Program Dates: August 2–7, 2026
Place: Moscow, Russia
Host Institution: HSE University – Graduate School of Business
Working Language: English
Website: https://gsb.hse.ru/summer_university/
FEES AND EXPENSES
The program is free of charge for all selected students.
Accommodation, breakfast, lunches, cultural program, and academic materials are covered by the organizers.
Participants are only expected to cover:
• Round-trip airfare to Moscow
• Travel insurance and evening meals
AGENDA
The “Digital Product Management” Summer School is a joint initiative of HSE University’s Graduate School of Business (HSE GSB) and Alfa-Bank, one of Russia’s leading high-tech financial institutions.
This intensive one-week program offers participants a chance to build practical skills in digital product development, gain insights from leading industry professionals, and explore Moscow through a diverse cultural program.
Key topics of the academic agenda include:
• Emerging IT trends and digital transformation
• Business model innovation
• Customer journey analysis and experience design
• Product analytics and usability testing
• Final group project (with 2 ECTS credit upon completion)
Students will have the opportunity to:
• Gain insight into Russian business and fintech practices
• Attend lectures and seminars of leading HSE GSB professors
• Visit Alfa-Bank’s headquarter and research center
• Attend sessions by Alfa-Bank’s senior experts
• Take part in a dynamic cultural program including guided Moscow tours, museum visits, a Matryoshka painting workshop, and more
The working language is English
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be Chinese citizens preferably residing and studying in China
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor's (3rd or 4th year) or Master's degree program.
- Have a background in Management, IT, Computer Science, Marketing, or related fields
- Possess English proficiency at B2 level or higher (official proof required)
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
- A valid passport
- Certificate of enrollment from the home university
- Recent academic transcript
- Proof of English proficiency
- Photograph: approximately 354 × 472 pixels (3:4), portrait, JPG/PNG, 300 dpi, up to 2MB
APPLICATION Deadline
April 20, 2026
Application Porcess:
1. Students interested in participating in this program should fill out the “online application form”
2. download the "學生參加校際交流項目承諾書" sign it, and send it to oga.exchange@cityu.edu.mo.
3. And then submit applications through the webpage: Summer University GSB HSE x AlfaBank
More Details: https://gsb.hse.ru/summer_university/
Join us for an enriching academic and cultural experience at HSE University. Expand your global perspective, enhance your professional skills, and immerse yourself in Moscow’s vibrant academic and cultural environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity for a transformative international learning journey!
