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“KIMEP University alumni are among the very
best and most highly-qualified members of our
team. The quality of the education, its world-
class standards and the multifaceted experience
that it offers its students allows its graduates to
advance quickly in their careers.” – Proctor and
Gamble Kazakhstan
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ear Prospective Student,
It is my pleasure to introduce you to KIMEP University’s master programs.
These programs are geared toward motivated individuals eager to advance their careers. The curriculum will equip you with the cutting edge business concepts and strategies that you need in the jobs. Classes will be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends, giving you the flexibility that you need to pursue your studies at the same time as your career.
More than two decades ago, His Excellency President Nursultan Nazarbayev established KIMEP University with the aim of providing world-class higher education in the Republic of Kazakhstan. These programs aim to be faithful to his vision, and to continue KIMEP University’s renowned tradition of excellence.
I look forward to seeing you here as a student for the fall 2015 semester.
Yours sincerely, Chan Young Bang, Ph.D
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KIMEP University’s Bang College of Business – A World-Class Business School at Central Asia’s Premier English-Language University
• Founded in January 1992 by His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev, Presi-dent of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• More than 9,000 alumni – business leaders across Kazakhstan and beyond• Full, international accreditation for all undergraduate and graduate busi-
ness degree programs from AQ Austria and the Asian Forum on Business Education (AFBE).
• The highest concentration of Western-trained Ph.Ds of any higher education institution in the CIS.
• Partnerships with over 110 leading universities worldwide.• Partnerships with the top international and local companies in Almaty.
KIMEP University: The tools you need for your professional success
• World-class, international faculty• 50% anual average return on investment• Just 2 years to earn back tuition• High-profile networking opportunities for alumni• Learn cutting-edge business concepts and strategies from leading practi-
tioners from diverse sectors• Flexible evening and week-end courses to meet the needs of working pro-
fessionals• Preparation for professional certifications (ACCA for Accounting, CFA for
Finance, CIM for Marketing)
KIMEP University’s Specialized Master’s Programs: Get the keys to your career advancement!
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Passed Five-year State Attestation from the Ministry of Education and Science, April 2013
Institutional Accreditation from the Independent Kazakhstan Quality Assurance Agency for Education (IQAA)
KIMEP University is the first university in Central Asia to receive the fol-
lowing leading international accreditations:
AQ Austria – accreditation for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs
AFBE (Asian Forum on Business Education, Australia) > accreditation for all undergraduate and graduate business programs.
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is one of the largest and fastest growing international ac-countancy bodies with more than 500 000 members and students.
ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales), a leading audit professional organi-zation, accepted KIMEP University as formal Partner in Learning.
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Best Humanitarian-Economic University Independent Kazakhstan Quality Assurance Agency for Education (IQAA)
Best Accounting and Audit, Economics and Public Administration Program Bologna Center of the Ministry of Education and Science
Best Private University according to the “Fair Price” criteria – Rating.kz
Best education according to HR professionals and managers or large companies – Rating.kz
“The excellent preparation that KIMEP University provides
for its students is reflected in the efficiency and quality of
their performance in the workforce.” – HSBC Kazakhstan
UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION AND RANKING
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
What skills and knowledge will you develop in the MBA Program at KIMEP University?
The mission of the MBA program is to prepare high-quality decision-makers and business leaders capable of solving contemporary business problems in a dynamic and competitive global marketplace, in a socially responsible manner.
The program is designed to ensure that MBA graduates will demonstrate:• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills• Communication and leadership skills• Fundamental knowledge of the business environment including economic,
ethical and international issues• Essential knowledge in the core business disciplines of Accounting, Fi-
nance, Marketing, Management, Operations Management and Information Systems
• Advanced specialized knowledge in one or more areas of business• Integrative business knowledge• Application of theoretical knowledge to business practice and research
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Unique characteristics of the program
KIMEP University‘s MBA has produced the business leaders of Central Asia for nearly twenty years. The world renowned Bang College of Business (BCB) has the best international faculty, corporate connections and international reputation of any business school in the CIS. BCB remains the best institution in the region to launch a career as a manager, entrepreneur or business scholar.
• The best and oldest MBA Program in Kazakhstan• International Accreditation from: • AQAAA (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria) • AFBE (Asian Forum on Business Education) • A progressive curriculum that matches leading MBA programs around the
world and offers: • Solid fundamental knowledge • The opportunity to specialize with a variety of specializations - Fi-
nance, Accounting, Management and Marketing • Practical experience with internships and research skills with a thesis• International Pool of Faculty Members with top-level academic and profes-
sional qualifications• Opportunity to study and work concurrently• Opportunity for study at foreign universities through exchange and dual-
degree programs• Strong collaboration with industry, government and foreign universities
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Career Prospects
Our outstanding alumni are the best evidence of the success of KIMEP Uni-versity’s MBA program. Some of our graduates are successful entrepreneurs. Many of our MBA graduates go on to become top managers in the most suc-cessful businesses in Kazakhstan and internationally. They are recruited by leading local and international companies in positions including:
• Accounting Managers and Auditors• Financial Analysts, Bankers and Consultants• Marketing and Brand Managers• Human Resources Managers• Project Managers• Logistics/Supply Chain Managers• Business Development Managers
Faculty ProfileOur internationally-qualified faculty is at the heart of our success, and they represent a key strength of the MBA program. Faculty members are highly qualified and are research active in their respective fields. They were edu-cated at leading universities around the world. They have also led exciting careers, holding academic, research and industrial positions in some of the most successful organizations around the world.
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Dual Degree Programs
The MBA program at KIMEP University also offers excellent dual degree programs. Under the dual degree programs, students spend one year at each institution. Upon completion, students receive a degree from each institution – General MBA Degree from KIMEP University and a Master degree from a partner university. Students pay tuition fees where they study.
The dual degree program offers a unique and remarkable opportunity for broad and stimulating coursework, and it gives students the chance to conduct thesis work from truly global perspectives. Having two degrees further im-proves employment opportunities.
Currently, KIMEP University has a partnership with IESEG University of France for KIMEP MBA and IESEG Master of International Business (MIB) dual degree. Also, a partnership agreement with City University of London (Cass Business School), UK, for Master of Finance and Accounting and KIMEP MBA dual degree is available.
Exchange ProgramsKIMEP University has active partnerships with more than 120 top international universities in Europe, USA and Asia. All KIMEP master’s degree programs encourage students to study abroad at one of these universities for a semes-ter or more. KIMEP’s educational philosophy emphasizes global perspectives. This is a crucial element in students’ personal development and employability in the modern marketplace. Some of the universities graduate students most frequently study at include:• City University of London, UK• IESEG Business School, Lille Catholic University, France • Lund University, Sweden• Singapore Management University, Singapore• University of Wyoming, USA• Yonsei University, Korea• University of Amsterdam, Netherlands• Hong Kong Baptist University, China• Norwegian School of Management, Norway• Humboldt University, Germany
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Master of Business Administration Curriculum
In order to obtain an MBA degree, a student must complete all necessary coursework with an overall GPA of 3.00 (with a maximum of 2 C grades). Specific course requirements for the MBA program are as follows:
Foundation CoursesThere are seven foundation courses that introduce concepts and terminology to students with no prior knowledge of the subject matter as illustrated in the following table:
Admitted students without necessary business education background are required to take the foundation courses at the beginning of the program. For students who have prior relevant certified learning, waivers/transfers of these foundation courses can be given.
Courses Credits
Foundation Courses 12
Core Courses 27
Specialization Courses 6
Internship 3
Final Attestation 4
Comprehensive Exam (1 credit)
MBA Thesis (3 credits)
Total 52
Course Code Course Title Credits
ACC5001 Foundations of Accounting 1.5FIN5001 Foundations of Finance 1.5MKT5001 Foundations of Marketing 1.5MGT5001 Foundations of Management 1.5IFS5001 Foundations of Information Systems 1.5OPM5001 Foundations of Operations Management 1.5FIN5200 Managerial Economics (Micro and Macro) 3
Total 12
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Core Courses
Internship, MBA Thesis and Comprehensive Exam
An Internship and a Thesis related to the major is required. Students without a major will undertake Internship and Thesis in general business or in any specialization/major area.
Specializations
MBA students may acquire specialized knowledge in the following areas (6 credits): • Accounting and Audit• Finance• Management and• MarketingHowever, students may receive an MBA without a specialization.
Course Code Course Title Credits
ACC/FIN/MGT/MKT5270 Internship 3
ACC/FIN/MGT/MKT 5275 MBA Thesis 3
ACC/FIN/MGT/MKT5277 Comprehensive Exam 1
Total 7
Course Code Course Title Credits
MGT5200 Business Communications 3
MGT5201 Organizational Behavior and Leadership Ethics 3
ACC5203 Financial Reporting and Management Control 3
FIN5202 Advanced Corporate Finance 3
MKT5202 Advanced Marketing Management 3
BUS5200 Business Research Methods 3
OPM5203 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3
MGT5211 International Business 3
MGT5250 Strategic Management 3
Total 27
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MASTER OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT PROGRAM
What will you study in the Master of Accounting and Audit Program?The program covers the fundamentals of accounting, as well as advanced topics in financial management, audit and taxation. The program will provide opportunities for ACCA exemptions and will prepare for ACCA examinations.
Unique characteristics of the program
The Master of Accounting and Audit program has an innovative and progressive curriculum that matches leading Graduate Accounting programs around the world.
Unique characteristic are:• Opportunities for ACCA exemptions and preparation for the remaining
ACCA examinations. The ACCA professional qualification – leading profes-sional audit qualification in the world – gives:
• International recognition • Credibility and respect • Competitive advantage • Knowledge with a global perspective • Global connections• Fully match the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of RK
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Career Prospects
The Master of Accounting and Audit program has been specially designed for those seeking a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management, or aiming for positions within Kazakhstan or international companies at a man-agement, control or decision-making level.
The program provides with invaluable accounting professional knowledge, leadership capabilities and business management acumen, while the industry focused ACCA qualification will give students the professional accountancy skills they need to succeed anywhere in the world.
Faculty ProfileThe Master of Accounting and Audit will be taught by an international and internationally qualified pool of Accounting Faculty, who have a track record of preparing accounting graduates for careers in the Big4 and other major ac-counting companies.
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Master of Accounting and Audit Program Curriculum
Courses Credits
Core Courses 5 - 11
Business Communications 2
Organizational Behavior and Leadership Ethics 3
Financial Accounting 3*
Management Accounting 3*
Specialized Courses 15 - 30
Corporate and Business Law 3*
Performance Management 3*
Taxation 3*
Financial Reporting 4*
Audit and Assurance 3*
Financial Management 3*
Governance, Risk and Ethics 3
Corporate Reporting 4
Business Analysis 4
Advanced Financial Management 3
Advanced Performance Management 3
Advanced Taxation 3
Advanced Audit and Assurance 3
Internship 4
Final Attestation 4
Comprehensive Exam 1
Master Thesis 3
Total 28 - 49
* These courses may be waived for those with exemptions for relevant ACCA “F” level papers.
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MASTER OF FINANCE
What will you study in the Master of Finance Program?The program covers the fundamentals of finance, as well as advanced topics in investment, corporate finance, and financial markets. It provides students with a foundation in the principles and practice of finance, and the tools to make sound investment and financial decisions as a professional, in a local and international environment. The program covers the content and prepares for CFA® examinations.
Unique characteristics of the program
The Master of Finance has an innovative and progressive curriculum that matches leading Graduate Finance programs around the world:• Preparation for CFA® examinations, The CFA professional qualification –
leading professional finance qualification in the world – gives: • International recognition • Credibility and respect • Competitive advantage • Knowledge with a global perspective • Global connections.• Fully match the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of RK
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Career ProspectsThe Master of Finance program has been specially designed for those prepar-ing for careers in investments banking, corporate finance or financial services, or aiming for finance positions within Kazakhstani or international companies at a management, control or decision-making level. The program is structured around the knowledge and the tools considered necessary for the Chartered Financial Analyst® examinations. Master of Finance graduates will be able to make significant contributions to the community in which they work, whether in business or in the public sector.
Faculty ProfileThe Master of Finance Program will be taught by an international and interna-tionally qualified pool of Finance Faculty, who have a track record of preparing finance graduates for careers in major international companies in Almaty, such as Citibank, HSBC, RBS.
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Master of Finance Curriculum
Courses Credits
Core Courses 11
Business Communications 2
Financial Institutions Management 2
Behavioral Finance and Market Psychology 1
Economics 3
Theory of Finance 3
Specialized Courses 30 Ethics and Professional Standards 3
Financial Reporting and Analysis 4
Corporate Finance 3
Equity Analysis 3
Fixed Income 3
Quantitative Methods 4
Portfolio Management 4
Derivatives 3
Alternative Investments 3
Internship 4
Final Attestation 4
Comprehensive Exam 1
Master Thesis 3
Total 49
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MASTER OF MARKETING
What will you study in the Master of Marketing program?The program covers the fundamentals of marketing, as well as advanced top-ics in marketing research, consumer behavior, marketing strategy, marketing communications and brand management. It provides students with a foundation in the principles and practice of marketing, in a local and international environ-ment. The program covers the content and prepares for CIM examinations.
Unique characteristics of the program
The Master of Marketing has an innovative and progressive curriculum that matches leading Graduate Marketing programs around the world:• Preparation for CIM professional examinations. The CIM professional
qualifications – leading professional marketing qualification in the world – gives:
• International recognition • Credibility and respect • Competitive advantage • Knowledge with a global perspective • Global connections.• Fully match with the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science
of RK
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Career Prospects
The Master of Marketing program has been specially designed to prepare students to meet the diverse needs of the contemporary Kazakhstan and the worldwide employment markets. Upon graduation students will be able to compete with other highly qualified candidates in these markets. Furthermore, they will demonstrate a firm specialized theoretical knowledge in the field of Marketing. The program is structured around the knowledge and the tools considered necessary to pass the examinations required to gain the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Certificate.
Faculty Profile
The Master of Marketing program will be taught by an international and internationally qualified pool of Marketing Faculty, who have a track record of preparing marketing graduates for careers in major international companies in Almaty, such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Proctor & Gamble.
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Master of Marketing Program Curriculum
Courses Credits
Core Courses 11
Business Communications 2
Organizational Behavior and Leadership Ethics 3
Managing Marketing 3
Marketing Planning Process 3
Specialized Courses 30
Delivering Customer Value through Marketing 3
Project Management in Marketing 3
Analysis and Decision Making in Marketing 3
Emerging Themes in Marketing 3
Marketing Planning and Leadership 3
Research Methods for Marketing 3
Corporate Reputation: Communication and Brands 3
Digital Marketing* 3
Strategic Brand Management* 3
Consumer Behavior* 3
Integrated Marketing Communications* 3
International Marketing* 3
Internship 4
Final Attestation 4
Comprehensive Exam 1
Master Thesis 3
Total 49
*A student must complete any 3 (9 credits) of these 5 elective courses.
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BCB Administration
FACULTY MEMBERS
Ha Jin Hwang, Ph.D. Dean BCBEducation:PhD in MIS, Missis-sippi State University, USA, 1990
MBA, Mississippi State Univer-sity, USA, 1986
Bulent Dumlupinar, Ph.D Associate Dean for Graduate Programs of BCBEducation:
1979 Ph.D. in Economics and Econometrics, Aegean University, Izmir
Sholpan Gaisina, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs of BCB
Education:PhD in Economics, Nagoya University, Japan, May, 2011
Bibigul Zhakupova, MAEducation:MS, Sate University of New York, Albany, 2009
Accounting Area
Vladimir TyutyuryukovEducation:Candidate of Economic Sciences degree, Russian
State Tax Academy, 2006
Zhanat Syzdykov, MPAEducation:2011 DBA Student, KIMEP, Almaty, Kazakhstan
2001 Petroleum Accounting Cer-tificate, South Alberta Institute of Tehcnology, Calgary, Canada
Nurlan Orazalin, MA, MS, MBAEducation:MBA, Texas A&M University, USA DBA, KIMEP 2009
Rashid Makarov, MBADoctoral student at KIMEP. Major: Accounting.
Serzhan Nurgozhin, MAEducation:M.A. in Economics, KIMEP 1996-1998Diploma in Inter-
national Financial reporting (DipIFR, ACCA)
Yuliya Frolova, DBAEducation:Doctor of Business Administration (DBA, major: Management, minor: Accounting,
second minor: Business Law), KIMEP University, 2010
Yoon Shik Han MBA, CPA, CFEEducation: MBA, Rutgers University, USA
Paul J Davis , Ph.D.Chair of Department of Management and MarketingEducation: BA (UNE); GradDipEd (UNE);
DipBus (AIM); GradCertVET (CSturt); MPET (Deakin); PhD (OD) (Deakin); PhD (HRM) (UNE)
Razzaque Bhatti, Ph.D. Chair Ac-counting and FinanceEducationPhD in International
Finance, Sheffield University Management School, the Uni-versity of Sheffield, UK, 1995
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Finance Area
Management Area
Aizhan Baimukhamedova, MBAEducation:MBA, Kazakhstani Institute of Manage-
ment, Economics and Strategic Research, KIMEP 2004-2007
Aiman Issayeva, MS, CFAEducation:MS, Texas A&M Uni-versity,1999-2001BS, Kazakh State
Academy of Management 1995-1999
Akhliddin Ismailov, MBAEducation:MBA, Ankara Univer-sity, 1999-2002
Yasawi International Kazakh- Turkish University
Gulnara Molda-sheva, Ph.D.Education:Ph.D., Moscow Research Computer Center of Academy
of Science of Russia
Keun Jung Lee, Ph.D.Education:PhD in Finance, London School of Economics (LSE),
London, UK
Maya Katenova, MPA, PFMEducation:MA, Kazakhstani Institute of Manage-ment, Economics
and Strategic Research,KIMEPBSS, Kazakhstani Institute of Management, KIMEP
Mira Nurmakhano-va, Ph.D.Education:Ph.D., Iowa State University, USA MA in Economics,
KIMEP, 1999 Ph.D. in Mathematics, Kazakh State University
Olga Pak, MBADoctor of BA candidate, KIMEP University, Almaty, KazakhstanMBA in International
Banking and Finance, Birming-ham Business School, United Kingdom
Razzaque Bhatti, Ph.D.EducationPhD in International Finance, Sheffield University Manage-
ment School, the University of Sheffield, UK, March 1993 – February 1995
Sang Hoon Lee, Ph.D.Ph.D. Financial Eco-nomics, University of New Orleans, 1990MBA, University of
New Orleans, 1985
William Callahan, Ph.D.Education:PhD, University of ArkansasMS, University of
Iowa,1988-1990MBA, University of Indiana,
Paul J Davis , Ph.D.Education:BA (UNE); GradD-ipEd (UNE); DipBus (AIM); GradCertVET (CSturt);
MPET (Deakin); PhD (OD)
(Deakin); PhD (HRM) (UNE)
Carolyn Erdener, Ph.D., MBA, MAEducation:Ph.D. Indiana Uni-versity, Bloomington, USA
MBA, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA
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Vassiliy Voinov, Ph.D.Education:Dr. of Sciences, (Probability Theory and Mathematical
Statistics)
Dana Baizyldaye-va, MSCSEducation: MSCS (Master of Sciences in Com-puter Science)
Master degree thesis: “Methods of providing functionality in distributed computer systems”
Yevgeniya Kim, MBAEducation:DBA student, KIMEP University, 2011-present
ABD Status, Chonbuk National University
Alma Alpeissova, MAEducation:MA, Columbia Uni-versity, USADiploma, Kazakh
State National Universi-ty,1991-1996
Bakhyt Baideldinov, DScEducation:1982 Candidate of Science, Institute of Mathematics after
V.A.Steklov, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia.
Bulent Dumlupinar, Ph.DEducation:1979 Ph.D. in Eco-nomics and Econo-metrics, Aegean
University, Izmir
Oleg Vlasov, MBAEducation:MBA, Kazakhstan Institute of Manage-ment, Economics and Strategic Research
(KIMEP), Major: Finance and Accounting, 1998-2001
David Dickerson, Ph.D.Education:Ph.D., University of Cambridge, Judge Business School,
Cambridge, UK, 2002
Elmira Bogoviyeva, Ph.D.Education:Ph.D. University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, USA,
2009
Alexander Ostrovsky, MBAEducation:DBA Candidate, KIMEP, Kazakhstan.MS, Kazakh State
University, Almaty, 1988
Michael Conrad, Ph.D.Education:Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technol-ogy, USA
MS, Applied Psychology, Stevens Institute of Technol-ogy, USA
Ha Jin Hwang, Ph.D. Dean BCBEducation:PhD in MIS, Missis-sippi State University, USA, 1990
MBA, Mississippi State Univer-sity, USA, 1986
Marketing Area
Liza Rybina, MBAEducation:DBA Candidate, KIMEP, Kazakhstan.
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Visiting Professors
Monowar Mahmood, Ph.D.Education:Ph.D., Manchester Business School, University of Man-
chester, UK.
Vladimir Garkavenko, Ph.D., MAEducation:Ph.D., Auckland University of
Technology, New Zealand, 2000
Gavin Kretzsch-mar, Ph.D. Visiting Professor & PWC Chair of Ac-countingEducation:
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, UK
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