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“MBA causes one to learn new things on another cognitive level”

After working for one of the Big Three consulting firms, 2016 MSc graduate of ICEF, Mark Zakhvatkin, did an MBA degree at INSEAD Business School in France. Currently a management consultant in the field of data science, Mark shares how to bond Mathematics and Economics together to form a perfect match, how to choose from the massive amount of MBA programmes, and why it is economic education that paves the way towards a successful career.

July 19, 2019

“ICEF’s principled commitment to training appeals to me”

Vahe Ovasapyan earned his master’s degree from ICEF in 2012. After years of service at Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s largest investment banks, Vahe is currently head of experimental projects at Yandex. In this interview, he shares why it is important to pay heed to small details and what qualities separate good leaders from bad ones.

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July 08, 2019

‘Every Course I Took This Year Was Interesting and Challenging’

Andrea Marchesini, from Cortona, Italy, is currently pursuing a double degree programme in Economics and Finance offered by LUISS University in Rome and International College of Economics and Finance of HSE University. He has recently completed his year of studies in Moscow and has shared with HSE News Service his impressions of the programme and the city.

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July 04, 2019

Lecture by ICEF Associate Professor Udara Peiris for the participants of HSE Summer University

On Thursday, 27^th June 2019, ICEF’s Associate Professor Udara Peiris delivered his lecture called “Global Financial Crisis and Subsequent Government and Central Bank Policies” to the participants of HSE Summer University in Moscow, Russia.

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July 04, 2019

“Employers perceive ICEF as a seal of excellence”

Daria Teterkina, who earned her master’s degree in 2018, is presently a chief specialist at MOEX Derivatives Market Department. In her interview, Daria reveals why ICEF enjoys a special atmosphere, how case study method can be helpful at the start of one’s career, and why aerial gymnastics is good for professional progress.

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June 28, 2019

How ICEF can help one study for the international CFA Exam

Konstantin Fedorov enrolled in ICEF Master’s Programme to gain a deeper insight into Corporate Finance and try himself in a new realm of activity. During his studies, Konstantin passed CFA Level 1 exam as a step towards the internationally recognized CFA credential. In this interview, he gives tips on how to prepare for the CFA exam, one of the toughest financial exams designed to help professionals acquire advanced financial analysis and investment management skills, and how ICEF can be helpful.

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May 13, 2019

ICEF alumni continue their education on best PhD programmes

In 2019 6 ICEF graduates have already entered PhD programmes of world’s leading universities.

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April 29, 2019

ICEF Master’s degree holder Daniil Esaulov about ways for future economists to enhance their maths ability

Daniil Esaulov enrolled in ICEF Master of Financial Economics Programme after having earned a degree from MSU Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics. After successful completion of the program in 2012, Daniil chose to pursue an academic career and returned to ICEF as a lecturer in Finance and Mathematics and a coordinator of students’ research work. During the ICEF Open Days, held past March, Daniil gave tips on how to succeed in preparing yourself for studies at ICEF.

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April 10, 2019

How to get ICEF scholarships for the Master’s programme in Financial Economics

ICEF offers several scholarships that allow international students to cover part of their tuition fees in the ICEF Master’s programme in Financial Economics.

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April 08, 2019

“It seemed like I never left ICEF in Tilburg”

In his second year of studies, ICEF master’s degree student Denis Tetyuk joined the HSE-run academic mobility program. Now a student of Tilburg University in the Netherlands, he follows a learning path that includes, additionally to the course units at his home university, Corporate Financial Reporting, Data Sсienсe Methods, Financial Analysis and Investment Behavior. We asked Denis to share his impressions and why he chose Tilburg University

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March 01, 2019

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