System approach to organization; organization as an open system; direct and indirect impact of external environment on organization; internal environment of organization; situational approach as a system approach to organization; strategic management; strategic analysis methods; mission and goals of organization; types of growth strategies, adaptation and competitive advantage and mechanisms of their formation; organizational structures and management mechanisms; forms and methods of monitoring in organizations and their subdivisions; total quality management (TQM) as organizational problem; principles, models and methods of transactions management; organizational behavior and human resource management; organizational culture and change control; decision making in organizations; comparative management.

The program is intended for university graduates and practitioners from public and private institutions.

The program duration is 2 years.

Full-time and part-time studies with elements of distance learning are offered.

Working language is Russian.

Individual curriculum is available and includes obligatory and optional courses and disciplines.

Curriculum presupposes research activities and practical placement in companies.

At the end of master’s study students are to defend their thesis and take exam on their major.

Master’s thesis is a scientific work in which the author on the basis of his/her research elaborates scientific principles and teaching materials which are of practical character.
On passing the exams and successful defending their thesis students are awarded certificates of completion and academic degree of master of sciences.

Holders of master’s degree are welcome to continue their education in post-graduate studies for three years.