Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy. Double Master s Degree Program in Management and International Relations

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1 Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy Double Master s Degree Program in Management and International Relations

2 Quick Facts about HEC Paris #1 Business School in Europe 1881 established 95 nationalities on campus Facts 52,000 average annual salary just after graduation 130 student clubs and associations

3 Contents Words of Welcome...5 Why HEC Paris...6 Why MGIMO...7 About the Program...9 Year One Courses...10 Year Two Courses...11 Campus...12 Admissions

4 Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy Words of Welcome Dean Bernard Ramanantsoa General Director HEC Paris For over 130 years, with continual devotion to academic and educational excellence, HEC Paris has aimed to train future leaders of tomorrow in responsible and informed management. HEC Paris unique portfolio enables students to acquire both an accomplished grounding in general management and expertise in specific fields. The active involvement of HEC Paris faculty in research guarantees that teaching is based on the latest findings in Management Science. We firmly believe this combination is the key success factor in cultivating outstanding leaders and making a lasting impact on the careers of our students. In a globalized world, where the universal has become a stronger reference than the cultural, HEC Paris has chosen to combine the best academic institutions worldwide to deliver highly selective and multicultural Double Degree programs. These programs, in search of academic excellence, enable students to optimize and enhance their study opportunities through adding Public Affairs expertise on top of their Management studies. Moscow State Institute of International Affairs, a reference institution in Russia and abroad, is in this sense a great partner for HEC Paris new strategy in the areas of Management and Political Sciences. I am therefore very happy and proud to inaugurate this program in Management and International Relations Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy - in partnership with MGIMO. This program will allow the students to receive two Masters diplomas that are fully recognized in both countries, as a result of spending a year on each campus and being trained on transnational economics and political issues, which undoubtedly lie at the heart of a thorough understanding of a globalized world. So, I have one thing to say to prospective students of this program: be daring. Choose this Franco-Russian adventure and you will choose a truly unique experience. Though it will be demanding, you will spend 2 years in great intellectual richesse, which will open all doors for you for the finest international careers. 4

5 HEC-MGIMO Double Master s Degree Program Prof. Anatoly Torkunov Rector MGIMO University It is my utmost pleasure to present to you an innovative Program launched jointly by MGIMO University and HEC Paris. This partnership of two global leaders in international and business studies has produced an educational product of unparalleled quality; one which is constructed to enlighten and inspire the new generation of global business leaders. The secret of a successful Program of top-class quality is simple. It involves enrolling the most able and motivated applicants, attracting the most challenging professors and providing state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for them to fulfill their potential. Corporate Governance and International Network Diplomacy embodies all three essential components and opens up wide opportunities for its graduates. Not only have MGIMO and HEC developed an integrated curriculum aimed at equipping students with all the necessary skills for the current globalised world; we also provide a challenging and competitive environment, which helps bring out their best throughout the whole period of study. The wide network of partnerships with leading corporations cultivated by both schools gives students an unprecedented opportunity to secure the most sought-after internships and to start out successful careers in transnational business. The rest depends on them, on their hard work, creativity and motivation. MGIMO is proud to be part of this unique academic partnership. Our exceptional academic record and our long successful experience in running international programs enable us to ensure academic excellence and provide students with extra-curricular activities and a dynamic life on campus. This program also offers students the unique opportunity of spending a year in Moscow and partaking in the cultural life of one of the most vibrant and dynamic global cities. We are looking forward to welcoming our prospective students and to providing them with all the necessary guidance and assistance. We believe that the time they spend within our walls will become a life-long memory. 5

6 Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy Why HEC Paris 1. Leading Business School in Europe and Worldwide Established in 1881, HEC Paris, specialized in education and research in management, offers a complete and unique range of educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow: Masters Programs, MBA, PhD, HEC Executive MBA and TRIUM Global Executive MBA. HEC Paris consistently achieves top positions in FT rankings. It was ranked #1 Business School in Europe in 2013, and #1 worldwide for its Master in Finance and for its Executive Education in Benefit from Research, the Essence of Management Science A vibrant research environment makes HEC Paris a place of choice for the leading professors in Management and contributes to its international reputation. HEC Paris active involvement in research guarantees that teaching is based on the latest findings in Management Sciences. 3. Learning from an Outstanding Faculty HEC Paris permanent faculty consists of over 110 professors and 700 lecturers and professionals, who are all recognized authorities in their fields. The faculty s high teaching and research standards, combined with daily involvement in business shape managers who respond to the exact needs of recruiters in a rapidly changing global environment. 4. Cross-cultural Approach For many years HEC Paris has pioneered a truly cross-cultural and international approach to Management education with students, faculty, corporate partners and alumni around the globe. International students form an important part of the student body in all degree programs and represent up to 45% of the HEC MSc s community. 5. Practical Approach and Innovating Training Thanks to Close Links with Corporate World HEC Paris programs also benefit from close ties with the business community. Every year, HEC Paris Corporate partners dedicate a great amount of their time on campus through courses, seminars, and consultancy projects to help students develop their practical skills and give them a very hands on approach. 6. The Expertise of HEC Paris Career Department to Boost Your Career The career department aims to provide the best placements and business opportunities to all our students, organizing company presentations, Career Fairs, round tables and mock interviews with recruiters, as well as meetings with alumni and job/internship events throughout the year. More than 250 companies from all sectors come to the HEC Paris Campus every year to recruit. 7. Choose to Live on a Great Campus HEC Paris has one of the largest campuses in Europe with all the academic, leisure and sports facilities one can dream of. Each year, the campus hosts more than 4,000 students of close to 100 different nationalities, creating a melting pot that enriches everyone s experience. 8. A Powerful and Committed Alumni Network The HEC Paris Alumni Association was founded in 1883 and counts around 50,000 members in 107 countries. This active network of 78 chapters brings together professional groups from all over the world: Paris, New York, London, Shanghai, Sao Paulo and Moscow, and provides a platform for career guidance, personal coaching and prestigious international events. 6

7 HEC-MGIMO Double Master s Degree Program Why MGIMO 1. Russia s Premier University MGIMO is Russia s best known and most prestigious humanities institution. It is recognized for its renowned excellence, independence and innovation. 2. Truly International Russia s most global university, MGIMO has been a Russian home for students from around the world for nearly 60 years. In addition, MGIMO has close ties with the world s leading educational centers, across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. 3. Global Recognition MGIMO University was one of the first Russian universities to join the European Universities Association, and is a signatory to the Bologna accords. Its Bachelor s and Master s degree programs are recognized around the world. MGIMO Honorary Doctorates have been bestowed upon renowned personalities from a myriad of countries. 4. Wide Course Selection MGIMO University offers a competitively wide range of educational programs and specializations alongside the 54 languages it teaches. 5. Outstanding Academic Access MGIMO University provides students with close access to more than 1200 professors and faculty members, including 20 full members and corresponding members of the renowned Russian Academy of Sciences, 113 full professors and 400 PhDs. 6. World Renowned Research Under the umbrella of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, MGI- MO is an esteemed policy think-tank and forum for debate and analysis of international problems and current affairs. It is praised as one of the ten best University-affiliated think-tanks in the world according to the ranking prepared by University of Pennsylvania. 7. Academic Excellence Each year Russia s best high school graduates compete for nearly a thousand new places, with some programs having up to 30 applicants for each place. MGIMO graduates include presidents, prime ministers, and foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Slovakia, Ukraine and other countries. 8. Worldwide Networking The rigorous and challenging academic framework is complemented by a healthy social environment where the student community and alumni are very accessible and welcoming to foreign students. 9. Great Social Life Beyond study, MGIMO students will be invited to take part in numerous concerts, dances, comedy nights, and events in every imaginable sport. A myriad of student organizations add to student life by organizing social events. 7

8 Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy 8 HEC Paris Two Fulltime Training Semesters Academies Career Development Program Exams Internship MGIMO-University One Fulltime Training Semester Internship and Master s Thesis Preparation Final Exams YEAR 1 YEAR 2 Master s Thesis Defense Master s Degree Award Ceremony

9 HEC-MGIMO Double Master s Degree Program About the Program Background The world of international business today is defined by rapidly growing transnational corporations. Their operations transcend state borders and their interaction forms the matrix of the current global economy. Managing these enormous companies requires broad strategic vision, a wide array of specialized skills in organizing business structures, and competences in cross-cultural outreach. Moreover, major transnational corporations are increasingly dependent upon the global political environment. Today business cannot avoid engagement of international politics. Our Aim The objective of the Program is to train top-class professionals possessing an essential toolbox of skills and knowledge so that they can have successful careers in corporate management. To this end HEC Paris and MGIMO University have combined their efforts to deliver an innovative educational program. An integrated curriculum focuses on two intertwined sides of successful global business: ability to organize and manage corporate structures, as well as capacities to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders within complex international networks. Intended Outcomes The Program prepares its students for managerial careers and nurtures them to become leaders of global organizations. The Course is focused on providing awareness of the driving forces shaping global competition today, including specifics of emerging markets and rapidly developing economies. The Program, hence, provides students with essential competences for success in corporate business: advanced art of self-assessment and strategic planning; expanded analytical skills to enlighten better judgment; managerial expertise to make responsible and informed decisions and implement them both effectively and efficiently; fundamental ability to communicate successfully in various formats and with multiple audiences; crucial capacities to apply a right technique to each unique business challenge. As a result of their studies graduates will be able to meet emerging global challenges in business ethics, governance, and sustainability. The Program, therefore, prepares corporate officials to lead the next generation of transnational businesses. Program Structure Students spend their first year at HEC Paris and second year at MGIMO University. The total workload of the Program is 120 ECTS credits, including classes and internships, as well as preparation and defense of Master`s Thesis. All courses are delivered in English. However, students also receive linguistic training in French or Russian. Degree Opportunities Graduates are awarded two Master s Diplomas: one from HEC Paris with a degree in Management & Public Affairs and the other from MGIMO University with a degree either in Management or in International Relations. 9

10 Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy Year One at HEC Paris Year One: Management (60 ECTS) September-December (30 ECTS) January February-May (30 ECTS) Core Courses Elective Courses Academies - seminars and workshops on specialized subjects Core Courses Elective Courses Degree in Management Core Courses 1. Accounting 2. Company Law 3. Corporate Finance 4. Corporate Tax Management 5. Data Modeling 6. Financial Economics 7. Financial Markets 8. Management of Information Systems 9. Managerial Behavior Seminar 10. Marketing 11. Methods of Cost Analysis 12. People and Organization 13. Business Performance Management 14. Statistics 15. Strategy 16. Operation and Supply Chain Management 17. Language courses (including a French course in the first semester) Elective Courses 1. Bayesian Decision Analysis: Prescriptive Models 2. Credit Rating 3. International Banking 4. Empirical Asset and Portfolio Management 5. Mergers & Acquisitions and Due Diligence 6. EU & International Tax Law 7. Geopolitics of the Middle-East 8. Implementing Strategy 9. Latin America Geopolitics & Geoeconomics 10. Policies for Competitiveness 11. Strategic Analysis of Negotiation Games 12. Global Human Resources Management 13. Intercultural Management & Human Resources 14. Performing in Organizations 15. Responsible Investing 16. Social Business The students have a choice of more than 60 elective courses 1010

11 HEC-MGIMO Double Master s Degree Program Year Two at MGIMO Year Two: Management (60 ECTS) or International Relations (60 ECTS) September-December (30 ECTS) January February-May (+ June = 30 ECTS*) June Core Courses Elective Courses Thesis Research Work Exams Internship Thesis Research Work Elective Courses (up to 10 ECTS**) Exams Thesis Defence Degree in Management & International Relations Core Courses 1. Corporate Management 2. Leadership and personal efficiency 3. HR Management in Global Companies 4. Sales Management 5. WTO and Global Trading System 6. Megatrends and Major Global Development 7. IR Regional Dimension 8. Theory of Global Governance 9. International Network Diplomacy: trends and evolution 10. Applied International Political Analysis 11. Russian Foreign Policy 12. Russian/French language Elective Courses (Management) 1. Corporate Business Planning 2. Technology Transfer and Commercialization 3. Assets Management 4. Innovation Management 5. IPO 6. Internet Marketing 7. Negotiation and self-presentation skills Elective Courses (International Relations) 1. International Organizations and Corporate Sector 2. International Private Law 3. International Negotiations 4. International Political Economy 5. Public-Private Partnership 6. Environmental Agenda of Global Development 7. Negotiation and self-presentation skills * Students may choose to complete all required courses within the first three semesters ** If needed, students may complete up to 10 ECTS of the required total 120 ECTS during their fourth semester 11

12 Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy Campus Located close to Paris (20 km) and Versailles, the HEC Paris campus is one of the largest in Europe. It is also 20km from La Défense, the largest business district housing the headquarters of many multinational companies. These companies interact with HEC Paris both as partners and potential recruiters. The campus is nestled in 350 acres of woodland comprising 1530 rooms, 70 apartments and excellent sports facilities and offers an incomparable environment for students to learn, socialize and practice sports. The community life at HEC Paris is a key cornerstone of its education. This encourages students to be responsible, bold and entrepreneurial. The range of facilities include a multipurpose gymnasium, an indoor mountain climbing wall, fencing, martial arts and aerobics facilities, a weight training room and an expansive field measured at 10,000 m 2 for all outdoor sports. The Sports Office is managed by a permanent staff of 25 qualified professionals and coaches. Each Year HEC Paris welcomes the European Sport Tournament Les Mercuriales, a week of matches gathering students from numerous universities around Europe. The creation of the Campus Life Office in January 2014, spurred on the launch of the International Entrepreneurship Club and the Model UN Club, complementing the 130 existing Associations. These Associations organize several major events such as HEC Débats - allowing students to speak and discuss with economic, political or cultural leaders, Jump HEC - a showjumping competition held each year on campus for both professionals and amateurs, the Campus de la Solidarité - an evening organized by all the humanitarian associations of HEC with many famous guests and astounding student shows. The HEC Gala is a highly anticipated dinner and ball in an exclusive Parisian salon that is held every year. 12

13 HEC-MGIMO Double Master s Degree Program MGIMO campus combines functionality and a great atmosphere that you will experience from the very first seconds of your stay. MGIMO students are given the opportunity to participate in a vast array of sports including football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, water polo, table tennis, shooting, and martial arts. Students can visit the University s Sports Centre gym which offers a full range of exercise equipment and professional coaches. A six-lane swimming pool is located at the Sports Centre, which is considered to be one of the best in Moscow. Halls for volleyball, basketball and other collective activities are located at the Sports Centre, as well as an indoor tennis court, wrestling room, aerobics and table tennis rooms. There is an outdoor stadium with a professional football field, open-air tennis and volleyball courts, as well as an ice skating rink in the winter. Members of student sport clubs also go skiing in winter and play golf in summer. You may take part in a wide range of activities arranged by a number of MGIMO social unions and clubs. For instance, The Council of International Fraternities unites international students who set up clubs or associations within the council. It aims to promote national cultural awareness, strengthening friendship and cooperation among Russian and international students. Moscow s International UN Model is held at MGIMO each year. More than 700 students from Russian and international universities take part in it. The working languages of the UN Model are Russian, English and French. By imitating the work of UN major bodies, including the General Assembly and Security Council, as well as other important UN Committees, students practice finding solutions to global issues. MGIMO associations and clubs organize numerous receptions, shows, performances and other exciting events such as MGIMO Theatre Studio performances, Miss MGIMO contest, Spring and Autumn Balls, Music Awards, KVN stand-up comedy shows, etc. 13

14 Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy Admissions The Profile We Value The HEC Paris / MGIMO Double Degree is designed for high-level applicants of all nationalities, with little or no professional experience, striving for a career in national, European and/or international administration and management in both private and public sectors. Entry Requirements Bachelor Degree in any field. Applicants may apply the year they graduate Excellent academic records from previous studies Proficiency in English language (required level: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL: 100 or equivalent) Previous knowledge of French and/or Russian languages is welcome but not an admission criterion How to Apply Applicants who wish to begin their studies in September 2015 must complete an online application by the deadline of the chosen admissions session. They should choose to apply either to MGIMO or to HEC Paris. Please note that there is no difference in the evaluation of the application: To apply through MGIMO: To apply through HEC Paris: Session Periods Application Deadlines Final Results Winter January 15, to 8 weeks after application Summer April 15, 2015 deadlines Supporting Documents to be Submitted Online Degree certificate(s) or current certificate of enrollment All official up-to-date academic transcripts and official GPA CV with photo GMAT or GRE official test score report* 2 online recommendations from professors Application fee: 100* Interview Pre-selected applicants will be invited to a minute interview with each institution. They will be encouraged to discuss their unique background, motivations, interests, and goals. * Applicants holding a Bachelor s degree from MGIMO are exempt from GMAT/GRE and from the application fee. 14

15 Quick Facts about MGIMO 5QS stars for employability, facilities, access 1944 established Full Member of Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs 54 foreign Facts languages taught 2 Presidents 10 Foreign Ministers 8 Prime Ministers 900 Ambassadors among graduates

16 Corporate Governance & Global Network Diplomacy Double Master s Degree Program HEC Paris 1 rue de la Libération Jouy-en-Josas Cedex, France Tel: +33 (0) Fax: +33 (0) hecprograms@hec.fr MGIMO University 76, Prospect Vernadskogo Moscow, Russia, Room 2036a Tel: +7 (495) Fax: +7 (495) o.bakakina@my.mgimo.ru