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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 worldclass 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, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• More than 9,000 alumni – business leaders across Kazakhstan and beyond
• Full, international accreditation for all undergraduate and graduate business 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
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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 practitioners from diverse sectors
• Flexible evening and week-end courses to meet the needs of working professionals
• 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 following 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 accountancy bodies with more than 500 000 members and
students.
ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of
England and Wales), a leading audit professional organization, accepted KIMEP University as formal Partner in
Learning.
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UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION
AND RANKING
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
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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, Finance, 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.
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The best and oldest MBA Program in Kazakhstan
International Accreditation from:
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AQAAA (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria)
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AFBE (Asian Forum on Business Education)
A progressive curriculum that matches leading MBA programs around the
world and offers:
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Solid fundamental knowledge
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The opportunity to specialize with a variety of specializations - Finance, Accounting, Management and Marketing
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Practical experience with internships and research skills with a thesis
International Pool of Faculty Members with top-level academic and professional qualifications
Opportunity to study and work concurrently
Opportunity for study at foreign universities through exchange and dualdegree 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 University’s MBA program. Some of our graduates are successful entrepreneurs.
Many of our MBA graduates go on to become top managers in the most successful businesses in Kazakhstan and internationally. They are recruited by
leading local and international companies in positions including:
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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 Profile
Our 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 educated 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 improves 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 Programs
KIMEP 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 semester 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:
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
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Foundation Courses
There 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:
Course Code Course Title
Credits
ACC5001
Foundations of Accounting
1.5
FIN5001
Foundations of Finance
1.5
MKT5001
Foundations of Marketing
1.5
MGT5001
Foundations of Management
1.5
IFS5001
Foundations of Information Systems
1.5
OPM5001
Foundations of Operations Management
1.5
FIN5200
Managerial Economics (Micro and Macro)
3
Total
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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.
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Core Courses
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
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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.
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
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Specializations
MBA students may acquire specialized knowledge in the following areas (6
credits):
• Accounting and Audit
• Finance
• Management and
• Marketing
However, students may receive an MBA without a specialization.
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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 professional audit qualification in the world – gives:
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International recognition
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Credibility and respect
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Competitive advantage
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Knowledge with a global perspective
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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 management, 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 Profile
The 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 accounting companies.
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Master of Accounting and Audit Program
Curriculum
Courses
Core Courses
Credits
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:
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International recognition
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Credibility and respect
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Competitive advantage
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Knowledge with a global perspective
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Global connections.
• Fully match the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of RK
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Career Prospects
The Master of Finance program has been specially designed for those preparing 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 Profile
The Master of Finance Program will be taught by an international and internationally 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
Core Courses
Credits
11
Business Communications
2
Financial Institutions Management
2
Behavioral Finance and Market Psychology
1
Economics
3
Theory of Finance
Specialized Courses
3
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
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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 topics 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 environment. 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:
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International recognition
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Credibility and respect
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Competitive advantage
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Knowledge with a global perspective
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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
Core Courses
Credits
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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Faculty Members
BCB Administration
Ha Jin Hwang, Ph.D.
Dean BCB
Education:
PhD in MIS, Mississippi State University,
USA, 1990
MBA, Mississippi State University, USA, 1986
Bulent Dumlupinar,
Ph.D
Associate Dean
for Graduate
Programs of BCB
Education:
1979 Ph.D. in Economics and
Econometrics, Aegean
University, Izmir
Paul J Davis , Ph.D.
Chair of Department
of Management and
Marketing
Education: BA (UNE);
GradDipEd (UNE);
DipBus (AIM); GradCertVET
(CSturt); MPET (Deakin); PhD
(OD) (Deakin); PhD (HRM) (UNE)
Razzaque Bhatti,
Ph.D. Chair Accounting and
Finance
Education
PhD in International
Finance, Sheffield University
Management School, the University of Sheffield, UK, 1995
Sholpan Gaisina,
Ph.D.
Associate Dean for
Undergraduate
Programs
of BCB
Education:PhD in Economics,
Nagoya University, Japan, May,
2011
Accounting Area
Bibigul Zhakupova,
MA
Education:
MS, Sate University
of New York, Albany,
2009
Nurlan Orazalin,
MA, MS, MBA
Education:
MBA, Texas A&M
University, USA
DBA, KIMEP 2009
Yuliya Frolova, DBA
Education:
Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA,
major: Management,
minor: Accounting,
second minor: Business Law),
KIMEP University, 2010
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Vladimir
Tyutyuryukov
Education:
Candidate of
Economic Sciences
degree, Russian
State Tax Academy, 2006
Zhanat Syzdykov,
MPA
Education:
2011 DBA Student,
KIMEP, Almaty,
Kazakhstan
2001 Petroleum Accounting Certificate, South Alberta Institute of
Tehcnology, Calgary, Canada
Rashid Makarov,
MBA
Doctoral student at
KIMEP.
Major: Accounting.
Serzhan Nurgozhin,
MA
Education:
M.A. in Economics,
KIMEP 1996-1998
Diploma in International Financial reporting
(DipIFR, ACCA)
Yoon Shik Han
MBA, CPA, CFE
Education: MBA,
Rutgers University,
USA
Finance Area
Razzaque Bhatti,
Ph.D.
Education
PhD in International
Finance, Sheffield
University Management School, the University of
Sheffield, UK, March 1993 –
February 1995
Sang Hoon Lee,
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Financial Economics, University of
New Orleans, 1990
MBA, University of
New Orleans, 1985
Gulnara Moldasheva, Ph.D.
Education:
Ph.D., Moscow
Research Computer
Center of Academy
of Science of Russia
Maya Katenova,
MPA, PFM
Education:
MA, Kazakhstani
Institute of Management, Economics
and Strategic Research,KIMEP
BSS, Kazakhstani Institute of
Management, KIMEP
Keun Jung Lee,
Ph.D.
Education:
PhD in Finance,
London School of
Economics (LSE),
London, UK
Mira Nurmakhanova, Ph.D.
Education:
Ph.D., Iowa State
University, USA
MA in Economics,
KIMEP, 1999
Ph.D. in Mathematics, Kazakh
State University
Aizhan
Baimukhamedova,
MBA
Education:
MBA, Kazakhstani
Institute of Management, Economics and Strategic
Research, KIMEP 2004-2007
William Callahan,
Ph.D.
Education:
PhD, University of
Arkansas
MS, University of
Iowa,1988-1990
MBA, University of Indiana,
Aiman Issayeva,
MS, CFA
Education:
MS, Texas A&M University,1999-2001
BS, Kazakh State
Academy of Management
1995-1999
Akhliddin Ismailov,
MBA
Education:
MBA, Ankara University, 1999-2002
Yasawi International KazakhTurkish University
Olga Pak, MBA
Doctor of BA
candidate, KIMEP
University, Almaty,
Kazakhstan
MBA in International
Banking and Finance, Birmingham Business School, United
Kingdom
Management Area
Paul J Davis , Ph.D.
Education:
BA (UNE); GradDipEd (UNE); DipBus
(AIM); GradCertVET
(CSturt);
MPET (Deakin); PhD (OD)
(Deakin); PhD (HRM) (UNE)
Carolyn Erdener,
Ph.D., MBA, MA
Education:
Ph.D. Indiana University, Bloomington,
USA
MBA, Indiana University,
Bloomington, USA
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Bulent Dumlupinar,
Ph.D
Education:
1979 Ph.D. in Economics and Econometrics, Aegean
University, Izmir
Alma Alpeissova,
MA
Education:
MA, Columbia University, USA
Diploma, Kazakh
State National University,1991-1996
Bakhyt Baideldinov,
DSc
Education:
1982 Candidate of
Science, Institute of
Mathematics after
V.A.Steklov, Russian Academy
of Science, Moscow, Russia.
Vassiliy Voinov,
Ph.D.
Education:
Dr. of Sciences,
(Probability Theory
and Mathematical
Dana Baizyldayeva, MSCS
Education:
MSCS (Master of
Sciences in Computer Science)
Master degree thesis: “Methods
of providing functionality in
distributed computer systems”
Yevgeniya Kim,
MBA
Education:
DBA student,
KIMEP University,
2011-present
ABD Status, Chonbuk National
University
Michael Conrad,
Ph.D.
Education:
Ph.D., Stevens
Institute of Technology, USA
MS, Applied Psychology,
Stevens Institute of Technology, USA
Oleg Vlasov, MBA
Education:
MBA, Kazakhstan
Institute of Management, Economics and
Strategic Research
(KIMEP), Major: Finance and
Accounting, 1998-2001
Ha Jin Hwang, Ph.D.
Dean BCB
Education:
PhD in MIS, Mississippi State University,
USA, 1990
MBA, Mississippi State University, USA, 1986
Statistics)
Marketing Area
David Dickerson,
Ph.D.
Education:
Ph.D., University of
Cambridge, Judge
Business School,
Cambridge, UK, 2002
Alexander
Ostrovsky, MBA
Education:
DBA Candidate,
KIMEP, Kazakhstan.
MS, Kazakh State
University, Almaty, 1988
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2009
Elmira
Bogoviyeva, Ph.D.
Education:
Ph.D. University of
Mississippi, Oxford,
Mississippi, USA,
Liza Rybina, MBA
Education:
DBA Candidate,
KIMEP, Kazakhstan.
Visiting Professors
Gavin Kretzschmar, Ph.D.
Visiting Professor &
PWC Chair of Accounting
Education:
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh,
UK
Vladimir
Garkavenko,
Ph.D., MA
Education:
Ph.D., Auckland
University of
Technology, New Zealand,
2000
Monowar
Mahmood, Ph.D.
Education:
Ph.D., Manchester
Business School,
University of Manchester, UK.
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