Master Degree Programs

Accreditations
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK

The program teaches the use of advanced mathematical models and quantitative methods to create innovative solutions

Graduates of this programwill be able to work in different finance field, such as investment and corporate banks, financial data base, asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, insurance companies, financial departments of major corporations and governments.

At the end of the program graduates will be able to:

• Forecast current global trends and their impact on the economy of Kazakhstan at the micro and macro levels;
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility, leadership and effective teamwork;
• Apply analytical skills to diagnose, evaluate and solve problems in finance to develop recommendations;
• Apply the tools and procedures to measure and manage risks, including quantitative measurements, qualitative assessment and risk management of the company;
• Estimate the cost of the company’s capital, growth rates, future expected cash flows;
• Use advanced mathematical models and quantitative methods to create innovative solutions;
• Apply professional judgment to financial management issues;
• Conduct an in-depth assessment of the company’s financial indicators to determine the area for its improvement;
• Distinguish the features of the transmission mechanism in macroeconomic and microeconomic development for the short, the medium, and the long run;
• Utilize research theories and frameworks for independent research.

Duration
1 year (60 ECTS), 1.5 years (90 ECTS), 2 years (120 ECTS)

Language
English

Contacts:
AizhanSagymbay – Graduate Education Manager
a_sagynbay@kazguu.kz

The program have received full ACCA accreditation – 9 exams out of 9 possible.

HSE program

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:

• European University of Viadrina, Germany
• International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea
• Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
• Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• University of Jaen, Spain
• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland
• University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

1. Entry Requirements

1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.

1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:

• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.

1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.

In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:

• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).

3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.

3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;

German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);

French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.

4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program

4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.

4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.

5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs

5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:

Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.

One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.

German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).

French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).

A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan

5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:

• Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
• 6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
• Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
• 086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
• Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
• Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
• Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
• Certificate of criminal records.

All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.

E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019

5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement

Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.

In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.

After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.

During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1

Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

Accreditations

Global Association of Risk Professionals Financial Risk Manager (GARP FRM) – Academic Partner

MEMBF is a combination of in-depth study of quantitative methods with a practical solution of business tasks.

MEMBF prepares for a wide range of financial services that require analytical severity and the ability to market innovative challenges.
MEMBF develops competencies needed to use advanced mathematical models and quantitative methods to create innovative solutions for the complex problems of financing.
Graduates of this programwill be able to work in different finance field, such as investment and corporate banks, financial data base, asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, insurance companies, financial departments of major corporations and governments.

The Master Program fully corresponds to the Certification GARP FRM(Financial Risk Manager)

Risk Management is one of the most growing fields in financial services industry globally and in Kazakhstan in particular.
MEBMF curriculum will provide rigorous academic content that is coupled with the current practice will prepare most demanded professionals in the field.
Master of Economics and Business – Major in Finance program (MEBMF) is conducted under the guidance of GARP aligning its risk management offerings with global industry needs and best practices.
TheGARP’s world-class FRM certification program contents are directly integrated into MEMBF.

At the end of the program graduates will be able to:

• Develop and polish solid risk management competences
• Describe the risk management process and identify problems and challenges that can arise in the risk management process
• Evaluate and apply tools and procedures used to measure and manage risk, including quantitative measures, qualitative assessment, and enterprise risk management
• Know the responsibility of each GARP Member with respect to professional integrity, ethical conduct, conflicts of interest, confidentiality of information, and adherence to generally accepted practices in risk management
• Establish and develop a strong culture of risk awareness with in their organizations

Duration
1 year (60 ECTS), 1.5 years (90 ECTS), 2 years (120 ECTS)

Language
English

Contacts:
AizhanSagymbay –Graduate Education Manager
a_sagynbay@kazguu.kz

The Master Program fully corresponds with GARP FRMCurriculum https://www.garp.org

HSE program

*These courses can be waived and the credits of prior learning will be recognized by the decision of HSE Academic Quality Committee

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:

• European University of Viadrina, Germany
• International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea
• Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
• Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• University of Jaen, Spain
• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland
• University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

1. Entry Requirements

1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.

1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:

• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.

1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.

In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:

• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).

3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.

3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;

German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);

French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.

4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program

4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.

4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.

5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs

5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:

Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.

One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.

German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).

French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).

A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan

5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:

• Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
• 6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
• Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
• 086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
• Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
• Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
• Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
• Certificate of criminal records.

All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.

E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019

5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement

Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.

In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.

After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.

During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1

Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

MSc in Management Accounting

Accreditations

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK

The graduates of the program obtain deep knowledge and understanding of performance management issues. Program management accounting gives a student an opportunity to be prepared for the position which may involve managerial decisions. The graduates will be able to utilize different tools and techniques to manage and control the company’s performance.

The Master Program fully corresponds to the Diploma in Performance Management – DipPM, CIMA

At the end of the program graduates should be able to

• Use strategic planning and control models to plan and monitor organisational performance
• Assess and identify key external influences on organisational performance
• Identify and evaluate the design features of effective performance management information and monitoring systems
• Apply appropriate strategic performance measurement techniques in evaluating and improving organisational performance
• Advise clients and senior management on strategic business performance evaluation and on recognising vulnerability to corporate failure

Duration
1 year (60 ECTS), 1.5 year (90 ECTS), 2 year (120 ECTS)

Language
English

Contacts:
Aizhan Sagymbay – Postgraduate Education Manager
a_sagynbay@kazguu.kz

Gulbarshyn Kaidarova – Program Coordinator
g_kaidarova@kazguu.kz

The Master Program fully corresponds to the Diploma in Performance Management DipPM, CIMA
www.cimaglobal.com/Our-locations/Middle-East/Entry-routes/CIMA-Diploma-in-Performance-Management/
One – year program covers the content of P1 Management Accounting level
Two-year program covers the content of P2 Advanced Management Accounting level

Upon passing P1 Management Accounting and P2 Advanced Management Accounting exams students will receive a Diploma in Performance Management – DipPM, CIMA

HSE Program

*These courses can be waived and the credits of prior learning will be recognized by the decision of HSE Academic Quality Committee

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:

• European University of Viadrina, Germany
• International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea
• Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
• Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• University of Jaen, Spain
• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland
• University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

1. Entry Requirements

1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.

1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:

• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.

1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.

In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:

• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).

3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.

3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;

German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);

French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.

4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program

4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.

4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.

5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs

5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:
Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.

One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.

German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).

French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).

A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan

5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:
Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
Certificate of criminal records.

All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.

E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019

5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement

Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.

In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.

After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.

During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1

Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

Master of Economics and Business – Major in Economics

Accreditations

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK

The program allows to gain skills of in-depth economic analysis to make management decisions

At the end of the program graduates will be able to:

– Forecast current global trends and their impact on the economy of Kazakhstan at the micro and macro levels;
– Demonstrate a sense of responsibility, leadership and effective teamwork;
– Apply analytical skills to diagnose, evaluate and solve problems in economics to develop recommendations;
– Understand how econometric and game theoretic methods are used to estimate causal relationships from observational data;
– Distinguish the features of the transmission mechanism in macroeconomic and microeconomic development for the short, the medium, and the long run;
– Use econometric software packages as tools of quantitative and statistical analysis to compute empirical results;
– Build different scenarios for a potential investment project using integrated framework that will affect economic decisions and business strategy;
– Use strategic planning and control models to plan and monitor organizational performance;
– Utilize research theories and frameworks for independent research.

Duration
1 year (60 ECTS), 1.5 years (90 ECTS), 2 years (120 ECTS)

Language
English

Contacts:
Aizhan Sagymbay –Graduate Education Manager

a_sagynbay@kazguu.kz

The program have received full ACCA accreditation – 9 exams out of 9 possible.

HSE Program

*These courses can be waived and the credits of prior learning will be recognized by the decision of HSE Academic Quality Committee

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:
European University of Viadrina, Germany
International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea
Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany
University of Jaen, Spain
Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland
University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

1. Entry Requirements
1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.
1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:
• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.
1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.
In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:
• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).
3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.
3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;
German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);
French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.
4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program
4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.
4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.
5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs
5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:
Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.
One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.
German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).
French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).
A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan
5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:
Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
Certificate of criminal records.
All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.
E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019
5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement
Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.
In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.
After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.
During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1
Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

Leadership and Corporate Governance program is designed in accordance with ICSA certification requirements and aimed for those who want to pursue their careers in the field of corporate governance. Current corporate secretaries and administrators are also welcomed as they will have an opportunity to get their ICSA certification on accelerated basis through the course waivers provided under the approval of Academic Quality Committee. Students will develop their knowledge in the field of finance and accounting and the ability to use this knowledge to interpret financial and accounting information in order to provide recommendations to the board of directors or a similar decision-making body in developing strategies and making decisions and have the necessary company secretary or management specialist to understand the company’s environment and facilitate the process of developing and choosing the right organization’s response to external challenges.

At the end of the program graduates will be able to:
• Develop their knowledge in the field of finance and accounting and the ability to use this knowledge to interpret financial and accounting information in order to provide recommendations to the board of directors or a similar decision-making body in developing strategies and making decisions;
• Develop their knowledge and skills to prepare for the practice as a company secretary / management specialist, ensuring that the company operates in accordance with the principles of good governance and the norms of the jurisdiction in which it operates;
• Understand the risk management disciplines, including how risk management is related to compliance management and complements effective corporate governance in organizations;
• Have the necessary company secretary or management specialist to understand the company’s environment and facilitate the process of developing and choosing the right organization’s response to external challenges.

Duration
1 year (60 ECTS), 1.5 years (90 ECTS), 2 years (120 ECTS)
Language
English

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:
European University of Viadrina, Germany
International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea
Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany
University of Jaen, Spain
Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland
University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

1. Entry Requirements
1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.
1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:
• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.
1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.
In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:
• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).
3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.
3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;
German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);
French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.
4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program
4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.
4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.
5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs
5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:
Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.
One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.
German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).
French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).
A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan
5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:
Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
Certificate of criminal records.
All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.
E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019
5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement
Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.
In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.
After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.
During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1
Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

Master in Business Psychology

The master’s program provides the training of highly qualified, competitive specialists in the modern labor market in the field of business psychology, with deep psychological knowledge in the field of personnel management, marketing and the level of competence in the areas of practical use of organizational and management consulting, psychological support for the development and implementation of business strategies, recruitment, HR management to solve professional problems.

The program is aimed at training business psychologists in accordance with international standards:

we train professionals who are able to develop and implement projects for the development and success of a business
We train you to manage your business systematically and take into account the role of the human factor in achieving strategic goals
create a space for professional communication in which you can exchange experiences, develop and find effective solutions for business
we attract successful people to teaching, we learn from those who can find innovative solutions

The main emphasis in the program of a business psychologist is on the formation of a theoretical base, analytical and practical business psychological skills in such areas as: organization management, consumer behavior, marketing, PR-activity, HR-activity.

The theoretical foundation of the program is business psychology – a new applied field of psychology that integrates the approaches of economic, organizational, industrial, social psychology, as well as the psychology of personality and labor.

At the end of the program, the graduate must be able to:

• develop and improve the competencies of key concepts of business psychology
• know and demonstrate the theoretical foundations of organizational psychology and how they inform organizational practices in the workplace
• know the training, development of various skills in individual and group assessment
• demonstrate applied research in the expert field to solve psychological and organizational problems
• apply the basic principles of social psychology and well-being in the workplace
• know and demonstrate conflict resolution and mediation skills in various situations
• create and develop the basis of cooperation and effective communication
• know the theory and dynamics of learning groups, and developing strategies for using these forces
• evaluate and apply tools and procedures of various skills in group training of business effectiveness

Training period
1 year (60 ECTS), 1.5 years (90 ECTS), 2 years (120 ECTS)

Language of instruction
English

Contacts:
Aizhan Sagymbay – Postgraduate Education Manager a _ sagynbay@kazguu.kz
Kutebaev Talgat – Program Coordinator t_kutebaev@kazguu.kz

The program have received full ACCA accreditation – 9 exams out of 9 possible.

HSE program

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:

• European University of Viadrina, Germany
• International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea
• Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
• Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• University of Jaen, Spain
• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland
• University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

1. Entry Requirements

1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.

1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:

• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.

1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.

In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:

• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).

3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.

3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;

German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);

French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.

4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program

4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.

4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.

5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs

5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:

Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.

One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.

German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).

French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).

A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan

5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:

• Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
• 6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
• Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
• 086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
• Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
• Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
• Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
• Certificate of criminal records.

All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.

E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019

5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement

Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.

In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.

After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.

During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1

Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

Accreditations

Translation studies program at KAZGUU corresponds to state standards: independent Kazakh agency on quality assurance in education (IQAA) confirmed their accreditation (official confirmation of correspondence of educational services quality).

The Master Program in Translation studies is based on international standards and oriented on local resources. While developing the programs we considered State Educational Standard of the Republic of Kazakhstan and suggestions from employers and other interested parties, as well as HSE possibilities. The program is aimed at the development of interpreters and translators in various spheres.
The program consists of 120 ECTS of theoretical training, compulsory state exams, graduation thesis (project) and internship.

Aim of the program:
Train professionals and provide them with following knowledge and skills:
– understanding of the language theory and linguistics of source and target languages;
– translation/interpretation strategies and methods;
– critical thinking;
– first and second foreign language skills;
– awareness of traditions, culture, history and literature of target language;
– interdisciplinary and social skills, knowledge of economy, psychology, politics, etc.

At the end of the program, graduate are expected to possess the following skills:
– analyze ethical and legal responsibilities in organizations and society;
– compare and contrast the use of theory in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research;
– intergrate knowledge of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches into developing a research design;
– demonstrate research issues in translation, including recent approaches, current problems and conduct a nuanced text analysis;
– critically evaluate, revise, edit and produce high-quality translations in both the source and target languages;
– identify and distinguish between a range of modern translation software, utilities and tools;
– apply methods and skills of an advanced Internet search;
– comprehend and apply basic principles of consecutive interpreting and note-taking;
– possess developed skills in synchronic translation practice in the fields of economics, politics, oil and gas field, jurisprudence and etc.
– demonstrate interdisciplinary and social skills producing knowledge in the field of economy, psychology, politics and others.

Duration
2 years (120 ECTS)

Language
English

Contacts:
Aizhan Sagynbay – Graduate Education Manager

a_sagynbay@kazguu.kz

Meiram Islam – Program Coordinator

m_islam@kazguu.kz

Learning outcomes
– analyze ethical and legal responsibilities in organizations and society;
– compare and contrast the use of theory in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research;
– intergrate knowledge of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches into developing a research design;
– demonstrate research issues in translation, including recent approaches, current problems and conduct a nuanced text analysis;
– critically evaluate, revise, edit and produce high-quality translations in both the source and target languages;
– identify and distinguish between a range of modern translation software, utilities and tools;
– apply methods and skills of an advanced Internet search;
– comprehend and apply basic principles of consecutive interpreting and note-taking;
– possess developed skills in synchronic translation practice in the fields of economics, politics, oil and gas field, jurisprudence and etc.
– demonstrate interdisciplinary and social skills producing knowledge in the field of economy, psychology, politics and others.

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:
University of Jaen, Spain
University of Cordoba, Spain
University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
Science Po Toulouse, France
University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

Admission Policy of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University

(Admission policy of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University for post-graduate education (Master Program) in 2019
Rules of admission to the Master programs

1. Entry Requirements
1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.
1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:
• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.
1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.
In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:
• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).
3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.
3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;
German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);
French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.
4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program
4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.
4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.
5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs
5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:
Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.
One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.
German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).
French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).
A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan
5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:
Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
Certificate of criminal records.
All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.
E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019
5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement
Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.
In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.
After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.
During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1
Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

MSc in Tourism Management

The Master’s Program in Tourism Management is based on the international educational standards with focus on the local content. In developing this program, we have taken into account the State Mandatory Educational Standards of the Republic of Kazakhstan; the wishes of employers and other “stakeholders”; HSE opportunities. The program is focused on the development of competencies for making sound management decisions in international and local companies.

The Master’s Program promotes a deep understanding of the management processes in tourism, as one of the most dynamically developing industries in the world.

Training in a magistracy will allow to prepare professionals of a new generation who will be able to:

• use innovative research methods in the field of tourism;
• develop strategic planning and management models for planning and development of tourist destinations, zones and clusters;
• design programs for the development of the tourism industry;
• master the implementation of project in the field of tourism.

The programme includes such courses as Tourism and Hospitality Synthesis, Fundamentals of Tourism Research, Urban Tourism & Cultural Heritage, Project Management in Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, IT and Innovations in Tourism Industry, Tourism Consumer Behaviour. Please, refer to the catalogue to learn more.

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:

• European University of Viadrina, Germany
• International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea
• Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
• Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• University of Jaen, Spain
• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland
• University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

1. Entry Requirements

1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.

1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:

• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.

1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.

In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:

• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).

3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.

3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;

German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);

French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.

4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program

4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.

4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.

5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs

5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:
Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.

One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.

German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).

French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).

A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan

5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:
Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
Certificate of criminal records.

All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.

E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019

5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement

Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.

In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.

After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.

During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1

Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

Download Admission Policy

The graduates of the programme obtain deep knowledge and understanding of marketing issues. However, the programme is designed in a way that is beneficial both to the people with limited and extensive knowledge of marketing. The graduates will learn how to solve problems, make effective decision and contribute to the organizational goals. Our students will be able to work in various areas including corporate business, consulting, research, academic institutions, and entrepreneurship.

The graduate of the programme should be able to:

• Apply frameworks and theories in marketing
• Critically aware and analyze major developments in marketing theory and practice
• Make professional judgments on the basis of the existing and original information
• Synthesize and derive existing data for creative decision-making
• Lead and manage digital approach to the projects
• Assess theory and methodology of research
• Evaluate data and its significance for further research and decision making purposes
• Develop strategic marketing plan, control its execution and measure effectiveness
• Allocate and manage resources for marketing plans execution and implementation
• Design solutions for complex marketing issues both on tactical and strategic levels

HSE Program

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:

European University of Viadrina, Germany

International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea

Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany

University of Jaen, Spain

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland

University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova

zarina@kazguu.kz

Admission Policy of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University

Admission policy of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University for post-graduate education (Master Program) in 2019

Rules of admission to the Master programs

1. Entry Requirements

1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.

1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.

1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:

• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.

1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.

In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:

• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).

3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.

3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;

German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);

French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.

4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program

4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.

4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.

5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs

5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:
Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.

One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.

German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).

French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).

A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan

5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:
Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
Certificate of criminal records.

All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.

E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019

5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement

Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.

In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.

After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.

During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1

Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

Download Admission Policy

MSc in Human Resources Management (HRM) – MSc in HR

The aim of the programme is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary contribute into the development of human resources management in the organization. The programme is suitable both for those who wishing to pursue their career within HR and those who want to enhance their knowledge in HR. The focus is to build competencies required for decision-making of complex HR issues.
Learning outcomes of the programme:
The graduates of the programme should be able to:
– Understand the organization and its context
– Evaluate both local and global environment, current trends and challenges
– Demonstrate knowledge of organizational behavior and culture, interrelationships between internal and external stakeholders
– Apply critical thinking for decision-making
– Access strategic and operational HRM processes, people policies and practices within organizations
– Lead change management practices
– Find and deliver insights based on research
– Ensure inclusion, diversity and equality practices within organization
– Assess organizational culture for decision-making and risk mitigation
– Make professional judgements and being able to articulate them
– Utilize research theories and frameworks for independent research
– Manage resources effectively for decision-making
– Develop and manage effective reward and performance management practices
– Take full accountability for actions
– Lead the team and ensure the effective collaborative work

HSE Program

Code	Courses	ECTS	1 Year	1.5 Years	2 Years
	Required Courses
MGT 5201	Global Leadership and Organizational Development	10	R	R	R
RSM 5201	Research Methods I: Introduction to Research Methods	5	R	R	R
CBL5301	Corporate and Business Law	5	R	R	R
RSM5202	Research Methods – 2	5	R	R	R
HRM5201	Strategic Human Resource Management	5	R	R	R
HRM5202	Reward Management	5	R	R	R
HRM5203	Performance Management	5	R	R	R
HRM5204	Change Management	5	R	R	R
	Elective Courses
HRM6301	Organizational Behavior	5	E	E	E
MGT6301	Strategic Management	5	E	E	E
PSH6201	Equality, Diversity and Inclusion	5	E	E	E
PSH6202	Collaboration, Conflict Resolution and Mediation	5	E	E	E
PSH6203	Group dynamics, teambuilding and training	5	E	E	E
	Internship	R	10	10	15
	Comprehensive Exam	R	7.5	7.5	7.5
	Master’s Thesis	R	10	15	15

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:

European University of Viadrina, Germany

International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea

Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany

University of Jaen, Spain

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland

University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova

zarina@kazguu.kz

Admission Policy
of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University
(Admission policy of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University for post-graduate education (Master Program) in 2019

Rules of admission to the Master programs

1. Entry Requirements

1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.

1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.

1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:

• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.

1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.

In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:

• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).

3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.

3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;

German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);

French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.

4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program

4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.

4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.

5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs

5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:
Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.

One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.

German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).

French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).

A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan

5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:
Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
Certificate of criminal records.

All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.

E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019

5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement

Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.

In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.

After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.

During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1

Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.

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Master in «Sociology»

The educational program Master’s program «Sociology» is aimed at developing the future sociologist’s competencies and analysis skills about managerial processes and managerial activities in the social sphere, and applying the acquired knowledge in practice.

This program prepares undergraduates with theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field of socially significant problems of social transformations and the activities of business organizations, focused on the training of sociological researchers, analysts in the field of organizational development and personnel management. Particular attention is paid to the formation of the student’s skills in assessing managerial processes in the social sphere, focused on conducting qualitative and quantitative research in accordance with all the rules of sociological methodology.

In the framework of key subjects of specialization, students receive knowledge in the field of:

• sociology of labor and management;
• individual behavior of employees in the organization; leadership;
• social differences and social inequality in the world of work;
• social responsibility and business ethics;
• human resource development;
• predictions of individual effectiveness;
• organizational and HR analytics, the basics of management.

At the end of the program, the graduate must be able to:
Demonstrate theories, models, methods of sociological research, the skills of developing new methodological approaches, taking into account the goals and objectives of the study;
Apply the basics of analytical modeling and social process management
Demonstrate a sense of responsibility, leadership and effective teamwork
The ability to conduct and independently develop proposals and recommendations based on professional sociological knowledge for solving social problems, as well as develop mechanisms for coordinating the interests of social groups and communities
Diagnose current social problems and develop a comprehensive, scientifically-based solution to complex socio-technological and managerial problems
To process and analyze sociological data for the preparation of analytical decisions, expert opinions and recommendations
Apply evidence-based organizational management skills
To have methods and skills of cross-cultural communication
Apply analytical skills to diagnose, evaluate and solve problems in the field of economic sociology to develop recommendations
Use sociological research methods to study current social problems, to identify the needs and interests of social groups

Training period
1 year (60 ECTS), 1.5 years (90 ECTS), 2 years (120 ECTS)

Language of instruction
English

Contacts:
Aizhan Sagymbay – Postgraduate Education Manager a _ sagynbay @ kazguu. kz

The program have received full ACCA accreditation – 9 exams out of 9 possible.

HSE program

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programs:

• European University of Viadrina, Germany
• International School of Business SolBridge, South Korea
• Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic
• Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany
• University of Jaen, Spain
• Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland
• University of Liege, Belgium

Contacts:
Zarina Utegenova
zarina@kazguu.kz

1. Entry Requirements

1.1. According to the Model Rules for admission to educational organization, implementing vocational training programs of postgraduate studies (No. 109 Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan of January 19, 2012), applications for Master and PhD Programs at universities and scientific organizations are held from 3 to 25 July 2019.
1.2. Persons covered respective or related vocational study program of higher education with at least 240 ECST (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) can be admitted to the Master Program.
If Applicant’s specialty is not respective or related to a chosen program he /she can attend courses as a visited student with an existence of at least 3 years of working experience. Exception is interdisciplinary programs.

1.3. Admission to the Master or programs is being realized upon result of the Entrance Examination or CT to Science-pedagogical Master Program. It is included study in English or to Profile Master Program taught in English. If the mentioned is followed applicants should score the Entrance Examination as follows:

• Science-pedagogical Master Programs:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 50 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• Profile Master Program:
• Foreign Language – Not less than 30 points;
• Core course – Not less than 50 points;
• For Science-pedagogical Master Program in Russian and English and Profile Master Program in English – not less than 19 points, including as follows:
• Test on willingness to learn – not less than 5 points;
• Profile test:
• Choosing 1 correct answer – not less than 6 points,
• Choosing one or several correct answers – not less than 8 points.

1.4. Persons with certificates/diplomas of foreign educational institutions in accordance with the paragraph 9-1 of the Model Rules for admission to education organization need to pass the procedure for recognition or nostrification of their documents on education and provide the Admission Committee with a respective certificate.

In accordance with international treaties (agreements) documents on education issued by foreign educational organizations are recognized on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. List of Documents
2.1. Applicants to the Master program must submit to the Admission Committee following documents:

• Application addressed to the Rector of the M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, JSC (Appendix 9);
• Copy and original of Higher (postgraduate) education document;
• Copy of International Certificate showing a level of foreign language knowledge (if any);
• List of personnel records confirming applicant’s work activity (copy of work records or copy of employment contract or reference from work place showing date or duration of work);
• 6 photos in size of 3×4 cm;
• 086-У Medical Certificate;
• Copy of ID card;
• List of Research and Methodological work (if any).

3. Requirements to Entrance Examination on a Foreign Language

3.1. The Entrance examination on a foreign language to the Master Programs and CT for studies on the Master Program to be taught in English and Russian is held by the National Testing Center of the MES RK in a form of testing (consist of three blocks: Listening, Writing, Reading) from 8 to 16 August of 2019.

3.2. Applicant can be released from this Entrance examination if he/she has following International certificates:
English:
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Program (TOEFL ITP)– not less than 163 баллов;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Institutional Testing Programm (TOEFL IBT) entrance point– not less than 46;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-based testing (TOEFLPBT) entrance point– not less than 453;
Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-delivered testing (TOEFLPDT) – entrance point– not less than 65;
International English Language Tests System (IELTS), entrance point– not less than 5.5;

German:
Deutsche Sprachpruеfung fuеr den Hochschulzugang (DSH, Niveau С1/ C1 level),
Test Da F-Prufung (Niveau C1/ C1 level);

French:
Test de Franзais International – (TFI) – not lower than В1 level on reading and listening sections;
Diplome d’Etudes en Langue franзaise – (DELF), B2 level;
Diplome Approfondide Langue franзaise – (DALF), C1 level;
Test de connaissance du franзais – (TCF) – not less than 400 pointts.

4. Requirements to applicants entering the HSE Master Program

4.1 Applicants to the Science Pedagogical Master Program of the HSE must pass:
Ministry of Education and Science Comprehensive Exam;
International GMAT-like exam for MBEMF(Master of Business and Economics with Major in Finance).
4.2. Graduates of related specialties of the following Institutions with GPA not less than 2.67 are released from the GMAT-like exam:
M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
Nazarbayev Univesrity;
KBTU;
KIMEP;
Graduates of the accredited international Universities’ bachelor programme are subjects for internal entry exam’s exemption.

4.3. Applicants entering the Master’s program in an unrelated specialty and having successfully passed the entrance examinations must cover the prerequisites according to the requirements of in accordance with the Academic Policy of HSE.

5. Admission of International applicants to the Master’s programs

5.1. Entrance examinations for foreigners include:

Foreign language examination (English, German, French) relevant certificate of completion;
Interview;
240 ESTC of prior Learning.

One of two following certificates is accepted to confirm English knowledge:
IELTS, band score – not less than 6.0 points;
TOEFL ITP – not less than 460 points.

German:
Deutsche Sprachprufung fur den Hochschulzugang (DSH, NiveauС1/level С1);
TestDaF-Prufung (Niveau C1/level С1).

French:
TestdeFranсaisInternational™ (TFI – not lower than level B1 for Reading and Listening);
Diplomed’Etudesen Langue francaise (DELF, level В2),
DiplomeApprofondi de Langue francaise (DALF, level С1);
Тestdeconnaissancedufrancaisе (TCF – not less than 400 points).

A right to receive free post-graduate education for foreigners is up to International treaties/agreements of the Republic of Kazakhstan

5.2. International students willing to enroll to the KAZGUU Master’s should feel an Application form and enclose to it documents, as follows:

• Original of Bachelors’ diploma and a transcript;
• 6 photos sized 3х4 cm;
• Сertificate from your country with a notarized translation into Russian or Kazakh;
• 086-У Medical certificate with a fluorography and a copy of vaccination card;
• Certificate confirms a level of foreign language (if any);
• Certificate of an education grant award (if any);
• Copy of ID card (you need to have original document with you);
• Certificate of criminal records.

All documents on secondary or higher education must pass the nostrification (recognition) procedure at the Center of the Bologna Process in Nur-Sultan city.

E-version of the above mentioned documents should be sent to e-mail of the Admissions Committee at admission@kazguu.kz before July 25, 2019

5.3. Visa support and signing of an Agreement

Admission committee sends an applicant official invitation letter and number of a support for visa application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in an own country.

In case of applicant’s the absence in Kazakhstan, it is possible to sign the contract in his country and send the signed contract by mail to the Admissions Committee for further procedure (the expenses for mail services are covered by the applicant). It is also possible to sign an agreement online.

After receiving a visa, the applicant must arrive to the country no later than August 24, 2019 and pay the tuition fee for a 1 semester. At the same time before arrival, the applicant must send the scanned version of his ticket and visa to the manager of the Admissions Committee.

During the day (or the next day) upon arrival in the country, the entrant must register in the journal of the lawyer of the CSC and the migration service.1

Dormitory. The applicant applies for accommodation in the dormitory through the Platonus, an electronic information study system.