38 Master's degrees offered by the university

Financial Economics is designed for enrollees with a sufficient background in Mathematics and Fundamental Economics who wish to pursue a rigorous course of postgraduate study. Established with academic support from The London School of Economics and Political Science, the programme meets international standards in education and fosters industry connections between students and employers abroad.

The Master's degree in Business Analytics and Big Data Systems at HSE University is a two-year full-time programme. This course equips students with the necessary skills to analyse and manage big data technologies effectively, preparing them for the demands of modern business environments.

The Master of Science in Data Science at HSE University is a two-year, full-time programme designed to equip students with essential skills in data analysis and computational methods. This comprehensive course prepares graduates to tackle various data-related challenges, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to excel in this dynamic field.

The International Management programme from HSE University aims to train professional managers capable of working in multinational firms in a highly competitive digital world. 

The Master's in Business Development at HSE University offers an applied education in the field of management. During the course of the programme, students choose one of the following programme trajectories: Business Administration; HR Management and Organisational Consulting; Product Management; or Project Management and Analytics.

During this Comparative Social Research programme from HSE University, students have the opportunity to engage in an international learning environment, with lecturers and other learners from all over the world. 

Russia’s only program in the Top 100 Master programmes in Management by the QS World University Rankings for 2022, the Master of International Business (MIB) offers cutting-edge practical business education enabling students to achieve breakthroughs in self-capitalization.

The Finance (St. Petersburg) Master’s programme at HSE St. Petersburg’s School of Economics and Management prepares highly qualified and competitive specialists for careers in the financial sector. This programme is certified by the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) in the field of Financial Management.

The course grounds students in the vibrant field of global history through a regional focus on Russian, former Soviet and Eurasian spaces. It draws on the proximity and wealth of archives and museum collections of St. Petersburg and its rich environs, and on our academic strength in history and anthropology.

The Applied Linguistics and Text Analytics (Nizhny Novgorod) programme from HSE University prepares students for careers as research linguists. They may also find jobs as experts or consultants capable of utilizing digital tools for text analysis. 

The Science of Learning and Assessment programme at HSE University will train students in understanding and assessing human capabilities across the lifespan. Our students will gain strong competence in developmental science, advanced methods of neuroscience and psychometrics, and have opportunities to work with big data and game technologies. 

The Data Analytics and Social Statistics programme at HSE University is entirely online, modeled upon the Indiana University's degree programme. We train specialists in the field of data analytics, applied statistics and network analysis. Graduates can work in business, think tanks and academia.

This Comparative Politics of Eurasia (St. Petersburg) programme from HSE University was created in response to the growing strategic importance of the wider Eurasian region. The programme curriculum is built around core conceptual training in comparative political science and comprehensive empirical training in contemporary methods of social science research. 

Students of Financial Analyst at HSE University will master advanced methods of financial management in accordance with globally acknowledged standards. The instructors are practicing professionals with CFA, FRM, ACCA certifications and others. 

The Master’s programme Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition at HSE University offers courses that explore cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuro-modelling. Taken together, these subjects cover how memory, emotions, cognition and consciousness actually work.

The master's programme in Law of International Trade and Dispute Resolution is a unique programme that is taught in English and aims to train a new generation of lawyers who are able to work as professionals in international economic relations. 

The Politics. Economics. Philosophy Master’s programme offered by HSE University offers training that cuts across three core disciplines in the social sciences and the humanities.

The master’s programme in Socioeconomic and Political Development of Modern Asia, at the HSE University, which launched in 2012, is Russia’s first English-taught master's programme in Asian Studies.