38 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Critical Media Studies programme from HSE University has an interdisciplinary orientation, focusing on the political and cultural economies of mainstream and alternative media channels as well as on media and wider cultural representations ranging from class, gender and race. 

Arts and Culture Management is a Master’s programme at HSE University is a Master’s programme for those who are passionate about art and desire to connect their professional activities with art management and a curator sphere.

Students of this programme master cutting-edge practical competencies in computer vision taught by experts from HSE University and leading tech companies in the computer vision industry.The Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision programme has been developed by leading HSE University researchers together with experts from companies.

Earn a MSc degree in Online Master of Business Analytics from HSE University with a major in business analytics and become a finance leader today. Gain practical experience in high-demand career tracks and enjoy access to valuable career resources that will help you advance in the world of finance.

The purpose of this Economics and Economic Policy from HSE University is to prepare students for the future work in academia,  government agencies, private companies, and centers for economic analysis. Graduates of  the applied economics track are trained to analyze and forecast consequences of decisions in business and public policy.

This master’s International Business in the Asia-Pacific Region programme at HSE University is aimed at training experts in the business, political structure and socio-economic development of the Asia-Pacific region. Graduates will be able to use advanced management practices to find creative solutions for new business models in the globalised world.

The Science, Technology and Innovation Management and Policy programme at HSE University, taught entirely in English, is the answer to the modern labour market's demands.

The master’s programme in Design is organized by HSE University in St. Petersburg and the HSE Art and Design School. The programme trains specialists in design and branding with an emphasis on working with cultural institutions. 

The Population and Development programme at the HSE University is intended for individuals with different backgrounds who want to understand the connections between development and population growth.

This programme trains professional researchers in mathematical sciences and experts in mathematical education. Students will be prepared for PhD qualifying tests in algebra, topology and analysis, have their own research agenda and experience and have teaching experience at university level. 

The Master's programme in Mathematics (Nizhny Novgorod) at HSE University  is an English-language double degree programme of HSE and the University of Passau (Germany), which foresees one year of study in Germany. The programme trains specialists for PhD programmes at high-ranking world universities and high-tech industries, where mathematical skills are essential.

HSE and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics, Politics, and Business in Asia is practice-oriented, English-language dual Master’s degree programme.

The Strategic Corporate Finance master's programme offered by the HSE University is designed for those who want to gain a deep understanding of finance and its many applications.

The Master’s programme in Linguistic Theory and Language Description trains students in methods of linguistic analysis and the interdisciplinary study of language and language documentation. With a focus on sociolinguistics and typologically informed language description, students gain hands-on linguistic research experience.

The masters in Math of Machine Learning, administered jointly by HSE University’s Faculty of Computer Science in Moscow and Skoltech (Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology), is a unique Russian programme in which leading experts at HSE and Skoltech provide instruction to the next generation of scientists in this exciting field.

The Data Analytics for Business and Economics programme at HSE University is classically structured, focusing on strategic and operational management and particularly on economics, analysis, and solutions using Big Data. The educational process is oriented around real business projects and digital start-ups in order to train the business managers and economists of the future.

The Programme focuses on the fundamental and applied training of graduates in the following specializations: Foreign Language Teaching; Translation and Interpreting Studies; Intercultural Communication in a Global Communication Space; Linguistic Research in a Modern Interdisciplinary Context.

The Master’s programme in Data Analytics for Politics and Society prepares a new generation of analysts and scientists in data analysis, political science, sociology, urban studies, and public administration.

The Online - Master of Finance at HSE University is a unique online master’s (MSc) programme designed for recent graduates and young professionals who are looking to apply innovative approaches to financial analysis and financial technology.

This Investments in Financial Markets programme at HSE University trains highly qualified experts in finance capable of making investments in unstable financial market conditions and finding the optimal risk-to-return balance in investment decision-making.