MAKHACHKALA, May 19 – RIA Dagestan. Dagestan State University, in partnership with the Russian Foreign Trade Academy (RFTA) have launched an "International Business" master's program aimed to train in-demand specialists in foreign economic activities.
"This is a response to a real economic demand. Modern Russian companies are compelled to seek new markets, restructure supply chains and navigate unfamiliar legal jurisdictions. This requires not just managers, but multi-skilled professionals. Today, a single team must include procurement managers, product managers, business analysts, financiers and lawyers well-versed in international law. The 'International Business' program is designed to train precisely such professionals—versatile, systematic and prepared to work in a multicultural environment" the university official said.
Students will study a comprehensive system for managing a foreign trade company: from supplier sourcing and customs clearance to contract signing and economic efficiency assessment. A distinctive feature of the program is that upon completion, graduates receive two master's diplomas: one from Dagestan State University and one from the Russian Foreign Trade Academy.
Graduates may pursue careers as export-import managers, foreign economic activity managers, business analysts, international project managers, product managers, or launch their own ventures in international entrepreneurship. The program has received support from key government agencies in Dagestan. Its relevance is underscored not only by academic circles but also by practitioners who regularly engage with the region's international relations.