Международный менеджмент (38.04.02)

Research projects of undergraduates from 1 to 4 semesters are aimed at preparing a master's thesis, as well as developing the skills of scientific activity, including conferences and participation in scientific competitions and grants. This course presents the first stage of work on a master's thesis in the first (autumn) semester of the 1st year.

Through master theses, based on rigorous scientific analysis, students must demonstrate their command of the theoretical knowledge acquired during their training, and their ability to apply it wisely when analysing and solving a problem relating to management sciences. naturally, they will also have to show critical thinking.

The course is aimed to practice enhancing sustainability of global economics players. The course reveals the history and evolution of the concept of corporate social responsibility towards society, changing the social role of business in sustainable development, basic concepts, principles and forms of implementation of CSR. A lot of attention is paid to international expertise of strategic aspects of corporate social responsibility, international standards of corporate non-financial reporting and ethical auditing as well as evaluation of the programmes` effectiveness. Global and local companies, in particular, face environmental risks, health and safety risks, liability risks, and ultimately, reputational risks the management of which is central to the companies` long-term success. Some cases from the real sector will show the actual practice of implementation of social responsibilities policies. An outline for cross-country models of CSR is presented for a further academic and research. Students will know how to plan SDG in their prospective companies, in private life and how to reach, estimate and implement a better sustainable environment.

During this session, participants will acquire knowledge about the formation of corporate social responsibility in today's Russia; will review the practice of CSR by leading Russian and international companies, change their mind towards sustainable leadership in managing “the good” companies. The course combines lectures, conducted in an interactive manner, and practical exercises. All mentioned above is aimed to stimulate creating learning.