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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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On March 1, the application process began for the competitive selection process for the Presidential Management Training Program in the Novosibirsk Region for the 2026/2027 academic year. The program is funded by federal and regional budgets. Novosibirsk State University is one of three universities implementing this project. A press conference to launch the program selection process was held yesterday at the TASS press center. The event was attended by Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Valentina Dudnikova, Deputy Minister of Education of the region Svetlana Malina, Acting Rector of NSTU Anatoly Batayev, Rector of NSUEM Pavel Novgorodov, and Director of the NSU Center for Continuing Education Vera Markova.
The Presidential Management Training Program is one of the key state projects for developing a modern management corps for the Russian economy. It has been implemented in the Novosibirsk Region since 1998, and during this time, approximately 2,000 specialists of various levels and from various sectors of the national economy have been trained.
"The program is aimed at executives and promising managers ready to develop businesses, implement modern management solutions, and execute organizational and territorial development projects. Its development in the Novosibirsk Region is based on the integration of education, science, business, and government. Its implementation in the region has produced high-quality and targeted results: for example, reduced production costs, scaling up production, winning major contracts, and improving the quality of the urban environment. Graduates of the program create jobs, offer innovative solutions, and make social services more accessible. Taken together, these multifaceted efforts create the synergistic effect that drives the region's economy forward," emphasized Valentina Dudnikova.
The program consists of three stages: university studies, internships at Russian and international companies, and post-program work. Through training and networking with experienced managers, students exchange best practices, develop relevant competencies, and explore strategic solutions and modern management methods. Interactive classes are taught by renowned academic experts and business leaders, including program alumni.
To participate in the competitive selection, you must have a higher education, at least 5 years of total work experience, at least 2 years of management experience, and participation in the implementation of an organization development project.
NSU has been involved in this project since its launch in 1998. Vera Markova, Director of the NSU Center for Continuing Education and Professor in the Department of Management at the NSU Faculty of Economics, has been the head of the presidential management training program throughout this time.
"Our goal as an educational center is to foster modern, systemic management thinking. This new thinking is shaped by project-based learning. New projects that emerged during our program include the use of unmanned aerial vehicles and digitalization for farms, and the creation of a logistics platform for the transport of lean cargo—flowers, vegetables, and so on. We help build a community of managers and leaders who are committed to the development of their organizations, businesses, and regions. During the training, experiences and practices are shared, and new ideas and projects are born," explained Vera Markova.
When the program launched 28 years ago, only managers from business backgrounds were accepted. Now, the scope has expanded—you can manage a government organization, a medical facility, a university, or a college. For example, the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences operates a genetic technology center, which five graduates of the NSU program helped create. Among the graduates are also members of the Legislative Assembly and representatives of many companies in AkademPark.
The application period for the program will be open until April 10, 2026. Detailed information on the application process is available at Center for Continuing Education of NSU.
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