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International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region
Master’s Programme

International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region

2 years
Full-time programme
ENG
Instruction in English
Russian government and HSE scholarships and tuition fee waivers available

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Project and Research

Career opportunities

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Strategic Management is often considered the capstone of business education — a complex intersection of analysis, decision-making, and foresight. But how do you make such a rigorous subject accessible to students from diverse backgrounds while maintaining high academic standards?We sat down with Professor Natalia Leshchenko to discuss her highly rated course. From using digital tools like Miro to fostering cross-cultural collaboration in international teams, Professor Leshchenko shares the "secret ingredients" behind the course's high student satisfaction scores and her philosophy on interactive learning.
February 25
We conducted several interviews with students and graduates of the program to introduce you to the key reasons why students choose it. What can be learned here and in which directions can experience be expanded.
January 27
In November 2025, students from the Master's program 'International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region' at HSE University – St Petersburg took part in an off-site educational session at the office of Evercode Lab, a leading Russian IT firm renowned for its work with international teams and clients. 
December 16, 2025
Students of the Master's Programme "International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region" participated in the international tourism forum "Travel Hub 2025" in St. Petersburg from December 11 to 13, 2025, as part of their study of the "Place Branding" course developed by Ekaterina Shekova, Associate Professor of the Management Department.
December 15, 2025
We are delighted to invite students of the HSE School of Economics and Management  to join the exclusive Spring School 2026 at Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon, one of the top business schools in India, ranked among the Top 50 in Asia(QS Global MBA 2025) and Top 100 worldwide (Financial Times 2024–2025 rankings).

November 28, 2025
From September 1 to October 1, HSE University–St Petersburg students will be able to apply for exchange studies at international universities in the 2026 spring semester. There are more than 40 universities available in 20 countries, from Armenia to Mexico.
August 15, 2025
HSE University is not only about studies—it gives students much more. Enowmanyi Samuel Ayuk, a second-year student of the Master’s programme ‘International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region,’ came to Russia from Cameroon. With a background as an award-winning debater and a passion for leadership, he enthusiastically contributes to the life of HSE University–St Petersburg: he has become an international ambassador of the university and a member of the HSE University Student Council. In this interview, he shares his story and impressions of his studies.
April 11, 2025
Each year, hundreds of students from all over the world decide to pursue knowledge at HSE University- St Petersburg. This journey is filled with excitement, hopes, and discoveries: from choosing a programme, submitting documents, attending interviews, and passing entrance exams to receiving that coveted acceptance letter and finally arriving in Russia.

And once they take those first steps in a new country, an entire world of opportunities opens up, far beyond classrooms and lecture halls. Extracurricular life becomes an integral part of students’ experience, allowing them to delve deeper into the culture of the host country, make new friends, and uncover their talents. This article takes a closer look at all of these extracurricular activities.
December 26, 2024
One life is too short to get to know HSE University-St Petersburg thoroughly. But to get acquainted with it well, one HSE SPB Day will be enough. On September 13, we invite the first-years and everyone interested to 'Sevkabel Port' for a kaleidoscope of pleasant emotions and impressions. We will show you how eventful and interesting university years will be and introduce you to the professors, business partners and other active students. Find out what other surprises we have prepared in the article.
August 28, 2024
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