The primary mission of the University is to train highly qualified experts in all fields of business, economy, management, civil and international law, able to work in national and international business enterprises.

The University's business-oriented curricula ensures their professional growth, continuous updating of knowledge and effective future performance both in Russia and abroad.

International University supports a principle of superior quality of teaching. Among the lecturers of the University there are the best specialists of Moscow as well as the most competent visiting professors and guest doctors. Departments and Chairs are headed by worldwide-known scientists such as Professor Alexander A. Dynkin, Professor Vyacheslav A. Nikonov, Professor Galina A. Kitaygorodskaya, Professor Alexander G. Asmolov, Professor Gennady A. Yagodin, Professor Yuri M. Luzhkov, and others. The most effective and advanced methods of teaching are applied. Among them there are simulation games, scientific conferences, case-studies, and work on real projects.

Year by year the University is extending and strengthening its contacts with leading foreign colleges and universities. It cooperates with institutions in world wide. The University curricula are in accord with the world scientific thought and practice. The University provides programs for both Russian and foreign students. Special attention is paid to foreign languages. Graduates of the University are fluent at least in one or two European languages.