Specialty C1 Economics and International Economic Relations is not just about money; it is about the architecture of the globalized world. Today, an economist is a strategic analyst, a financial engineer, and a conductor of international markets. The objects of activity for our students include global supply chains, cryptocurrency ecosystems, transnational corporate strategies, and economic diplomacy, enabling an understanding of how a single tweet in New York alters oil prices in Tokyo.
The goal of training is to mold you into an "architect of prosperity" capable of forecasting crises and creating opportunities where others see only risks. We will teach you how to evaluate the efficiency of investment projects, skillfully conduct negotiations at an international level, and model the development of entire industries. This is a blend of mathematical precision and the art of diplomacy. You will learn to make decisions that scale local businesses into world leaders.
Your superpower: In a world of constant turbulence, you will possess Economic Intelligence and Strategic Vision—skills that make you an indispensable advisor to governments and top management. Your professional toolkit will include:
- Data-driven Decision Making: leveraging Big Data and artificial intelligence for precise market trend forecasting.
- Investment & Risk Engineering: the skill to build profitable portfolios and protect assets under conditions of global instability.
- Digital Economy & Fintech: understanding the inner workings of neobanks, blockchain, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
- International Business Design: architecting company expansion into new markets while accounting for tax systems, logistics, and cross-cultural management.
Our graduates are chief financial officers, experts at international organizations (IMF, World Bank), top managers at import-export companies, and founders of successful startups where the ability to see the big picture and act proactively is valued.
Objects of activity for graduates include economic processes at micro-, meso-, and macro-levels; international trade in goods and services, global financial markets, monetary and credit relations, as well as strategic national competitiveness management and the design of sustainable economic systems.
Training is provided by:
- the Department of Economics and Public Administration (601);
- the Department of Postgraduate education and Doctorate.
Educational Programs Offered:
| Specialization | Educational Program | Degree | Mode of Study | Duration of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1.10 Economics | SMART-Economics | Bachelor’s degree | Full-time and Part-time | 3 years and 10 months |
| SMART-Economics | Master’s degree, professional education program | Full-time and Part-time | 1 year and 4 months | |
| – | Economics | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Full-time and Part-time | 4 years |