 406)E-mail: mib@som.pu.ru

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