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MBA - Master of Business Administration

Nazarbayev University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MBA
Duration 14 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Astana, Kazakhstan
Language English

Program Overview

The MBA - Master of Business Administration at Nazarbayev University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the MBA - Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kazakhstan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 14 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Astana, Kazakhstan

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MBA - Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Consequential Leadership
  2. Business Mathematics and Business Computer Application
  3. Financial Accounting
  4. Probability and Statistics
  5. Business Communication
  6. Global Financial Management
  7. Managerial Effectiveness
  8. Managerial Economics
  9. Marketing Management
  10. Foundations of Strategy
  11. Managerial Accounting
  12. Operations Management
  13. Macroeconomics
  14. Decision Models
  15. Corporate Finance
  16. Entrepreneurship
  17. Negotiations
  18. Financial Statement Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants to the Full-Time MBA program are expected to have:
  • Work experience which will be considered in admissions decisions.
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree diploma (or equivalent).
*Please, note that Full-Time MBA application fee - 10 000 KZT.
Documents:
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Essays
  • Resume/CV
  • Diploma/Transcript
  • Valid English Language Proficiency Tests Report (IELTS or TOEFL)
  • Mathematical skills as demonstrated by ALEKS test/GMAT or GRE
  • Identity Card
  • Employment Book
Important information:
Submission of completed application package by the applicant does not guarantee admissions to the MBA program.

Applicants are invited for an interview by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee has the right to conduct an additional interview with applicants to assess their quantitative skills.

Every applicant must complete an online application form in English and submit it on the official University website.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

About Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University logo

Nazarbayev University

Astana, Kazakhstan

international research university based in Astana, Kazakhstan

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 14 months