HSE University – St. Petersburg, a global leader in economics and social sciences, offers the intensive summer program “New Economic Drivers for Companies.” As the global market pivots toward long-term resilience, this course provides a deep dive into the modern catalysts of corporate success: ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks and advanced Corporate Finance. Set in Russia’s cultural capital, the program bridges the gap between traditional financial modeling and the emerging demands of a sustainable global economy. While the university provides elite academic instruction, research-led seminars, and official academic credits, Edulux Summer manages the high-end logistics and travel services required for your stay.
What You’ll Learn (at HSE University)
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The Evolution of Corporate Value: Investigating the transition from short-term profit maximization to “Stakeholder Capitalism” and long-term value creation.
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ESG as a Financial Driver: Analyzing how environmental, social, and governance factors influence corporate risk profiles, cost of capital, and market valuation.
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Advanced Corporate Finance: Mastering the technical tools for capital budgeting, valuation, and financial decision-making in a volatile global landscape.
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Sustainable Business Modeling: Developing strategies to integrate sustainability into the core of corporate operations and supply chain management.
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Green Finance & Investment: Exploring the mechanisms of green bonds, sustainable lending, and the criteria used by institutional investors to assess “future-proof” companies.
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Non-Financial Reporting: Learning the standards and metrics (such as GRI and SASB) used to communicate a company’s sustainability impact to global stakeholders.
Our Travel & Experience Services
We manage the journey and the imperial lifestyle so you can focus on the future of business:
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Cultural & Exploration Tours: Curated excursions including a private guided tour of the State Hermitage Museum, a midnight “White Nights” boat cruise along the Neva River canals, and a weekend trip to the Peterhof Palace to experience the “Russian Versailles.”
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Ticketing & Flights: Full management of your round-trip airfare and international travel itinerary into Pulkovo Airport (LED) with premium private transfers.
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Guaranteed Housing: Vetted boutique living arrangements or high-end apartments in the “Golden Triangle” or near the historic Vasilyevsky Island, keeping you close to the HSE campus.
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Visa & Insurance: Professional guidance on Russian entry requirements and comprehensive travel health coverage for the duration of the program.
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Local Transfers: Seamless arrival pickup via private car and support for all official off-campus business site visits and networking events at local innovation hubs.