ICEF HSE Summer School in Economics and Finance
About ICEF HSE
ICEF is an autonomous subdivision of the leading Russian university, the National Research University – Higher School of Economics (HSE). ICEF was established in 1997 and developed in academic cooperation with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Currently ICEF has grown into the leading faculty of HSE. In 2024 HSE University is ranked among the top 100 institutions worldwide in Economics & Econometrics, Politics & International Studies, Sociology, History in the QS – World University Rankings by Subject.
About ICEF Summer School:
The ICEF Summer School provides an opportunity to study current issues of the economy and finance with a practical focus, including the specifics of the Russian economy and financial markets as well as international ones.
Content of the program includes:
- Financial markets and institutions
- Actual macroeconomic policy
- Artificial intelligence
- International trade and finance
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Global business and management.
Participants will also experience Russian culture through set of special events. The program facilitates valuable networking through company visits and interactions with ICEF alumni and industry leaders.
Program Details:
- An intensive 10-day program: 6 - 16 July 2025
- Language of Instruction: English
- Location: HSE Campus, Pokrovsky Boulevard 11, Moscow, Russia
- Academic Credits: The students can earn up to 2 credits.
- Costs: Programme fees, which include tuition, accommodation, lunches on teaching days, and the cultural programme, are waived for up to 2 students from partner universities.
- Application: partner university nominates students by 20 April, 2025.
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For inquiries contact Ms Anastasia Telitsina, ICEF HSE International Department, at Email: atelitsina@hse.ru
Tentative Program Schedule*
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Day 1, July 6 (Sunday)
Arrival in Moscow: Transfer from the airport, check-in at the hotel
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Day 2, July 7 (Monday)
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome Tea/Coffee (T824)
10:00 – 10:30 Opening ceremony
Speakers: Victoria Panova, Vice Rector, HSE University, Sergey Yakovlev, ICEF Director10:30 – 12:00 Honorary Lecture: BRICS and Multipolar World Order (topic TBC)
Speaker: Victoria Panova, Vice Rector, HSE University
Moderator: Sergey Yakovlev, ICEF Director12:00 – 13:00 Welcome Reception
13:10 – 16:00 Lecture & Seminar 1: Russian Panorama – geography, history, and culture
Speaker: Prof.Yury Zaretskiy, Research Professor, School of Philosophy and Cultural Studies, HSE University16:00 – 16:30 Orientation Session, Coffee/Tea break
17:00 – 19:30 Walking Tour of Moscow: See the Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Zaryadye Park, GUM, Alexander Garden
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Day 3, July 8 (Tuesday)
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome Tea/Coffee (T824)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 2: Economic History of Russia
Speaker: Evgeniy Kutsenko, Leading Research Fellow, Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge; Director, Centre 'Russian Cluster Observatory', ICEF Lecturer in Economic History, HSE University13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Visit to a Financial Sector Company (Sber TBC): Introduction to Russian fintech, meeting with ICEF alumni
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Day 4, July 9 (Wednesday)
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome Tea/Coffee (T824)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 3: Financial Markets. Macroeconomic Regulation
Speaker: Vladimir Bragin, Head of research Alpha-capital, Macroeconomics& Financial Markets, ICEF lecturer in Economics and economic policy of Russia, , HSE University13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 17:00 Bus Tour of Moscow: See the Moscow State University, Sparrow Hills, Novodevichy Convent and Pond, Moscow-City, (Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill)
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Day 5, July 10 (Thursday)
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome Tea/Coffee (T824)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 4: ESG in Corporate Finance
Speaker: Elena Dimova, MBA, Director, Strategic planning and business development, private business, IСEF lecturer in Investment Portfolio Management, HSE University13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Presentation of ICEF Double Degree BSc Programme with SWUFE, ICEF Master's Programme in Financial Economics, and exchange programmes
15:00 – 18:00 Visit to Tretyakov Gallery: Visit to Russia’s premier museum of Russian art
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Day 6, July 11 (Friday)
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome Tea/Coffee (T824)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 5: International Trade and Finance
Speaker: Natalia Kogutovskaya, ICEF Lecturer in International Economics, HSE University13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Visit to the Moscow Exchange (TBC): Introduction to Russia’s financial markets, insights into trading and investment
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Day 7, July 12 (Saturday)
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome Tea/Coffee (T824)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 6: Artificial Intelligence and Its Prospects in the Global Economy
Speaker: Nikita Khudov, Executuve Director - Head of AI Transformation Office at Sber, ICEF graduate13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Tour to Kolomenskoye Park: Visit to a former Royal estate that features the 16th-century UNESCO-listed Church of the Ascension.
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Day 8, July 13 (Sunday)
Free Time
Recommended activities:
- visit to the VDNH (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy) : discover the vast Soviet-era exhibition center, showcasing grand pavilions, fountains, and monuments dedicated to science and industry
- visit to the Gorky Park - Moscow’s iconic green space known for its art installations, open-air events, and scenic riverside views
More recommended activities in Information pack
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Day 9, July 14 (Monday)
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome Tea/Coffee (T824)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 7: Growth and Productivity in the Global Economy
Speaker: Ilya Voskoboynikov, PhD, Director, Expert Institute; Director, Centre for Productivity Studies, ICEF lecturer in Economics and Economic Policy of Russia, HSE University13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 Visit to Yandex (TBC): Tour of headquarters, introduction to Russian IT and technology business
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Day 10, July 15 (Tuesday)
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome Tea/Coffee (T824)
10:00 – 13:00 Lecture & Seminar 8: Business and Management in a Global Context
Speaker: Ekaterina German, PhD, ICEF Lecturer in Business and Management in a global context, HSE University13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 Final Test
16:00 – 17:30 Mentor Seminar with ICEF Alumni
17:30 – 18:00 Closing Ceremony: Presenting certificates and closing remarks
Speakers: Sergey Yakovlev, ICEF Director18:00 – 19:00 Closing Reception
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Day 11, July 16 (Wednesday)
Free Time
Departure: Packing, airport transfer