From April 30 to May 12, a group of 10 students from the KIMEP Executive MBA program participated in an international module at EADA Business School in Barcelona, Spain. EADA is one of Europe’s leading institutions in executive education, ranked 22nd globally for Open Management Programmes in the Financial Times Executive Education 2026 Rankings. The school is also consistently recognized among the world’s top 50 providers of Custom Executive Education.
The international cohort brought together Executive MBA participants from KIMEP’s Almaty and Astana groups and was accompanied by the Director of the Executive Education Centre, Bakytgul Tundikbayeva. The group represented a diverse mix of entrepreneurs, senior corporate executives, and leaders from quasi-governmental organizations, creating a dynamic environment for knowledge exchange, professional networking, and collaborative learning.
The module, titled “Managing Strategic Innovation for Impact,” focused on key topics shaping today’s business landscape, including innovation management, leadership, strategic transformation, and the application of artificial intelligence in organizations. Throughout the intensive program, participants engaged in interactive workshops, business simulations, strategic case analyses, and team presentations designed to strengthen executive leadership and decision-making capabilities.
The program was delivered by distinguished EADA faculty members, including Joan Albert Garcia Moga and Pablo Franzolini. Participants explored contemporary themes such as innovation in BANI environments, AI-enabled transformation, ecosystem strategy, value innovation, creativity, and sustainable competitive advantage.
The International Module reflects KIMEP University’s commitment to delivering globally oriented executive education and equipping current and future business leaders with the skills, perspectives, and international exposure needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global economy. Through initiatives such as this, KIMEP continues to foster innovation, strategic thinking, and cross-cultural collaboration among its Executive MBA participants.