Published on: 2026-04-30
Source: Moscow Exchange – Московская Биржа –
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The Moscow Exchange will participate in the launch of the master’s program at the Higher School of Economics National Research University “Business Analytics and Digital Solutions in Finance” in the direction of “Business Informatics”. Training will start in September 2026.
As a partner, the exchange participates in the development and approval of the training program curriculum. Professionals from the Moscow Exchange serve as instructors for disciplines on finance and working with data, as well as mentors for program participants within the special discipline “Mentor Seminar.”
The launch of the master’s program is the result of joint work by NIU HSE, the Bank of Russia, the Moscow Exchange, Alfa-Bank, VTB, and Sberbank.
The training is designed for graduates of bachelor’s and specialist programs with strong preparation in mathematics, computer science, statistics, and programming. The key goal is to prepare qualified specialists capable of solving complex analytical tasks for the digital transformation of the financial sector.
Viktor Zhidkov, Chairman of the Moscow Exchange Board:
“Experts of the Moscow Exchange have accumulated unique experience in analytics and digitalization of financial solutions and are ready to share it with future specialists. Our participation in the NIU HSE master’s program will allow integrating best practices into the educational process and help students master real industry tools right at the very start of their careers.”
Valery Katykalo, Director of the Graduate School of Business NIU VShE
“The new master’s program at HSE combines fundamental university training in business analytics, data management, and digital transformation with practical tasks and expert evaluation from partner companies. The program is developed in response to the growing demand for specialists who are capable not only of analyzing data but also of creating and implementing digital solutions for business.”
Andrey Afonin, Director of the Bank of Russia University:
“In the development and implementation of this master program, in addition to the Bank of Russia, leading financial sector companies participate. This format allows combining academic and practical experience to make education more applied, bringing it closer to the real tasks of the industry. This is the first experience of intercorporate interaction in the field of personnel training in Russian practice, and we are ready to support such initiatives in the future.”
Detailed information about the program is availableby link.
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