For entrants, all doors are open. The opportunity to get the desired profession is absolutely real, you just need to score the required number of points according to the exam results and have the necessary skills. This can not always be done so easily, but the lucky ones who have mastered the test receive the main prize - a place in the best educational institution. These include the most popular business institution at GSOM SPbU.
About school
In St. Petersburg back in 1993, by order of the rector Merkuryev, a management faculty was opened, which in 2007 will become a well-known business school. He was one of the 19 links of St. Petersburg State University. But initially it was only a pilot project, which was tasked with reaching the world level.
GSOM SPbU grew, developed and met the expectations of its creators. In 2012, she acquired the status of the best and only business school in the entire territory of the former countries of the Soviet Union, which is accredited by EQUIS. And also became the No. 1 educational institution in all of Eastern Europe in the direction of business. After that, its popularity doubled, many future businessmen dreamed of getting there, despite the fact that the project was quite young.
The school actively cooperates with other faculties, invites professors from the philological department, conducts research and activities in conjunction with other faculties, etc. Also has teachers from abroad.
GSOM is trying to make good acquaintances not only with its “neighbors”, but also with universities in other countries. Already 53 leading universities in Asia, Europe, North and South America have become its partners. About 350 people are actively participating in the student exchange program.
There is also a library of GSOM SPbSU. This is a branch of the library named after M. Gorky St. Petersburg State University in the direction of management. She has over 80,000 paper books and 70,000 records.
There are several training programs:
- Bachelor.
- Master
- Graduate School.
- Executive Education.
- Executive MBA.
The school attracts more and more attention of applicants and is supported in endeavors by the Academic Council of St. Petersburg State University. People come here to study from different countries of the globe.
Story
The main goal of GSOM SPbU was the development of management in the country, training in the proper conduct of business and financial literacy. Initially, only 33 students were accepted to school, and 4 professors taught them. In 2012, the number of teachers was already 64 people. All of them have a decent higher education and are high-class specialists.
In 2007, a separate GSOM institution was officially opened at St. Petersburg State University. She shared the proud title of "school" with only one similar institution - Skolkovo.
In 1996, V. S. Katkalo, who did a lot for the development of the project, was chosen for the role of dean. Under his leadership, the institution received 3 accreditations. And also began to represent Russia on the world stage of schools related to the study of financial affairs and business. Katkalo led this project for 14 years, in 2010 he changed his position to vice-rector. In 2012, A.L. Kostin became the new permanent dean.
In 1993, the Board of Trustees was also elected. And since 2006, he came under the control and protection of Sergei Ivanov, the man who runs the presidential administration. Also on the list of council members were large businessmen and other influential people. 160 business companies offer internships for students at GSOM.
Teaching Staff
About 64 qualified teachers, among them:
- Ruslan Belyaev is the head of one of the departments of Citibank Commercial Bank, part-time teacher of the Department of Financial Affairs and Accounting.
- Maxim Sokolov - Head of the Department of Municipal Management and Minister of Transport.
- Professor Terenty Meshcheryakov is a representative of the administration of one of the districts of St. Petersburg.
- School dean Andrei Kostin is the current president of a large bank.
Management argues that theory is evenly combined with practice. According to reviews about GSOM SPbU, this is true, students have the opportunity to test their knowledge in practice.
Dean
Andrey Leonidovich Kostin occupies the main post of GSOM. But he didn’t get there right away. In 2006, Andrei Leonidovich was a member of the Board of Trustees. In May 2012, he was appointed head of the Department of Finance and Accounting. In December, he was elected dean of this department of the university. The entire teaching staff has high hopes for him in fulfilling the current plan until 2020.
Kostin himself is a major banker, candidate of sciences and chairman of VTB Bank. For a long time he was in the public service, but left in 1992 and went into business. According to the results of 2011, it was the leader among the richest managers in Russia, its income amounted to $ 30 million per year. He does not just take the place of dean at GSOM SPbU, this person knows his job and shares his experience with his future colleagues.
Admission to undergraduate
For admission, a passing grade at GSOM SPbU is required for the budget - 88.1, and for the contract - 77.3. The contract ranges from 350 to 450 thousand rubles per year. The average number of seats on the budget is 80, on the paid branch - 140. There are two languages of instruction: Russian and English. In Russian, they teach in five areas. There are also 2 separate areas that are taught in English. The lists of applicants to GSOM SPbSU are usually filled with people who speak English with TOEFL level.
Master
The first time was launched in 1997. GSOM SPbSU Master's program presents 3 programs:
- “Management” - training takes place exclusively in English.
- Corporate Finance - also in English.
- "State Management" - in English and Russian.
Graduates from any university in Russia and other countries are allowed to enter. In addition, there is a “two diploma” program for students of the Management department studying at the Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University.
Graduate school
At this stage of training, you can already meet real professionals.
There are 6 budget places in the lists of GSOM SPbU for postgraduate study. Most of the costs are funded by the state. A graduate student is given a monthly scholarship of 10 to 27 thousand rubles and 150 000 rubles for the entire period of study for participation in scientific conferences.
Since the 3rd year there is an opportunity to become an assistant teacher and receive an additional salary.
Another plus will be the provision of a hostel. GSOM SPbU offers all conditions for comfortable training of talented specialists.
The state covers the costs of all travel related to training. Foreign internships are also paid, from 90 to 300 thousand rubles, duration - 3 months. Well, and, of course, it is useful to establish connections and acquaintances that will greatly help in your future career.
Executive
Another type of training for experienced businessmen. The program started in 2000 and is currently very popular. The owners of large companies come here. The age of students from 36 years. There are 2 programs:
- MBA - for individuals. The term of study is 23 months. The language of instruction is Russian. Businessmen study here remotely, passing a module once a month. Business experience must be at least 8 years.
- Corporate program. This training format is available for large companies. The training plan is individual for everyone, the time of classes too. This option is available to company executives.
Dormitory
In 2020, it is planned to open a new hostel for bachelors of St. Petersburg State University. The budget of such a building is 2.7 million rubles, and its area is 20,252 square meters. The hostel reviews at GSOM SPbU are the most flattering, but many students are confused by the opening date. After all, it is still necessary to survive until 2020, and applicants from other cities simply will not be able to enter until 2020, since they do not have their own apartment. This was talked about during Putin’s visit to a business school.
The whole complex of buildings is located on the territory of Mikhailovskaya Dacha. This is a historical site, controlled and protected by UNESCO.
At the moment, there are already 22 dormitories, but this is still not enough to accommodate students. Rooms are also divided into several types:
According to the conditions:
- with kitchen in the residential block;
- with a kitchenette in the residential block;
- without kitchen in the residential block;
- corridor type.
By placement:
- one-room;
- two rooms;
- three rooms.
The rooms are equipped with everything you need: bed, bedside table, chair, desk, wardrobe, bookshelf.
In the hallway there is a hanger, a shelf for shoes and a mirror. The kitchens were also equipped for students' comfortable lives: a dining table, chairs, a dryer for dishes, a stove, a rack, a cupboard. There is appropriate furniture, plumbing and appliances for the toilet and shower. This is how business school students live.
Student Reviews
Thousands of first-class specialists have graduated from this faculty. During its existence, the school has released a huge number of people who are still grateful for the knowledge gained there.
Alina is a student in the direction of Management undergraduate. She finally decided to enter this faculty in the 10th grade. Alina believes that the school, as a young project, will actively develop in subsequent years, and the girl wants to develop with her. The student is ready for sleepless nights and endless knowledge, she is sure that management is her future. Despite the very busy schedule of GSOM SPbU, Alina participates in various competitions, completed an internship in France and was at the final of one of the business games in Sri Lanka. As the student admits, many former classmates do not understand her excessive activity.
But Dmitry Alexandrovich is already finishing his master's program. He passed the first stage of education at the Polytechnic University, then years of work by profession. But at one point, Dmitry realized that he clearly lacked business knowledge. After the education exhibition, where he learned about GSOM, the future student gathered all his strength and learned English in three months, passed TOEFL, GMAT and entered the Master's program in Management.
Tatyana is a top manager of a large Ukrainian company Kyivstar. A good example that learning is never too late. She entered the MBA program “Two Diplomas”, now she goes to Petersburg, then to Paris, depending on where her group has the next module. According to Tatyana, the program really gave her invaluable knowledge and experience. She became better as a specialist, began to better understand the intricacies of management and received a lot of additional information, which until then was a secret to her. Tatyana plans to continue her studies and not stop there, despite the busy schedule.
Putin's visit
In 2015, Vladimir Putin visited the school. The President looked into the main building of GSOM, talked with students and promised to speed up the process of building a new hostel.
The guest noted that modern technologies are perfectly combined with ancient architecture. He gladly enters the auditorium, leisure center and other rooms.
Once, Vladimir Putin had a desire to restore old buildings, he shared this idea with the former rector. Then the university decided to create a GSOM on this site. This is how the future of this business school was laid.
Students were very pleased with the level of education, many of the speakers said they planned to stay here and go to graduate school in order to devote themselves to teaching. Someone wants to apply their skills and knowledge in the organization of Russian sports. Some wanted to develop tourism. However, everyone had one conclusion that management can be applied in any direction, so all doors are open for future graduates.
Finally
Although the school has existed for only 10 years, it has already achieved great success. And this is not a reason to stop there. GSOM plans to develop and conquer the global education market. It is becoming more and more difficult to get here every year, but for future businessmen and executives this is a great ticket to the future.