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From December 3rd to 4th, the State University of Management held the final in-person module of the professional retraining program in managing international activities in the academic environment, "Academic Reserve: International Track."
International managers and staff from organizations under the Russian Ministry of Education and Science have completed a long process of developing international activity strategies and strategic initiative passports for transforming the management system of the relevant functional area.
Over three months of training, participants completed two in-person sessions and five remote modules, where they were able to refine their knowledge and skills in relevant aspects of working with international students, organizing international activities, and research projects with international participation. This intensive program included over 40 expert webinars, the recording of over 25 professional videos, and a thorough study of methodological materials developed by the program's strategic partner, Federal State Budgetary Institution "Interobrazovanie."
Throughout the entire process, participants were supported by experts, mentors, and trainers. Pedagogical guidance and tracking support were provided by the staff of the First Management Institute—specialists for whom project management is not just an area of fundamental scientific interest but also a part of their lives and professional practice.
This fundamental preparation ensured the success of the comprehensive events held on December 3rd to refine international activity strategies. These events included a rapid assessment of the current state, content refinement based on recommendations received from mentors, and presentation structuring for the final defense. Participants also mastered effective presentation and public speaking skills, developed the structure of their defense pitches, and received recommendations for improvement.
Thanks to active teamwork and the support of professional trainers, on December 4, all participants successfully defended their projects before a certification committee, which included representatives from the academic, expert, and professional communities (State University of Management, Interobrazovanie, and the WINbd Academy of Management), as well as a representative of the program's initiator, Ksenia Trinchenko, Director of the Department of International Cooperation at the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.
The commission highly praised the teams' strategies and proposals, noting the originality of their formats and their alignment with current trends in the internationalization of education and national policy priorities. The submitted materials contained detailed roadmaps with stages, deadlines, resource synchronization, risks, and expected results. The experience gained will serve as a foundation for the participants' continued effective work in their own organizations, where they will be able to implement new ideas and initiatives generated by the State University of Management.
A significant impact of the program lies in the creation of a platform for the exchange of best practices and professional knowledge in international cooperation. For example, as part of the final module on December 4, a large-scale Congress of international affairs leaders from across the country was held. The Congress focused on the integration of Russian educational and scientific organizations into the global community and techniques for institutional representation in international bodies and associations. This event significantly strengthened professional ties and knowledge sharing among the participants.
Overall, the networking system created within the program is already facilitating the establishment of long-term partnerships and the exchange of best practices and innovative approaches in higher education and science. This, in turn, stimulates the implementation of new ideas, the enhancement of professional competence, and the joint resolution of pressing industry challenges, which positively impacts the quality and effectiveness of organizations and the development of international cooperation in education and science.
"In the future, students can expect even more engaging and enriching modules, with real-life meetings, training sessions, and internships at higher education and research institutions, including here at the First Management University. Our goal is not only to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for leadership positions and confident international collaboration, but also to prepare you for future work by establishing communication and mutually beneficial partnerships within our university," said Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, noting the continuity of the "Academic Reserve" programs from 2022.
As a reminder, the current international track is the successor to the "Academic Reserve" program for systematically training a reserve of management personnel for higher education and research organizations, which was launched at our university three years ago.
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