Communications and International Public Relations

2 years of study

Full-time education in English

College of Basic Professional Studies

Major # 45.04.02
Linguistics

375 000 ₽

Admission for International Students

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International Students Service +7 499 230-24-09

The key advantages of the program

Individual learning path

For each student, we form a scientific and educational track in accordance with their level of training and interests, which allows them to focus on practical work as much as possible and gain the necessary knowledge in specific disciplines.

The system of supervision and support of students

Training with the best Russian and international teachers allows you not only to learn the best practices of developing communication strategies, but also to get advice and insights from real industry experts.

Students work on a research project together with their supervisors and receive support from scientific consultants. Throughout the entire study period, they act as mentors, providing the necessary support during individual consultations.

Building a portfolio from scratch

A practice-oriented approach in teaching allows students to gain knowledge through the development of their own projects based on NUST MISIS, for example, a communication audit of the organization, international scientific exhibitions, publications in the media and social networks about breakthroughs in science and launches of technological startups, communication strategy, including for research institutes and laboratories.

Cross-cultural community of students

The English-language program brings together students from different countries, which makes it possible to form cross-cultural project groups and unite students with different professional experience. The principle of mutual learning through working on joint tasks contributes to the development of new ideas and creative projects.

Mixed-methods approach

The program combines classical methods and online training, the involvement of experts to conduct master classes and specialized intensive courses, the use of gamification and other techniques for immersion in the material and obtaining soft skills.

Major details

courses in marketing, management and cross-cultural communication

Individual training plans in the most modern areas of scientific activity

Corporate Communication

Communication Management

Strategic Marketing

Intercultural Communication

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Methods of Research and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Projects in PR

Corporate Culture

Financial Business Planning

Promotion of Innovation

Design in Public Relations

Branding

7 additional intensive and elective modules

Copywriting

Modern Press Office

Strategic Management

International Relations

Public Speaking Techniques

Practical Russian language course

Digital Communications

Teachers

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

With over 20 years of experience in leading Russian and international companies, including Dell, Rostelecom, FMC, Veeam, and the British Embassy, she is a recognized expert in marketing communication and project management across EMEA. In 2023 she founded the Marketing agency A3, where she champions innovative marketing practices. Additionally, since 2024, she has served as the Director of Development for the A-LAB MISIS Design and Analytical laboratory. As a respected speaker and a visionary leader, Ms. Anichenkova continues to influence the field of marketing communications and PR.

Marcus Guest

An esteemed practitioner-lecturer holding an MBA from the Warwick Business School, UK, brings a wealth of experience to the academic sphere

An esteemed practitioner-lecturer holding an MBA from the Warwick Business School, UK, brings a wealth of experience to the academic sphere. As a top-tier executive with an extensive portfolio spanning both Russian and international corporations, Mr. Guest has also served as a strategic consultant within the elite “Big Four” consultancies. In his role as the founder and CEO of PowerMaps, he adeptly guides organisational leaders through the intricacies of their corporate structures, leveraging complexity for strategic advantage. Since 2017, he has been leading the “Communication for Innovation” course.

Lilia Bondareva

PhD in Political Sciences and Associate Professor, currently presides over the Department of Modern Languages and Communication

In her capacity as the academic supervisor for the master’s program in “Communication Theory and International Public Relations”. Dr. Bondareva has founded the A-LAB MISIS complex studies analytical laboratory, where she continues to shape the next generation of communication professionals. She also holds membership in the Association of Public Relations Teachers.

+ 7 495 955-00-51
bondareva.lv@misis.ru

Olga Perfilieva

PhD in Sociological Sciences, serves as the scientific supervisor of the A-LAB MISIS project-analytical laboratory

Her dual roles as an Associate Professor at NUST MISIS and Director of Client Relations at the ROMIR Human Institute are underpinned by over two decades of research experience. Dr. Perfilieva’s academic journey includes significant contributions to leading research institutions such as IS RAS, HSE, and NUST MISIS. Her prolific academic output comprises over 60 scientific works, and she is a frequent contributor to conferences focusing on higher education development and sustainable regional growth.

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

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. In his capacity as an Associate Professor and Researcher at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Dr. Jamiu has been instrumental in shaping the “Digital Communications” course at MISIS since 2022.

Irina Valle

Curates the “Project Management” track

a graduate of the Master's program in "Communication Theory and International Public Relations," now curates the "Project Management" track. Her multifaceted role encompasses teaching Spanish language and communication disciplines, as well as organizing international conferences such as "Cultura Unida" and "Jornada de Enseñanza de ELE".

Aleksey Viktorovich Gorodischev

PhD in Philology, Associate Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Communication Technologies

His diverse professional engagements include collaborations with Yandex, directorship of ANO TsSNIR “Dobroporyadok,” and service as an external consultant and qualification commission member at Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology.

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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.

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The English-language program “Communications and International Public Relations” is aimed at training specialists in the field of strategic communications in marketing and PR for technology startups and large hi-tech companies in Russia and at the international level.

Studying at one of the leading Russian technological universities allows you to immerse yourself in the field of science and technology, understand the specifics of the industry and gain experience in developing communication strategies for knowledge-intensive industries. Students get into an international environment and train their skills in cross-cultural teams from the first days of their studies.