Doctor of Philosophy in MANAGEMENT

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business prepares graduates for careers in research, teaching, and consulting in the various functional areas of business.

The main objective of the program is to strategically affect all business and economics education in Central Asia, and foster international business techniques to assist in the development of Kazakhstan economy and educational system. With a team of internationally renowned professors and researchers and extensive partnerships with some of the top business schools in the world, we are well prepared to deliver a quality Ph.D. program unrivalled in the entire region.

The Ph.D. program’s distinct academic approach is designed to enable students to excel as researchers, educators, and scholars in the future. Throughout Ph.D. Studies experience, students focus on one of four areas of study.

• Accounting and Auditing;
• Finance;
• Marketing;
• Management.

1. Create scholars who can advance business theory and practice;
2. Develop effective business educators;
3. Encourage analytical thinking, critical analysis and innovative problem-solving.

1. Making significant intellectual contributions to the body of knowledge in their chosen field;
2. Applying relevant theoretical knowledge to contemporary business problems;
3. Applying a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
4. Critically evaluating business research studies;
5. Demonstrating superior oral and written communication skills;
6. Gain expertise in respective areas such as management, finance and accounting.

1. Application of appropriate research methods (qualitative, quantitative and combined) in the field;
2. Critical thinking, decision making and creativity;
3. Theoretical knowledge of a body of literature in the relevant discipline or interdisciplinary field;
4. Able to identify problems and issues in the discipline or interdisciplinary field;
5. Significant intellectual contribution to the relevant discipline or interdisciplinary field;
6. Gaining analytical skills and expertise in the relevant discipline or interdisciplinary field;
7. Demonstrating oral and written communication skills;
8. Publication of high impact journal and conference papers in the discipline or interdisciplinary field;
9. Teaching skills at the Higher Education levels;
10. Proactive teamwork;
11. Cultural awareness and global impact of research in relevant area;
12. Social and legal responsibility and ethical values.

• C-Level Executive Officer;
• Consultant;
• Analyst;
• Organizational Management;
• College or University Educator;
• Entrepreneur.

• Dr. Nejat Capar, PhD (Florida State University, USA)
• Dr. Monowar Mahmood, PhD (University of Manchester, UK)
• Dr. Zafar Uddin Ahmed, PhD (Utah State University, USA)
• Dr. Vladimir Garkavenko, PhD (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand)
• Dr. Jungmin Jang, PhD, (Korea University, Korea)
• Dr. Elmira Bogoviyeva, PhD (University of Mississippi, USA)
• Dr. Dana Abeuova, PhD (École Doctorale de Management Panthéon-Sorbonne,France)

Admission to the Ph.D. program is highly competitive. Admission is granted to candidates deemed most likely to complete and benefit from the program. The final decision on admission is based on a comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s overall qualifications, motivation, determination and commitment to the program.

• Copy of a diploma confirming the completion of a graduate degree “master”
• Copy of transcripts (diploma supplement) with grades

• IELTS – at least 5,5
• TOEFL IBT – at least 46
• TOEFL PBT – at least 453

• At least 3 years of experience in a corporate, government, academia or non-profit organization
• At least two professional letters of recommendation;
• Official GMAT score of at least 600 or equivalent KGET 20/50
• A research proposal that states candidate’s area of research interests, research questions and methodological approach to undertake your research. To develop a successful proposal, you need to familiarize with current research through literature review in the area and identify research gaps, thus creating an original research proposal;
• An Interview with program admissions committee;
• A professional resume;
• Additional exams required by MES.

Program Manager:
Lazzat Tashanova, office # 302-1 (Dostyk Building),
Tel. +7 727 270 44 40 (ext. 2356),
E-mail: bcb-graduate@kimep.kz

050010, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
4 Abai Avenue Admissions Office, Valikhanov bld.
Telephone: +7 727 270 42 13, +7 727 270 42 48
Mobile: +7 707 170 42 13
E-mail: phd@kimep.kz

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30 am – 6.00 pm