The undergraduate program in international economics, finance and investment management is unique in the Russian education market. Special attention is paid to the activities of international economic organizations and transnational business. Students have the opportunity to get acquainted with their activities in practice, and their current employees are involved in teaching a number of disciplines.
The program is implemented in English and opens up wide opportunities for continuing studies both in Russia and abroad, including international programs.
Oleg PICHKOV
Dean of the MGIMO International Economic Relations School
About the Program
Fundamental economic education and excellent knowledge of foreign languages, combined with practical skills in international economics and finance, provide a competitive advantage for graduates of the Program in a specialization that is in demand on the labor market.
Leading specialists from Russia, Switzerland and Europe, employees of international organizations, top managers and entrepreneurs are involved in the teaching process. Students daily gain knowledge and communicate with outstanding professionals who have high qualifications and extensive practical experience.
Upon successful completion of the Program and the curriculum, graduates receive two diplomas.
Advantages
The Program provides:
Curriculum
Undergraduate program «International Finance & Investment Management» (in English) is jointly run by Swiss School for International Relations and involves two years of study at MGIMO and two years at the Swiss School.
The study of two foreign languages is provided from the first year. Training is conducted in English both in Moscow and Geneva, including lectures and seminars by foreign professors of economics, representatives of international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Intellectual Property Organization, the World Trade Organization.
The curriculum is organized on a modular basis with a study of a subject for a few weeks followed by a pass/fail or exam. Simultaneously with core courses, English and French | German are taught intensively by native speaking teachers.
* There may be changes in the curriculum. Below are just some of the courses
.svg)
Foreign Languages
An integral part of the professional training of any modern specialist is the study of foreign languages.
Foreign languages are taught according to the system adopted at MGIMO, which combines both the best traditions accumulated by the Soviet and Russian schools and new approaches developed by leading European experts.
Alongside with the core subjects, students study intensively English and French | German taught in Geneva by native speaking instructors.
The training system allows students to take international certification exams without additional preparation.
Our classrooms are kept small — with 6-8 students – to ensure an individual approach to each student and provide the best conditions for high-quality language training.
Throughout their studies in Geneva, students study English intensively using methods developed by experts in language training, leading professors of MGIMO and Swiss School, reaching the final C1 / C2 level. Students with initially high language level have the opportunity to study with native speakers in C1 / C2 groups.
During the course, much attention is given to translation of economic texts, commercial correspondence, and the basics of business communication. Teaching is focused on taking advantage of the modern method of integrated learning, in which the language curricula are closely coordinated with and complement the curricula of the core courses.
French language skills are essential for anyone who intends to get involved in international economic relations, because French is an official language of the United Nations, the EU, and most international organizations.
The main purpose of this course is to teach you how to write the basic documents needed to find an internship or job (resume, cover letter), how to go through the various stages of the interview, the process of analyzing a potential employer.
The German Chair has extensive experience and tradition in training international specialists with a professional command of German. Students study using modern textbooks that preserve the achievements of the Soviet school but reflect new trends.
.svg)
Internships
Practice is an obligatory element of the educational process, an opportunity to apply and consolidate the acquired knowledge in professional activity. Students of the program have a unique opportunity to do internships not only in Russia, but also in Switzerland and Europe.
Foreign internships are implemented through the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Trade Mission), as well as international organizations. MGIMO Student Affairs Department assists in organizing internships and pre-graduation internships. MGIMO Career Center supports students in employment matters, and the Alumni Association makes it possible to establish business relations after graduation.
Graduates are always in demand in the labor market. Depending on their preferences, graduates can realize their potential in international organizations, multinational corporations and banks, government agencies and corporate sector, major Russian and international companies and foundations.
Graduates have the opportunity to continue their education in Master programs at leading Russian and European universities and broad prospects of further employment in Russia, Switzerland and Europe.
Admission
The education process is carried out on a contractual basis.
The enrollment to the program «International Finance & Investment Management» is decided, as a separate selective process, on the basis of the results of the Unified State Examination (USE), without any additional entrance examinations:
- English (60 points),
- Mathematics (50 points),
- Russian (70 points).
No additional entrance examinations.
It is possible to enter by results of International Baccalaureate, IB examinations.
In the absence of the USE or IB, the MGIMO entrance exams in English, Mathematics and Russian are held.
More information about the Admission Rules you can find here.
Contact
For more information about the Program, please contact us or fill out the form:
Ваши данные получены. Мы свяжемся с вами в ближайшее время.
