Master skills in finance and technology: from building financial models for technology startups to launching a company’s IPO. The English-language Master’s degree program “Economics and Finance of Global Innovations” educates specialists with skills in corporate finance, venture capital investment, and product innovation. Students learn how to evaluate startups, attract investments, support mergers and acquisitions, use and create financial technologies. The professors are practicing experts: financial analysts and consultants, corporate finance and investment specialists, venture capitalists and founders of technology companies. The training is built around applied calculations: the research work lasts for four semesters and ends with a master’s thesis — a financial model and an assessment of an investment project or technology company. Graduates can work in banks, investment funds, venture capital and private equity companies, technology corporations, consulting, and they can also develop their own startups.
The program equips students with an integrated set of skills for managing the finances of innovative business: from understanding global economic trends and mastering accounting fundamentals to startup valuation, deal structuring, and guiding companies to public markets. In addition, students develop digital, managerial, communication, and research skills. Graduates will be able to apply what they have learned in both investment organizations and technology companies.
Applied format: calculations based on company and market data and portfolio creation
Practice and research work are integrated into the curriculum. Research work runs throughout all four semesters and forms the basis for the master’s thesis. The research is based on real-world data from companies and markets. Students build financial models, evaluate companies and intangible assets, analyze transaction structures, and prepare investment memos. By the time of graduation, students will have developed a portfolio of calculations and analytical materials.
Partnership with employers
The program is implemented jointly with companies in the financial and technology sectors. Expert practitioners conduct classes, give guest lectures, and hold master classes. Companies offer topics for projects and research, accept students for internships, and consider graduates when recruiting for teams.
Small Groups and Personal Mentoring
Small study groups allow professors and mentors to work with each student individually. They guide them through selecting a research topic, developing a project, and exploring career paths.
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disciplines in the field of corporate finance, venture investment and economics of innovation
Core disciplines
Macroeconomics for Global Markets
Basic accounting and management costing
Advanced Project Management
Leadership and team management
Digital instruments, AI basics and business intelligence
Architecture of Academic Research
Tech Corporate Finance & Capital Structuring
Investment management and M&A
Business psychology and communications
Behavioral Microeconomics & Tech Markets
Venture Capital & Angel Investing
Valuation of Tech Startups & Intangibles
Technical and digital foresights
Global Financial Ecosystems & FinTech
Elective disciplines
International trading and settlements
Sales of engineering, field service and technical support
IPO Process & Public Markets
Intellectual property management in high-tech
Optional disciplines
Academic Research and Writing
Russian Business Culture & Management Style: History, Context, and Practice
Practical skills
Building financial models
Assessing tech startups and intangible assets
Structuring venture deals and angel investments
Facilitating mergers and acquisitions
Preparing companies for IPOs
Managing corporate finances and capital structure of tech companies
Project and team management
Navigating fintech tools and global financial ecosystems
Using digital tools and AI for financial analysis
Business communications in English
Conducting market and consumer behavior analysis
Performing applied scientific research and academic writing
Research Infrastructure
The students conduct applied research in the areas of assessing and financing technology companies, analyzing innovative markets, and examining the structure of investment deals. The research is carried out at the Department of Economics and the Department of Digital Management and Innovation at the Institute of Economics and Management of NUST MISIS, using digital business analytics tools and the university’s databases.
Student opportunities and employment opportunities
You will undertake internships in financial and tech companies. An internationally recognized diploma and English-taught education open up career opportunities both in Russia and abroad.
Graduates of the program will be able to develop careers in banks, investment and venture funds, tech companies, consulting and fintech, as well as launch their own projects. You can also continue your doctoral (PhD) studies in economics.
Professions to be mastered
Head of Corporate Finance and Investments
Investment Manager at a venture fund or private equity fund
Product Manager or Strategic Manager at a fintech company
Technology Entrepreneur
Private Investor (Business Angel)
Consultant in Asset Valuation, Initial Public Offerings, and Capital Markets
Financial Analyst at a bank, investment fund, or technology company
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Ph.D. in Philosophy, Associate Professor, Head of the College of Economics & Management
A top manager of industrial holdings with expertise in the field of anti-crisis business transformation, IT and corporate digitalization. Certified auditor according to Russian and UK standards, Certified Adizes Integrator. Lecturer at the MBA programs, author of scientific publications in the field of business transformation and management.
Ph.D. in Economics, MBA, Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Strategy
Expert in economics, finance, and corporate governance, with a focus on the analysis of the effectiveness of business processes, optimization strategies, and technological and industrial sector. Specializes in the development of financial models, strategies, and their implementation to support operational efficiency in the industry. Explores the mechanisms of resources provision and sources of financing for innovation projects, allowing for optimal use of resources and increased efficiency in production systems.
Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics
Expert in the economies of the Middle East, Russia’s foreign economic relations, and the relationship between climate and economics. He served as Executive Director of the MGIMO Endowment Fund and as Trade Attaché at the Permanent Mission of Russia to the World Trade Organization. He is the author of two monographs and more than 130 scientific articles, as well as the editor of five collections on world economics and international economic relations.
Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics
Expert in the field of foreign economic activity and development of international trade projects, Anastasia led research teams and laboratories at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specializing in international trade and foreign economic development. This allows her to apply modern methods to the development of business strategies and innovative solutions. Her achievements were recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with commendations. Author of more than 100 publications in scientific journals.
Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics
More than 20 years of experience in the real sector of the economy, serving as Director of Economics and CFO (Chief Financial Officer). Research interests include corporate finance and taxation. The author of more than 100 scientific and educational-methodological works published in Russian and foreign journals, including co‑authoring the textbook “Innovative Economy”.
International technical consultant in the field of engineering, service and design
30 years of experience as a top manager and technical expert in large international industrial companies: Mannesmann Rexroth and HYDAC International — market leaders in complex equipment and engineering. Of these, more than 15 years as Vice President of HYDAC Russia and almost 20 years as a business owner.
FAQ
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.
You are requested to submit the following admission documents:
A scanned copy of the passport biographical page with a notarized translation into Russian;
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: general practitioner, surgeon, neurologist, otorhinolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, as well as the results of blood test for syphilis (RW) 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.
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.
To get enrolled a candidate has to score at least 40 points during the interview.
New applications are accepted till June 20. Keep in mind that this is also the deadline to submit the complete admission documents pack with notarized translations.
You need to fill out the application form via “Apply now” button.
Scholarships are available through Russian Government 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.
All non-local students, including fee-paying students, are eligible for a place in a university dormitory. Accommodation is provided in accordance with the University Dormitory Regulations.
Yes. The program is implemented in a hybrid format (online + offline), a significant part of the classes take place in the evening, so it is convenient to combine training with work. Offline classes are held in the center of Moscow, within walking distance and transport accessibility from business districts and business centers.
The research work is conducted throughout all four semesters and is related to the topic of the future master’s thesis. In the fourth semester, students complete pre-graduation internships in companies in the financial and technology sectors. Students write their master’s thesis based on real data from the university’s business partners.
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