International Business School
- ESIL UNIVERSITY
Improve business performance
and advance your career with MBA/DBA
Without taking time off work, we combine online and in-person classes
Career mentor
A consultant will select the program you need based on your request and experience.
At the start of studies, a qualified HR specialist will help you choose a career or business strategy, and explain which skills (for example, personnel management) and tools (for example, certificates) will help you on that path.
At enrollment, studies will be coordinated with top managers and business leaders who will share their companies' management secrets.
Convenient learning format
— Classes are held in a blended format (1–2 times a month on-site on weekdays, 3 days online in the evening)
— Modular course format (twice a year, full two-week modules from 10:00–18:00; 15 days)
About us
Esil Business School
Founded in 2013 at Esil University (1999–2022 — Narkhoz), it holds licenses to teach MBA, EMBA and DBA programs. All accredited business school programs are recognized and included in the Republic of Kazakhstan's register of higher and postgraduate education.
The core principle of the business school is gaining knowledge with applied quality and measurable program results in professional and personal development.
We assess the student's progress.: we use a feedback system connecting the participant, the trainer and an individual mentor.
Professional certification for managers— We offer the opportunity to obtain an international management professional qualification — CMI of the British Chartered Management Institute. We encourage students to take the exam, help prepare them, and assist in obtaining the CMI management qualification.
*CMI — the international chartered body for management professionals that awards the Chartered Manager designation in the UK, founded in 1947 in England.
Educational programs:
Academic workload of EMBA program participants
Educational program: 7M041 "Management in
healthcare EMBA *
For senior and middle managers, heads and their deputies, department heads, and representatives of the healthcare business. Work experience of at least 3 years in a managerial role is required.
Academic workload of EMBA master's students
Duration of study
1 year
Total
60 credits
Theoretical instruction
30 credits
Language of instruction
Russian
English
Educational program: 7M041 "Business
administration" MBA
Academic workload of MBA master's students
Duration of study
2 years
Total
120 credits
Theoretical instruction
70 credits
Language of instruction
Russian
English
Educational program: 7M041 "Strategic
management" EMBA
Academic workload of EMBA master's students
Duration of study
1 year
Total
60 credits
Theoretical instruction
30 credits
Language of instruction
Russian
English
Educational program: 8D041 "Business
administration" DBA
For experienced executives, master's or MBA graduates, entrepreneurs and business owners, lecturers and researchers. A master's/MBA/PhD degree is required, with at least 5 years of work experience, of which 2 must be in a managerial role.
Academic workload of DBA doctoral candidates
Duration of study
3 years
Total
180 credits
Theoretical instruction
30 credits
Final assessment
12 credits
Research practicum
28 credits
Research project
115 credits
Learning formats
Modular
Come from other cities for two weeks, twice a year.
Evening On-Campus
3 times a week from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Once a Month
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Blended Learning
offline and online
Admission documents
- Application addressed to the rector
- Copy of higher education diploma with attachments (notarized)
- Personal personnel record sheet and a copy of the employment record book (if available)
- Autobiography
- Letter of recommendation
- 2 photographs (3×4 cm)
- Medical certificate, form 075/U
- Copy of identity document
- List of academic and research-methodological works and recommendations (for applicants to the DBA program, if available)
Our instructors
The diploma from the international business school will be a state-recognized diploma.
Olzhaev Medgat
Over 15 years of experience working in government, private and international organizations in conducting analytical and marketing research, consulting and business development. Has worked in countries such as the USA, the UAE, Turkey and Kazakhstan
Panov Samat
Director of LLP "Marketing Partners", MBA, graduate of E. Masaki's program (USA), co-founder of the first Toastmasters club in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, and the Synergy Leadership School
Mukanova Gulmira
HR Director of the Novopack group of companies (the largest Kazakhstan manufacturer of flexible packaging)
Strategically led the HR function for over 5 years
Facilitator, coach (Erickson Coaching International); team integrator (Adizes Institute); Kaizen trainer
Utepkaliev Askar
Business trainer
Founder of a training center
Business Art, project speaker
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