BRICS countries in a Globalizing World

The program is developed and implemented in collaboration with UrFU Institute of Social and Political Sciences.

Duration of study: 2 years

Credits: 120 ECTS

Language of Instruction: English

Entry requirements: 4-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Head of the Program: Dr. Alexey Antoshin, Professor of the Chair of Oriental Studies, Doctor of History. Author of more than 150 publications. Member of the Scientific Council on African Problems, Russian Academy of Sciences; member of international Association of Slavic, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies.

Program goal: Training specialists for the spheres of cooperation within BRICS.

Curriculum:
• Regions of Innovations in BRICS
• BRICS Countries in World Policy
• Business Culture in BRICS
• International Market Strategies in BRICS
• Corporate Administration in BRICS
• International Migrations in BRICS
• Social and Cultural Development in BRICS
• Methods of Contemporary Social Studies
• Theory of Ideologies
• Cultural Communications in BRICS
• Nuclear Control
• Mega-Urbanization in Global South
• BRICS and Energy Security
• BRICS and Information Security
• Control over Dual-Use Technologies
• Foreign Language
• Research Work
• Presentation and Communication Skills
• Educational Traineeship

Final examination: Oral exam and Master thesis defense

Program highlights:

Wide opportunities for conducting research using the facilities of UrFU infrastructure and partner enterprises;
Upon completion of the Program graduates choose one of BRICS Universities to continue their education.
Career opportunities: Program graduates work at governmental and non-governmental organizations working within the framework of BRICS cooperation.

One of the top ranked scientific centres in Russia
Highly qualified academic staff
The program is taught in English
Competitive tuition fee with reasonable living cost
On Campus Accommodation
Friendly environment

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