MGIMO University & Yonsei University

Dual degree master programs
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION

SMART CITY MANAGEMENT

The aim of the program is to train highly qualified specialists with unique skills in the field of smart city management.

Duration 2 years

Tuition fees €7000 + €1000

Tuition language english

Application deadline July 1

Internship 3 months

Core disciplines Urban studies, Law, Economics, Strategic Management, Public and Municipal Administration

UNIVERSITIES

Core courses 1^st year — MGIMO University

Theory and Practices of Modern Public Administration
Development and adoption of management decision-making
Strategic Management
Innovation management
Lobbying as a mean of business community interest realization
Business development
Venture capital management
Corporate law and governance in the Russian Federation

Core courses 2^nd year — Yonsei University

GIS and urban spatial analysis
Mobility data analytics and application
Urban culture and development
Contemporary design issues and practices
Directed research
Introduction to smart city planning
Behavioral theory for interior design
Digital twin technology

ADMISSION

ONLINE APPLICATION

PORTFOLIO CONTEST

CV
Motivation letter
2 reference letters
Bachelor transcript / copy of diploma
IELTS / TOEFL certificate
2 photos

Why «SMART CITY MANAGEMENT»?

The program with Yonsei University, considered one of the three most prestigious universities in the Republic of Korea, aims to create a strong link between the best public administration school in Russia at the Faculty of Management and Politics and the Department of Urban Planning and Engineering at Yonsei University. The interdisciplinary nature of the program will not only allow one to master all aspects of state and municipal administration, but also to study all known examples of the creation of smart cities and the technologies that were introduced in Seoul and San Francisco.

MGIMO University

During the first year of study at MGIMO, students will study the practices of modern public administration, including management using the newest information technologies, learn effective and efficient strategic planning and deepen their knowledge of a foreign language.

Yonsei University

During the second year of study at Yonsei University, students will have a unique opportunity to learn best practices in the creation and management of smart cities, deepen their knowledge in the field of innovation, urban studies and urban spatial development, and will also be able to develop their competencies as a modern public manager.

Internship

Training on the program is carried out for three semesters, while during the second semester undergraduates undergo practical training in international companies or government bodies.

AFTER GRADUATION

MGIMO performs impressively well in connecting graduates with their employers: the University scores 5/5 stars in the QS University Ranking on Employability.

he 4th term is fully focused on thesis and 3-month internship. Students are free to choose a place for their internship from a list of MGIMO partners as well as to negotiate it with an enterprise of their choice. For committed and skillful students internships often become the starting point of their careers.

Program graduates have employment opportunities in private and state companies, international organizations and NGOs, media companies, universities and research centers. MGIMO graduates are in high demand by employers in business and politics.

MGIMO Career Centre provides a wide range of career and recruitment opportunities. Its main goal is to help students and graduates launch their careers in:

Major Russian and international firms;
National public/government bodies and agencies;
International organizations;
International research centers and think-tanks.

The Career Centre holds up to 40 events annually including MGIMO Career days, professional master-classes, workshops, case-studies and simulations, companies’ presentations, etc. The Career Centre has supported hundreds of students and graduates in finding internships and full-time jobs.

CONTACT US

Henry T. Sardaryan

PhD, Dean of the School of Governance and Politics, member of the Academic Council of the School, member of the Academic Council of the University

Fields of interest: Political system of Italy; religious factor in politics; public administration.

sgp@inno.mgimo.ru