Strategic Human Resource Management
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38.04.02 In Russian
Level of education Master
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 2 years
With additional qualifications ‘HR Coordinator’/ ‘HR Consultant’/ ‘Recruitment Specialist (Recruiter)’/ ‘Labour Economist’
Programme description
This programme is designed to train leaders in the field of strategic human resource management within the Russian national business context. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of human capital in achieving an organisation’s strategic objectives, as well as the skills required for effective HR management in a dynamic business environment.
The programme focuses on contemporary approaches to talent acquisition, development and retention, methods for analysing and managing corporate culture, as well as strategic planning tools and employee performance evaluation techniques—all explored through real-world case studies and current business practice examples.
The programme is designed for HR practitioners seeking professional and career advancement, as well as bachelor’s degree graduates with internship or practical training experience in human resource management.
Programme graduates will:
- Be able to address both tactical and strategic human capital management challenges to drive business growth
- Master systematic approaches to solving management problems within the Russian business context
- Develop effective communication skills with business departments and learn to apply marketing tools in HR management
- Acquire expertise in modern digital tools and learn to formulate technical requirements for IT solution developers
Upon completing the programme, in addition to a master’s degree diploma, graduates will be awarded with 4 additional qualifications credentials:
- HR Consultant
- HR Coordinator
- Recruitment Specialist (Recruiter)
- Labour Economist
Main courses
- Human Resource Management in Russia
- Labour Economics and Sociology
- Institutional Regulation of Labour Market and Employment
- Business Communication in People Management
- Strategic Management
- Employer Branding and Personnel Engagement Strategies
- HR Analytics and Organisational Research Methods
- Modern Technologies in Corporate Communications
- Employee Life Cycle Management within Organisations
- Coaching Techniques in Human Resource Management
- Employee Motivation and Performance Management
- Corporate Training and Staff Development
- HR Project Management
- Leadership and Team Effectiveness
- Workplace Design and Management in the Digital Age
Elective courses:
- Chinese (online course)
- Hindi (online course)
Our advantages
- Students gain immersion in professional human resource management context with Russian characteristics from day one
- Work-study balance: The programme’s schedule allows students to combine studies with work, with classes on weekday evenings and Saturdays
- After completing the second semester, students may undertake industrial placements at partner companies in Russian regions
- Through competitive selection, students may spend a semester abroad at one of the world-leading universities and business schools from SPbU partner institution list
- Students master contemporary technologies and tools: HR information systems, HR analytics, and AI applications in people management
- Flexible final assessment options, allowing students to complete either a practice-oriented project or a research-based dissertation
Teaching staff
- O. Nikiforova—PhD in Sociology, Associate Professor at the Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Department, Academic Director of the ‘Strategic Human Resource Management’ master’s programme. She has authored over 70 research publications and textbooks. With 20+ years of professional experience spanning HR management, consulting, and labour market research, she designs training programmes and courses on leadership, employee engagement, performance and motivation management. Professor Nikiforova is also a qualified coach, organiser and speaker at the industry forums and conferences
- M. Latukha—Doctor of Economics, Professor at the Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Department, member of the following international associations: AIB (Academy of International Business), AHRD (Academy of Human Resource Development), EIBA (European International Business Academy), AOM (Academy of Management), SMS (Strategic Management Society), WACRA (The World Association of Case Method Research and Application). She successfully implemented over 10 consultancy and educational projects for Russian and international corporations
- D. Dmitrieva—PhD in Economics, Associate Professor at the Department of Strategic and International Management. Professor Dmitrieva has published over 50 research papers on strategic management. She serves as a peer reviewer for major international academic publishers Elsevier and MDPI, and leads research projects in industrial marketing
- V. Tsybova—PhD in Economics, Associate Professor at the Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Department, Academic Director of the ‘Management’ undergraduate programme
Career opportunities
The programme dedicates over 50% of its curriculum to practical work with real-world tasks and projects provided by partner companies. The programme has a mandatory internship at Russian or international companies, including industrial placement of at least six months in the cities where partner organisations facilities are located.
Professions
- Senior Recruitment and Employee Integration Manager
- Corporate Culture Manager • HR BP (Business Partner)
- HR Analyst
- HR Generalist