Synergy University or Moscow University for Industry and Finance “Synergy” is one of the largest universities in Russia with 65000+ students, more than 100 regional units & wide international representation in London, New York, Berlin and Dubai. Synergy University is an institution for higher education aimed at combining traditional academic teaching with fundamental knowledge & practical orientation. The University is licensed by The Federal Education and Science Supervision Agency, Its MA & MBA Programs are internationally accredited by the Association of MBA’s. The university has offices in London, New York, London 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 an in-house TV channel “Synergy TV” while maintaining an internal publishing house “Synergy Press”.
History
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 for Industry and Finance”. Since 2001, the master's programs at the university's business school have been accredited by Association of MBAs, the entire accreditation was completed six times, and the actual certificate was received in 2016. In 2009 and under the leadership of Dr. Vadim Lobov and Prof. Yury Rubin, a strategic merger between the Academy and “Synergy Business School”,, 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 not 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. Currently no programs are listed as accredited by the Russian Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science.
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. Advanced learning of foreign languages offers an opportunity for 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 weekends in the form of lectures and seminars; the opportunity of combining study with work in the 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 – one of the business and residential areas of Dubai in Platinum Tower, Cluster I. 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 the local authority of Dubai - KHDA
