Business School of Russian-Armenian Slavonic University (RAU)
Russian-Armenian University Business School (RAU Business school) (; ), founded in 2008, is the graduate business school of Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University in Yerevan, Armenia. The school offers a variety of educational programs like MBA programs and many Professional Courses. In 2016 RAU Business school entered the international ranking list of Eduniversal of the best business schools in the world. History. RAU Business School was formally established as a separate unit in 2008. Business School is a dynamically evolving, licensed educational institution in the field of business education, was a member of the  Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN), which employ modern approach to the methodology and quality in business education. The Business School offers academic postgraduate as well as professional business training and development programs. BS provides innovation-oriented business education and adheres to the best international standards in business education. The professors and teaching staff of the Business School are local and regional experts in their respective fields with both theoretical and practical knowledge and experience. During last three years Business School has established partner relations with several esteemed and world known institutions such as: University of Glasgow (Scotland ); SBS Swiss Business School (Switzerland); Stockholm School of Economy (Riga branch); ISET (Georgia); Central European University (Slovakia); International University (Vienna); and many others in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and more than 40 biggest universities in Russia. Business School of the Russian-Armenian University entered the international ranking list of Best Business Schools among 1000 institutions in 154 countries according to the independent global ranking agency Eduniversal. The 2016 rankings results were announced during the 9th International Convention held on November 28 - December 1 in Perth, Australia. RAU Business School was awarded 2 Palmes of Excellence out of the 5 leagues. The School  mapped its way to success due to its strong regional influence and significant international ties. Purpose of Business School. Formation and development of an effective system of business education in Armenia, which will be much more correspond to the local market needs and would be able to provide best professional trainings, retraining and qualification improvement of managerial staff. Programs. RAU Business School offers a variety of educational programs.