Synergy University

Synergy University
Type

Private University

Public, Autonomous
Established 1995 (1995)
Chancellor Yuri Rubin
President Yuri Rubin
Location Moscow, Dubai, Singapore, London, Russia, UAE, Singapore, UK
Colors Red, Blue and White             
Website synergy.university

Synergy University (Russian: Университет Синергия) or Moscow University for Industry and Finance “Synergy” (Russian: Московский финансово-промышленный университет «Синергия») is one of the largest universities in Russia with 35000+ students, 40 regional units & wide international representation in London, Singapore and now in Dubai. Synergy University is an institution for higher education aimed at combining traditional academic teaching with fundamental knowledge & practical orientation.[1]

The University is licensed by The Federal Education and Science Supervision Agency (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation), Its MA & MBA Programs are internationally accredited by the Association of MBA’s (AMBA, UK).[2]

The university has offices in London, Beijing, Singapore and Dubai. The University sponsors a proprietary Business Incubator as well as manages a dedicated Venture Capital Fund “Synergy Innovations” promoting young entrepreneurial minds and technologies.

It runs a in-house TV channel “Synergy TV” while maintaining an internal publishing house “Synergy Press”.

History

Logo of Synergy University (in Russian)

The history of Synergy University goes back to 1995 when “Moscow International Institute of Econometrics, Informatics, Finance and Law” was established in Moscow.

Shortly thereafter, the Institute was renamed into “Moscow Academy of Industry and Finance”.

In 2009 and under the leadership of Dr. Vadim Lobov and Prof. Yury Rubin, a strategic merger between the Academy and “Synergy Business School”, (an institute offering academic and training programs targeting skilled mid to top-level managers since 1988), took place to form Russia’s largest private education provider. The newly formed institution is run under the brand name “Synergy University”

Today Synergy University is Russia’s largest private university with more than 35000 students and over 40 regional and international branches and rep-offices across the globe.

degrees

"Bachelor" degree is recognized by not only Russian employers. This degree is included in the international classification and understood abroad. Training of Bachelors in Synergy University is delivered through the distance learning programmes.

List of MA degrees

Modes of Delivery

Synergy University offers a wide range of educational provision.

Traditional (full-time) mode of delivery

in-class learning is delivered 5 times a week in the form of lectures, seminars and colloquiums; there is an opportunity to get the final mark in subject on the basis of the ongoing monitoring of progress without sitting for any exam (test). Advanced learning of foreign languages offers an opportunity of practical training organization;, interning in partner companies of Synergy University as early as in the third year of study.

Evening and week-end mode of delivery

in-class learning is delivered twice a week in the evening on weekdays or once a week on week-ends in the form of lectures and seminars; the opportunity of combining study with work in chosen area; self study of subjects with the use of modern electronic educational technologies on the basis of MegaCampus web-portal, participation in virtual seminars and practical studies; practical training and internships in partner companies of the University.

Dubai Campus

Synergy University is offering programs through its newly established Dubai branch.

The Dubai branch of Synergy University is located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) – one of the business and residential areas of Dubai in Platinum Tower, Cluster I.[3]

For its 2014 intake Synergy University Dubai is offering several programs such as bachelor's degree in Global Economy, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Information Technologies and Systems and Masters in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Masters in Global Economy, Masters in Retail Management, MBA Women's Leadership and Executive MBA Leadership and Strategy. Programs are licensed by local authority of Dubai - KHDA [4]

References

  1. ↑ http://synergydubai.ae/
  2. ↑ http://synergydubai.ae/en/accreditation
  3. ↑ http://www.synergydubai.ae
  4. ↑ http://www.khda.gov.ae/en/search/UniversityDetails.aspx?uid=1230

KHDA website Official University's website in English Official University's Dubai Campus website in English Official University's website in Russian aMBA accreditation

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