Two-year English-language Master’s Degree Program in Economics

Political Economy of the ASEAN-Russia
Strategic Partnership

Applications End Date
July 20, 2023

Program Profile

The M.A. program «Political Economy of the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership» was designed to train a group of ASEAN and Russian students interested in engaging with each other beyond classrooms and making ASEAN- Russia strategic development part of their career paths. There is no similar educational program in any other Russian or ASEAN University. Yet, experts in Russian foreign policy, as well as experts in Southeast Asian affairs are in high demand both in Russia and ASEAN member states. The program provides students with the necessary skills for employment in government agencies, international organizations, business analytics, and consulting. The curriculum is best suited to those students who would like to be directly involved in promoting ASEAN- Russia cooperation, to develop and implement joint business or socio-cultural projects. The courses are intended to help graduates embrace their role as global citizens, entrepreneurs, and diplomats who seek to operate in an international and multicultural environment. The Program’s interdisciplinary approach has led to the development of several thematic courses covering such areas as regional and global processes, macroeconomics, contemporary international economy, ASEAN- Russia relations, as well as different aspects of international relations, regional integration, business cultures, and digital economy with a special emphasis on Russia and ASEAN.

Advantages

  • MGIMO is one of the top universities in Russia. The University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs — from international law, political science, business management, energy policy and digital economy. It has been a Russian home for students all over the world who now flourish in life as leaders in public and private sectors of their own countries, including ASEAN states.
  • Since 2010 the ASEAN Centre operates under MGIMO University as a joint Russia-ASEAN project. The Centre carries out research on issues related to the ASEAN Member States, forges economic ties as well as promotes cultural awareness and strengthens educational opportunities between ASEAN and Russia. It has established working contacts with all ten ASEAN Member States and their universities and think tanks.
  • Leading Russian and foreign scholars teaching staff, including citizens of ASEAN countries, with qualifications meeting Russian and international recruitment criteria.
  • Program entirely taught in English.
  • The opportunity to study Russian (for non-native speakers).
  • Internships in leading Russian companies and state agencies, international organizations and NGOs, media companies, think tanks, universities and research centers.
  • Universities’ and ASEAN Centre’s extracurricular activities: honorary speakers’ lectures, conferences, roundtables and workshops (ASEAN Academic Days), Southeast Asian student’s club, ASEAN Week and Days of ASEAN countries in MGIMO, research internships, visits to ASEAN embassies, Russian state agencies and multinational corporations, and many more.

Basic Course Structure

The curriculum of the program “Political Economy the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership” has both core disciplines and electives. This enables each student to build an individual academic trajectory in line with to their professional interests and personal predispositions.

The coursework is divided between lectures, seminars, workshops, and other formats based on field research, visiting experts’ participation, and group reports. Students are required to defend a Master’s Thesis to be eligible for the degree.

The degree of Master of Arts in Economics (MA in Econ.) is conferred upon students who have satisfactorily completed the chosen coursework, passed the state qualifying exam, and publicly defended a Master’s Thesis.

During your studies you will

Academic Calendar

Fall semester

  • September 1st — December 31st
  • January 10th — January 25th examination session
  • January 26th — February 6th vacation period

Spring Semester

  • February 7th — May 30th
  • June 1st — June 25th examination session
  • June 26th — August 31st vacation period

Timetable at Master’s Programs*

Monday-Saturday

  • 1st class: 14:30-15:50
  • 2nd class: 16:00-17:20
  • 3rd class: 17:30-18:50
  • 4th class: 19:00-20:20

* Intensive modules by Visiting Professors can be out of Schedule

Final Grading

  • FINAL EXAM — held during the examination session
  • CREDIT (Mid-term) — held during the last week of study

Attendance is obligatory. Absence from 30 academic hours leads to expulsion.

Total 120 ECTS Credits

1 Year / 1 Semester

Core courses

Subject Faculty ECTS Credits

Microeconomics

Department of Applied Economics, Institute of International Trade and Sustainable Development

4

Econometrics

Department of Mathematics, Econometrics and Information technology, School of International Economic Relations

4

Russia and ASEAN in Global Politics

ASEAN Centre

4

Russian Language / Foreign

Department of Russian

4

Academic Writing

Department of Applied Economics, Institute of International Trade and Sustainable Development and ASEAN Centre

3

Research work on Master thesis


6

Electives

Subject Faculty ECTS Credits

Integration Processes in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

Department for Integration Studies, European Studies Institute

3

Doing Business in Russia

World Economy Department, School of International Relations

3

Origins of Russia’s Foreign Policy

Institute of International Studies

2

Foreign Policy Process in ASEAN Member States

ASEAN Centre

2

1 Year / 2 Semester

Obligatory

Subject Faculty ECTS Credits

Macroeconomics

Department of Applied Economics, Institute of International Trade and Sustainable Development

4

Global Commodity Markets

Department of International Economic Relations and Foreign Economic Affairs, School of International Economic Relations

4

Russian Language / Foreign

Department of Russian

5

Research work on Master thesis

10

Electives

Subject Faculty ECTS Credits

Political Systems of Eurasian States

Department of Asian and African Studies, School of International Relations

2

Political Systems of ASEAN Member States

ASEAN Centre

2

Integration Processes in ASEAN and East Asia

Department of Asian and African Studies, School of International Relations

3

Business Culture and Etiquette in Southeast Asian Countries

ASEAN Centre

3

Energy Diplomacy

Department of Applied International Analysis, School of International Relations

2

Country Risk Assessment Methodology for Business

Department of Applied International Analysis, School of International Relations

2

2 Year / 3 Semester

Obligatory

Subject Faculty ECTS Credits

International Investment

Department of International Economic Relations, School of International Economic Relations

4

Russian Language / Foreign

Department of Russian

4

Research work on Master thesis


12

Electives

Subject Faculty ECTS Credits

Digital Economy

Department of International Economic Relations, School of International Economic Relations

4

Investment Strategies of Russia and ASEAN Countries

Department for Integration Studies, European Studies Institute

4

Legal Regulation of Foreign Trade Activities of Russia and the EAEU Countries

The International Law Department, International Law School

2

Technological Development Strategies of Asian Countries

Department of Asian and African Studies, School of International Relations

2

Global Financial Markets

Department of International Finance, School of International Economic Relations

2

Spatial Analysis in International Relations

Center for Spatial Analysis in International Relations

2

Contemporary Network Diplomacy

Department of Diplomacy, School of International Relations

2

Business in Russia: Legal Aspects

2

2 Year / 4 Semester

Subject ECTS Credits

Internship

21

Final Exams and Master Thesis’s Defense

9

Admissions Information and Requirements

  • In order to be eligible for the admissions process, applicants must have a bachelor`s degree or equivalent, relevant to the chosen field of study.
  • All courses are taught in English.
  • A basic command of Russian is recommended but not required.
  • Admissions are carried out on the basis of students’ portfolio evaluation.
  • To apply to MGIMO Master Programs you must register and fill in the form on master.mgimo.ru

Required Documents

  • The completed University application form
  • Online application: master.mgimo.ru
  • CV/Resume that includes professional experience, educational background, and other relevant experience
  • Application essay (motivation letter)
  • Two letters of recommendation (professional/academic)
  • Copy of official transcript from each college and graduate school attended
  • Copy of language certificates: IELTS (6,5), TOEFL, CAE, CPE (for non-native English speakers)
  • Passport copy with a notarized translation
  • Apostilled Diploma

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program have employment opportunities in private companies and state institutions, international organizations and NGOs, media companies, in the diplomatic service and academia, think tanks, universities and research centers. MGIMO graduates are in high demand by employers in business and industry.

Academic advisors of the program

Professor and Chair, Department of Applied Economics
Dr. Mikhail Stolbov

Director, ASEAN Centre, and Associate Professor
Dr. Ekaterina Koldunova

Contacts

MGIMO University

76, Prospect Vernadskogo Moscow, Russia, 119454

masters@inno.mgimo.ru

+7 495 229-54-35