KIMEP University‘s MBA program has produced the business leaders of Central Asia for twenty five years. The world renowned Bang College of Business (BCB) has the best international faculty, corporate connections and international reputation of any business school in the CIS, as well as international accreditation. BCB remains the best business school in the region to launch a successful and dynamic career as a manager, entrepreneur or business scholar.
The mission of the MBA program is to prepare high-quality decision-makers and business leaders capable of solving contemporary business problems in a dynamic and competitive global marketplace, in a socially responsible manner.
KIMEP University MBA program is designed to ensure that the graduates will demonstrate:
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- Communication and leadership skills
- Fundamental knowledge of the business environment including economic, ethical and international issues
- Essential knowledge in the core business disciplines of Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Operations Management and Information Systems
- Advanced specialized knowledge in one or more areas of business
- Integrative business knowledge
- Application of theoretical knowledge to business practice and research
| Courses | Credits |
| Foundation courses
There are seven foundation courses that introduce concepts and terminology to students with no prior knowledge of the subject matter as illustrated below: |
12* |
| Foundations of Accounting | 1.5 |
| Foundations of Finance | 1.5 |
| Foundations of Marketing | 1.5 |
| Foundations of Management | 1.5 |
| Foundations of Information Systems | 1.5 |
| Foundations of Operations Management | 1.5 |
| Managerial Economics (Micro- and Macroeconomics) | 3 |
| Required core courses | 24 |
| Strategic Management | 3 |
| Business Research Methods | 3 |
| Business Communications | 2 |
| Financial Reporting and Management Control | 3 |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Organizational Behaviour and Leadership Ethics | 3 |
| Advanced Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Advanced Marketing Management | 3 |
| International Business | 3 |
| Specialization courses | 6 |
| Professional Internship | 3 |
| Research Work | 4 |
| Final Attestation | 1 |
| Total | 52 |
INTERNSHIP, THESIS AND FINAL ATTESSTATION (TOTAL 8 CREDITS)
An Internship and Research Work including Thesis are required. Students without a major will undertake Internship and Thesis in general business or in any major/minor area.
SPECIALIZATIONS (TOTAL 6 CREDITS)
MBA students may acquire specialized knowledge in the following areas:
- Accounting and Audit
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Also, students may receive an MBA without a specialization, instead of specialization courses, students need to take 2 courses in any area of major/additional specialization.
Program duration: 1,5 to 2 years
(depending on academic background and course load taken per semester)
Language of instruction: English
Form of study: full-time (classes take place primarily at evening time)
Number of credits: 52
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Program duration: 1,5 to 2 years
(depending on academic background and course load taken per semester)
Language of instruction: English
Form of study: full-time (classes take place primarily at evening time)
Number of credits: 52
KIMEP University MBA program graduates become top managers in the most successful businesses in Kazakhstan and internationally, in such spheres as:
- Accounting Management and Audit
- Financial Analysis, Banking and Consulting
- Marketing and Brand Management
- Human Resources Management
- Project Management
- Logistics/Supply Chain Management
- Business Development Management