The Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, together with technical universities and industrial partners, plan to develop a training program for specialists with related degrees "economist-engineer". In an interview with the Russian Rectors’ Union, the Rectors of two of the country's leading universities gave their expert opinion on the implementation of this program.
According to them, alumni with such a degree will acquire economic and engineering skills necessary to improve the efficiency of production and management systems of enterprises and will be in demand in most sectors of the country's economy.
"Educational programs are aimed at economists of a new format with a deep understanding of the specifics of priority industries. They will play a key role in the work of the company: participate in development strategies, determine the financial viability of technical innovations, help companies achieve their goals with maximum efficiency," said Stanislav Prokofiev, Rector of the FinU.
"The Mission of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics is to expand the broader education of economists and engineers in strategic industries. The University's proposals are based on the analysis of key sectors of technological development and projects of structural adaptation in the Russian economy and are aimed at strengthening human and technological sovereignty. Alumni with a new degree will be in demand in mechanical and metal engineering, robotics, biotechnology, construction, the fuel and energy complex, agroindustry, etc.," says Ivan Lobanov, Rector of Plekhanov University of Economics.
The next academic year will see the launch of a pilot project to train specialists with relevant qualifications. It is planned to implement a specialized educational program for each industry segment: an economist-engineer in mechanical engineering, food production, construction and agriculture. Leading Russian companies will participate in the training of future specialists: Rostec Group, EFKO Group of Companies, Capital Group, REO Russian Environmental Operator, Bavar+ LLC, and others.
This year, the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, together with leading technical universities, launched online educational programs for training economists of a new format and plans to develop partnerships with leaders in the construction, medical and energy industries.
