Study Management in 130 best institutions in Europe and other countries abroad: 2024 study fees, rankings

The study of management abroad and within the walls of Russian universities, due to the breadth of the concept of "manager", includes a wide range of subjects, so the applicant must have a wide range of interests, communication and management skills. On the other hand, specialists with a management diploma also have ample opportunities: the implementation of any projects, the distribution of investments and budget management, work with personnel and the allocation of limited resources, production optimization and much more. The profession has an ancient history and is in demand in any society. Many people are interested in studying the American management model, which made the United States the leader of the countries of the Western world.

The most prestigious diplomas in management are issued by 3 American universities. The percentage of employment among their graduates is very high. 

• Stanford Graduate School of Business ( California , USA ) is a part of Stanford University, offers general business administration programs, as well as specialized management courses in science, education, medicine, etc. The university maintains close ties with large companies located next door in Silicon Valley. It’s difficult to get into the GSB, as it has the highest pass rate from business schools in America.
• Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth ( USA ) is part of Dartmouth College and is one of six Ivy League business schools. The school offers a huge number of business administration study programs. Most importantly, students at Tuck School are representatives of all walks of life, and therefore Tuck School is considered one of the most democratic educational institutions.
• Harvard Business School ( Boston, USA ) is the most famous business school in the world, which is a division of Harvard University. The school is famous for its business research bureau. The Harvard model of business education is based on a situational method and is so effective that it is often used by other business schools around the world.

According to QS World University Rankings, the TOP-5 universities for studying management includes:

• HEC Paris MSc Strategic Management, France.
• London Business School Masters in Management, United Kingdom.
• ESADE MSc in International Management, Spain.
• ESSEC Strategy & Management of International Business, France.
• Imperial MSc in Management, United Kingdom.

To enter an undergraduate program in management, you need to have a high mark in the certificate (A-level or its equivalent) in at least three subjects: economics, business and mathematics. For postgraduate education high rates (score 2: 1 or its equivalent), a Bachelor's degree in the selected field and work experience are required. The latter is important since competition is high. If you are not a native speaker, then for admission to the course you need to pass the IELTS test with a minimum score of 6.0-6.5.

Different universities offer different management programs, additional subjects may vary depending on the educational institution. The undergraduate program lasts at least 3 years: often the program expands for a year or two due to postgraduate practice, which increases the chances of finding a job - its duration will depend on the level and schedule (full-time, part-time, evening education).

Registration for academic foreign management programs is advisable to start one year before the expected date of commencement of studies. Differences in the educational system, cultural differences, language barriers, and lack of academic points can hinder in admission.

Required documents:

• High school diploma
• Language test results
• Certificate of financial solvency.

Depending on the country and university, the following staff can be required:

• Motivation letter
• Letters of recommendation
• Test results (for example, TestAS or SAT ), which simultaneously checks the level of foreign language proficiency and subject knowledge of an applicant.

A significant advantage over other applicants are students who have completed a high school program in the country of study or in schools in other countries that issue an international diploma A-level, IB, High-School.

To facilitate admission to higher education in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand or Europe, there are several support programs. List of programs specifically designed for international students:

• FOUNDATION: Undergraduate program for entering universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. It is mandatory in these countries and increases the chances of entering a university.
• INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE / DIPLOMA: a program that takes place during the first year of undergraduate studies in preparation for entering the second year of the corresponding faculty at a university abroad.
• UNIVERSITY PATHWAY: an analogue of the training program for study at US universities. Passes during the first year and leads to admission to the second year of undergraduate studies.
• GRADUATE DIPLOMA / PRE-MASTERS / MQP: the program for preparing foreign students to enter the Master's program is ideal for students with a lack of English and students changing their specialty.

If you are planning to enter a foreign university, you need to remember that living in a foreign country will require considerable expenses; they also forget to take into account the one-time fee, which is required in many universities.

According to statistics, the average salary of a young graduate with a manager's degree in the UK is £ 21,007 per year, but in fact the amount depends on where to live and work. As part of the training course, students get acquainted with labour law and learn to communicate effectively with people - you can engage in public relations or manage human resources. Managers gain organizational skills and can get administrative positions or plan events. For all the breadth of horizons, a manager is not a “universal genius”: realizing this, the American practice of selecting managers put the main emphasis on organizational abilities.