The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at KIMEP is dedicated to train leaders who can effectively manage and successfully transform organizations both in Kazakhstan and internationally and solve contemporary business problems in a dynamic and competitive global marketplace, in a socially responsible manner.
The mission of the Master of Business Administration program is to train and prepare full-time and part-time graduate students for leadership positions and service in business, public and non-profit organizations and for further postgraduate study, and to develop entrepreneurs. This is accomplished through an intellectual and practical multi-disciplinary approach to learning.
The MBA program’s learning objectives are to ensure that graduates have:
- Focused knowledge of functional and interdisciplinary areas of business administration, micro- and macro-economic business environment, and quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
- Critical thinking and problem solving.
- Leadership and managerial competences.
- Cultural and ERS awareness as they apply in local, regional and international context.
- Effective communication in written and oral English and collaboration with others in the pursuit of common objectives.
Graduate programs (Master and Doctoral level programs):
Lazzat Tashanova, Graduate Program Manager
Email: bcb_graduate@kimep.kz
Tel.: +7 (727) 270 44 40 ext. 2356
Office 302-1 / Dostyk building
Aizada Agabayeva, Graduate Program Manager
Email: bcb-assistant@kimep.kz
Tel: 270-44-40 Ext: 2358
Office: 302-2 / Dostyk bld
| 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
Murat Koshenov, MBA 1998
Deputy CEO of Halyk Bank
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Regarding the statement that KIMEP provides education that changes society – yes, I believe so for several reasons. KIMEP sets a good foundation of knowledge in various areas: business, economics and management. It develops correct behavior patterns for young people; constant work on yourself; search for various information without only relying on information given by faculty. These things very strongly and favorably distinguish KIMEP from other universities in our country.
Alibek Yessov, MBA 2011
CEO of Zoodpay
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KIMEP is unique, because education is delivered by the Western standards, with credit system, possibility for students to choose classes and instructors. About my leadership qualities – I think KIMEP made a direct impact in this sense, including such simple things like selecting your own schedule and instructors. This forms a certain freedom of thinking the basics for assuming leadership further on.
Dana Minbaeva, MBA 1996
Professor of HRM, King’s College of London, Research Partner at Nordic Human Capital Advisory
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Regardless who we were and where we came from, for all of us KIMEP was a new beginning and a unique opportunity to make a difference. And we did, we do and we will. We met in 2016 for the 20th graduation anniversary. It was great to see how much we collectively achieved. As for me, KIMEP helped to choose my profession. After graduating, I decided to join KIMEP as one of the first local faculty. And I have been enjoying my choice ever since.
Kuralay Mukhamejanova, MBA 2006
International Financial Advisor, Business Coach
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When I applied to KIMEP, I already had a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. I wanted to get a master’s degree somewhere abroad, but I couldn’t because at that time my son was only 2 years old. I had examples of KIMEP graduates around me who had good job offers. Therefore, in order to achieve this too and to fulfill my dream of getting an MBA degree I chose KIMEP. I consider KIMEP as the best university in the Kazakhstani education market. I was the best graduate with the highest GPA, and the employers, such as the Big4, Philip Morris and Mars, have been hunting me when I was still studying at KIMEP. I really enjoyed studying at KIMEP. It was like a breath of fresh air.
Ali Koichumanov, MBA 2007
Entrepreneur, Founder of APEC Training Center
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MBA students mostly already are professionals making plans to further advance their career or business. KIMEP MBA program helped me in terms of networking, I met many graduates, with whom I continue to keep in touch today. As for KIMEP – surely, it has already largely influenced the society. KIMEP graduates, as a rule, know how to create their own future – now it’s your turn to do it!
Anna Sevastyanova, MBA 2019
Senior Marketing Manager OLX Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
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I really appreciate KIMEP MBA Program for the networking opportunities it provides. Bringing different perspectives from professionals in their fields has deeply enriched my personal understanding of many industries, categories and brands. The synergy effect of top-class courses, practical frameworks and real-life cases helped me tremendously to build my career further. I appreciate the contribution of each of my professors at KIMEP that helped me to sharpen my research skills and my classmates for sharing their invaluable insights and advice.