International Business School

The ESIL UNIVERSITY International Business School offers MBA, EMBA, and DBA business education programs — from training managers to developing senior executives and Doctors of Business Administration.

Grow your business results and your career with an MBA or DBA — without leaving your job: on-campus classes are combined with an online format.

*Educational Programs

Business School programs

Four business administration programs taught in Russian and English.

017M041 "Business Administration" MBA

Program objectiveTraining managers with up-to-date business knowledge and skills who can manage processes and human capital to successfully lead Kazakhstani and international organizations.

Who it is forManagers at every level, executives in the private and public sector, business owners.

Academic workloadDuration of study: 2 years. 120 credits in total, including 70 credits of theoretical instruction. Languages of instruction: Russian, English.

Degree awarded7M041 — Master of Business Administration.

Requirements for master's studentsAt least 2 years of work experience (the admissions committee may consider exceptional candidates with 1+ year of experience). A detailed CV describing your education and work experience is required.

More about the MBA programFull description of the 7M041 "Business Administration" program.

027M041 "Strategic Management" EMBA

Program objectiveTraining highly qualified professionals who integrate business knowledge and crisis management skills for strategic decision-making.

Who it is forMiddle and senior managers, top executives, leaders in the private and public sector, business owners.

Academic workloadDuration of study: 1 year. 60 credits in total, including 30 credits of theoretical instruction. Languages of instruction: Russian, English.

Degree awarded7M041 — Master of Business Administration.

Requirements for master's studentsAt least 3 years of work experience (the admissions committee may consider exceptional candidates with 2+ years of experience). A detailed CV describing your education and work experience is required.

More about the EMBA programFull description of the 7M041 "Strategic Management" program.

038D041 "Business Administration" DBA

MissionTraining highly qualified managers — effective and socially responsible leaders of society.

Program objectiveTraining senior executives capable of generating and implementing business ideas, management decisions, and company strategy.

Who it is forExperienced executives, master's or MBA graduates, entrepreneurs and business owners, lecturers and researchers.

Academic workloadDuration of study: 3 years. 180 credits in total: theoretical instruction — 30, final assessment — 12, research internship — 28, research work — 115 credits. Languages of instruction: Russian, English.

Degree awarded8D041 — Doctor of Business Administration.

Requirements for doctoral studentsMaster's / MBA / Candidate of Sciences degree, 5 years of experience, including 2 in a managerial position.

More about the DBA programFull description of the 8D041 "Business Administration" program.

047M041 "Healthcare Management" EMBA *

MissionProviding quality education in healthcare management and administration.

Program objectiveTraining highly qualified professionals with healthcare management skills and knowledge for strategic decision-making.

Who it is forSenior and middle managers of medical organisations, chief physicians and their deputies, heads of departments, owners of medical businesses.

Academic workloadDuration of study: 1 year. 60 credits in total, including 30 credits of theoretical instruction. Languages of instruction: Russian, English.

Degree awarded7M041 — Master of Business Administration.

Requirements for master's studentsAt least 3 years of work experience (the admissions committee may consider exceptional candidates with 2+ years of experience). A detailed CV describing your education and work experience is required.

More about the EMBA programFull description of the 7M041 "Healthcare Management" program.

*Flexible learning

Study formats

ModularStudents come from other cities twice a year for two weeks: classes run from 10:00 to 18:00 (15 days).

Evening full-time3 times a week from 19:30 to 21:30.

Once a monthOn Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Blended learningOffline once or twice a month at weekends, plus three evenings online.

*Admissions Office

Admission documents

ApplicationApplication addressed to the Rector.

Higher education diplomaA copy of the higher education diploma with transcripts (notarized).

HR recordsA personnel record sheet and a copy of the employment record book (if available).

AutobiographyAutobiography.

Letter of recommendationLetter of recommendation.

Photos2 photos (3x4 cm).

Medical certificateMedical certificate, form 075/U.

ID cardA copy of the identity card.

Research papersList of scholarly and methodological publications and recommendations (for DBA program applicants, if available).

*In detail

Programme pages

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About the business school

The Esil Business School was founded in 2013 at Esil University (Narxoz, 1999–2022) and holds licences for MBA, EMBA and DBA programmes. All of its programmes are approved and listed in the Register of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The school's core principle is education of verified quality with measurable progress in professional and personal development. Progress is assessed through a feedback loop between the participant, the trainer and a personal supervisor.

The diploma is a state-recognised document; programme content is reviewed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan.

Career mentor

An adviser helps you choose a programme based on your goals and experience. At the start of your studies an experienced HR specialist helps map out a career or business strategy and points out which skills and certificates will help along the way. Throughout the programme you meet senior executives and entrepreneurs who share their management experience.

CMI international certification

We offer the CMI qualification of the Chartered Management Institute (United Kingdom). The school prepares participants for assessment, helps with the application and supports them through the qualification review.

CMI is an international certification body for management professionals, recognised by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom and founded in England in 1947.

Our faculty

**Medgat Olzhayev**Over 15 years in government, private and international organisations working in analytics and market research, consulting and business development. Has worked in the USA, UAE, Türkiye and Kazakhstan.

**Samat Panov**Director of Marketing Partners LLP, MBA, alumnus of the Muskie Program (USA), co-founder of the first Toastmasters club in Kazakhstan and Central Asia and of the Synergy leadership school.

**Gulmira Mukanova**HR director of the Novopack group, Kazakhstan's largest flexible-packaging manufacturer. Over five years leading the HR function at strategic level. Facilitator, Erickson Coaching International coach, Adizes Institute team integrator, kaizen trainer.

**Askar Utepkaliyev**Business trainer, founder of the Business Art training centre, speaker for the MayBoost and Bestpapa.kz projects.

Our certificates

Certificate of the ESIL University International Business School

Key clients

The 12 Months store, Highvill Astana, ORDA Invest, Vitrina Nedvizhimosti.