Delivered entirely online, this two-week intensive program is centered around practical cases and individual projects, providing a hands-on learning experience. Aimed at individuals from diverse fields such as accounting, economics, marketing, and more, the course equips participants with the essential tools and knowledge to navigate the intersection of business and technology.
In today’s competitive market, businesses must integrate advanced technologies for success, making digital tools, analytics, and mobile communication channels irreplaceable. Led by industry experts and esteemed ITMO professors, this course clarifies the role of a business analyst.
What do business analysts do?
Design new solutions
Analyze processes
Form an image of the desired outcome
Manage the development process
Evaluate the effectiveness of the resulting project
What you get
Implementation of an individual business analytics project with the support of the course tracker
Expertise from top industry speakers
Individual homework assessment and personal communication with the course tracker
Official ITMO certificate, 3 ECTS
Who can apply?
Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD students, and junior specialists who have intentions to enter the profession
Applicants should be proficient in the English language (B1 and higher)
Why choose ITMO?
One of the world’s top 100 universities (#79) in Computer Science according to QS WUR
359th in QS World University Rankings
Ranked 7th among Russian universities by Forbes Russia
Named among the top 200 (#155) in Engineering & Technology by QS World University Rankings
45+ partner universities around the world
Application documents
A scanned copy of your passport (ID)
CV
Our staff
Diana Syunyaeva Introduction to business analysis
Head of the educational program Technologies and Business Transformation Strategies, ITMO University
PhD in economics, associate professor, deputy chair of the Association of Major Software and Equipment Consumers (AMSEC)
Director of Development at Gazpromneft Information Technology Operator LLC
Head of the Center for Strategy, IT Development and Creation of New Products of Gazprom Neft PJSC
Led the projects on strategic and business analysis reset at several companies
Has been teaching at ITMO, Peter The Great Polytechnic University, and Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) since 2010
Executes partnership programs with various Russian universities, including the Sirius Educational Center
Member of ITMO University’s expert council
Certified PMI and PROCSI practitioner
Valeria Bushina Introduction to business analysis
Deputy head of the educational program Business Transformation Technologies and Strategies, ITMO University
Engineer at ITMO University
Implements business analytics projects in various fields
A scanned copy of the identity document is required for the following purposes: a. To check if the student is underage. In case the student is under 18 years old, we will require an ID of their legal representative. b. To compile a study contract that contains the full name of the student and their ID details. c. To bill the student and receive payment. d. To issue a school completion certificate and award ECTS credits.
You can submit your national ID instead.
Some summer schools at ITMO are offered for free. Unfortunately, there are no discounts or waivers for fee-based schools.
All ITMO schools are held on campus by default. Some may also be conducted online. Visit a school’s page for additional information.
Unfortunately, ITMO Dormitories are not available for the summer and winter breaks, therefore, summer and winter school students are offered to stay in our partner accommodations:
Absolutely! Once we confirm your participation and receive payment for the school, you will be assigned an ITMO Buddy who will help you with your arrival, airport pick-up, check-in, as well as orientation in St. Petersburg and ITMO.
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Yes, once the school fees are paid, you will receive your visa invitation letter if your studies are held on campus. The visa invitation letter is granted for the period of 3 days before and 3 days after the school’s official dates.
We organize a cultural event every weekend during summer and winter schools. You will experience the Russian Cooking Workshop, visit the Hermitage, enjoy a guided tour around the best St. Petersburg sites, and participate in an entertaining quest in the historical center of the city.