Educational programs

Development of competencies in effective management of professional development strategies and successful career building, as well as leadership in industry and corporate governance.

Awarded degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the educational program "Leadership and Corporate Governance".

Key competencies:

• Demonstrate expertise and practical skills in strategic management, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurial activity within the professional sphere, including the implementation of effective human resource policies.
• Practice ethical values, social skills, responsibility, sensitivity to society and the environment, professionalism, and humanity in the context of managerial, leadership, and entrepreneurial activities, including policies and procedures for making and executing managerial decisions.
• Identify the characteristics of the competitive environment in light of global market trends, effectively apply key self-management principles in professional life considering external challenges, manage emotions and stress efficiently, and find resources to solve problems and achieve goals.
• Apply corporate thinking and leadership skills in professional activities, form a well-reasoned personal viewpoint on business development, define strategic management priorities and long-term development trajectories, and shape a unique professional lifestyle.
• Understand the importance of business globalization, identify key market development trends, and manage service promotion with regard to multicultural consumer demands and the advancement of innovative technologies.
• Possess conflict resolution skills within organizational management, determine directions for the development of structural units in line with strategic priorities, plan personal and teamwork time effectively, and manage productivity in business processes efficiently.

1. Strategy and Business Leadership
2. Business Communications Management
3. Marketing and Sales Management
4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Corporate Governance
5. Marketing and Information Systems Management
6. Digital Transformation
7. Brand Management and Investment
8. Business in a Global Context

2 years

Hybrid format (online and offline), without interrupting the candidate’s main professional activity.

Оnce a month, three consecutive days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

L.N. Gumilyov ENU Campus, 11 Kazhymukan Street, 8th floor, Room 822.

A higher education degree is mandatory

Minimum overall work experience – at least 3 years

1. Application addressed to the Chairman of the Board – Rector (submitted when applying to the business school);
2. Resume (CV) in Europass format;
3. A copy of the higher education diploma and transcript (for foreign nationals – a nostrification document, a notarized copy of the diploma and transcript, as well as their notarized translation);
4. Copy of identity document (for foreign citizens – passport with notarized translation);
5. Employment certificate indicating position;
6. A copy of the employment record book;
7. Medical certificate in the form 075u (together with the fluorography card);
8. Recommendation letter.

The MBA «Leadership and Strategic Management» program includes business administration courses essential at the managerial level, with a strong focus on personal development and leadership. This program is developed by experts from the Dutch Business Academy – a partner of L.N. Gumilyov ENU. The high level of the program is ensured by accreditation from NVAO (Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders). NVAO accreditation is a hallmark of quality in Dutch-Flemish academic standards.

Degree awarded: Master of Business Administration under the educational program 7M04138 «Leadership and Strategic Management» (MBA)

Key competencies:

• Formulate strategic goals and develop plans to achieve sustainable competitive advantage;
• Develop leadership skills and manage teams, ensuring employee motivation and engagement;
• Analyze financial statements, plan budgets, and assess project profitability;
• Plan, implement, and monitor projects using AI platforms and effective resource allocation;
• Apply research and analytical methods for informed decision-making;
• Manage organizational change and develop adaptation strategies;
• Use digital technologies, including Big Data and business analytics, to enhance management efficiency;
• Collaborate effectively in multicultural environments using cross-cultural skills;
• Integrate sustainability, AI, and ethics into management practices;
• Build effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

1. Leadership and Managerial Thinking in Finance
2. Effective Leadership and Operational Excellence
3. Responsible Entrepreneurship and Project Leadership
4. Innovative and Strategic Marketing
5. Digital Leadership and Business Transformation
6. Strategic Management in the Global Business Environment
7. Data-Driven Management and Digital Systems
8. Change Leadership and Organizational Transformation
9. HR Strategy and Behavioral Dynamics in Organizations

2 years

Hybrid format (online and offline), without interrupting the candidate’s main professional activity.

Оnce a month, three consecutive days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Сlasses take place at the L.N. Gumilyov ENU Campus (11 Kazhymukan Street, 8th floor, Room 822). An off-site module in the Netherlands is also included in the programme.

A higher education degree is mandatory

Minimum overall work experience – at least 3 years

1. Application addressed to the Chair of the Board – Rector (completed at the Business School);
2. Resume (CV) in Europass format;
3. A copy of the higher education diploma and transcript (for foreign nationals – a nostrification document, a notarized copy of the diploma and transcript, as well as their notarized translation);
4. Copy of identity document (for foreign citizens – passport with notarized translation);
5. Employment certificate indicating position;
6. A copy of the employment record book;
7. Medical certificate (form 075u) including fluorography report;
8. Recommendation letter.