Business Informatics

• Mathematical Analysis
• Linear Algebra
• Probability Theory  and Mathematical Statistics
• Discrete Mathematics. Theoretical basics of computer science  
• Architecture of Computational Systems
• Algorithms and Programming
• Databases
• Object-Oriented Analysis and Programming
• Accounting
• Corporate Economics
• Management
• Business Information Analysis
• Information Systems
• Analysis and Modelling 

• The degree programme ‘Business Informatics’ combines a classical economics education with applied knowledge of cutting-edge information technology and business practices
• Graduates of the programme have knowledge of algorithms and instrumental environments. They also understand the laws of economic systems and the concepts of business models in the new conditions. They can initiate and implement projects related to the effective development of companies in the digital economy era

Our bachelor’s programme in the main field of study ‘Business Informatics’ at St Petersburg University is designed to train specialists capable of:

• participating in the planning, development and implementation of projects for the digital transformation of companies
• solving the problems of regulation, analysis and optimisation of business processes
• designing, implementing and developing company architecture
• reengineering business processes in the context of digital transformation
• designing and implementing information system components
• providing information and analytical support for decision making
• creating new businesses to develop and implement digital technologies
• participating in the design and implementation of an organisation’s IT infrastructure development strategy

Students have an opportunity to take part in academic mobility programmes.There are over 300 leading universities in Europe, America and Asia among partner universities. Depending on the programme, students may qualify for a scholarship and either paid or free accommodation in a hall of residence. The list of academic mobility programmes is updated annually. All up-to-date information can be found on the St Petersburg University International Affairs website in the Students Exchange Programme section.

• Lyudmila Gadasina, Candidate of Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor, Academic Supervisor of the master’s programme ‘Business Information Analysis’, data science researcher, expert in big data analysis
• Victoriia Ivanova, Candidate of Economics, Associate Professor, Academic Supervisor of the programme ‘Business Informatics’, researcher in business process reengineering in the context of digital transformation; expert in business organisation and data management
• Mikhail Zaboev, Candidate of Economics, researcher in data mining and artificial intelligence systems; practising specialist in applied AI
• Mikhail Laskin, Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor, General Director of the Invest-Project
• Vladimir Khalin, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Honoured Worker of Higher Professional Education, leading expert in economics and education management
• Irina Egorova, Candidate of Economics, Associate Professor, researcher in the organisation and management of corporate data
• Elena Kadura, Candidate of Economics, Associate Professor, expert in data processing and analysis, researcher in the effective use of information technology in management
• Sergei Lapshin, Candidate of Engineering, Associate Professor, expert in information security

Practical training

• Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
• Committee for Investments and Strategic Projects of St Petersburg
• Committee for Finance of St Petersburg
• Office of the federal Treasury in St Petersburg
• Office of the Federal Tax Service of Russia in St Petersburg
• St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Ernst & Young (CIS) B.V. branch in St Petersburg
• VTB 24
• Sberbank
• Promasviazbank
• United Power Company
• Baltika
• St Petersburg technopark
• Gazpromneft- Lubricants
• Gazprom Export
• Vodokanal of St Petersburg
• Rosgosstrakh
• Renaissance Insurance
• STC Group
• Heineken
• Ambassadors
• Fazer
• Center for Strategic Research “North-West” Foundation
• Maxidom
• Siemens
• Coca-Cola HBC Eurasia
• ILIM Group
• Amcor Tobacco Packaging in St Petersburg
• Belmond Grand Hotel Europe
• Astoria
• Nissan manufacturing RUS

Career

• Projecting of the information and technological architecture of the company
• Analytical support of the decision making in company management
• Analysis and optimization of the business processes in the company
• Maintenance of the information systems and communication and information technologies in the company management

Our graduates can work as

• IT-consultant
• Business analysis
• Business systems engineer
• IT specialist
• Project manager
• IT-engineer

Companies where our graduate work

• PWC
• Gazpromneft Lubricants
• Sportmaster
• Research Institute of Optic and Electronic Engineering
• Korus Consulting

The programme is internationally accredited by the Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance and Career Development (AKKORK), the Certificate dated 28 April 2017.

It also has professional and public accreditation from the Association of Managers of Russia (AMR), the Certificate dated 21 April 2017.

The programmed is fully accredited by professional and public accreditation from the Association of Managers of Russia (AMR), the Certificate dated 14 December 2021.