STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

The Executive MBA program is delivered in strategic partnership with Duke University›s Fuqua School of Business, a world leader in the area of MBA programs.

KEEP WORKING AS YOU STUDY

The Executive MBA program permits students to retain their full time employment while pursuing their degree. The program works with employers to ensure students are given proper time to focus on studies for the duration of the program.

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE

Students travel to Duke University for 2 weeks of courses and gaining an international educational experience.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business professors are thought leaders in their discipline. Our faculty have graduated from top universities from around the world (Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD), and they conduct research on modern issues facing business and industry.

NETWORKING

Become part of the growing NUGSB network of alumni who are successful business and government leaders in Kazakhstan and abroad.

STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

Nazarbayev University students have access to the world’s premier business publications through the NU Library. The university’s classrooms offer the latest technology and students use these tools to advance their learning and research.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES

After a successful completion of the Executive MBA program, the network our students gain help them in their current roles and grow their career to the next level

EXECUTIVE

MBAWHY EXECUTIVE MBA AT NUGSB?

PROGRAM STRUCTURE• Study on two weekends and 1 Monday a

month

• 20 months

• The curriculum includes 15 courses (11 core and 4 electives)

• Two week International residency at Duke University

• Lectures of renowned speakers

• Final thesis

• Option to select a specialized track in finance or marketing through electives courses

OVERVIEWThe Executive MBA (EMBA) program provides a unique learning environment for executive students by bringing together working professionals from diverse backgrounds. The EMBA program is delivered in English with simultaneous translation into Russian.

APPLICATION DATES: October – March

ADMISSIONS REQUIRMENTS*:• IELTS certificate• CV, two essays and two letters

of recommendation• Application fee payment• Submit an online application form

*full list of documents available at the website gsb.nu.edu.kz, the section Admissions

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CONTACTSNazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay batyr Ave., Astana 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan+7 (7172) 70 90 28+7 (7172) 70 91 74+7 (7172) 70 57 42emba.admissions@nu.edu.kz

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BENEFITS FOR THE EMPLOYER• Improving employee performance• Staff stability• Establishing long-term opportunities for

competing in the world market• Students return to work with improved

approaches to decision making• Participating in business transformation of

Kazakhstan TUITION FEEPrice on request, partial scholarships and discounts are available for corporate clients and sponsors STUDENT PROFILE

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