SKOLKOVO is an innovative world-class business school with an established international faculty and a clear focus on the developing markets. SKOLKOVO was founded by 18 Russian and international leading companies (Credit Suisse, TNK-BP, SunGroup, Troika Dialogue) and privae investors (Ruben Vardanyan, Roman Abramovich etc). SKOLKOVO International Advisory Board consists of world-known businessmen and entrepreneurial leaders: Ajay Banga, CEO of MasterCard Worldwide, John Faraci, CEO of International Paper, Andrew Gould, CEO of Schlumberger ltd, Lee Kuan Yew, first Prime Minister of the Repubic of Singapore and many others.
The SKOLKOVO founders are deeply involved in the learning process and act as personal mentors, which allows students to create a network with the highest level of Russian business elite.
SKOLKOVO MBA unique features at a glance:
SKOLKOVO MBA students complete 4 projects for real corporations, state authorities and charities in Russia, China, India and the USA to achieve a 360⁰ experience on a global scale;
SKOLKOVO MBA students develop a start-up project as the final module of the programme. Outstanding start-ups will be financed by the Schools Venture Fund and get placement within SKOLKOVO business-incubator;
The SKOLKOVO MBA guarantees unrivalled opportunities for personal and professional growth along with extensive networking. Each student has a mentor one of the founding partners, a distinguished leader with great expertise in launching projects.
| % Female Students | 30% |
| % International | 36 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 3 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 28 |
| Avg. GMAT | 500 |
| Accreditations | None, |
| Established Date | 2009 |
| Start Dates | September, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 12 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 60000 including travel expenses and accommodation |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | Mostly Case Method based |
| Avg. Bonus captured for 2010 | USD |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , Gender Based, Work Experience, Other, Demonstrated Leadership, Financial Needs Based, |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other) | entrepreneurial project |
| Application Deadline | June, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | 550 |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | 210 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min. IELTS | 6.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | No |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | EURO150 |
| % Female Students | 14% |
| % International | 20 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 12 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 35 |
| Avg. GMAT | 500 |
| Accreditations | None, |
| Established Date | 2007 |
| Start Dates | January, September, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 18 |
| Application Deadline | August, December, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | N/A |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min years of work experience | 5 |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | EURO200 |