1. HSE, 2011 www.hse.ru Socio-economic and political development of Modern Asia

2. Advantages of the Unique Program 2 The only English language program in Asian Studies in Russia Outstanding Russian and foreign professors and experts in Asian studies Individual approach and learning curve Combination of the fundamental knowledge and practical implementation Options for joint degree

3. Why Modern Asian studies?  Modern Asia has become a powerhouse of economic development, producing more than 46% of the world’s GDP  The MENA region has developed into a power keg that influences the development of Europe and the World,  We have to know the national specific of the region for political cooperation and business connection  What is relevant:  National traditions and political culture  Managing economic and political risks  Understanding the role of local elites, clans and there mode of behavior  Looking deeper to the nature of religious, ethnical and territorial conflicts  Securing from misunderstanding in negotiations and academic research 3

4. Our team of best experts in Asia Prof. Alexey Maslov Alexandra Sizova, PhD. Michail Karpov, PhD Prof. Eugenie Steiner Academician Vl. Myasnikov Vladimir Zakcharov 4

5. Curriculum of the Program 5 Socio- political History of Asia State and economy in Asia Political processes in Asia Methodology for Sociopolitical Research in East Asia China Political Economy of Transition Russia in East Asia BRICS Countries and the Emerging Global Order Asian Diasporas and Asian culture abroad Cultural Transformatio ns in East Asia Entrepreneur ship and Business in Asia Theory in Asian and International Studies Transnational Islam

6. Options for joint program and studies abroad  Double degree with City University of Hong Kong  Earning credits from:  School of Oriental and Asian Studies (London)  Seoul National University (S. Korea) 6

7. Main facts » Language of program: English » 2 years term » Admission: 20 studentship +10 (tuition fee 320.000 rubles/year) » Major (specialization): MA in Asian and African Studies » Asian language as an additional option for the program

8. HSE, 2011 www.hse.ru National Research University – Higher School of Economics www.hse.ru/en/ma/asia/ sas@hse.ru