A learning module of Executive MBA program of the Graduate School of Management of St. Petersburg University (GSOM SPbU) was conducted in Tatarstan with the support of the region's Investment Development Agency and Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The module was aimed at learning the operational management best practices. Among the objectives was getting to know the production systems of small, medium and large enterprises, the examples of single-piece, serial and mass production.

Students of the program — business owners and managers of Russian and international companies — visited the largest enterprises of Naberezhnye Chelny, Nizhnekamsk and Kazan, such as KAMAZ automobile plant, JSC RariTEK Holding (gas engine machinery and equipment manufacturer), JSC TANECO (a Tatneft Group enterprise), PJSC Kazanorgsintez (chemical products manufacturer, a JSC SIBUR Holding enterprise), Himgrad technopolis, Velvette Marine (premium class motorboat and yacht manufacturer), Olesya Mustaeva cosmetics workshop, etc.

The participants met with the top executives of Tatarstan companies, Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Investment Development Agency, and got information first-hand on the conditions of business, current support measures in the region and opportunities for partnership and collaboration development.

One of the most memorable events of the module was the visit to Innopolis, the youngest and most technologically advanced Russian city. Innopolis is the first and only city built in the 21st century especially for IT specialists participating in the development of high-tech projects. The Innopolis Special Economic Zone was created for this purpose. Education cluster comprising local schools, lyceum and university were established to prepare specialists.

Apart from business meetings and guided tours to plants, a cultural program was organized for the participants, which allowed them to learn about the sports achievements and rich historical heritage of the Republic of Tatarstan.

GSOM SPbU Executive MBA program is number 79 in the world and number 44 in Europe according to the Financial Times Executive MBA ranking 2022. It is one of the three Russian university programs included in the highly-respected ranking. The program is meant for managers and entrepreneurs wishing to make a leap in career and bring their business to a higher level. Learning here will help to organize the knowledge, develop soft skills, get international experience and expand the business contacts network. The program combines university education principles and practice. Students not only study the up-to-date methods, but also implement them in their work already during training. Experts with international experience share the secrets of management and business technologies necessary for entrepreneurs and top managers.