The article presents an analysis of the features of social practices implementation and corporate social responsibility in the business world. The authors structured the distinctive features of the American and European models of corporate social responsibility. Based on the analysis the authors highlighted the stages of formation of corporate social responsibility. Much attention is paid to the method of creating reports of Russian companies on corporate social performance and the need for government regulation which oblige companies to this activity on the example of the experience of Finland, Norway, Denmark and other countries. The recommendations of the corporate social responsibility of business structures in Russia and the former Soviet Union are suggested.

In the article the background of the quality assessment model of training Master students is examined. Based on the analysis of foreign experience academic models are structured formed as a result of several factors. The criteria of the formation of the institutional framework for transforming the system of higher education in general and Master training in particular. On the basis of the study the problems of functioning of Master Institute in the Russian Federation are systematized. Indicators of compliance of competencies of Master passport with the competencies of Master program are presented.

Development of educational system is one of the priorities of state policy of Russia. Ensuring the high quality of education, its compliance to today´s and tomorrow´s requirements – both economic, and social ones – sets for higher education institutions some tasks of updating the contents and techniques of preparation, strengthening of ties with employers. To improve the level system of higher education educational standards became the quality control tool of graduates’ knowledge; new stantards are aimed at training specialists in demand economy. This article describes the indicators for assessing the quality of master´s training, which are represented by four units (the main (basic); auxiliary; showing results of master students (achievements); optional).