Russia and China in International Finance and Trade Saint-Petersburg University

Overview

The principal aim of the Russia and China in International Finance and Trade programme offered at Saint-Petersburg State University is to train specialists who have: the requisite knowledge in the field of financial markets and trade policy, including in relation to Russia and China; and a good command of Chinese. They will be ready to work in: the corporate sector; government agencies; international organisations; the academic field; research centres associated with practical activities in the field of finance and international business in Russia and China; and with development, implementation and research in trade policy trends of the two countries.

Prospects for a future career in research and business

The International conference ‘Evolution of International Trading System: Prospects and Challenges’, guest lectures and workshops are regularly organised within the framework of the programme. Students have an opportunity to take part in international student mobility programmes, as well as to do internships in companies in Russia and China.

Master’s students of this programme have an opportunity to do internships in Russian and international companies and organisations, government agencies and departments, including: Gazpromneft Export; Sberbank of Russia; Huawei; the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation; the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; the Eurasian Economic Commission; the Committee for External Relations of St Petersburg; the Finance Committee of St Petersburg; the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations; and other international organisations in Geneva.