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WELCOME TO MSU BS MSU BS International Office team Impressive facts about MSU MSU BS top features Our testimonials
I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO MSU BS Before arrival Visa information Upon arrival Before departure Accommodation Health insurance
I’M STUDYING AT MSU BS Academic calendar Orientation Day Course registration Study courses Moodle Student performance assessment system Teaching quality assessment MSU BS rules Learning Russian language Master level studies
I’VE JUST ARRIVED IN RUSSIA Transportation Moscow metro and monorail scheme Money exchange Internet & mobile connection
I’M SETTLING IN On-campus housing Temporary accommodation Off-campus housing Drinking water
I’M ON CAMPUS Cafeterias and snack bars The scheme of MSU campus Banks and ATMs Internet connection IT support services Shops Library Service center ‘Dom Byita’ Hairdressing and beauty salon Phone calls Post office
WHAT IF I NEED A SUPPORT Emergency cases Medical assistance Buddy Service Academic mentorship Counselling service Student Success Center Extracurricular activities
I’M GOING BACK Things to do before
LIST OF FALL 2015 STUDY COURSES Fall 2015 courses: bachelor programme Fall 2015 courses: master programme
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WELCOME TO MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITYBUSINESS SCHOOL
We are glad that you will spend a semester with us at Moscow State University Business School – the best place in Russia for management studies.
For over a decade MSU BS has been educating students to become responsible and successful business professionals. The School’s mission is to be a driving force for economic and social change through the development of a new vision among its students. To do so, the School aims to provide students with a high-quality education based on international standards and principles of responsible business that correspond to the needs of a global business community in today’s rapidly changing world.
By preparing strategically focused, skillful and ethical managers, the School contributes to the development of civilized, competitive business reality in Russia and around the world.
This Handbook for International Students is designed to guide you through the exciting opportunities offered by MSU BS and the city Moscow. It contains information on special academic, social and personal development issues related to your study experience.
Life in Moscow can be quite challenging, but we would like you to feel supported while studying with us. Do remember that our caring faculty and staff are always available to help you to overcome any difficulties. The International Office Team is here to listen to you and answer any of your questions.
Have a safe and pleasant trip to Moscow and enjoy your time at MSU BS!
Sincerely yours,International Office team
Dear international student,
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WELCOME TO MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITYBUSINESS SCHOOL MSU BS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
AddressRoom 307, 2nd Floor,Lomonosov Moscow State University Business School1-52 Leninskie Gory119234 Moscow RussiaWebsite en.mgubs.ru
Natalia BukhshtaberAssociate Dean for Academic Programmes and International Affairs+7 (495) 939 22 02Email: [email protected]
Sergey ShaposhnikovAcademic Mentor+7 (495) 939 [email protected]
Irina Shakhmuratova International Relations Manager (partnership agreements, general international issues)+7 (495) 939 21 03Email: [email protected]
Exchange Programme Coordinator (academic programmes)+7 (495) 939 25 65E-mail: [email protected]
Darya DenisovaSenior Specialist (accommodation affairs)+7 (495) 939 25 65E-mail: [email protected]
Contact us:
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GENERAL FACTS ABOUT MSU
Joining the student body of the Lomonosov Moscow State University Business School you get the chance to use the unparalleled opportunities offered by Moscow State University (MSU), the top Russian university.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS FANTASTIC PLACE:
MSU is the largest and oldest university in Russia (founded in 1755); it consists of 39 faculties, over 380 departments, and 15 research
institutes; more than 47,000 students study at MSU; more than 15,000 professors, lecturers and researchers work for
MSU faculties and research institutes; every year it enrolls about 4,000 international students and
graduates from all over the world; MSU library system is one of the largest in Russia with its 9,000,000 books!
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MSU BS TOP FEATURES
FIGURES AND FACTS
Established in 1989;Five study programmes;Over 500 students annually;About 40 international students annually;More than 30 partner university;Member of EFMD, ABEST 21, CEEMAN, BMDA, PRME and RABO
international associations dealing with the management education development issues;
More than 2000 alumni.
As a department of Moscow State University, the Business School integrates the academic traditions of MSU with innovative techniques for teaching business and management.
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MSU BS IS FAMOUS FOR:
being among five Russian programmes awarded with EPAS accreditation by European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD);
being ranked with 5 palms according to the EdUniversal Ranking;MSU BS is the only Russian business school holding a membership at
Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship For Tomorrow, a 21st century organisation (ABEST21), Tokyo, Japan;
international high-quality teaching;mutually strengthening partnerships with Russian and international
business organizations, government and civil society leaders;managerially relevant research in collaboration with our strategic
partner, The Institute for Complex Strategic Studies (ICSS).
We hope your study at MSU BS will become one of the greatest experiences in your student life. Take advantage of the offered opportunities and meet many new friends along the way!
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OUR TESTIMONIALS
Diego Fernando, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico
I feel proud of studying here. I learnt a lot – especially in terms of life aspects. It was one of the best places I could have chosen!
Charle Combet, European Business School, Germany
Lomonosov MSU Business School offers a great opportunity to discover Russian economy and society. It’s the first step to Russian culture and beginning of my interaction with Russian people!
Lovric Anna Marijana, Stokholm Business School, Sweden
My exchange at Lomonosov MSU Business School has been a new rewarding experience both in educational and personal terms. Moscow is a great city to meet new students, and it’s full of great surprises. I really enjoyed my time spent here!
START YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY WITH US!
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I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO MSU BS
Before arrival
Shortly after your nomination by your home university for study at MSU BS we will send you a link, nickname and password to access our online registration system. To complete the form you will need to fill in the information about yourself, your passport, your address as well as download the copy of your travel passport (jpeg format only) and your CV.
Please have all the files ready before entering the registration system and make sure you are not disturbed to fully complete the form. There is no possibility to save the data at the interim stages of completion.
You will receive a confirmation containing the detailed information about the visa procedure from us as soon as we check your application.
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VISA INFORMATION
To study at MSUBS you will need to apply for a study visa at the Russian Embassy in your country.
First of all, please contact the Russian embassy in your country to find out what kind of documents you need to apply for your entry visa and learn what the whole process is like.
Documents you need
The list of documents usually includes the following papers:
• a completed visa application form;• a copy of your national passport; • a passport size picture;• confirmation of your visa application fee payment;• original HIV blood test (AIDS) certificate (for more information please visit the Russian Embassy web site); • original letter of invitation from your Russian host organization (in our case it is Moscow State University).
The list of documents may vary depending on your country of origin!
Original letter of invitation
Original letter of invitation is issued only by Russian Federal Migration Service located in Russia. MSU BS applies for it shortly after accepting your study application. The School submits the copies of your documents received at the application stage. Once the Letter is issued, MSU BS collects it and sends it to your University by fast delivery postal services. Please keep in touch with your local Exchange Coordinator to be able to obtain the Letter timely).
It usually takes a month and a half for the Migration Service to issue the Letter, so please be informed that you will receive it not earlier than 1,5 months before the semester starts (in some cases even later).
Your travel passport If you submit the documents for a work or student visa, please be aware that the travel passport has to be valid for no less than one and a half-year.
Entering Russia When you cross the Russian border, e.g. by air from London to Moscow or by train from Helsinki to St Petersburg, you will be provided with a migration card which has to be filled in before crossing the border (please see the picture on page 10).
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PLEASE ALWAYS KEEP THIS PAPER IN YOUR PASSPORT WHILE YOU ARE IN RUSSIA! NEVER THROW IT AWAY!
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Registration
Under to the Russian law, every foreigner coming to Russia should have his Russian visa registered within 7 working days upon arrival (excluding weekends and official holidays; the first day is the day of your arrival).
Visa registration is a form of migration control within Russia managed by FMS (Federal Migration Service). Registration involves placing a stamp either in your passport or on your migration card and obtaining a registration slip. The stamps and registration slip show the period you are registered to stay in any one place.
Upon your arrival you must see the MSU BS visa specialist (room 307, first building MSUBS, +7 495 939-25-65, Mon-Fri 9:00 - 18:00) as soon as possible (on the day of your arrival or the next working day) and bring your passport and migration card.
In 10 days you will get a special piece of paper confirming that your registration has been submitted. Please see below what this slip looks like:
UPON ARRIVAL
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Please remember if you do not register your visa, it may lead to serious problems with the authorities including fines, detention, deportation and even prevention of leaving the country.
Crossing the border again
When crossing Russian borders and arriving to Russia again, you should have your visa registered anew! To do this you will need to visit our visa specialist again and apply for the renewed registration.
Visa expiry
The first visa obtained is a 3 month single entry visa. Upon its expiry, it will be prolonged till the end of your study time at MSU BS and will become a multiple entry one. Please keep in mind that you will have to apply for the visa prolongation around 1.5 months after entering Russia. You will give your passport to the visa specialist at the International Office who will pass it to MSU International Department for the prolongation procedure. You will receive a certificate verifying that your passport is at the Federal Migration Service for this period. Unfortunately, you will not be able to go away from Moscow without your passport so we kindly ask you not to plan any trips during this period of time.
Before departure
Please have your registration and migration card slip with you, when leaving the country. These documents can be checked when crossing the national border.
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ACCOMMODATION
Lomonosov MSU BS offers its foreign students a great opportunity to enjoy the authentic experience of living in a real Soviet style dormitory which was constructed in the middle of the 20th century. Its unique spirit and fascination are kept by the staff that have been working there for several decades and serving their guests according to genuine Soviet standards. The exceptional atmosphere of this place is very much supported by its Russian-speaking administrators who will do their best to help you master the local language as soon as possible. The room facilities have been renovated, but they still reflect that unique Soviet style which was typical for 1950th.
FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DORMITORY
Location: MSU Main Building, less than 10-minute walk from the School facilities.
Safety: the dormitory is secured by the Guard Service.
Private facilities: the dormitory room is 8 m2 and furnished with a bed, a table, a chair, a built-in wardrobe, and a bookcase. Each room is located in a two-room block with a shared bathroom and toilet. Students are provided with a blanket, pillow, bed linen and a towel.
Public facilities: there are 2 kitchens, a hall and a reading room on each floor.
The Internet: is not guaranteed, neither Wi Fi, no stationery connection. Note, that you can use WiFi in the MSU BS Building.
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Support service: the Dormitory Superintendent, available 24 hours a day, will provide you with the key and deal with your queries.
Rent: about 13000 RUR per month (it can vary slightly). All payments should be made in cash and roubles (RUR) only.
Application: to make a reservation in the student dormitory, you need to indicate your requirement in the application form when being registered online.
Confirmation: your reservation may not be guaranteed in advance. It will be confirmed a week before your arrival.
Please keep in mind that your accommodation may not always
be confirmed before your arrival in Russia (for bureaucratic reasons beyond our remit). It can be confirmed or rejected just a day before the semester starts. Please be prepared to look for off-campus accommodation in case of rejection.
You will be notified via e-mail about the accommodation confirmation or rejection.
Please read chapter ‘I’M ON CAMPUS’ to learn how to settle in if your campus accommodation is confirmed.
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HEALTH INSURANCE
Before coming to Moscow, make sure you have medical insurance that will cover any emergencies (and medical evacuation) that could occur during your stay in Russia. Western medical and dental services in Russia are very expensive, if you are not covered.
MSU BS does not provide foreign students with any types of medical insurance. We strongly advise you to take care of it in advance. Please attentively look through your insurance plan to understand which types of medical expenses are to be compensated in which cases. Some types of medical assistance are often excluded from an insurance plan – e.g. dental care etc. Ask questions, when you do not completely understand any details of the plan.
Your insurance company will provide you with the list of clinics you are able to turn to. Learn in advance, which of them have English speaking doctors. Make sure that there are some on this list (the number of clinics with English speaking doctors in Moscow is limited).
Unless absolutely necessary, as in major medical emergency, it is suggested that you do not go to the local hospital on your own without first contacting your medical assistance company. Ensure that you have enough money to guarantee any admission fees that may be charged.
When you get your medical emergency number, please always keep it with you!
When coming to Russia, bring a good supply of any prescription medicine needed. Ensure you can continue that supply from a local facility or that you can find a local substitute acceptable to your original prescribing physician. Remember that it is not always possible – take care of your needs in advance.
If you need medical assistance in Russia, please read more in chapter ‘WHAT IF I NEED A SUPPORT’, ‘Medical assistance’.
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I’M STUDYING AT MSU BS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Semester: 01 September – 25 JanuaryWinter Exam Period: 7-25 January
National holidays: November 4th (National Unity Day), January 1st (New Year), January 7th (Christmas)
Spring Semester: 7 February – 30 JuneSummer Exam Period: 1-30 June
National Holidays:February 23rd (National Defender Day), March 8th (Women Day), May 1st (Day of Labour), May 9th (Victory Day), June 12th (Day of Russia)
NB: The exact schedule of examinations will be announced at a later date. Please do not book your return ticket until your exam dates have been announced.
During your exchange semester more precise schedule updates will be delivered via e-mail on a weekly basis.
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Orientation Day
This is the first day of your Russian study experience. Please make sure you do not miss it!
Why is it worth attending?
It’s a great chance:
• to meet the university staff and other foreign students;
• to start networking in an informal setting;
• to get informed about social, academic and other types of activities available to foreigners at MSU BS;
• to learn more about Russian mentality and society at our special cross-cultural workshop;
• to take part in our specially designed guided tour around the campus of MSU;
• to take your first funny university pictures with your new friends from all over the world!
Orientation Day takes place 1-3 days before the semester start date.Our students get special invitations to this exciting and dynamic event.
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ARRIVAL DATES
We strongly advise you to arrive 2-3 days before the Orientation Day.
In this case you will have the opportunity to settle in and take a closer look at your new cultural environment. It is strongly recommended especially to students coming from Asia. Long flights and time difference can make you feel jet-lagged for several days. You may need some time to rest and relax.
Do remember two essential things related to your on-campus accommodation:
1 - Even if you applied for it in time, it cannot be confirmed till the very last moment. Please keep in mind that you may have to look for off-campus accommodation on your own and be prepared to do it!2 - We are unable to tell you in advance the exact day and time of moving in. Be ready to spend several days at the local hotel/hostel while waiting for the accommodation.
Unfortunately, the Russian system is not very effective. We will try to do our best to sort things out, but it doesn’t always depend only on our efforts.
There are exceptional cases, when a student is not able to arrive in time. It can be related to visa delays connected with the visa procedures. Whatever happens, please let us know why you are going to be late and when you arrive.
Electronic ID
Upon your arrival MSU BS will take your picture for the internal use. This picture will be digitally placed in your ID card which you should use every time, when you enter MSU BS building. Your exchange coordinator will inform you, when it is ready (it usually takes around a week).
Please take into consideration that our ID looks very simple and doesn’t contain any written information which can be read by an external person.
Keep in mind that MSU BS exchange students are not provided with a regular MSU ID due to internal restrictions. It means that this ID cannot be shown to anyone as your study confirmation. Therefore, it is not valid for getting any discounts for transportation cards, museums, theatres etc.
Course registration
Foreign students are to be registered for their courses via a special online system provided by MSU BS. Please remember that your maximum course workload is 30 ECTS.Foreign students are able to choose any combination of courses provided that there are no overlaps in the schedule. The precise schedule is available only at the very beginning of the semester.
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3 EASY STEPS TO GETREGISTERED FOR YOUR COURSES
STEP 1
1 – 1,5 months before the semester start dateYour updated course catalogue will be forwarded to you via e-mail.Please choose what you would like to study at MSU BS.
STEP 2
1-1,5 months before the semester start dateDiscuss your future study plan at MSU BS with your exchange coordinator to make sure it is all right and your choice matches your home University curriculum.
STEP 3
1-2 weeks before the semester start dateYou will receive a special link to our online registration system. You will need to follow it and log in to our system using the nickname and password provided earlier for your application to MSU BS. Please follow strictly the deadline specified in our letter! Lomonosov MSU BS reserves the right to cancel any course registration in some special cases.
Fall Semester 2015 Courses
International students (exchange students and free-movers) can attend the Bachelor of Management and Masters in International Business programme courses in English and in Russian (advanced level language knowledge required).
Please note: Masters level courses are available for Masters level students only. There are also courses available both for bachelor and master students.
Please find the full list of courses and its description at the end this book.
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STUDY SCHEDULE
As the study schedule at MSU BS is changeable, you will receive an updated version of it in the end of each week from the MSU BS Exchange programme coordinator.
Days N Start End
Mon – Fri
1 9:00 10:302 10:45 12:153 13:15 14:454 15:00 16:305 16:45 18:15
Sat
1 9:00 10:302 10:45 12:153 13:15 14:454 15:00 16:30
MASTER COURSES
Days N Start End
Mon - Fri1 18:30 20:002 20:10 21:40
Sat1 10:00 11:302 11:40 13:103 14:10 15:404 15:50 17:20
As a rule your classes will take place as follows:
BACHELOR COURSES
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DISTANT LEARNINGSUPPORT SYSTEM: MOODLE
MOODLE is an online information platform which allows you to access to all your course materials.
Entering your accountLogin here using your username and password: http://edo.mgubs.ru/login/index.php. Your login and password will be sent to your e-mail address. Please switch to English in the upper right corner.
If you did not find in your mailbox the login and password (can get into the spam), click the line ‘Forgotten your username or password?’ and enter your e-mail, which you use for the correspondence with the MSU BS. You will be sent an email with the username and password recovery. Further steps
You will find yourself on the following page. You may need to switch to English again (in the upper right corner).Now you can access your courses clicking on the line ‘My Courses’ in the ‘Navigation’ menu in the upper left corner.
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MSU BS STUDENT PERFORMANCEASSESSMENT SYSTEM
A student’s performance on each course is assessed on a 100-point scale. The final 100-point mark for the course is integrative and may include, but is not limited to, the following: active participation in class (answering questions, participating in debates, commenting in discussions, arguing using materials recommended for home reading, activity in group works etc.), home assignments, individual projects, essays, group projects and presentations, in-class tests, and final written exams.
The academic activities that are individually assessed account for more than 50% of the integral mark. At the beginning of each course, a teacher provides students with the course syllabus, explains the requirements for the interim and final examination. All requirements, including the deadlines for assignments, projects and presentations submissions are binding for the students. Failure to adhere to deadlines of the assigned work results in a reduction of the final integral course mark.
According to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation regulations a 100-point integrative mark is converted into the scales of:
• “Excellent” (5), “Good” (4), “Satisfactory” (3) and “Unsatisfactory” (2),or• “Pass” – “Fail”.
In order to complete the course successfully, a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and obtain the required minimum number of points in the relevant courses. Failure to comply with these requirements means failure of the whole course.
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Differentiated mark:
80 and above Excellent Outstanding work70-79 Good Good work with some deficiencies
60-69 Satisfactory Work meets minimum criteria59 and below Fail Work does not meet minimum criteria
Non-differentiated mark:
60 points and above Pass59 points and below Fail
Please pay attention that each professor has a right to modify this grading system in order to make it relevant to his/her course, that grading system of each course is described in the course syllabus.
Exam re-sits
If you fail an exam in any discipline you have an opportunity to re-take it twice. This could be made within first 2 weeks of the next (following) semester. There are two official terms to do it.
Fall Semester: September, 1 – September, 15 (for examinations failed in Spring semester) Spring Semester: February, 7 – February, 21 (for examinations failed in Fall semester)
MSU BS requires your presence for re-taking the examinations, however, as an exclusion sometimes the re-sit could be organized at your home university. Please contact your exchange programme coordinator for further details. As a rule you are able to take your exam 3 times:1) regular final test takes place at the end of your course/semester;2) first re-sit takes place within first two weeks of the next semester. MSU BS coordinator will inform you about the day and time of your exam;3) second re-sit takes place shortly after the first and is an oral examination where your presence is required.
MSUBS could provide you with an official invitation for the re-sit period but cannot provide accommodation at the student dormitory for this period.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTITUTIONAL GRADING SYSTEM:
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TEACHING QUALITY ASSESSMENT
Students’ evaluation of the teaching quality is an important component of the MSU BS quality assurance system. At the end of each course you will receive an E-Mail with a link to a questionnaire which uses an online survey software tool.
Please complete the questionnaire by answering a number of questions concerning the course‘s teaching quality and education process.
PAY ATTENTION:you can only follow the link once.
According to MSU BS’s rules, the results of final written exams and final integrative course marks are announced only after at least 75% of the students complete the students’ course assessment form (see next section). The official transcript of your academic results will be sent to your home institution within a month after the end of semester.
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MSU BS RULES
• No smoking in the building
• Do not be late for classes. If you are late you will be not allowed to enter theclassroom
• Do not miss classes. If you miss more than 50% classes in chosen disciplinesyou will automatically fail your examination.
• Do not forget your pass card. You will not be allowed to enter the building without it.
• No food or drinks, apart from water, are allowed in classrooms.
• You should leave your outerwear at the cloakroom on the first floor.
• You are not allowed to use mobile phones, computers or any other electronicequipment while attending a class unless your teacher asks you to bring a computer.
• A student’s temporary disability proved by an illness note issued by a medicalinstitution in the appropriate form, as well as other reasons, which objectivelyprevented a student from attending the classes or timely complete the assessable assignment, shall be deemed a good and valid cause. Documented proof of a reasonable good and valid cause (illness note, etc.) should be submitted by a student to the academic unit within three days after he/she resumes the studies.
• A student who has failed to timely submit certain types of assessableassignments in a discipline for a good and valid reason shall be given anopportunity to submit the above tasks before expiration of discipline studperiod and within the time set forth by the MSU BS academic unit and greed upon with the professor.
• Should a student fail to either submit certain types of assessable assignmentsor attend the assessable classes in a discipline without producing a documented proof of the good and valid reason, each of the missed types of assessable assignments shall be graded zero points.
• MSU BS has a zero tolerance for plagiarism, false data and false quotation inwritten assignments and cheating at exams.
Plagiarism means direct copying from any printed or electronic sources, earlier graduation theses, Ph.D. and Doctor thesis without appropriate references.
False data means forgery or change of the original data with the purpose of supporting a conclusion (a hypothesis etc.) and deliberate use of false data as groundwork for analysis.
False quotation means references to sources, which do not contain such information.
Exposure of the aforesaid violations of professional ethics rules shall be a ground for the remove from the examination room and a student will be considered to have failed the exam.
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LEARNING RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
Not all universities can recognize ECTS received for course ‘Russian for Foreigners’. This issue is to be discussed with a home university coordinator. If these ECTS are not recognized, but you are interested in learning Russian, you will be able to take this course. In this case the total maximum course workload can be increased up to 35 ECTS (5 of which will be not recognized by the home university).
Master’s level studies
MSU BS offers a range of Master’s programme courses which consists of two parts:Master’s level courses;Bachelor’s programme courses, spanning the higher level courses from
the 4th year of study – the final one in the Russian educational system
Please consider that not all foreign universities recognize credits for Bachelor’s level courses. You need to discuss it with your home Exchange Coordinator first.
You will have the following options:
Option 1. You take both Master’s programme and Bachelor’s programme courses, but only Master’s credits are recognized. Please make sure that this number of recognized credits is sufficient for your home studies.
Option 2. You take only Master’s programme courses. Please make sure that this number of recognized credits is sufficient for your home studies.
Please note that undergraduate students are able to apply only for undergrad-uate courses! Master students are able to apply for master courses and the undergraduate courses delivered for the students in the forth study year!
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I’VE JUST ARRIVED IN RUSSIA
Transportation
From airports to the city
Shortly before your arrival we will provide you with a special Arrival Guide. You will need it in case we were not able to provide you with a buddy from our International Student Committee which usually organizes the meeting for incoming international students at MSUBS.
Please read this information for special circumstances and cases of travelling in Russia/flying home.
There are three airports in the Moscow area connected with the city by the Aeroexpress train system (www.aeroexpress.ru). These trains are very fast, safe and clean. We highly recommend using them.
Please choose the one you need:
Sheremetyevo: http://www.svo.aero/en/ Domodedovo: http://www.domodedovo.ru/en/ Vnukovo: http://www.vnukovo.ru/eng/index.wbp
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IN THE CITY
A highly developed network of public transportation will help you move around Moscow.
Subway
Special features: Metro (this is a Russian name for ‘subway’) is one of the most popular types of transportation in Moscow. It’s inexpensive and usually the quickest and most reliable way to go from one point to another. Even if you are not going to use Metro you should at least make yourself acquainted with the station, as some of them are particularly beautiful.
Getting in: find a Metro station looking for a big red letter «M».
Subway order: all lines are coded by colour and by number. Unfortunately, not all signs and announcements including those of station names are in English. You can find the map of the line you are on and maps of the entire Metro system on the carriage walls both in Russian and English.
Operation hours: from 6.00 am to 1.00 am (in some directions from 5.30 am to 1.30 am) with the transfer passages between lines closing at 1.00 a.m.
Frequency: the trains usually run every 2-3 minutes during the day, and about every seven minutes late at night or very early in the morning.
Web site: http://engl.mosmetro.ru/
Journey time: usually the journey time between stations is about 2-3 minutes, and the same time for transfers between lines, so you will always be able to have a rough idea of your journey time.
Tickets: please buy tickets for public transport before going down to the Metro stations. You can do it either at the ticket machine (in English) or at the ticket office (the cashiers mostly don’t speak English). Some kinds of tickets are valid for all kinds of transportation. They can vary: there are tickets per 1, 2, 5 etc. so the price does not depend on the time you spend using Metro. There are also 90-minute tickets which are convenient when you have to take few different buses, or a metro and the bus during one trip. The standard single fare is 50 RUR.
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Tickets & Fares
Ticket typePeriod of validity
Price (RUB)
Moscow metro & Monorail system fares
Ticket for 1 piece of luggage5 days, incl. day
of purchase60
Tickets and smart cards for travel by bus, trolleybus, tram, metro and monorail system services
Tickets for a limited number of rides:
1 ride 5 days, incl. day of purchase
50
2 rides 100
5 rides
90 days, incl. day of purchase
180
11 rides 360
20 rides 580
40 rides 1160
60 rides 1400
Smart cards for unlimited number of rides:
A 1-day smart card24 hours
after the first activation
210
A 3-day smart card3 days, incl. day
of purchase400
A 7-day smart card7 days, incl. day
of purchase800
A 30-day smart card30 days, incl.
day of purchase2000
A 90-day smart card90 days, incl.
day of purchase5000
Ticket for travel by bus, trolleybus, tram, metro and monorail system services with number of rides limited to 70
1 calendar month
2550
All tickets and smart cards purchased in ticket offices are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.
Please see below the updated prices and subway map.
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City Buses, Trolleybuses, Trams
Special features: trolleybuses are slow, so use them only if you have no other choice of transportation available. Trams are not particularly reliable as cars often block tram lines.
Getting off: use the buzzer buttons near the exits. Tickets and price: you can also buy tickets at the ticket booths at the bus stops, but these tickets are not valid for Metro (only for buses, trams and trolleybuses). There is also a possibility to buy tickets from the bus driver. The minimum price, however, will be 50 RUR.
Private buses
Special features: private buses are quick, but are not always safe.
Getting off: the names of public stops are not announced – you need to know in advance how the place you are getting off looks like.
Tickets and price: say the name of the place you are going to get off, try to understand the price (will be said in Russian, it varies) – it can make around 34-50 RUB depending your destination
Taxi
We would recommend you not to stop a taxi on the road. It’s expensive for foreigners and unsafe.You can call a taxi company to order a taxi. Or you can use taxi application for smartphones available in English language: Uber, GetTaxi, and TaxiSelect.
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MONEY EXCHANGE
When you arrive in Russia, don’t exchange lots of currency at the airport, because the exchange rate is much higher than in the city.
The best place to exchange money is a bank subsidiary. In Moscow you can also find the exchange points not associated with banks – the exchange rate there can be as high as at the airport.
There’s another option – you can withdraw your money in roubles using an ATM. In this case please check with your bank in advance, whether you are able to do this without any problems in our country.
If you get to MSU fast enough, you can go to a local on-campus bank with the associated exchange point. Location: 3 Ulitsa Akademika Khokhlova Open hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 – 19:30, Sat 8:30 – 14:00, Sun is off.
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INTERNET AND MOBILE CONNECTION
Wi Fi
Upon your arrival in Russia you can get free Wi Fi connection at several places to let your friends and family know that you are doing well in Russia:
at all international airports (Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo);at Aeroexpress trains (special trains connecting airports with subway
stations);at MSU (please read chapter ‘I’M ON CAMPUS’, ‘Computer facilities
and Internet connection’ to find out more about Wi Fi spaces).
If you need to call someone abroad, you can use such mobile internet programs as Skype. If the second person has Skype as well, your connection will be for free. If you want to call an ordinary phone, you can buy special Skype credits in advance and make international calls using them (it’s pretty cheap and in any case much cheaper than international calls made from Russian mobile phones). Please note that we don’t have lots of public places facilitated with free Wi Fi here in Russia.
Local SIM-card
Please ask your local friend/buddy to buy you a local SIM-card. There are plenty of different rates which seem to be quite complicated even for a Russian. Let someone help you to choose the right one. Anyway, buying a SIM-card is not difficult – you’ll need only your personal ID.
Please note that buying a local SIM-card is actually a part of our Orientation Day plan. We are going to do it as a group. We’ll be happy, if you join us!
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I’M SETTLING IN
On-campus housing
Once your accommodation is confirmed (which can happen in the very last day before the semester starts, as we mentioned in chapter ‘I WAS ACCEPTED TO MSU BS’), you are very welcome to settle in.
All issues relating to student dormitory are managed by the Dormitory Office, which is situated in the Main University Building, sector Б (the Main University Building is divided into several sectors, each named by a letter of Russian alphabet).
Open hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 – 18:00 (lunch time 13:00 – 14:00)
Staff members at the Dormitory Office do not speak English, so, please do not try to move in by yourself, if you do not speak Russian. Despite this recommendation, we’ll give you tips below how to do this, if you are interested in trying on your own.
Our specialist Ms. Darya Denisova ([email protected]) can help you to move in. Please consider that her working hours are Mon-Fri 09:00 – 18:00. Her working place isn’t located in the Dormitory Office or the Main Building. You need to visit her in MSU BS – 1 (3rd floor, room 307).
If you want to move in on your own, please follow these steps:
1) enter the MSU Main Building (please show your Russian visa at the security point; remember that the security guards don’t speak English – you’ll need to find Sector Б on your own or try to catch up an English-speaking person);
2 go to room 5 (Sector Б), show your passport to the local staff and bring 2 photos (size 3*4, black and white or colored, matt). If the line is too long, your photos will be not taken this time. You’ll get an appointment, when to come back with them (the Dormitory Service needs the photos for your permanent pass);
3) a staff member has to give you a card (a temporary or permanent one, depending on the situation) which will serve you as your pass to the dormitory. Despite this fact, please keep your passport with visa with you! During the following 2 weeks (before you receive your ID) it will serve as your pass to the Main University Building (therefore to the dormitory located inside);
4) pay a rent for 1 month (13000 RUR), cash only (room 16 and 15). We strongly recommend to have cash with you as there are often problems to withdraw money from ATM;
5) go to the dormitory.
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It’s highly recommended to arrive on working days so that we could easily help you with accommodation.
If you arrive on weekend, it is also possible to move in:
1) go to room 1 at the Dormitory Office where you can receive a temporary pass to the dormitory;2) go to the dormitory;3) on Monday visit the Dormitory Office again (room 5) to process all necessary documents and to pay a rent (or better do it with our specialist Darya Denisova).
The Dormitory is situated in the Main Building, sector Ж, 8th floor. You can find floor administrator who provides keys and keeps order in the room 840. Please don’t forget that the administrator doesn’t speak English.
No cleaning means, no dishware or personal care products are provided. Please be prepared you should arrange your housekeeping by yourself! (please read in chapter ‘I’M ON CAMPUS’, ‘Shops’ explaining where you can buy them).
Temporary accommodation
Unfortunately MSU BS can’t guarantee in advance that you’ll be provided with the dormitory, even if you applied for it in time. The decision about the dormitory is usually taken late – in the very last day before the semester starts. Be ready to spend a couple of nights in your temporary accommodation in case the decision about your on-campus accommodation is taken late or you need to look for off-campus housing.
If you are interested in cheap accommodation in Moscow, browse e.g.www.hostelworld.com, www.hostelbookers.com, www.booking.com.
It’s up to you where to stay – next to Lomonosov MSU area (there are several hostels around) or closer to the city center.
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DORMITORY RULES
Please, note, that there are rules and regulations you must follow while staying at the MSU dormitory. Read them carefully and keep them in mind.
1. Business School administration makes room assignments for the enrolledstudents. Switching rooms without authorization may result in disciplinary action.
2. MSU BS does not accept responsibility for loss of money or other personalproperty or damage thereto which may occur in the dormitory.
3. Rooms are provided only for the registered students, and no one else isallowed to stay overnight in the room without the authorized permission.
4. Room keys and keys to other public facilities are not permitted to beduplicated or loaned to others. The loss of the keys should be reported to thedormitory administrator immediately and the cost of a new lock shall be paidby the student.
5. Everything provided in the room belongs to the university, and compensationshall be imposed if damages and loss occur. A room inventory is made at thetime of occupancy and signed by the student.
6. There will be no flammable materials or explosives stored in or about thehousing area. This includes petroleum products, fireworks, etc.
7. Make sure that the electric appliance is powered off before leaving your room.8. Students must maintain clean and sanitary conditions in dormitory rooms,
and must clear common space after personal use.9. Students shall not play musical equipment or instruments at such hours and
at such volume as to disturb other students in the dormitories.10. Students shall make no noise after 23.00.11. Smoking in the rooms is strictly prohibited. Failure to observe this policy will
be treated as a fire safety violation.12. No person shall be in the housing area while under the influence of alcoholic
beverages or drugs. There shall be no consumption, storage or sale of alcoholic beverages or drugs in the housing area.
Failure to abide by the above rules and regulations will result in disciplinaryaction and eviction from the room. In such case the student must leave his roomwithin 7 days.
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OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Living next to the campus area
The closest off-campus housing is located in the area surrounding subway station ‘Universitet’ (red line on Moscow subway map, Southwestern city area). Please remember that the university area is located relatively far from the city center (around 30 minutes by subway plus 10-15 minutes from the subway station to MSU BS).
You can look for the accommodation next to the other subway stations located in Southwestern city area, e.g. ‘Yugo-Zapadnaya’, ‘Prospekt Vernadskogo’, ‘Sportivnaya’, ‘Frunzenskaya’ (all of them are aligned with the red subway line). If you live around these stations, your way to the university will take around 15 minutes (plus 10-15 minutes from the subway station to MSU BS).
You should also consider that the accommodation in these areas is not easy to find, because lots of Russian MSU students try to rent something in these areas as well. Additionally, the price of renting is relatively high in comparison with lots of other noncentral areas.
Useful web links
1.Looking for a room (in some cases a flat)You can use these web sites to leave an announcement about your room search and find the messages from people doing the same: www.internations.com(web resource for global-minded people living around the world with local forums devoted to housing, meeting up and other opportunities; you need to be registered) https://www.facebook.com/groups/moscowexpats/(Facebook Group called ‘Moscow Expats’) https://www.facebook.com/groups/cityrent/(Facebook Group called something like ‘Renting a flat’ in Russian; despite this fact there are English-speaking landlords in this group who can read and answer your message about renting)https://www.facebook.com/groups/mecc1/(Facebook group of Moscow English Conversation Club (MECC) connecting local and foreign people for different kind of English-speaking events; very different issues are to be discussed there including accommodation) https://www.facebook.com/groups/moscowinteracts/(Facebook group called ‘Moscow Interacts’)https://www.facebook.com/groups/268204649880289(Facebook group called ‘Bayrischer & Deutschsprachiger Stammtisch Moskau’; a very friendly group of German speaking expats living in Moscow and helping
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each other with different issues; despite the main group language is German, it’s not bad, if your announcement will appear in English)http://www.metroroommates.com/ (international web site devoted to looking for a roommate around the world)
2. Looking for a flat
If you browse the web, you’ll encounter some offers from real estate agencies with English-speaking staff. You can try them, if you haven’t found any accommodation from flat owners. Be ready that a real-estate agency will take a percentage for finding a suitable flat for you. Additionally, these agencies don’t usually work with room related requests (mostly flats). As an example, you can try there agencies: http://english.fortline.ru/ http://www.evans.ru/
!Please remember that in case you are living in the off-campus housing, MSU BS don’t bear any responsibility for the quality of accommodation offered by these or any other web resources.
Safety issues
Be careful while looking for accommodation! Please don’t transfer any amounts of money to an unknown person in advance before arrival, even if you are asked for a small deposit to book the accommodation. It’s a very typical fraud case in many countries, as far as there’s no guarantee that this accommodation exists/your money will be returned/living conditions are fine.
Once you’ve found your off-campus accommodation, sign up the agreement with your landlord (you can find numerous versions in the web and edit it according to your needs; negotiate all the conflicting issues with your future landlord first). We don’t advise you to move in without a signed contact defining your living conditions and utility (electricity, cold and hot water, Internet, other services) payments.
Drinking water
Please keep in mind that people living in Moscow don’t usually drink running water. It’s not considered to be safe enough. Buying huge bottles of drinking water for home use is quite common. If you go to other Russian regions, the situation can change. The purity of water depends on the area of living.
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I’M ON CAMPUS
Cafeterias and snack bars
Cafe ‘Vision’Location: MSU BS -1, 3rd floor Food type: coffee and tea, snacks Prices: average
Three MSU Main Building’s canteensLocation: three of them are on the ground floor of sectors Б and В, one of them is on the second floor of sector AFood type: different types of Russian and European lunch food Prices: reasonable
Canteen ‘Diet’Location: MSU Main Building, ground floor of sector БFood type: non-roasted and healthy lunch food Prices: reasonable Special features: the canteen in sector B provides Wi Fi access to Internet.
Cafe ‘Facultet’Location: MSU Main Building, ground floor of sector BFood type: snacks Prices: reasonable Special features: open from 10:00 to 14:00
You can find numerous cafeterias next to subway station ‘Universitet’.
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The scheme of an arrangementof MSU buildings on Leninskiye Gory
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1. Main Building:
- University administration (Sector "А", 9 floor) - Faculty of geography (Sector "А", 17-21 floors) - Faculty of geology (Sector "А", 3-8 floors) - Faculty of mechanics and mathematics (Sector "А", 12-16 floors) - Cultural center (Sector "А", 2 floor)- Dining-rooms- Lyapunov French-Russian centre for applied mathematicsand IT technology (Sector "Е", 1 floor)- Management of the hostel (Sector "B", 1 floor)- Massmedia centre of MSU (Sector "А", 10 floor)- MSU technology transfer centre (Sector "B", 2 floor)- Museum of earth science (Sector "А", 28 floor)- Research and educational center of computer modelingand safe technologies (Sector "B", 2 floor)- Russian-German institute of science and culture (Sector "B", 2 floor)
2. Building of the faculty of physics:- Bogoliubov institute for theoretical problems of microphysics - Faculty of physics - Scobeltsyn nuclear physics institute
3. Building of the faculty of chemistry:- Faculty of chemistry
4. Research computing centre
5. Scobeltsyn nuclear physics institute
6. Institute of information security issues MSU institute of mechanics
7. Biology and soil building- Centre for inservice training for specialists in environmental studies- Faculty of biology - Faculty of soil science - Institute of environmental soil science - International research centre for biochemical technology
8. Printing office
9. Shternberg astronomical institute
10. Institute for information security issues
MSU institute of mechanics
11. Meteorological station
12. MSU science park
13. Building of the faculty of sociology:- Faculty of sociology - Faculty of military training
14. Sport Arena
15. Sport building:- Department of physical education
16. Laboratory building A:- Belozersky research institute
of physico-chemical biology
17. Dining-room №818. Building of the faculty of economics:
- Faculty of economics
19. First humanities building:- Faculty of global processes (11 floor)
- Faculty of law (6 floor) - Faculty of philology (9 floor) - Faculty of physical chemistry (4 floor) - Faculty of world politics (5 floor) - Graduate school of innovative business (faculty) (5 floor) - Interfaculty department of mathematical modelling
and computer science (4 floor)- Institute of world cultures (8 floor)- MSU confucius institute (5 floor)- School of contemporary social sciences (faculty) (4 floor) - School of state audit (faculty) (4 floor) - School of television (faculty) (6 floor) - School of translation and interpretation (11 floor)
20. Second humanities building:- Centre for intensive language instruction
(3 floor)- Centre for social sciences (4 floor)- Faculty of computational mathematics andcybernetics (6-7 floors)
- Faculty of educational studies(2 floor) - Faculty of further education (8 floor)- Preparatory department (1 floor)- School of business administration (faculty)
21. Polyclinic №202, pharmacy
22. Dining-room №10
23. Dining-room №14
24. Graduate school of public administration Moscow school of economics
25. Building of nonlinear optics- International laser centre
26. Football stadium
27. Laboratory building B:- Faculty of bioengineering
and bioinformatics - Faculty of materials science - Graduate school of management
and innovation (faculty) - Dining-room
28. Archives of MSU
29. Baseball stadium
LP27. MSU main library building(27, Lomonosovsky prospect):
- History museum of MSU- Science library
LP27-1. Lomonosov building(27, Lomonosovsky prospect, Bld.1)
LP27-4. Shuvalov building(27, Lomonosovsky prospect, Bld.4):
- Faculty of history - Faculty of philosophy - Faculty of political science - Faculty of public administration
МC. MSU medical center
31-1. Faculty of foreign languagesand area studies(31, Lomonosovsky prospect, Bld.1)
31-5. Faculty of fundamental medicine(31, Lomonosovsky prospect, Bld.5)
Map legend
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Banks and ATMs
There are two on-campus banks:
Sberbank (3 Akademika Khokhlova Street, campus area), Mon-Fri 9:30 – 19:30, Sat 8:30 – 14:00, Sun is off.
Moy Bank (MSU Main Building), Mon-Fri 9:00 – 18:00,
You can find round-the-clock ATMs in both of them.
IT support servicesStudent’s RoomsYou are very welcome to work in student’s rooms specially equipped with stationery computers
Location: MSU BS – 1, the 2nd and 3rd floors Operation time: Mon – Sat, 8:00 – 22:00Any IT related assistance: please contact IT manager Oleg Kovshenin ([email protected], room 314, 3rd floor).
Internet connection
MSU campus isn’t in general equipped with the Internet access. MSU dormitory doesn’t provide with any kind of Internet (neither Wi Fi nor stable connection) as well. It may be provided, but not guaranteed.
Please use Wi Fi within MSU BS-1 as much as you need.
Login: MGUBSPassword: 5555555555 (ten times five)
Other Wi Fi places within MSU campus:canteen ‘Diet’ (MSU Main Building, ground floor of sector Б).
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Shops
There are several small stores in the Main Building where you can buy the following things:
food and drinking water (sector A, Б and В);household goods (sector Б);office supplies (sector Б);MSU souvenirs (sector Б, 1st floor).
Nearest to the University shopping center is “Kapitoliy” at 6 Vernadsky pr. (15 min. walk from campus and 5 min. from the subway) with grocery supermarket “Auchan”, which is open from 10 am till 10 pm every day.In the first week of September the International Student Committee usually organizes a tour to IKEA where you can buy all the necessary household goods.
Service Centre ‘Dom Byita’
Location: sector В of Main BuildingOpen time: Mon-Fri, 10:00 – 20:00 Services offered:
clothes reparation;shoes reparation;home appliances reparation; producing key replicas.
Hairdressing and beauty salon
Location: MSU Main Building, Sector В.Prices: low (less than city average)
Phone calls
We strongly advise you to use Skype while you are at MSU BS. The connection is quite good. If you are interested in using a stationary phone, you are welcome to use the service offered by MSU which let you make international phone calls. Location: MSU Main Building, sector B, room 102.
Post office
Location: MSU Main Building, sector B, rooms 104, 105
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Library
MSU Library is the oldest public library in Russia, founded in 1755. The building of the Fundamental Library was built in 2005 in honour of the University’s anniversary. It faces the MSU Main Building.International students can also use the reading halls of the Library. To start attending the reading halls you should register at the information desk of the Fundamental Library (27, Lomonosovskiy prospect, sector A, first floor, room number 114).
Phone number: +7 495 939-42-42. Open hours: 11.00-20.00 on week-days and 11.00-17.00 on weekends. Registration documents: a passport, a photo, a Lomonosov MSU BS student card, written confirmation from Lomonosov MSU BS of the period you are staying at the School. Fee: payment of 50 RUR is also required.
After registration you can order a book with the help of the electronic catalogue which can be accessed using the computers in the Fundamental Library, or by using distant connect. Once registered, a student can visit all the reading halls of MSU including the Fundamental Library. Electronic resources such as e-books and scientific databases are also available at the MSU BS. The access is provided through MSU BS computers in student rooms (2nd and 3rd floors of the first MSU BS Building).
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WHAT IF I NEED SUPPORT
Emergency cases
We’ll provide all the foreign students with a special emergency phone number of an English-speaking local person which can be used in all the range of cases, when any kind of support is needed. There are different ways to contact this person: WhatsApp, Viber or a simple phone call. If your phone call is not answered, please leave your message via WhatsApp, and the contact person will get back to you as soon as possible.
Embassy of Finland:15-17, Kropotkinskiy Pereulok, Moscow Tel: +7 (495) 787 41 74For emergency calls: +7 (495) 787 41 77Fax: +7 (499) 255 33 80
Embassy of France:45, Ulitsa Bolshaya Yakimanka, Moscow Tel: +7 (495) 937 15 00Fax: +7 (495) 937 14 30
Embassy of Germany:56 Uliza Mosfilmovskaya, Moscow Tel.: +7 (495) 937 95 00 Fax: +7 (499) 783 08 75
Embassy of Japan:27, Grokholsky Pereulok, Moscow Tel: +7 (495) 229 25 50/51,Fax: +7 (495) 229 25 55/56
Embassy of Singapore:5, Pereulok Kamennaya Sloboda, Moscow Tel: +7 (499) 241 39 13,+7 (499) 241 39 14,+7 (499) 241 37 02,+7 (499) 241 64 28Fax +7 (499) 241 78 95
Embassy of Sweden:60 Ulitsa Mosfilmovskaya, MoscowTel: +7 495 937 92 00Fax: +7 495 937 92 02
Learn the location of the embassy of your country in Moscow.You can contact it in the case of emergency.
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Insured cases
Unless absolutely necessary, as in major medical emergency, it is suggested that you do not go to the local hospital on your own without first contacting your medical assistance company. Ensure that you have enough money to guarantee any admission fees that may be charged.Use your emergency contact number and list of health clinics provided by your health insurance company (please see chapter ‘I WAS ACCEPTED TO MSU BS’, ‘Health insurance’).
Non-insured cases
In emergency cases we’ll be able to bring you to MSU health clinic (it’s free for all MSU students). If you want to attend you, please take your local Russian speaking friend with you, as far as the clinic staff doesn’t speak English. International Office will be also able to provide you with the translator (only in cases of short-term emergency treatment).
You can also contact a Russian speaking doctor of Moscow city in cases you need urgent ambulance – please ask a local to call 03 (state program of free medical services).
List of Moscow medical clinics with English speaking staff:
European Medical Center (Metro Pushkinskaya) - http://www.emcmos.ru/en/ Intermedcenter (Metro Prospekt Mira) – www.intac.ru American Medical Center (Metro Sukharevskaya or Prospekt Mira)– www.emcmos.ru/en/
Dentists:
American Dental Center (Metro Mayakovskaya) - http://www.americandental.ru/index.html?page=2&lang=en German Dental Care (Metro Baumanskaya) – www.gdmc.ru European Dental Center (Metro Smolenskaya, part of European Medical Center) -http://www.emcmos.ru/en/do/stomatology/ US Dental Care (Metro Okhotny Ryad & Teatralnaya) - http://www.usdentalcare.com/eng/
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STUDENT BUDDY SYSTEM
ACADEMIC MENTORSHIP
Each foreign student is assigned a special person called buddy. Buddies are Russian MSU BS students working on a voluntary basis and fluently speaking English.
Consider the reasons why having a Buddy is worthwhile:
Buddy will take care of you upon your arrival at the airport;Buddy will help you with personal issues during your stay in Russia;Buddy can advise you on any practical issues like where to go shopping,
travel etc;Buddy is a MSU BS student and can give you a couple of insightful
informal advises about your studies. The extent of your relationship beyond this depends on how well you get along.
For the first time you’ll be contacted by your Buddy before your arrival in Russia.
Later on Buddy will organize special social events which will provide you with the opportunity to network with other international and foreign students and discover Russia.
In case of any problems related to a relationship with your Buddy please contact your MSU BS exchange coordinator for finding possible solutions.
Academic Mentor is an academic English-speaking tutor who teaches an academic subject at MSU BS.
It’s great to have this kind of support, because:
Academic Mentor is able to introduce you to academic support services, guide through short- and long-term planning of any academic life;
Academic Mentor can advise you on study methods, time management, understanding of concepts of study methods etc.
Your Mentor will be introduced to you on your Orientation Day. You’ll be provided with his contact data to reach him whenever you feel it necessary.
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COUNSELLING SERVICE
Although your university life can be rewarding and exciting, it can be stressful and challenging as you are going to adjust to your new study environment. Seek professional help and guidance from our Counselling Service, when feeling overwhelmed. It’s represented by a professional MSU BS psychologist working together with an English-speaking translator.
Confidentiality
Counselling Service abides by a strict confidentiality policy to create a safe and private space where students can speak their mind openly. Fields of counselling support:abuse;bullying;dating and intimacy;family and friendship; self-esteem;stress & anxiety;sexuality;adjusting to a different cultural setting;etc.
Please contact your MSU BS coordinator to make an appointment with the representative of Counselling Service.
Student Success Center
Student Success Center is a comfortable space specially designed for individual and small group work. It’s located on the 2nd floor of MSU BS and serves both students’ and academic staff’s needs. If you are interested in working on your new project, idea or meeting with a university staff member for a private discussion in a nice and cozy setting, please use this room.
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
International students are welcomed to participate in any extracurricular activities offered by MSU BS throughout the academic year:
• master classes held by prominent business leaders;• dynamic field trips to innovative companies; • sport and cultural events;• city tours and short trips; • volunteering.
MSU BS students are part of the MSU community which enjoys the opportunity to attend the campus swimming pool and play football, volleyball or tennis in university teams. If you are interested in this kind of campus sport activities, please contact us to learn more about it.
There are traditional bowling and minifootball tournaments organized by MSU BS several times per year. Foreign students are cordially invited to participate in these activities.
All the information about upcoming events will be delivered to foreign students via e-mail.
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I’M GOING BACK
Things to do before
Do not forget to fill in a questionnaire about your general impression on studying at MSUBS which would help us to improve our exchange programme for the future students.
Please drop us a message telling when you are flying back as soon as you get your flight ticket. We’ll let you know, if you need to sort out any academic related things before your departure.
You’ll make us very happy, if you come along to say ‘Good bye’ before you leave!
Remember that our International Office team will be always glad to hear your success story!If you want to share it with us, please send it to [email protected]
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FALL SEMESTER 2015 COURSES
Bachelor courses for international students (in English)
CourseContact Hours
ECTSCredits
Strategic Management 34 3,5
Human Resources Management 34 3,5
International Economics 34 3,5
Financial Markets and Institutions 34 5
Visual Communications 17 2,5
Cross-Cultural Management 17 2,5
State and Municipal Management 17 2,5
Regional Economics 17 2,5
Sales Management 17 2,5
E-Commerce 17 2,5
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 34 2,5
Venture Capital Management 27 2,5
Corporate Governance 34 2,5
International Logistics 34 2,5
Marketing Research 34 2,5
Russian Economy Overview 10 1,5
Russian for Foreigners 60 5
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Strategic Management
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 3,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 108Assessment outcome: Differentiated markProfessor: Sergey Shaposhnikov
Learning objectives:
The objectives of the module on strategic management are:
• To understand the processes and techniques associated withanalysing environmental, industry, and company data in order to identify significant threats, opportunities, organizationalcapabilities, and strategy alternatives inherent in a specificsituation;
• To introduce basic concepts, theories and approaches in the fieldof strategic management;
Course content:
This course deals with the development and implementation of organization strategy and focuses on the perspectives, analytical techniques and skills utilized by managers to improve an organization’s probability of attaining sustainable competitive advantage and success in the long term. In this course, students will be expected to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from courses in the business fields, work effectively in teams, demonstrate leadership skill, communicate effectively, engage in the analysis of complex business situations, and make their own decisions based upon perception.
Assessment:
A student’s final grade will consist of the following components: individual in-class discussion participation, a group case analysis and presentation, an individual case analysis, and a final written test. In order to complete the course successfully the following requirements should be met:
• At least a pass mark for the final written examination work(failure on the final examination means failure of the whole course);
• Submitted and positively assessed individual case analysis; • Participation in a group presentation.
An integrative 100-point mark for the course is converted into conventional scale as follows: Excellent – 80 and above points, Good – from 70 to 79 points, Satisfactory – from 60 to 69 points, Unsatisfactory – below 60 points.
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Human Resources Management
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 3,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 108Assessment outcome: Differentiated mark Professor: Vyacheslav Konovalov
Learning objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide a balanced introduction to the complex world of human resource (HR) management. The course is designed to introduce the basic concepts, functions and processes of human resource management and to create an awareness of the role and functions of the human resource management department of business organisation.
Course content:
The course aims at creating an overall understanding of HR management system. Upon completion students will understand basic concepts and methods of HR management and will gain practical skills in the field. The course considers the main theories and concepts of human resources management, personnel planning, HR policies, personnel selection and hiring, personnel development, and career management.
Assessment:
Students’ final grade will consist of the following components: active participation in a class work, an individual project and a group assignment, a group case analysis and presentation, and the final written test.An integrative 100-point mark for the course is converted into a conventional scale as follows: Excellent – 80 and above points, Good – from 70 to 79 points, Satisfactory – from 60 to 69 points, Unsatisfactory – below 60 points.
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International Economics
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 3,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 108Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Jaque Basen, Maxim Braterskiy
Learning objectives:
This course offers an introduction to international macroeconomic theory and international trade theory. It also develops the main tools for macroeconomic and trade policy analysis. The aim of the course is to help students to understand the economic and policy induced reasons for international trade and finance, as well as the resulting effects on domestic and world welfare.
Course content:
The course starts by studying the balance of payments and the causes and consequences of global imbalances. This is followed by an in-depth study of the determination of exchange rates, money, and prices in open economies. The costs and benefits of different nominal exchange rate regimes and their sustainability are discussed, and the causes and consequences of debt and default, speculative attacks, and financial crises are all examined. The patterns of trade are studied distinguishing between inter-industry and intra-industry trade flows. Then the course proceeds to an in-depth analysis of the causes and effects of flows based on the concepts of absolute and comparative advantage, relative factor abundance and intensity, increasing returns to scale, and imperfect competition. Finally the gains and losses from trade are discussed, their distribution among people and firms, and their implications for the debate on trade liberalization vs. protectionism.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: individual exercises and essays, class activity and the final written exam.In order to complete the module successfully the following requirements should be met:
• At least a pass mark in the final written examination(failure on the final examination means failure of the whole course);
• Submitted and positively assessed individual exercises and essays;
• At least 60 points for the entire course.
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Financial Markets and Institutions
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 144Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Sergey Zaverskiy
Learning objectives:
The key objective of this course is to form an understanding of the financial system principles of operation, the functions of financial markets and institutions. This course is designed to guide students in developing analytical and critical skills as applied to financial markets and institutions in both domestic and international perspectives.
Course content:
The course starts with an overview of financial system and its functions, and then proceeds with discussion of the basic concepts of financial markets and consideration of different types of financial markets. Such contemporary issues as financial crises, derivatives usage, international financial relations etc. are covered. During the course students actively use case-studies and prepare group projects.
Assessment:
The final mark consists of a continuous assessment mark for presentation of World Street Journal articles; class written assignments, group presentation, homework written assignments, class discussion, case analysis and mark for the final test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final test, and collect at least 60 points.
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Visual Communications
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 17Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Alexey Kapterev
Learning objectives:
On completion of this module, students should understand basic concepts of information theory; possess a general understanding of human visual system anatomies and the important differences between visual communication and communication via other channels. They should develop general skills in graphic design and be able to illustrate messages with meaningful diagrams or select analogue metaphors for analytical concepts. Students should also have acquired: basic visual thinking skills; the ability to organise information (Mind Maps, Concept Maps, etc.); proficiency in creating illustrative displays for numerical data; and an understanding of the appropriate charts in relation to the data and the overall goal. The course also develops the ability to apply basic principles of scriptwriting for presentations and corporate films, as well as knowledge of corporate video production.
Course content:
The general aim of the course is to improve students’ skills in using visual aids. The main focus is on public speaking (slide-supported presentations). The course includes work on: the key concepts of general information theory; the anatomy of human visual system; body language; hand gestures; facial expressions; illustrative evidence; visual metaphors; inforgraphics; storytelling; and requirements for visual narrative, as well as animation and corporate film.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: active participation in class work, homework assignments, in-class tests and the score in the final exam. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Cross-Cultural Management
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 17Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Irina Petrova
Learning objectives:
The main aims of the course are:
• Establishing and improving ethical-cultural competence ofspecialists in different national and corporate contexts in order toachieve successful communication results;
• Developing skills of cross-cultural analysis and the abilityto apply them correctly in business and political communication;
• Understanding the specific impact of national mentality oncommunication processes, so as to be able to analyze a foreignpartner’s position, while respecting their cultural and social-ethicalrules and values;
• Mastering strategy and tactics of negotiation, and overcomingintercultural conflict.
Course content:
This course aims to help the students to develop an awareness of the concept of culture and its influence on management practices and the functioning of organisations, and to develop cultural sensitivity as an ability to understand and to analyse the behaviour of people in a cross-cultural context.The course will start with the exploration of the concept of national culture and its dimensions in order to understand the underlying determinants of people’s behaviour with different cultural backgrounds. Then the issues of cross-cultural interaction will be addressed, including perception, communication and leadership. At the end of the course group presentations will be held as a means of increasing awareness regarding other cultures.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: active participation in classwork, case analysis (homework), a group project (presentation), and the final examination test. Active participation in classwork involves answering questions, participating in case studies and practical exercises. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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State and Municipal Management
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 17Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Natalya Churkina
Learning objectives:
This module aims:
• To provide students with an understanding of the role of thegovernment in the economy;
• To develop the ability of students to analyse public and municipalpolicy, and to estimate its influence on the business environment.
Course content:
Topics of the module will include: the concepts of the state regulation of economy; the system of public authorities; and the main areas of state policy such as fiscal, monetary, industrial, anti-trust, social, foreign and regional policies. The focus will be on state economic policy, its possible forms and mechanisms. Cases both from Russia and foreign countries will be used in this module.
Assessment:
Components of the final mark: active participation in class discussions, a group project, an individual essay, in-class tests, and the final written test. In order to complete the course successfully, a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and obtain at least 60 points.
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Regional Economics
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 17Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Evgeniya Shvets
Learning objectives:
This course aims:
• To improve the students’ awareness of the basics of regionaleconomies, and relations emerging from interacting regionaleconomies;
• To develop the students’ ability to manage regional socialeconomic development issues;
• To provide understanding of the role of regional policies interritorial socioeconomic development.
Course content:
The course “Regional Economics” focuses on the discussion of regional economic issues. A region is seen as a complex social economic system. The course explores production location theories and the most common regional management problems of territorial development imbalance. Foreign experience of regional policy is analysed to assess its eligibility and feasibility for use in other regions. Special attention is paid to the development of students’ practical skills in regional studies and in taking managerial decisions. A special information base is formed for these purposes.The objective of the course is to further the understanding of the economy of regions and smaller territorial units. The subject of the course concerns national economic system interrelations that emerge in the process of building up a region’s territorial production structure.
Assessment:
Components of the final mark: a group presentation, a written homework assignment, written in- class assignments, in-class tests, and a final written test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Sales Management
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 17Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Sergey Shaposhnikov
Learning objectives:
This course aims to develop an in-depth understanding of the following:
• Tools and techniques used in sales management today; • Basic functions of sales force management as well as theories
and concepts about appropriately managing the sales function toattain firm marketing objectives;
• Foundation for formulating a sales program and the framework fordeveloping a retail strategy.
Course content
The course is designed to be an introduction to selling, sales and retail management. The goal of the course is to examine the elements of an effective sales force as a key component of the organization's total marketing effort. The course provides understanding the sales process, the relationship between sales and marketing, sales force structure, customer relationship management (CRM), and issues in recruiting, selecting, training, motivating, compensating and retaining salespeople. Sales management, the first component of this course, is to introduce to the students the principles, concepts and challenges in managing a team of salespeople. Key topics include the role of personal selling in managing buyer-seller relationship, types of sales organization, and issues in recruitment, training, compensation, motivation and evaluation of sales performance. The retail management topics to be examined include the nature and importance of retailing and the various retail institutions emerged today, developing a retail strategy through strategic planning, shopping attitudes and behavior, retail operations management and merchandise management.
Assessment:
Components of the final mark: a group presentation, individual projects and a final written test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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E-commerce
Level: BachelorCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 17Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Martin Kuetz
Learning objectives:
The course will show the importance of E-Commerce in the economic environment. There will be discussed the following questions: how the respective IT systems have to be developed and managed, how E-Commerce leads to a new and open world of IT systems which cross the boundaries of organisations and are used by people and organisations outside the owner’s organisation.
Course content:
This course will discuss E-Commerce (more generally: E-Business) as a challenging area of information management. The students will learn that the success of E-Commerce activities is based on the right combination of information technology and business engineering.The scope of this course will cover technological issues like frameworks, information security and electronic payment. It will similarly cover the foundations of B2C- and B2B- business, the legal environment of E-Business and the social and economic implications of E-Commerce.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: active participation in classwork, a group project (presentation) related to a specific issue out of the E-Commerce subject and the examination test. Active participation in classwork involves answering questions, participating in case studies and practical exercises. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Level: Bachelor/MasterCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Jaque Basen
Learning objectives:
The course aims to develop:
• Understanding of key entrepreneurship and technologycommercialization concepts;
• Skills in generation of startup business model; • Awareness of risks and challenges related to a new venture creation; • Insight into the personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur; • Comprehension of leadership processes in business especially in
its early stage of development and develop skills in balanced teambuilding;
• Understanding of market development, also on reaching out tointernational markets.
Course content:
This course presents an intensive introduction to key aspects of entrepreneurship. Following an overview of entrepreneurship and its importance in a modern, innovation-centered economy, the course proceeds to develop essential entrepreneurship skills in students, as well as to generate interest and compassion to the career of an entrepreneur. This course is designed for students interested (or considering) to pursue their careers in entrepreneurship, whether through starting their own company, or working for a startup company, either immediately or at a later point in their professional life.
Assessment:
Students’ academic performance is assessed basing on: active participation in class discussions, individual assignments, group work and final written exam. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Venture Capital Management
Level: Bachelor/MasterCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 27Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Andrei Zuzin
Learning objectives:
The course introduces the basic concepts and methods of venture capital financing and examines the key aspects of investment activity on the organization of venture financing. The course forms understanding of the following:
• Essence and mechanisms of venture capital management; • Stages of investment process and difference of venture investment
from other investment forms; • Legal issues of venture financing; • Main methods of venture project’s valuation and approaches to
structure venture investment deals; • Specifics of venture capital management.
Course content:
During this course the main attention will be paid to the practical issues of using various forms of venture capital financing, investment transaction structures and term sheet formation, features of due diligence process and evaluation of the venture project, investor exit strategy and so on.
Assessment:
Components of the final mark: a group presentation, individual projects and a final written test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Corporate Governance
Level: Bachelor/MasterCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Gerald Rohan
Learning objectives:
The course enables students to develop a sound understanding of corporate governance law and practice in a national and international context. It also enables them to support the development of good governance and stakeholder dialogue throughout the organisation, irrespective of sector, while always being aware of legal obligations and best practice.
Course content:
Corporate governance, the set of policies, processes and customs, by which an institution is directed, is a topic of increasing importance. How a company is governed influences rights and relationships among organisational stakeholders, and ultimately how the organisation itself is managed. This course teaches the fundamentals of corporate governance from a variety of angles: the board of directors, senior management, investors, the media, proxy advisors, regulators and other stakeholders. The course focuses on the assessing of the effectiveness and execution of governance roles and responsibilities. In particular, the course will address three potential conflicts of interests in corporate governance: between managers and shareholders, between majority and minority shareholders, and between shareholders and other corporate constituencies such as creditors and employees.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: active participation in class work, written group assignment and in-class presentation, individual assignment and the final test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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International Logistics
Level: Bachelor /MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/FailProfessors: Sergey Shaposhnikov
Learning objectives:
The objectives of the course are to introduce concepts of global operations, logistics strategy and logistics planning, to provide an understanding of international logistics services and reveal the difference between domestic and international land, ocean, air transportation and warehousing, to familiarise students with the contemporary approaches of management logistics over national boundaries, to provide an understanding of global supply chain networks, and to provide an overview of Russian transportation infrastructure.
Course content:
This course provides an understanding of the strategic role of global operations and logistics and introduces their general framework and the most contemporary issues. This course builds an understanding of import/export operations and regulations, transportation methods, material handling and packaging and use of modern technologies for logistics. It covers management of international logistics operations, including foreign sourcing and production, global transportation, global logistics facility network, import-export operations, security, intermediaries, international customs procedures and trade documentation.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class discussions, home assignments, in-class tests and the final written examination. In order to complete the course successfully a student has to attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Marketing Research
Level: Bachelor/MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/FailProfessors: Alexander Blinov
Learning objectives:
This course helps students use consumer and market information to inform business decisions. It focuses on identifying what decisions need to be taken and what information is required at different stages in the business process. It teaches tools and marketing research methods for finding necessary data, and how to analyse results to reach conclusions and business recommendations. It will also help students make appropriate use of marketing research information by ensuring that research is designed with business impact in mind and that the limitations of market research are understood, so that it is used appropriately.
Course content:
The course considers the following topics: marketing research as a key component in decision-making process, marketing research design and implementation, information collection: qualitative and quantitative methods, fundamentals of data analysis, tracking and monitoring as a key tool in marketing strategy deployment.
Assessment:
Students’ academic performance is assessed basing on: active participation in class discussions, individual assignments, group work, and final written exam. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Russian Economy Overview
Level: BachelorCourse credits (ECTS): 1,5 Contact hours: 10Total workload: 32Assessment outcome: Pass/FailProfessors: Vera Kononova, Sergey Zaverskiy
Learning objectives:
The primary objectives of the course are to provide students with a fundamental understanding of macroeconomic conditions influencing business performance and to make students familiar with current economic and social trends in Russia’s development. Upon completion of the course students should have a comprehensive understanding of the current macroeconomic situation in Russia, be able to analyse macroeconomic conditions and to project their influence on strategic development and routine operations of a particular company.
Course content:
The course examines the macroeconomic aspects of doing business in Russia. It focuses primarily on the main indicators and conditions of economic development, opportunities and shortcomings of financial and investment markets, specifics of the labour market, and the general social situation.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class discussions, in-class tests, a group project presentation, and the final written examination. In order to complete the course successfully a student has to attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Russian for Foreigners
Level: Bachelor/Master Course credits (ECTS): 5 Contact hours: 60Total workload: 144Assessment outcome: Pass/FailProfessors: Svetlana Degtyar
Learning objectives:
The course aims to improve students’ awareness of phonetic, lexical-grammar characteristics of the Russian speech. The course is designed for those beginning to study the Russian language. It focuses on helping students acquire the skills needed for communicating in everyday situations.
Course content:
This interactive course covers introductory phonetic and lexical-grammar characteristics of the Russian speech. The course focuses on acquiring the skill of speaking on real everyday situations. As the result of the course a student will be able to understand the Russian speech, read texts, talk about real everyday situations, talk about themselves, their families, friends, hobbies etc.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class discussions, in-class tests, team case presentation and analysis, mid-term test and the final written test. In order to complete the course successfully a student has to attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Master courses for international students (in English)
Course Contact HoursECTS
Credits
Managerial Economics 32 3,5
International Business 24 3,5
Strategic response 32 3,5
Human Resource Management (International Aspects) 24 3,5
Management Consulting 24 3,5
Corruption: Managing Risks 24 2,5
Introduction to private equity 24 2,5
Courses available at the 4th year of bachelor programme
Venture Capital Management 27 2,5
Corporate Governance 34 2,5
International Logistics 34 2,5
Marketing Research 34 2,5
Courses available for all international students
Russian Economy Overview 10 1,5
Russian for Foreigners 60 5
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Managerial Economics
Level: MasterCourse Credits (ECTS): 3,5Contact hours: 32Total workload: 108Assessment outcome: Differentiated markProfessor: Alexey Verbetskiy
Learning objectives:
The objective of the course is to develop students’ skills in strategic economic analysis that is necessary to take effective management decisions. A problem-solving and case analysis approach will be used to achieve this objective.
Course content:
This is a fundamental course aimed at the enhancement of the economic outlook of students and their ability to apply economic principles and methodologies to key management decisions within organisations. The concept of the course is based on an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to encompass research and analysis of both the micro- and macroeconomic factors. Models of modern economic theory are considered as the basis and, simultaneously, limitation for taking effective managerial decisions. It focuses on issues and skills that can be useful for managers in their practice.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class work, a group project and presentation, individual home assignments (report on the analysis of the business environment), and the final exam. An integrative 100-point mark for the course is converted into a conventional scale as follows: Excellent – 80 and above points, Good – from 70 to 79 points, Satisfactory – from 60 to 69 points, Unsatisfactory – below 60 points.
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International Business
Level: MasterCourse Credits (ECTS): 3,5Contact hours: 24Total workload: 108Assessment outcome: Differentiated mark Professor: Jacques Bazen
Learning objectives:
The main course objective is to focus the students’ attention on the challenges and the key elements of making decisions about international expansion. This course will deepen knowledge on a number of major areas that are associated with tasks and risks of going abroad. These areas include globalization, cultural and societal environment, trade theory, government in international business, entry modes, economic integration, emerging markets, financial institutions, marketing and management strategy. Students will acquire skills of developing a market entry programme considering a real company aiming to internationalise.
Course content:
This is very practical course that is designed to provide students with an exposure to many of the essential elements of international business in today’s global world through the analysis of a real situation – the case of a Dutch or Russian company planning to go abroad. Starting from the study of international business theory, students will apply their knowledge to develop a market entry plan and assess risks for an innovative energy sector company that wishes to pursue an international expansion.
Assessment:
Students’ academic performance is assessed basing on: active participation in class discussions, group project (developing a market entry programme), and final written exam. An integrative 100-point mark for the course is converted into a conventional scale as follows: Excellent – 80 and above points, Good – from 70 to 79 points, Satisfactory – from 60 to 69 points, Unsatisfactory – below 60 points.
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Strategic Response
Level: MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 3,5 Contact hours: 32Total workload: 108Assessment outcome: Differentiated mark Professor: Alexander Lascaux
Learning objectives:
This is a capstone course that observes the key elements of a business strategy and teaches how to apply them in broad company situations in international business context. The course considers the problems of taking strategic decisions in the context of globalizing world such as market entry and the development of sustainable competitive positioning among the companies operating in the international market. It reveals the dynamic nature of the global business environment and how business strategy needs to be able to not only be responsive, but also to anticipate and develop future trends.
Course content:
The course focuses the students’ attention on the challenges and methodology of making strategic decisions in the global marketplace. It aims to develop, extend, and improve the students’ ability to behave, plan and act while seeking and capitalizing on opportunities for international expansion, to give the students the tools to assess the impact of the economic, political, legal, cultural and financial environment on firms’ decisions implemented in a global business context. The course goals will be reached by means of pre-readings, intensive classroom discussions and short case studies.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class work, a group case analysis and presentation, and the final exam. An integrative 100-point mark for the course is converted into a conventional scale as follows: Excellent – 80 and above points, Good – from 70 to 79 points, Satisfactory – from 60 to 69 points, Unsatisfactory – below 60 points.
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Human Resources Management (International Aspects)
Level: MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 2,5Contact hours: 24Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Differentiated mark Professor: Konstantin Schamber
Learning objectives:
The course aims to develop management skills and intercultural awareness in order to relate this knowledge to real human resource management business situations. Students will be offered an overview of basic HRM models and different aspects of intercultural HR practices. The objective of the course is to build practical knowledge about how to use acquired HRM tools within multicultural organisations.
Course content:
The course will provide an introduction to the organisation of international human resources in business. Organisational practices such as recruitment, selection and retention methods will be reviewed. Beside application of contemporary theory and research in international management praxis, some major paradigms and approaches will also be introduced. The course focus is on the field of human resource management at the organizational level and in the international arena. Special issues relating to intercultural interactions in an international environment and working in multicultural context will be analysed and discussed.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class work, a group project and presentation, individual home assignments, and the final exam. An integrative 100-point mark for the course is converted into a conventional scale as follows: Excellent – 80 and above points, Good – from 70 to 79 points, Satisfactory – from 60 to 69 points, Unsatisfactory – below 60 points.
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Management Consulting
Level: MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 24Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Svetlana Korshunova
Learning objectives:
The course aims to provide students with skills and knowledge in the Management Consulting field, as well as raise the level of their self-awareness including an assessment of the existing skills, preferred leadership and communication styles, which may be useful if students decide to pursue profession of Management Consultant or simply wish to improve their performance in what they currently do. The course provides an opportunity to dive into activities of leading organisations and test decisions of top managers that act in a variety of sectors: from international commercial organisations, government and non-profit organisations to start-ups.
Course content:
The course considers the following topics: key characteristics of the Management Consulting industry, its players and trends; approaches to formulation and implementation of strategies in companies, government and non- profit organisations; key company functional activities and tools for their analysis from Management Consultant point of view; competences of an efficient and effective consultant; principles of change management; a manager’s skills necessary to lead business, build and lead a strong task-oriented team, as well as pursue personal professional development.
Assessment:
Students’ academic performance is assessed basing on: active participation in class discussions, individual assignments, group work, and final written exam. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Corruption: Managing Risks
Level: MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 24Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Elena Panfilova
Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will have acquired knowledge of the concepts of corruption and understand the challenges posed by complying to anti-corruption laws and international agreements. Students will have the ethical decision-making skills to:
• Identify corruption problems directly related to the conduct of acompany’s business and the managerial dilemmas at a micro level.The students will know how to summarise and scale-up theidentified problems to the level of the market, the national economyand global economy;
• Make ethical choices at a company level implementing theknowledge of the core concepts, and the international and Russiananti corruption legislation.
Course content:
Concerns about high levels of corruption and a lack of public and private sector transparency and accountability continue to dominate both public and private sector agendas. These issues are seen as major contributors to the global financial crisis, and the impact has been demonstrated by the ethical failure of various high profile major companies. This course introduces the international concepts of corruption in the modern global world; familiarises students with international and Russian anti- corruption legislation; presents the corruption issues that may arise in the course of business relations, including their types, risks, costs and measures; discusses the management of anti-corruption issues within the organizational context; explains the requirements of the global anti-corruption regime.
Assessment:
The overall final score is comprised of the following components: continual individual assessment during the discussions, question-and-answer sessions and the role-play game (simulation). Also contributing to the overall grade are a group presentation, a written individual assignment and the final test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Introduction to Private Equity
Level: MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 24Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Vadim Golikov
Learning objectives:
The course aims:
• To provide an understanding of the role of private equity in theeconomy, the structure of the industry, its participants and theforces that shape its development;
• To develop knowledge of the private equity model and how it works; • To sharpen students’ strategic, financial and technical skills; • To improve students’ decision making skills; • To explain how to interact with private equity professionals.
Course content:
The course is recommended for students interested in private equity investing, investment banking, investment management or entrepreneurial management. The course builds an understanding of how the private equity model works and how to use it to generate above average returns on invested capital. This module covers all aspects of the private equity investment cycle such as fund raising, deal origination and selection, investment analysis, deal structuring, investment management and exit. Extensive use of case studies in the course gives students an ability to examine decision-making and lessons learned from real situations.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: active participation in-class discussions, individual assignments (homework), a group project and presentation, and the final test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Venture Capital Management
Level: Bachelor/MasterCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 27Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Andrei Zuzin
Learning objectives:
The course introduces the basic concepts and methods of venture capital financing and examines the key aspects of investment activity on the organization of venture financing. The course forms understanding of the following: • Essence and mechanisms of venture capital management; • Stages of investment process and difference of venture investment
from other investment forms; • Legal issues of venture financing; • Main methods of venture project’s valuation and approaches to
structure venture investment deals; • Specifics of venture capital management.
Course content:
During this course the main attention will be paid to the practical issues of using various forms of venture capital financing, investment transaction structures and term sheet formation, features of due diligence process and evaluation of the venture project, investor exit strategy and so on.
Assessment:
Components of the final mark: a group presentation, individual projects and a final written test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Corporate Governance
Level: Bachelor/MasterCourse Credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/Fail Professor: Gerald Rohan
Learning objectives:
The course enables students to develop a sound understanding of corporate governance law and practice in a national and international context. It also enables them to support the development of good governance and stakeholder dialogue throughout the organisation, irrespective of sector, while always being aware of legal obligations and best practice.
Course content:
Corporate governance, the set of policies, processes and customs, by which an institution is directed, is a topic of increasing importance. How a company is governed influences rights and relationships among organisational stakeholders, and ultimately how the organisation itself is managed. This course teaches the fundamentals of corporate governance from a variety of angles: the board of directors, senior management, investors, the media, proxy advisors, regulators and other stakeholders. The course focuses on the assessing of the effectiveness and execution of governance roles and responsibilities. In particular, the course will address three potential conflicts of interests in corporate governance: between managers and shareholders, between majority and minority shareholders, and between shareholders and other corporate constituencies such as creditors and employees.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: active participation in class work, written group assignment and in-class presentation, individual assignment and the final test. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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International Logistics
Level: Bachelor/MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/FailProfessors: Sergey Shaposhnikov
Learning objectives:The objectives of the course are to introduce concepts of global operations, logistics strategy and logistics planning, to provide an understanding of international logistics services and reveal the difference between domestic and international land, ocean, air transportation and warehousing, to familiarise students with the contemporary approaches of management logistics over national boundaries, to provide an understanding of global supply chain networks, and to provide an overview of Russian transportation infrastructure.
Course content:This course provides an understanding of the strategic role of global operations and logistics and introduces their general framework and the most contemporary issues. This course builds an understanding of import/export operations and regulations, transportation methods, material handling and packaging and use of modern technologies for logistics. It covers management of international logistics operations, including foreign sourcing and production, global transportation, global logistics facility network, import-export operations, security, intermediaries, international customs procedures and trade documentation.
Assessment: The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class discussions, home assignments, in-class tests and the final written examination. In order to complete the course successfully a student has to attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Marketing Research
Level: Bachelor/MasterCourse credits (ECTS): 2,5 Contact hours: 34Total workload: 72Assessment outcome: Pass/FailProfessors: Alexander Blinov
Learning objectives:
This course helps students use consumer and market information to inform business decisions. It focuses on identifying what decisions need to be taken and what information is required at different stages in the business process. It teaches tools and marketing research methods for finding necessary data, and how to analyse results to reach conclusions and business recommendations. It will also help students make appropriate use of marketing research information by ensuring that research is designed with business impact in mind and that the limitations of market research are understood, so that it is used appropriately.
Course content:
The course considers the following topics: marketing research as a key component in decision-making process, marketing research design and implementation, information collection: qualitative and quantitative methods, fundamentals of data analysis, tracking and monitoring as a key tool in marketing strategy deployment.
Assessment:
Students’ academic performance is assessed basing on: active participation in class discussions, individual assignments, group work, and final written exam. In order to complete the course successfully a student must attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Russian Economy Overview
Level: Bachelor/Master Course credits (ECTS): 1,5 Contact hours: 10Total workload: 32Assessment outcome: Pass/FailProfessors: Vera Kononova, Sergey Zaverskiy
Learning objectives:
The primary objectives of the course are to provide students with a fundamental understanding of macroeconomic conditions influencing business performance and to make students familiar with current economic and social trends in Russia’s development. Upon completion of the course students should have a comprehensive understanding of the current macroeconomic situation in Russia, be able to analyse macroeconomic conditions and to project their influence on strategic development and routine operations of a particular company.
Course content:
The course examines the macroeconomic aspects of doing business in Russia. It focuses primarily on the main indicators and conditions of economic development, opportunities and shortcomings of financial and investment markets, specifics of the labour market, and the general social situation.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class discussions, in-class tests, a group project presentation, and the final written examination. In order to complete the course successfully a student has to attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.
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Russian for Foreigners
Level: Bachelor/Master Course credits (ECTS): 5 Contact hours: 60Total workload: 144Assessment outcome: Pass/FailProfessors: Svetlana Degtyar
Learning objectives:
The course aims to improve students’ awareness of phonetic, lexical-grammar characteristics of the Russian speech. The course is designed for those beginning to study the Russian language. It focuses on helping students acquire the skills needed for communicating in everyday situations.
Course content:
This interactive course covers introductory phonetic and lexical-grammar characteristics of the Russian speech. The course focuses on acquiring the skill of speaking on real everyday situations. As the result of the course a student will be able to understand the Russian speech, read texts, talk about real everyday situations, talk about themselves, their families, friends, hobbies etc.
Assessment:
The final score is composed of the following components: an active participation in class discussions, in-class tests, team case presentation and analysis, mid-term test and the final written test. In order to complete the course successfully a student has to attend more than 50% of class sessions, have at least a pass mark in the final examination, and collect at least 60 points.