Basic subjects
Microeconomics, Public Economics, Law and Economics, Research methods in social sciences, Principles of Public Procurement and International Legal Regimes
Specialized subjects
Procurement for Development and PPP, Public Procurement and Innovation, Public Procurement and Anti-Corruption Policy
Program Overview
The learning objective of the programme is to train graduates who are able to assess the needs of the national public sector and the long–term prospects for the development of the public procurement system.
Program Benefits
- International program in English with the possibility to choose a part of the courses in Russian; Interdisciplinary approach: combination of courses in Economics and Law;
- Teachers from leading Russian universities;
- Two tracks: 1) international procurement; 2) the Russian contract system.
Prospects. Career & Employment
Graduates of the programme can work as experts in government and municipal bodies, various state-owned budgetary and autonomous institutions.; in business "tender" departments; in the Public procurement supervisory bodies (Federal Antimonopoly Service, regional ministries, municipal supervisory bodies; on electronic platforms (Sberbank-AST, etc.); in international development institutions (the International Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the New BRICS Development Bank, the Eurasian Development Bank).
Why is it important to pursue a higher education?
A Master's in Economics and Public Procurement is important because it provides specialists with the economic, legal, and management skills to manage vast public funds effectively, ensure transparency, promote sustainable development goals, and address complex national and international challenges. Such programs are vital for professionalizing the rapidly evolving field of public procurement, fostering trust in government actions, and improving the overall quality and efficiency of public services and infrastructure.