
Opleiding: Executive MBA Moscow
Learning purpose
The economy of the Russian Federation is rapidly evolving from a state controlled plan economy aimed at the local market into a free market economy within the international economic system. Foreign investments are increasing substantially. More and more foreign companies start working in the Russian market, have their representatives in Russia and enroll Russian employees. On the other hand, Russian companies make increasing efforts for co-operation with foreign firms, entering international markets and making business abroad.
The development of this fundamental process results in an increasing need for managers with up-to-date knowledge of modern managerial methods and techniques. There exists a basic demand for advanced management education and regular retraining of the executive managers.
This MBA is designed to support experienced and globally oriented managers to be truly successful in their careers in an international environment and within the Russian context. We aim at 'de-specialization' and preparing 'generalists'.
In contrast to other MBA programs where the Russian partner only bares the organizational functions, the Russian component brings independent added value to this program. The Russian business professors engaged in this program take into account Russian economic, business and cultural peculiarities and thus make education more effective for Russian managers.
After attending this program
- You will have enhanced your analytical and critical thinking and improved your decision making
- You will have a solid understanding of all the functional areas of global business
- You will have gained a thorough insight of how organizations create value for their customers
- You can bring extra value to your current position when applying the best practices and frameworks in your day to day work
- You are able to create a corporate reflection and a holistic approach
- You will have developed internal consultancy skills and change-agent capabilities
Target audience
Self-critical professionals with open minds and very positive learning attitudes with all kinds of expertise, from various sectors, international and Russian companies, managerial positions and backgrounds. An MBA participant dares to explore and experiment, and values collaboration with class peers in their strife to achieve a mutual goal.
Programme
The programme is taught over 3 semesters and comprises 700 academic hours. It is a part-time programme, with evening classes (4 academic hours each) twice a week, and Saturday classes (8 academic hours each) twice a month.
The programme has two languages of instruction: Russian and English. 70 per cent of classes are held by Russian professors of the Academy of National Economy, Moscow State University, Higher School of Economics and other leading Moscow universities. Intensive one-week residential programme in Antwerp is scheduled for the 3-d semester.
Most tests and exams are written and administered in English. They are then forwarded to Antwerp for evaluation by Antwerp Management School professors. Oral examinations (in English), administered by Antwerp Management School professors, are used when necessary. The programme is concluded by the team work on Business Master Project, which is to be presented to the jury of Antwerp Management School professors.
The participants are provided with relevant study materials, both in English and Russian, and have full access to the necessary library resources for each course module. The programme makes use of advanced teaching methods, including case-studies, business games, computer and video presentations.
Entry Requirements
- Higher education
- At least 5 years of management experience
- At least 27 years old
- Fluency in English (upper intermediate level)
- Fluency in Russian

