Dmitrii Volkov
- First Deputy Director: Graduate School of Business
- Head, Professor: Graduate School of Business / Department of Financial Management
- Dmitrii Volkov has been at HSE University since 2019.
Education, Degrees and Academic Titles
Leningrad State University, Economics
According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011, Candidate of Sciences belongs to ISCED level 8 - "doctoral or equivalent", together with PhD, DPhil, D.Lit, D.Sc, LL.D, Doctorate or similar. Candidate of Sciences allows its holders to reach the level of the Associate Professor.
A post-doctoral degree called Doctor of Sciences is given to reflect second advanced research qualifications or higher doctorates in ISCED 2011.
Continuing education / Professional retraining / Internships / Study abroad experience
FOREIGN SCIENTIFIC INTERNSHIPS AND TRAINING
Higher Commercial School of Paris (HEC–Paris, France), 2006.
Harvard Business School (Cambridge, USA), 2006.
W.A. Haas School of Business, University of California (Berkeley, USA), 2004, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996.
Norwegian School of Economics and Business (Bergen, Norway), 1999.
Copenhagen Business School (Denmark), 1997.
Katsa University of Pittsburgh (USA), 1996.
York University Business School (Toronto, Canada), 1993.
Conducting a business game “Tango”, Celemi (Prague, Czech Republic), 2008, GSOM St. Petersburg State University, 2008.
Financial and management accounting. A program for teachers of GSOM St. Petersburg State University. Columbia University Business School — Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg, June 16 – 17, 2007.
Program for teachers of GSOM St. Petersburg State University, Higher Commercial School of Paris (HEC-Paris, France), 2006.
Conducting a business game “Decision Base (Choice: management decision-making)”, Selemi (Malmo, Sweden) (certificate and license for the right to host the game), 1997.
Courses (2024/2025)
- Career Guidance Seminar "Managerial profession in the modern world" (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management; 1 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Career Guidance Seminar "Managerial profession in the modern world" (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management; 1 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Career Guidance Seminar "Managerial profession in the modern world" (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management; 1 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Financial Analysis and Cost Management (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management; 3 year, 3 module)Rus
- Past Courses
Courses (2023/2024)
- Career Guidance Seminar "Managerial profession in the modern world" (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management, field of study Management, field of study Management; 1 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Financial Analysis and Cost Management (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management; 3 year, 3 module)Rus
Courses (2022/2023)
- Financial Analysis and Cost Management (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management; 3 year, 3, 4 module)Rus
Courses (2021/2022)
- Career Guidance Seminar "Managerial profession in the modern world" (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management, field of study Management, field of study Management; 1 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Financial Analysis and Cost Management (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management; 3 year, 3 module)Rus
- Research Seminar "Research Project" (Master’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management; 2 year, 1-4 module)Rus
Courses (2020/2021)
- Career Guidance Seminar "Managerial profession in the modern world" (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management, field of study Management, field of study Management; 1 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Financial and Organizational Accounting (Bachelor’s programme; Graduate School of Business field of study Management, field of study Management, field of study Management; 2 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
Employment history
2016 – 2019 ANO DPO "Sberbank Corporate University"
Director of Educational Technology Development
Conducting research on new educational technologies, organizing technology development and implementation in the educational process
Development of business simulations and business games, introduction of virtual/augmented reality technologies, micro-education, "inverted" classroom, etc.
The development of social learning platforms and technologies, the formation of communities of practitioners and communities of knowledge, the reform of the distance learning system.
Dissemination of new knowledge about advanced learning technologies through training seminars, trainings, publications of methodological literature.
Development of the system "Leaders teach leaders"" through the implementation of programs for the development of teaching competencies (train-the-trainers)
Publishing activities of the Corporate University, including the publication of books in the Sberbank Library series
, Examination of educational programs of the Corporate University
Teaching at Corporate University programs
Member of the Academic Council of the Corporate University
2013 – 2016 ANO DPO "Sberbank Corporate University"
Vice-Rector for Educational and Methodological Work (2014 – 2016)
Director of Educational and Methodological Work (2013 - 2014)
Development of a portfolio of educational programs
Organization of the development of educational programs, teaching materials
Development and implementation of internal regulatory documentation on educational activities
Quality control of education
Supervising the activities of Corporate University schools: finance, risk management, leadership and management skills, operational management and IT, foreign languages
Supervising the project "Virtual School of Corporate University"
Organization of innovative projects
Supervising the teaching resource of a Corporate University
Member of the Academic Council of the Corporate University
1995 – 2013 Saint Petersburg State University,
Higher School of Management (GSOM SPbU)
The Graduate School of Management of St. Petersburg State University is a unique model of a successful Russian business school. The success of the school's project was confirmed in 2012 by receiving the EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) international institutional accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). GSOM St. Petersburg State University is the first and currently the only business school in Russia and the CIS that has been awarded this prestigious accreditation. The high quality of educational programs is also confirmed by recognized international program accreditations — AMBA (Executive MBA program) and EPAS (Bachelor's degree programs). The largest clients of corporate educational programs of GSOM St. Petersburg State University are such companies as JSC VTB Bank, PJSC NK Rosneft, JSC Sberbank of Russia, JSC Russian Railways, JSC ANC Bashneft, IBM, JSC Lenenergo and many others.
In 2013, the International Business Master's degree program (Master in International Business, MIB) entered the world top 70 of the Financial Times "Masters in Management" rating for the first time in the history of Russian business education, and in 2018 it rose to 23rd place among the world's best master's degree programs in management. Thanks to the success of its Master's degree program, the Graduate School of Management of St. Petersburg State University also entered the Financial Times newspaper's rating of the best European business schools - "European Business Schools" - and in 2018 occupies the 52nd position in it.
Administrative positions at GSOM SPbU
Advisor to the Vice–Rector of St. Petersburg State University in the areas of Geology and management (MBA and executive training programs), 2010 - 2013.
Director of MBA Programs, 2010 – 2012.
Deputy Dean for Master's Degree Programs, 2007 — 2010.
Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, 2006 — 2007.
Co-Director of the International Executive MBA program, 2004 — 2007.
Deputy Director of the MBA program, 2004 — 2006.
Head of the Department of Finance Theory (renamed the Department of Finance and Accounting in 2007), 2003 — 2008.
Deputy Dean for Finance, 2002 — 2003.
Deputy Dean for Professional Retraining Programs, 1998 — 2002.
Head of the Management Training Program for the organizations of the National economy of the Russian Federation – Presidential Training Program, 1998 — 2003.
Director of the professional retraining program in financial management, 1997 — 2002.
Deputy Dean for Scientific Work, 1996 — 1998.
Deputy Dean for International Relations, 1995 — 1996.
Member of the Academic Council of GSOM St. Petersburg State University
Member of the Academic Council of St. Petersburg State University
Teaching positions at GSOM St. Petersburg State University
Professor of the Department of Finance and Accounting, 2008 – 2013.
Professor of Finance PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2008 — 2013.
Associate Professor of the Department of Finance Theory, 1996 — 2008.
Assistant of the Department of Finance Theory, 1995 — 1996.
1997 – 2005 Visiting Professor
University of Bremen (Germany), Visiting Professor, course “Crisis Management via Financial Analysis (Crisis management using financial analysis tools)” (in English, Master's program), 2001 — 2004.
University ofVaasa (Finland), Visiting Professor, course “Finance and Investment Decision Making in Russia (Making financial and investment decisions in Russia)” (in English, bachelor's and Master's programs), 1997 — 2005.
NORLET (Nordic-Russian Leadership Executive Training) program, business game “Decision Base (Choice: managerial decision-making)”, Russian program Director, 1997 — 1999.
The Center for Retraining and Advanced Training of the University of Helsinki (Kouvala, Finland), the program “Doing Business in Russia (How to do business in Russia” for managers and owners of Finnish companies (in English)., 1997.
1991 — 1995 Chief Accountant, Financial Director of a number of commercial organizations in St. Petersburg.
1988 — 1990 Leningrad Institute of Civil Engineering
Assistant of the Department of Economic Theory
MBA graduates of HSE Graduate School of Business receive their diplomas
Three cohorts — over 100 participants — successfully completed the MBA program at the HSE Graduate School of Business. Over the course of a year and a half, they completed 16 educational modules, including two off-site modules: one in China and one at Lake Baikal. Among the 2025 graduates are entrepreneurs, founders of successful businesses, and top managers from leading Russian companies such as Sber, VTB, Rostelecom, NOVATEK, Rosatom, Yandex.Technologies, Almaz-Antey Concern, SKB Kontur, Belkacar, SONET Group, and others.
The future of digital financial assets was discussed at the Graduate School of Business
The Graduate School of Business hosted a discussion forum “Financial Innovations for Business” on the topic “Digital financial assets - the best modern platform for crowdfunding and more?”.
The Future of Digital Financial Assets Discussed at HSE Graduate School of Business
The HSE Graduate School of Business hosted the discussion forum “Financial Innovations for Business”, focusing on the theme “Digital Financial Assets — The Best Modern Platform for Crowdfunding and Beyond?”
The first meeting was held within the framework of the new phase of the Graduate School of Business applied research project “Crowdfunding on CFA platforms”
On October 9, the first meeting of the new phase of the Graduate School of Business applied research project “Crowdfunding on CFA platforms” was held.
Updated MBA Launched at HSE Graduate School of Business
Amidst a turbulent market and tectonic shifts in the environment, senior executives of Russian companies are showing a greater need for business education. This spring, the HSE Graduate School of Business has launched updated Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Business Administration programmes. The programme organisers report a large number of incoming applications, and currently there are 50 students enrolled in the MBA programme.
Council of Supply Chain Professionals and HSE Graduate School of Business announce cooperation
HSE Graduate School of Business (GSB) is expanding cooperation with the Council of Supply Chain Professionals, an association for the promotion of the logistics and supply chain of manufacturing and retailing companies. The parties have signed a Cooperation Agreement and a supplementary agreement to it. More than 3,000 logistics and supply chain managers and specialists from 1,100+ Russian and international manufacturing companies and retailers will have access to the educational innovations and resources of the HSE GSB.
The Chairmen of the International Relations Committee took part in the 17th International Conference of the Academy of Global Business Research and Practice.
On December 20, 2022, within the framework of the project "Fundamental value and investment attractiveness of companies: choosing objects for investment in the process of equity crowdfunding", under the leadership of D. L. Volkov, a report was held by Berezinets I.V., Ilyina Yu.B., Volkov D.L. The 17th International Conference at the Academy of Global Studies and Practice.
Teachers of the Department of Financial Management took part in the annual international scientific conference GSOM Emerging Markets Conference (EMC 2022)
On October 5-8, 2022, participants of the project "Fundamental value and investment attractiveness of companies: choosing objects for investment in the process of equity crowdfunding", led by D. L. Volkov, made presentations at the IX annual International scientific conference "Emerging Markets 2022" (EMC 2022):
Graduate School of Business Holds First Project Fest
The HSE Graduate School of Business (GSB) held its first open-air student festival, Project Fest by GSB, at Shabolovka. It was the final stage of the Student Groups Project Competition for the 2020/2021 academic year. Lectures, master classes, business games from students and business representatives, and educational and entertainment activities were also organised for all Festival visitors.
HSE Graduate School of Business Hosts Final Round of CIMA Emerging Leaders Competition 2021
On May 12, the HSE Graduate School of Business hosted the CIMA Emerging Leaders Competition, an international case championship. The competition is aimed at helping students advance their skills in business process modelling and business forecasting. A team from Southern Federal University (SFU) took first place, and teams from HSE University came in second and third.
The professors of FMB and CPE learned about the implementation of advanced digital technologies into the educational process.
On February 13, 2020, the Faculty of Business and Management held its sixth methodological seminar for teachers of the Faculty of Business and Management (FBM) and units of continuing professional education (CPE), dedicated to the use of digital technologies for the interaction between participants of the educational process.
New Recording Studio Opens at HSE University
The digitalization of education would be impossible without the introduction of new technologies. FBM’s modern video studio—based on Jalinga software that Russian specialists created for distance learning—enables teachers and students to record lectures and transmit online broadcasts unassisted.
The Faculty of Business and Management opens a brand-new video recording studio for online courses and webinars.
On January 16, 2020, a new video recording studio with the most modern equipment was opened at the Faculty of Business and Management. Now, any professor or course author can record an educational video or broadcast a webinar there.
HSE Tops Ranking of Business Universities in Business Education
HSE University has taken the first place in the ranking of entrepreneurial universities and business schools by Expert Analysis Centre. The ranking’s evaluation criteria include startups that were launched by alumni of economics or business programmes.