PROGRAM DATES: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ANALYSIS: Arrival: August 15-16, 2015 Classes: August 17-28, 2015 Departure: August 29-30, 2015 TARGET GROUP: Students from all over the world ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Good command of English. Knowledge of the Russian language is not required. All classes and extracurricular activities are conducted in English. Applicants are expected to have at least 2 years of University level studies IMPLEMENTED BY: Economics and Management in Mechanical Engineering Department of SPbPU TEACHERS: Professors from SPbPU TEACHING METHODS: Seminars, discussions, project work in international teams, presentations, visits to Russian and International manufacturing companies ECTS CREDITS: 4 PARTICIPATION FEE: International business analysis - 275 euro Global Entrepreneurship - 295 euro International Strategic Management - 155 euro Participation fee includes tuition fee, study materials, cultural program. Accomodation costs approx. 10 euro per night. ACCOMMODATION: SPbPU’s international students are based entirely on campus. They are accommodated in double rooms in a flattype dormitory semidetached to Institute of International Educational Programs of SPbPU. Each flat has such shared facilities as a kitchenette, bathroom, and toilet. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: June 5 2015 The course “International Business Analysis” is enriched with an amazing Cultural program that makes the stay of the participating students more exciting. SAINT-PETERSBURG BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMER SCHOOL THE CULTURAL PROGRAM INCLUDES: APPLY NOW! Excursion to the one of St. Petersburg’s most famous and popular visitor attractions, the palace and park at Peterhof (also known as Petrodvorets). Boat city is likely to be the most romantic of all the excursions designed to acquaint the students with the beauty of St. Petersburg from the water and to let them see a new antique image of the city. If you participate in any two modules you will get a bonus – tour to a major residence of the Russian imperial family - Pavlovsk. If you participate in all three modules you will get one more bonus - tour to the most important historic cities in Russia - Veliky Novgorod. KNOWLEDGE CREATION APPLICATION DOCUMENTS Filled application form Scan of passport EXPERIENCE Jpeg photo 3x4 APPLICATION DETAILS AND FURTHER CONTACT INFORMATION: PETROVA EKATERINA, COORDINATOR TEL.: 7(921) 750 61 40 7(905) 271 51 54 IEMM@SPBSTU.RU WWW.SPBSTU.RU STUDY ABROAD IN RUSSIA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ANALYSIS 17 — 28 AUGUST,2015 GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, 31 AUGUST — 11 SEPTEMBER,2015 INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, 14 — 20 SEPTEMBER,2015 WHERE? The glorious St. Petersburg — the second largest city in Russia and the fourth in Europe — is situated in the North-West of the country, next to the borders with Finland and Estonia. Nowadays St. Petersburg is a vibrant, modern and dynamic megalopolis reckoned as the northernmost city of the world with population over 5 million people. Founded in 1703 by the first Russian emperor Peter the Great as the capital of the new European Russia, St. Petersburg has always been the cultural and scientific center of the country. At the same time the eminent splendor and grandeur of the imperial capital made St. Petersburg, poetically referred to as the Venice of the North, one of the ten most popular travel destinations in Europe. Its admirable palaces, marvelous cathedrals, numerous rivers, channels and bridges, and exquisite gardens and parks each year attract millions of tourists from all over the globe. Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) is a multifunctional state higher educational institution that is considered both in Russia and abroad as an undisputable leader in the field of engineering and economic education. In 2010 SPbPU was conferred the status of national research university, which signified the official recognition of its role and potential in preparation of high-skilled researchers and entrepreneurs as well as in multidisciplinary scientific research. WHAT? Sanit-Petersburg Business and Enterpreneurship Summer School consists of three modules: International business analysis, 17 August — 28 August, 2015 Global Entrepreneurship, 31 August — 11 September, 2015 International Strategic Management, 14 — 20 September, 2015 You can take part in any one, two or three modules of this Summer School. This leaflet provides you with the information about the modul International Business Analysis. The goal of this course is to connect student’s knowledge and skills in economics, management and international relations with the special characteristics of business dealing in Russia and to give an insight into the Russian business climate, mentality and culture. The course combines academic and practical training, including team working, discussions, cases, meetings with professionals from Russian and international companies. COURSE DESCRIPTION INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGY CONTENT Strategic management and leadership in the context of Russian business culture and practice: Russian business environment, business idea evaluation: approaches and tools. Strategy definition and strategy pyramid. Process of strategic management, international experience and examples of Russian companies. Russian leadership styles, historical aspects and modern practice. Communication in Russian companies, barriers for communication. Negotiation as communication process, negotiation strategies, “win-win” strategy implementation. Typical Russian communication styles. Organizational behavior in Russian companies, typical organizational structures. ECTS 2,0 ACADEMIC TRAINING CONCLUDES: International Business Strategy Cross-cultural Management Enterprise Business Analysis PRACTICAL PROGRAM: Field visits to Russian and International manufacturing companies Discussions and workshops with business people Project work COURSE OUTCOMES: Understanding special characteristics of the Russian business environment Cross-cultural skills Enhancing professional performance Greater potential for international mobility, developing skills in team working Upon successful completion of the program the participants will receive a certificate issued by SPbPU. WHY? Interactive training methods are used to stimulate and boost student’s involvement. Cultural program is integrated into the course. Russian tutor students will make stay of the international program participants pleasant, comfortable and safe and will help them settle down on SPbPU campus and explore the magnificent St. Petersburg together. CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT CONTENT Historical aspects of cross-cultural management formation and maturing. Main theories of crosscultural management, cultural dimensions. Mapping of national cultures according to cultural dimensions. Problems of cross-cultural communications. Characteristics of main national business cultures. ECTS 1,0 ENTERPRISE BUSINESS ANALYSIS CONTENT The specificity of enterprise activity in Russia. Types of business analysis. Stages of business analysis. Basic techniqes and tools of business analysis. Process desicion making. ECTS 1,0