HSE Graduate School of Business

The HSE Graduate School of Business (GSB), established on September 1, 2020, has quickly become a key partner for leading Russian companies in developing managerial talent and fostering innovative business practices.

GSB follows an academic model inspired by the world’s top university-based business schools. It operates as a full-fledged school within a university, offering a comprehensive range of business programs and courses - from Bachelor's degrees to EMBA programs.

What distinguishes the Graduate School of Business is its commitment to preparing globally competitive and socially responsible leaders for the digital economy. The GSB’s educational model is built on several core principles, including:

• Project-based learning and other dynamic skill-building methods,
• Integration of digital tools, including online education,
• Systematic internationalization of the learning process.

Our mission is to promote management thinking and lifelong learning, empowering innovative and responsible leaders to transform organizations and create a positive impact on the world.

GSB’s faculty and staff are guided by three core values:

• Creative Thinking,
• Leadership for Results,
• Success through Collaboration.

These values underpin our unique corporate culture, which emphasizes high standards and a strong commitment to innovation.

The Graduate School of Business stands out for its:

• Integrated Program Portfolio: Comprehensive learning solutions for every stage of a business career, rooted in the principles of lifelong learning,
• Partnerships with Leading Companies: Close collaboration with top Russian and international firms, ensuring the integration of real-world expertise and joint management of educational quality,
• Cutting-Edge Research: Advancement of modern management knowledge and practices within the interdisciplinary environment of Russia’s top research university, recognized globally,
• Positive Impact: Delivery of world-class education and applied research that contribute to economic and social progress.

The HSE Graduate School of Business offers 16 Bachelor's and Master's programs in Management and Business Informatics, along with a PhD program in Management featuring four specializations.

All programs are state-accredited and adhere to the highest standards of university-level business education. The curricula combine professional expertise, digital competencies, and the soft skills required by modern executives. Many courses are taught in English, with select programs - such as International Business (Bachelor’s) and International Management (Master’s) – delivered entirely in English.

Participation in Global Rankings
Institutional Rankings:

• QS World University Rankings 2024 – 410th in the world, 6th in Russia;
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 – 401–500th in the world, 4th in Russia;
• US News Best Global Universities 2024 – 584th in the world, 5th in Russia;
• Shanghai Ranking (Academic Ranking of World Universities) 2024 – 701–800th in the world, 5th in Russia.

Subject Rankings:

• QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Marketing – 51–100th in the world, 1st in Russia (the only Russian university represented in this subject); Business & Management Studies – 137th in the world, 1st in Russia.
• Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: Business Administration – 201–300th in the world, 1st in Russia; Management – 401–500th in the world, 1st in Russia (the only Russian university represented in this subject).
• THE World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Business & Economics – 70th in the world, 2nd in Russia.
• U.S. News Best Global Universities by Subject 2024: Economics and Business – 125th in the world, 1st in Russia (the only Russian university represented in this subject).