Work in the Project Office of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences — the largest university project center in Russia — teaches students to perform tasks of any complexity from any business sphere, including international business projects in English with Master’s students of foreign universities.
Third-year students develop a six-month business project in English with foreign universities. To participate in such projects (international internships and student exchange programs) students receive a diploma in translation (English).
Hello everyone! My name is Alexey and I am a graduate of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences at RANEPA. I can confidently say that this is the environment that can meet your needs: for those who would like to develop their business, it is all about entrepreneurship; for those who would like to become top managers, it is all about management. In any case, it is a very good foundation, built on three main pillars: entrepreneurship and management, finance and economics, and linguistics. In each of these subject areas, I found the depth of immersion that creates real practical market expertise. The synergy of all these combined gives a strong foundation for building a career and life, whether in employment or in business. I also want to mention the human environment created by the educational program, which is designed to create close human connections both in work and in life for decades to come. So if you are looking for a platform to take off, this is it, but don't forget that you need to be the one taking off. Good luck!
This year I'm finishing my studies at FESS. I work for the Emerging Travel Group, which you might know under the brand "Ostrovok". It's one of the largest TravelTech companies in the world. The skills I acquired during my studies at FESS helped me immensely with my employment; specifically, the skills I gained while participating in the development of projects for large companies such as BOSCH, Sberbank, and the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation. The skills I acquired while working on these projects helped me integrate into the team and properly organize my work. As a result, I have been promoted recently.
I am a graduate of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences with the major in Project Management. Upon enrollment, I was pleasantly surprised by the comprehensive linguistic preparation. I never dreamed that I would be able to speak Spanish with a native speaker, learn French, improve my English skills, and obtain a full-fledged translator's diploma. The opportunity to participate in projects for real companies was particularly noteworthy. I participated in at least four projects, which gave me a practical understanding of my future profession. My first job is directly related to project work, and the experience gained at the faculty has been extremely helpful.
Currently, I am a third-year student at the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences at RANEPA. Thanks to my studies at the faculty, I was able to land an internship at the international company MARS in the field of Project Management, even though I was only in my third year. In reality, the FESS provides a huge push in starting and developing a career, with a solid theoretical and practical foundation thanks to a well-designed educational program. What helped me to land the internship at MARS was primarily my English language skills, which I significantly improved during my studies at the faculty, as well as my knowledge in statistics and of course, my communication skills. All subjects included in our program are important for both personal and professional development, as you never know where your path will take you - whether you'll specialize in financial analysis or marketing, all of it is useful and will play to your advantage. Trust me. The experience of participating in projects was extremely helpful for me, not only with Russian companies but also with foreign ones. We worked on real cases that were subsequently implemented, and they turned out to be crucial points in our CVs.
Hello, my name is Anastasia, and I am a first-year student at the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences at the RANEPA. Throughout my studies, I have never been disappointed in my choice. On the contrary, the reality exceeds my expectations. Already from the first year, we start working on projects from major companies under the guidance of both teachers and senior students.
What are the projects about?
Projects are different and are determined by the needs of companies. Five main directions can be highlighted: 1) marketing promotion, building corporate communications, PR; 2) business process analysis using Process Mining methods; 3) data analysis using Big Data tools and development of predictive models; 4) HR management and strategic management; 5) development of mobile applications and chatbots.
Is working on projects interesting for the students?
Absolutely. Young people are generally interested in experimenting — they are willing to do it even without knowing the theory. The opportunity to create something new is more important to them than the fear of making a mistake. They may not know «how to do it», which is not bad because they can do it «differently».
Through projects, students learn faster than in any other format. A project team is not made up of five wizards, but it consists of five people with different skills (advantages), and each of them will be in demand. In a group, a young person shows their best qualities, while learning from others and gradually improving their other skills.
How many projects are in the roadmap of a FESS student?
At least two (mandatory according to the curriculum), but you can «handle» even 6-7. It depends on you. In September, the Project Office shows the portfolio of projects that need to be done by mid-December, and in January — those that are done in the second semester. Everyone is free to write a motivation letter indicating the desired project; groups of 4-5 people are formed, and work begins. Some projects are so attractive (as are the companies that give them) that students can take on two projects at once. It's difficult, but after that, students are already at a different professional level. And if you «rotate» yourself in 5-6 projects, and in different roles, then you already know about business not only by hearsay: you have studied it, you have studied companies, you have looked for solutions that the company was also looking for, and you are no longer just a student, but in fact a specialist.
Which companies do you do projects for?
Currently, the projects are distributed as follows: 66% of the projects were done for large international companies (BMW, Pfizer, Avon, De'Longhi, Bosch, Xiaomi), 18% — for Russian companies engaged in large-scale business (Sber, Russian Railways, VEB, Segezha Group), 13% — for small businesses, and 10% — for government institutions and development institutes (Minstroy, Rostourism, Government of Moscow).
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