2years
of study
120 ECTS Full-time mode
Tuition fee is 350 000 rubles per the 1st year (relevant for 2023/24 academic year).
Admission test consists of two parts:
- Portfolio in English (written test).
- Interview in English (oral test).
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Program
We apply the principle of peer learning and collaborative project work on the program. The practical modules and internship support add to the competitive advantage. Study visits to partner companies and organizations are integrated in the curriculum.
We also enjoy a diverse international community and a variety of students’ backgrounds.
The key advantages of the program
Peer learning and collaborative project work
Communication is not just learned but practiced through real-life projects carried out by student teams including conferences with Latin American universities, I AM MISIS international alumni meet up, African Perspectives initiative, and communications audits for external partner organizations.
Practical modules and field expertise
The program includes a range of practical courses delivered by experts with background in communications departments of major Russian and international organizations.
Study visits and internship support
Students have a chance to learn from the communications practitioners during offline and virtual visits to the organizations involved in international communication. Certified mentors are available to support students during their internship and further career choices after graduation.
Diverse international student community
Over 130 students from around 30 countries have helped to form a vibrant international community of the program’s former and current students, making it possible to foster great friendships and useful professional ties across borders.
Practical Competencies Acquired Through the Program
- Advanced Project and Program Management Proficiency
- Refined Copywriting Acumen (press releases, interviews, and persuasive textual content).
- Strategic Social Media Management
- Artificial Intelligence Tool Utilization
- Product Marketing Framework Mastery such as Customer Journey Mapping (CJM) and Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) analysis.
- Creative Ideation and Data Visualization Techniques
- Organization of events
- Crisis communications and reputation management in a challenging environment
- Positioning and building a personal brand
- Marketing research
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courses in marketing, management, cross-cultural communication, etc.
Research projects are dedicated to creating and defending marketing campaigns/strategies.
They are often related to the internship projects and students’ involvement in practical modules. Research projects include an analysis of communication strategy of a partner company, presentation of strategy, implementation of strategy and presentation of results. The defense committee consists of faculty members and invited experts from partner companies.
Fundamental training via core and required courses:
- Corporate Communication
- Communication Management
- Strategic Marketing
- Intercultural Communication
- Corporate Culture
- Financial Business Planning
- Branding
- Promotion of Innovation
- Design in Public Relations
- Methods of Research and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Projects in PR
Student opportunities and employment
Every year students take part in competitions and conferences, publish their articles, enter internships in cooperation with leading partners of the program: ABBYY, IBM, SDL-Trados, AWATERA, Medialogy, Kaspersky Lab. Graduates hold managerial positions in technology companies as marketers, press secretaries, as well as employees of advertising agencies and communications and public relations departments.
Research supervisors
Anastasia Anichenkova
Head of the Master's program in Communications and International Public Relations, is an honors graduate in International Relations from Lomonosov Moscow State University and holds a degree in Psychological Counseling from RUDN University
Marcus Guest
An esteemed practitioner-lecturer holding an MBA from the Warwick Business School, UK, brings a wealth of experience to the academic sphere
Olga Perfilieva
PhD in Sociological Sciences, serves as the scientific supervisor of the A-LAB MISIS project-analytical laboratory
Anna German
A distinguished practitioner-lecturer, is an honors graduate from Lomonosov Moscow State University’s program in Applied Linguistics, PR, and Intercultural Communications
Mustafa Muhammad Jamiu
A PhD in Philosophy and alumnus of the master’s program in “Communication Theory and International Public Relations,” currently serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Research on African Media, Governance and Society Development
Irina Valle
Curates the “Project Management” track
Aleksey Viktorovich Gorodischev
PhD in Philology, Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Communication Technologies
FAQ
When do you start accepting new applications?
We start considering new applications for the next admission year in October. First interviews initiate in February and are conducted on a weekly basis till the end of July.
What documents are required to apply?
You are requested to submit the following admission documents:
- A scanned copy of the passport biographical page with the Notarized translation into Russian language;
- A scanned copy of the Bachelor diploma and Transcript with the notarized translation into Russian language;
- The Statement on standard medical form indicating no contraindications for studying in Russia, with note on results of HIV test with notarized translation into Russian language.
The Medical Certificate is expected to have the statements of the following medical specialists: therapist, surgeon, neurologist, otorhinolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, as well as the results of RW blood test and ECG.
To register for the interview it is enough to submit the originals of your passport bio-page and your Diploma with transcript as well as your motivation letter and CV in English.
What is the entrance exam?
The entrance exam is organized online in the form of interview. You will be expected to answer several questions related to the subject area. To get prepared use examination content at the top of the page.
What is minimum admission score?
To get enrolled a candidate has to score at least 40 points during the interview.
What is the application deadline?
New applications are accepted till August 8. Keep in mind that this is also the deadline to submit the complete admission documents pack with notarized translations.
How can I apply?
You need to fill out the application form via “Apply now” button.
How can I get scholarship?
Scholarships are available via Russian Governmental Scholarship program. Visit future-in-russia.com for more information. You can also take part in the International Competition ‘Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project’ for prospective Master’s students.
