With us, you will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to become true managers with a high level of leadership, analytical, cross-cultural and management skills in the field of international business. Boost your management career and be ready for challenging work at leading companies operating in the global market!
The objective of the program: То prepare managers of international level with high-level leadership, analytical, cross-cultural and organizational qualities in the field of development and implementation of strategies for international business.
Why should you choose this program?
- ACQUIN accreditation in accordance with European standards
- The program has been implemented since 2013
- The focus of the program is to impart practical skills of management actions in business development in international markets – by case study, working in cross-cultural teams, business simulation, visits to enterprises
- Program is implemented with the participation of professors from leading international universities and experts from industry
RECOMMENDED PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Students may not have previous knowledge in the speciality areas. Nonetheless, they are expected to be able to function successfully using essay writing and research skills they have acquired from their Bachelor’s degree.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
- 120 credits, one academic year, full time.
- Research methods in management and Digital Resources in Research
COMPULSORY PAPERS
TWO compulsory papers
- Research methods in management
- Resources in Research (in the field of Marketing and Sales Management)
The key papers you will be studying are
The following Level 9 papers may be offered:
- Corporate finance
- Master’s research work
- Academic Mobility Module (in the field of B2B Marketing)
- International purchasing and supply chain management/Sales management
- Export management and sales abroad
- International Marketing Management
- Pre-defence research and internship
- Final state assessment/presentation
Students who have completed 150 credits and completed their education at IPU under the Level 8 program can then receive a master’s degree from the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
To do this, you also need to defend your diploma at St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.
For more information, please contact our managers.
JOB OUTCOMES
Highly skilled graduates are sought after in a wide variety of industries. A postgraduate qualification will open up a wider range of high-level career opportunities in the following areas.
Fundamental background & Practical skills in the following fields:
- Advanced management
- Entrepreneurship
- International management and business communications
- Supply Chain management
Key competencies and skills:
- application of various advanced and non-standard quantitative and qualitative research methods
- strategy implementation and application of methods and tools for strategic analysis
- analysis of the company’s production costs
- analysis of scientific publications on specific topics with a focus on international management
- research activities in the relevant professional field by applying up-to-date research methods, information and communication technologies
- assessment of the impact of cultural differences in international business dealings
- assessment of the potential risks of different ways to expand into foreign markets
- creation of a strategy of export and international sales
- data analysis for making financial and investment decision
- application of supply sources analysis methods in the global economy
IN-DEMAND JOB TYPES
- Head of Department, Strategic Planning Manager
- Head of Department, Foreign Trade Manager
- International Project Manager
- Global Markets Product Manager
- Executive Director
- Business Development Consultant
- Business owner
- Head of Department, a specialist in marketing (including digital) and public relations
- Head of Department, Digital Business Specialist
- Head of HR Department
- Logistics and distribution specialists
- Sales Manager
- Specialists in the field of construction
- Head of Department, Public Relations Manager
- Head of Professional Education
- Management specialists
- Analyst
- Specialist in International relations
Uniqueness
- Practice-oriented approach to education
- All lectures and examinations are conducted in English
- International Professors
- Cross-cultural studies and other extracurricular activities at the University
Accreditation
The program is accredited and certified by the international agency “Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute – ACQUIN” and fully complies with the international standards.
