The Graduate School of Management is a part of St. Petersburg University, the oldest institution of higher education in Russia. From the very beginning GSOM has shown a dynamic growth. It has developed a diverse portfolio of business education programs: Bachelor, Pre-Experience Master, Doctoral, Executive MBA and ExEd programs. Dual Degree options in cooperation with GSOM partner schools are available for Master and Executive MBA students. GSOM has developed outstanding relations with the national and international business communities through joint research, guest lectures, Student Summer Internship Program, and other ongoing activities. Over 4’000 graduates are members of the GSOM Alumni Association. Strong international recognition of the GSOM achievements resulted in getting international accreditations by EQUIS, AMBA and EPAS, as well as in membership in CEMS and PIM international associations of business schools where GSOM exclusively represents the Russian Federation. GSOM has over 50 academic partners among the world leading business schools and universities, and runs student exchanges based on bilateral credit transfer. According to the EDUNIVERSAL international ranking, in 2008 - 2013 GSOM was considered #1 Business School in Russia, and in 2012, 2013 it also was named #1 in Eastern Europe. According to the Financial Times 2013 ranking, GSOM is in the top 75 business schools in Europe and in top 70 Masters in Management 2013.