Tag "ideas & experience"

Bridging theory and practice: an interview with Professor Natalia Leshchenko on the success of strategic management
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.

Students of the Master's Programme “International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region” took part in the International Tourism Forum «TravelHub 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.

2026 Spring School at MDI Gurgaon. An exclusive opportunity for students of the HSE School of Economics and management!
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).
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‘HSE University–St Petersburg is Home Away from Home’
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.

An Unforgettable Year: What International Students of HSE University-St Petersburg Experience Outside of Studies
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.

Chinese social networks are not only about the skillful use of promotion tools, but about a deep understanding of local culture
This year for the first time Prof. Chelnokova-Siejka worked with HSE students in frame of the “SMM marketing in China” course. We decided to find out her opinion about students and the learning process.

Don't stay in your comfort zone, go beyond your research area
Ksenia Boyko, having completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the HSE, not only continued her studies in graduate school, but is also actively involved in teaching. In the material, she talked about her experience and impressions of teaching.

Knowledge of the basics of project management is useful for all specialists
Vladimir Serbin answered questions about project activities and explained why it is necessary to study such a discipline as “Project Management”.
HSE University-St Petersburg Students Participate in International Winter School in India
In January, UPES University (India) held the International Student Winter School 'Business and Governance in India'. From HSE University-St Petersburg, the participants were students of the Bachelor's programmes 'Political Science and World Politics', 'International Bachelor's in Business and Economics' and Master's programme 'International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region'. Find out what the Winter School taught the students and what impressions they have in the article.

Recruiting to the University team participating in the CFA Research Challenge 2023
HSE University St-Petersburg announces a new recruitment of students to the team participating in the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2023 to assess the fair value of a public company.

