Part-time Executive MBA Moscow

Setting

The economy of the Russian Federation is rapidly evolving from a state controlled plan economy aimed at the local market into a free market economy within the international economic system. Foreign investments are increasing substantially. More and more foreign companies start working in the Russian market, have their representatives in Russia and enroll Russian employees. On the other hand, Russian companies make increasing efforts for co-operation with foreign firms, entering international markets and making business abroad.

The development of this fundamental process results in an increasing need for managers with up-to-date knowledge of modern managerial methods and techniques. There exists a basic demand for advanced management education and regular retraining of the executive managers.

To meet this demand, Antwerp Management School (Management School of the University of Antwerp - Belgium) and the Institute of Business Studies of the Academy of National Economy under the Government of the Russian Federation (Moscow) joined their efforts to create an Executive MBA program of the highest quality.

The program was launched in Moscow in March 1998. The first group of participants graduated from the programme in July 1999.

Content

The program is taught over 3 semesters and comprises 700 academic hours. It is a part-time program, and you can choose between a modular or weekend format.The programme has two languages of instruction: Russian and English. 70 per cent of classes are held by Russian professors of the Academy of National Economy, Moscow State University, Higher School of Economics and other leading Moscow universities. Intensive one-week residential programme in Antwerp is scheduled for the first and third semester.

Most tests and exams are written and administered in English. They are then forwarded to Antwerp for evaluation by Antwerp Management School professors. Oral examinations (in English), administered by Antwerp Management School professors, are used when necessary. The programme is concluded by the team work on Business Master Project, which is to be presented to the jury of Antwerp Management School professors.

The participants are provided with relevant study materials, both in English and Russian, and have full access to the necessary library resources for each course module. The programme makes use of advanced teaching methods, including case-studies, business games, computer and video presentations.

Presentation(s)

Why choose this programme ?

Target group

Our Executive MBA program is designed to support experienced and globally oriented managers to be truly successful in their careers in an international environment and within the Russian context. 

We aim at 'de-specialization' and preparing 'generalists'. No matter from which functional field of management, after graduating from the program our participants will have obtained a more holistic approach to management challenges and developed the ability to synthesize their opinions ,which often differ from other functional managers, for making strategic decisions. 
Our goal is to provide you with the required knowledge and expertise, and to hand you the necessary tools to tap into the hidden innovative power and unlocked potential of yourself and your organization. 

The program is designed for young executives with a university degree having at least 4 years of professional experience in business life.

An upper-intermediate level of English is required.

Surplus value

• European standards of business education. The program is taught by:
  • Executive professors of Antwerp Management School,
  • The best Russian professors,
  • Top managers of large Russian and foreign companies which operate in Russia
  • Executive professors of Wake Forest University Babcock Graduate School of Management, NS, USA
  • European and Russian consultants
• The content of the courses is constantly renewed: new case-studies, business games, business simulations, interactive studies.
• Innovated courses: Balanced Score Cards, Value Based Management, Competence Management.
• weekend classes or modular classes
• Residential program in Antwerp (obligatory study tour)
• Patronage of the Ambassador of Belgium

Learning outcomes

• Provide a recognized Executive MBA education
• Offer insight into the various functional areas of the business firm
• Expose the participants to the essentials of the managements mission
• Develop analytical skills and to enhance decision-making abilities
• Improve social skills
• Give a fresh impetus to the executive career

Programme Philosophy
The Executive MBA programme aims at training 'generalists' and contributes to de-specialization. The programme offers advanced insights into all major functional fields of modern management. In addition, it:

• Gives the manager a clear idea of the integration and interrelations of these specific functional areas, and presents a view of the complex relationships between a company and its social and economic environment;
• Shows that the formulation of any business problem and the problem solving process itself are always rooted in the needs and strategic perspectives of the individual company viewed in its integrity, and
• Develops analytical skills and the ability of making important strategic decisions.

There are fewer courses in the Executive MBA than in an ordinary MBA, but they are more integrated. Cases are less formal, more open-ended and presume non-trivial solutions. Wherever possible, a team approach is used. And last, but not least, whatever topic is under consideration in the classroom at the moment, the practical business experience of the participants should contribute to the discussion.