High-Tech Business Management

Format of study

full-time

Language

russian

Annual tuition fee

529 000 ₽

Place of study

st. petersburg, russia

Outcome (diploma/credits)

master of science

Duration

2 year

Application deadline

4 september 2025
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Program manager
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Vera Stanislavovna Semykina
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Subject areas

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About the program

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You will learn to manage high-tech businesses and deep tech startups, turn ideas into innovative products, and lead transformation processes at enterprises.

The Master’s program is built upon three key modules:

  1. Fundamental training in strategic management and business;
  2. Research at specialized laboratories and research centers. Students are required to choose 2 fields out of 7: Biotech, Foodtech, Cleantech, Edtech, AI, Robotech, or IoT.
  3. Entrepreneurial mentorship. Students will develop and realize their own business ideas and innovative solutions under the eye of experienced mentors.

Graduates of the program can turn innovative ideas into quality products, as well as implement projects quickly and successfully.

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Curriculum

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Explore your curriculum (in Russian) to see what you will study

Career

After graduation, you can be a mid- and top-level manager at tech companies, coordinating activities related to project implementation, the development and commercialization of products, as well as development strategies for companies and industries. Your expertise in two technological fields will help you quickly assess a company’s activities without needing to thoroughly study the specifics of its technological processes. Graduates are well-qualified to be experts in business and product development, as well as launch individual business projects in various economical sectors.

You will get to work at these companies

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Or at ITMO’s laboratories

ADMISSION OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to enroll at ITMO – choose one!

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International students can study tuition-free by securing a scholarship through the Rossotrudnichestvo federal agency as part of a Russian Government scholarship. Applications can be submitted to the Rossotrudnichestvo office at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or an office of the Russian Center of Science and Culture.

Visit our international website for more information.

International opportunities

ITMO supports and encourages students to participate in online and offline educational events in Russia and abroad. We also count 70+ leading scientific institutions around the world among our partners.

You can apply for participation in online and offline conferences, seminars, schools, crash courses, competitions, championships, research internships, and other events in Russia and abroad that are organized by ITMO’s partner universities as well as other scientific and educational organizations.

Educational events and internships
Want to take part in a conference, summer school, or seminar abroad? ITMO University will cover up to 70% of your expenses.

Semester exchange / Study abroad
Found an interesting program in another country and want to go on an exchange semester? Tell us why you chose it and receive financial support.

Study Abroad at Home
Get your international learning experience without leaving ITMO: study in English with international students from all over the world!

Buddy System
From your first day at ITMO as an international student you will be supported by a buddy – another student, who will help you settle in, solve any issue, and explore the city! Maybe one day you, too, will want to support a newcomer at ITMO and get to share your experience as their buddy. You can learn more about the opportunity here

FAQ

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Will the technical classes teach me to, for example, write code from scratch – or develop biotech products?
Applied training modules are here to help you learn more about your field, learn to speak the same language as the experts, and know how to manage the relevant processes efficiently. You won’t become a professional after taking several classes, but you will surely learn to better understand experts who work in that field.

What do students do as part of the applied training modules?
Once you settle on your area of study, you will attend courses at specialized faculties where you will enhance your hard skills and work on a relevant project with your mentor. Together, you can implement your business idea or solve a problem offered by a partner company.

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