MSc in International Trade Relations
Saint Petersburg, Russia
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
RUB 292,600 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* applications start February 1st, 2023
Introduction
Why should you choose “International Trade Relations”?
- Lectures of professors from the leading European universities.
- Honored guest professors and international trade industry experts as trainers.
- Double Degree Program with Rhein-Main University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
- International academic mobility.
- High demand for graduates in the labor market.
- Internships at multinational corporations.
About the program
Fundamental background and practical skills in the following fields:
- Economics of international trade
- International entrepreneurship
- Marketing in international trade
Degree awarded
Master of International Trade Relations
Uniqueness
The program aims to train qualified specialists for the international trading sector to ensure a healthy pipeline of talent to meet the modern challenges and sustain the continued growth of international trade relations.
Double Degree Program with RheinMain University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
Employment
- Trade departments of diplomatic missions
- International trade organizations
- Transnational trading corporations
Our partners
Jump at the opportunities of internship in European universities and leading industrial companies!
Program Outcome
Key competencies and skills that you will develop
- Conducting strategic analysis and forecasting entry into international markets (of goods, jobs, services).
- Using methodological approaches to assess the prospects of international markets.
- Development of strategies and tactics for conducting international negotiations.
- Global supply chain design and management.
- Planning and organizing foreign trade transactions in the digital economy.
- Assessment and hedging of risks in international trade.
- Application of international accounting and financial reporting standards in international trade practice.
Career Opportunities
Possible employments
- A specialist at international trade organizations (WTO, UNECE)
- Trade relations attaché of a diplomatic mission
- Specialists of transnational trading corporations
- Sales representative abroad
- Import manager
- Export manager
- State customs officer
- Business consultant
- Head of the department of foreign economic activity
- Development manager
- Business analyst
Curriculum
Major areas of expertise
International business activities:
- Business design of commercial activities
- Reengineering of business processes
- Management of global supply chains
- Strategy and tactics of international negotiations
- Risk assessment in international trade
Economics of international trade:
- The global capital market
- Comparative assessment of the competitiveness of countries
- Budgeting of foreign trade
Marketing in international trade:
- Innovative marketing communications
- Global marketing management
- Strategies for entering international markets
- Management of international projects
Scholarships and Funding
The scholarship covers tuition fees and accomodation fees, as well as a monthly stipend.
Two options for getting the scholarship:
1. For the 2023/2024 academic year - Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education scholarship (so-called quota)
Application period: December 20, 2022 - February 20, 2023
To apply for the quota of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia https://education-in-russia.com
- Sign up and submit an application form online
- Choose the Polytechnic University your Priority #1
- Attach your scanned documents
- Pass a competitive selection in your country
- Get your visa and arrive to study in Russia!
2. For the 2024/2025 academic year - International Olympiad ""Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project"" for Master's Degree and Ph.D. studies
You can also participate in the International Olympiad ""Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project"" co-organized by Polytechnic University. The winners have an opportunity to pursue their Master's and Ph.D. degrees for free. The Olympiad is intended for both international applicants and SPbPU students in their final years of Bachelor's, Specialist's, or Master's studies
- Qualifying round (registration, portfolio contest is held online)
September 15 –December 10, 2023 - Final round (online test)
January 11 – January 30, 2024 - Interview round (for the doctoral track – Ph.D. applicants)
March 1 – March 19, 2024"
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.