The dual degree programme is offered on the basis of cooperation between the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, School of Business (FHNW) and the St. Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics (ENGECON).

Globalisation drives HR executives and managers to redefine human resource management requirements. Constructive dialogues among professionals engaged in human resource management activities are indispensable not only for business groups active worldwide, but also for SMEs operating internationally. Graduates of the EMBA HRM programme are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed in order to cope with arising issues within the field of international human resource management.

Target audience

The EMBA HRM programme is designed for HR managers who are confronted with the international environment, HR managers who would like to prepare themselves for future challenges in the international arena and managers who are confronted with HR questions in an international context.

Objectives

Lessons in human resource management actively combine the theoretical and practical knowledge required in an evolving international HR environment.

The aim of the programme is to increase the competitiveness of companies and the administrative potential of top managers, proprietors and heads of divisions by creating effective human capital management models. To give graduates the competencies required to efficiently manage a company and its personnel.

The programme focuses on the development of the following skills:

• Leadership in management of a company, its personnel and projects
• Management of modern business in a global environment
• Elaboration of modern systems of personnel motivation and training
• Effective decision making within the framework of strategic and operational management
• Effective decision making for personnel selection, hiring and evaluation
• Self-management and personal growth

Modules (PDF)

Duration

Two academic years (EMBA HRM)
Classes are held 4 - 5 times during the week and begin at 18:30
During the week, classes last for four academic hours (4 X 45 min.)
Classes on Saturdays last a full day
Programme start – October, 2011
Graduation – July 2013

2 - 12 July 2012 - summer school in Switzerland; attendance required
Note: The summer school session is held in English

Certification

A dual degree diploma.

Graduating students are awarded the Russian State Diploma Master of Business Administration МВА, a continuing education degree additional to the existing university degree, with additional qualifications and a EMBA Diploma from the University of Applied Sciences of Northwestern Switzerland.

Concept

The uniqueness of the programme lies within its conceptual basis which encourages participants to introduce creative leadership into their future professional roles. The concept of education begins with the basic requirements of a business environment which serve as a foundation for the development of creative leadership models. Effects of globalization and Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization affirm the necessity for top managers of Russian enterprises not only to understand modern Russian economic processes, but also to be able to identify current trends shaping the development of the world economic system. For professional managers striving for long-term competitive positions in international markets and profitable business results, it is important to be able make effective decisions in a quickly changing environment.

For a dual degree EMBA HRM, the Higher Economic School of St. Petersburg State University and the School of Business of the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland use the most progressive technologies for effective education and training including, but not limited to, the following: business situation modeling in the organization, business games and scenarios, cases and tests, coaching behavioural competencies, stress prevention and time management.

The EMBA HRM programme guides participants to success. Multifaceted managers are presently in high demand to oversee international projects and manage the challenges in an increasingly interactive world economy. The programme МВА «Management of Human Resources» prepares modern leaders to efficiently and effectively manage any business.

Contact in Switzerland

Olga Schibli olga.schibli@fhnw.ch T +41 62 286 00 91