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Doctor of Business Administration
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The NUGSB DBA program is designed for seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their career capital and pursue excellence. It not only advances career prospects but also fosters professional development, social identity, and lifelong learning. The DBA combines professional experience with cutting-edge applied research skills, preparing candidates to tackle complex industry challenges.
The NUGSB DBA program is designed for seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their career capital and pursue excellence. It not only advances career prospects but also fosters professional development, social identity, and lifelong learning. The DBA combines professional experience with cutting-edge applied research skills, preparing candidates to tackle complex industry challenges.
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Application process steps
1. Create personal account on admissions.nu.edu.kz;
2. Fill out the online application form and upload required documents;
3. Take the ALEKS/GMAT/GRE test;
GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam
GRE: https://www.ets.org/gre.html
4. Take IELTS/TOEFL test;
IELTS: https://ielts.org/
TOEFL: https://www.ets.org/toefl.html
5. Submit application;
6. Pass through a personal interview;
7. Wait for the results!
2. Fill out the online application form and upload required documents;
3. Take the ALEKS/GMAT/GRE test;
GMAT: https://www.mba.com/exams/gmat-exam
GRE: https://www.ets.org/gre.html
4. Take IELTS/TOEFL test;
IELTS: https://ielts.org/
TOEFL: https://www.ets.org/toefl.html
5. Submit application;
6. Pass through a personal interview;
7. Wait for the results!
Application periods
We are pleased to announce that the online application period for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open! Deadline: on a rolling basis until the start of the program.
Please note that application fee is 15,000 KZT and 45,000 KZT when paid within the last two weeks before the officially approved deadline and/or during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process. This amount is non-refundable.
Please note that at the time of submitting the completed application form, all supporting documents must be uploaded to the candidate's personal account.
After the submission of the application before a certain period, the extension of the deadlines for the provision of supporting documents for this period is not expected. An incomplete package of documents uploaded to the online system before the completion of the registration will be checked for compliance with the competitive selection requirements and may not be accepted for consideration by the selection committee.
Please note that application fee is 15,000 KZT and 45,000 KZT when paid within the last two weeks before the officially approved deadline and/or during the extension period for accepting applications for participation in the admission process. This amount is non-refundable.
Please note that at the time of submitting the completed application form, all supporting documents must be uploaded to the candidate's personal account.
After the submission of the application before a certain period, the extension of the deadlines for the provision of supporting documents for this period is not expected. An incomplete package of documents uploaded to the online system before the completion of the registration will be checked for compliance with the competitive selection requirements and may not be accepted for consideration by the selection committee.
Applicants applying to the DBA program must submit the following documents
- National ID or passport;
- Notarized copy of the candidate's identity card or passport;
- Notarized copy of Bachelor’s diploma or equivalent;
- Notarized copy of Master’s degree or equivalent and/or PhD degree diploma or equivalent. Master’s degree/PhD degree should be in a relevant discipline with a transcript including a notarized English translation. Applicants who obtained Bachelor’s and/or Master’s and/or PhD degree diplomas from foreign educational institutions must request their official transcript(s) to be sent directly to the Graduate School of Business; a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of a 4.00 or equivalent on applicant’s Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees
- Valid ALEKS, GMAT or GRE Test Report. Candidates are expected to have strong reading, analytical and mathematical skills as demonstrated by ALEKS/GRE/GMAT test reports/certificates;
- Scanned notarized copy of Labor card with English translation or another documented proof of work experience (recommended at least 5 years of cumulative work experience at managerial positions);
- Valid English Language Proficiency Tests Report (IELTS or TOEFL, except TOEFL Home Edition): overall 6 with sub-score requirements no less than 5.5 in each component;
- CV/resume in English;
- Personal statement (300-500 words);
- Preliminary research proposal (1500-2000 words);
- Two confidential letters of recommendation.
The absolute minimum requirement for English language proficiency test reports for admission to the Program is an overall IELTS test score of 6.0, with sub-score requirements no less than 5.5, or the equivalent TOEFL (except Home Edition) score as posted on the ETS website.
Applicants at the discretion of the Admissions Committee can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
Applicants at the discretion of the Admissions Committee can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if:
- One of their earlier academic degrees was earned in a country with English as the language of official communication, academic instruction and daily life;
- An undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a program which was officially taught in English. Applicants must provide an official document confirming English as the language of instruction;
- The applicant is a graduate of the University.
ALEKS/GRE/GMAT scores on all sections of the examination will be considered in an applicant’s profile. There is no minimum required scores.GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years and must be taken before submitting your application.
Personal statement (300-500 words) outlining the applicant’s prior educational career, statement of his/her interest in the Program, and the tentative choice of the research subject.
Preliminary research proposal (1500-2000 words) outlining the research topic the applicant would like to pursue in the Program.
FAQ
Full package of documents is accepted online. Applicants must register on the admission portal admissions.nu.edu.kz. Detailed instructions provided in the admissions section.
Yes. You will be asked to pay an application fee at the time of submission.
The application fee is KZT 15,000 for local applicants.
The fee can be paid online by credit card. Cash is not accepted. Your payment is non-refundable, even if you withdraw the application or if the application is denied. The fee can be applied only to the admission term indicated on your submitted application.
The application fee is KZT 15,000 for local applicants.
The fee can be paid online by credit card. Cash is not accepted. Your payment is non-refundable, even if you withdraw the application or if the application is denied. The fee can be applied only to the admission term indicated on your submitted application.