While your organization will part with your EMBA students during weekend programs and international residencies, their learning will be immediately applicable to the workplace each time they return. We encourage employers to be sensitive to the demands of the program, so as to realize the highest return on their investment.

Each executive and sponsoring organization has unique goals and perspectives to bring to this program. The NUGSB EMBA recognizes that the most successful students will be able to apply their education immediately at the workplace. To encourage this process each student will be required to work on a thesis that directly relates to their career objectives and which will be evaluated by NUGSB faculty. Through this opportunity, the sponsoring organization can directly benefit from the EMBA experience.

The program requires a significant investment of time and attention. Students enrolled in this program successfully balance their significant professional and personal responsibilities with the rigors of the academic curriculum. Students are expected to spend substantial time each week on academics. Every student manages their time differently; some study for a few hours each day while others may study during weekends. It’s important to find a routine that works for each student, their team, family, and colleagues. Gaining the support of significant other, family, and co-workers— will be key to success. Some companies help to alleviate workload by providing their employees with additional support (e.g., staff support, time off), but most students receive no relief in their responsibilities.

The program consists of 13 core courses, 1 elective, and project/thesis. The core courses cover the foundation of a general management education: finance, operations, marketing, strategy, accounting, and leadership. The electives allow students to enhance skills in areas such as, investments, negotiations, leadership, and strategy. The project/thesis requires each student to apply this education to his/her career.

Success in this program demands a high level mastery of quantitative skills; however, quantitative excellence alone is not sufficient. The program requires students to use and improve leadership, management, and other qualitative skills necessary in today’s global business environment.

Yes, attendance at all courses and residencies is a requirement. This is a program which requires you to move step by step at the same time as your classmates and you are required to move through the curriculum with your classmates. In areas in which a particular EMBA student has experience, he/she is able to make a major contribution to the conversation in class, as well as in group work.

The NUGSB EMBA is an english language program. However, simultaneous translation, and translation of select course materials is provided to support students with weaker english.

As you can see, the topics in the interview correspond closely with your motivation letter.

NUGSB offers limited number of merit-based scholarships that cover from up to 50% of the tuition fee.

You may contact us by phone or email:

Graduate School of Business: emba.admissions@nu.edu.kz.

Phone: +7 (7172) 70 90 28, +7 (7172) 70 93 32, +7 (7172) 70 65 67

Friday from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 16.00.