MBA
Master of Business Administration
Programme2 years · on-campus / modular
*Business education
Admission rules MBA / EMBA / DBA
Admission dates, applicant requirements, the list of documents and essay prompts for the MBA, EMBA and DBA programmes at ESIL Business School.
Learn more →
EMBA
Executive MBA — for senior managers
Programme3+ years of experience · modular
DBA
Doctor of Business Administration
Programme3 years · research-based
01Calendar
Admission dates
MBA / EMBA
3 times a year
Autumn · Winter · Spring
DBA
2 times a year
Intake in September and January
02Candidates
Who can apply
Compare the requirements across programmes to find your threshold.
Criterion
MBA
EMBA
DBA
Work experience
At least 2 years. For exceptional candidates, the committee may consider applicants with at least 1 year of experience.
At least 3 years in a managerial position (in exceptional cases, at least 2 years).
5 years of work experience, including 2 years in a managerial position.
Education
not required
not required
A master's degree, MBA, or Candidate of Sciences degree.
Résumé
A detailed resume describing your education and work experience.
A detailed resume describing your education and work experience.
not required
Publications
not required
not required
A list of academic and methodological publications and letters of recommendation (if available).
03Package
Documents for admission
- Application addressed to the Rector
- Notarised copy of the higher-education diploma with its supplement
- Personal HR record sheet and a copy of the employment record book (if any)
- Autobiography
- Letter of recommendation
- Two photographs, 3×4
- Medical certificate, form 075/U
- Copy of the identity document
- List of scientific and methodological works and references (if any)DBA
04Submission
How to submit
01
Verifying originals
Originals must be presented along with the copies for verification. The originals are returned after verification.
02
Translation & nostrification
Documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a notarized translation into Kazakh or Russian. Documents of foreign nationals undergo nostrification in accordance with the established procedure.
05Selection
Essays & interview
MBA / EMBA
MBA/EMBA applicants complete an interview and submit a motivation essay (1–2 pages) on a chosen topic. Letters of recommendation are taken into account during the interview.
Essay 1
Why do you want to earn an MBA degree? How will the program help you achieve your short-term career goals?
Essay 2
Describe a personal achievement that has had a particularly significant impact on your life.
DBA
DBA · Application essay
At the first stage, the applicant submits an extended essay covering their motivation for applying to the program, their business goals, the intended research area, and a brief outline of the research component.
DBA · Interview
The second stage is an interview. Letters of recommendation are taken into account.
06Outcome
Diploma & degree
MBA / EMBA
Diploma Supplement, the University's own diploma, and the option of an international double degree from IBS partner universities.
Master of Business Administration
DBA
Diploma Supplement, the University's own diploma, and the option of an international double degree from IBS partner universities.
Doctor of Business Administration
*2026/27 admissions
Ready to apply?
The ESIL Business School admissions office will answer questions about the MBA, EMBA and DBA programmes and help you with documents.