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Introduction.........................................................................................................Kardan MBA Overview.......................................................................................Why Kardan MBA?.............................................................................................Program Details.................................................................................................Admission Requirements...................................................................................Application Process...........................................................................................Fee Structure.....................................................................................................

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Introduction

This guide offers detailed information on Kardan University MBA program, including admissions criteria, program structure, faculty and frequently asked questions. We thank you for your interest in our MBA program, we look forward to welcoming you at Kardan University.

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Kardan MBA Overview

As the leading private university in Afghanistan, Kardan University is uniquely positioned to embark upon the MBA program. Through the mobilization of highly experienced faculty,exceptional and new learning facilities as well as application of international learning and teaching standards, Kardan University’s MBA is among the most competitive and rigorous graduateprograms.

Building on our 12 year track record in business education, Kardan University remains committed to building a new generation of talented and globally minded Afghan professionals, leaders and managers.

The program provides advanced management education in an environment that encourages students to strengthen their leadership capabilities, expand their intellectual disciplines, and acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills required to become successful entrepreneurs. Our program is built on the premise that up-to date expertise is what gives business leaders avalue-added capacity in a knowledge-based economy. Since the start of MBA program at Kardan University, over 300 students have already enrolled in this competitive program.

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Why Kardan MBA?

As the first and leading private university, Kardan is uniquelypositioned to address the complex business environment inAfghanistan and beyond. We pride ourselves in our consistent ability to produce the country's finest professionals through innovation,excellence and creativity.

Kardan University promotes global partnerships as a strategicimperative. Our international partners include the International City/Country Management Association (ICMA), GES network (Pairs), IACBE, AIESEC and Girne American University, North Cyprus.

Kardan University offers innovative and quality-oriented education in an inspiring environment. For over 12 years, we have built areputation for the promotion of hands-on experience, practicalknowledge and national and international best practices.

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Why Kardan MBA?Kardan's faculty members are experts anddistinguished scholars in their respective fields. We tap into national industry specialists and leading national and internationalacademics to better prepare our students for success.

We offer our students the most exceptional learning experiences. Through the provision of responsive services, including careerdevelopment centers, libraries and student services, scholarships, and a wide range ofcultural and academic initiatives, we ensure a thriving learning environment for our students.

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Program Details

Kardan University MBA admissions are competitive and challenging. Classes will be held at Kardan

School of Graduate Studies.

Students can specialize in thefollowing two streams overone and a half year of fulltime studies:

Admissions and Location

Specializations

Finance

Management and Leadership

Admission Requirements

Kardan University takes a holistic approach towards the admissions into the MBA program.Applicants are assessed based on their academic background, on the leadership and managerial promise as well as on their career ambitions and communication skills.

Undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom), Bachelor in Economics or a related field from a recognized university;

Completed application form for entry into the MBA program, applicants can apply online through the university website or visit the MBA admissions section;

A minimum 2.25 CGPA from a recognized university;

Completed Letter of Intent;

Take a pre-admission aptitude test administered by the Kardan University.

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Admission Requirements

Payment of a non-refundable application fee of 1,000 Afghanis;

Submission of an updated resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV);

Two professional recommendation letters from an employer or a university professor;

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Application Process

Submit onlineapplication

Submission oforiginal transcriptsand documents

Aptitude test

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Complete the Kardan University MBA online application and attach the required supportingdocumentation to your application.

Pay the registration fee

Submit original documents and transcripts based onMBA requirements

A pre-admission aptitude test administered by the Kardan University

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Application Process

Interview stage

Stage 4

Interviews are conducted in Kardan University

You will be advised by letter and email of the final decision on yourapplication.

Admission committeeevaluation

Final decision

Stage 5 Stage 6

Once the Admissions Office receives feedback from the interviewers, your application will be re-evaluated and then presented to the AdmissionsCommittee. The Admissions Committee and comprised of faculty, decides whether to accept or reject eachcandidate.

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Kardan University also accepts Afghanis based on the daily USD conversion rate.

Fee Structure

Program Duration

Semesters

Semester Duration

Total Credit Hours

Admission Fee

Semester Tuition Fee

Total Program Fee

18 Months

3

6 Months

36 Credit hours

$ 300 (To be paid over 3 semesters equivalent to 100$/semester)

$ 1500 (To be paid during the semester in 5 installments)

$ 4800

Credit Based Fee Structure

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Students who have successfully graduated from Kardan University are exempted from the

admission fees.

Each semester is for a period of six months. Students must complete three semesters of

studies to be eligible for graduation.

Classes will be offered in the mornings and evenings to accommodate those students who have

full time work commitments.

Kardan University will offer merit-based scholarships to the top candidates. The admissions

committee will determine the nature, percentage and type of scholarships. We will grant

scholarships only to those candidates who have exceptional academic background, extensive

professional experience and demonstrate leadership and managerial potential. See Kardan

website for details.

Fee StructureImportant Information:

Kardan School of Graduate Studies, Parwan II, Kabul, Afghanistan

0781 52 83 83 mbastudentservice@kardan.edu.af www.kardan.edu.af/mba