The PhD in Business Administration program is designed for students aiming to become faculty members at leading academic institutions or to conduct applied research in relevant organizations. It equips students with a strong foundation in both the theoretical and empirical tools necessary for their research.
By the end of the PhD program, students will have the skills to design and carry out independent, innovative, and high-quality research across various business topics. The NUGSB PhD program provides a strong foundation for careers in academic, industrial, and government settings.
This is a 4-year program consisting of compulsory coursework, research, and thesis writing, and is structured similarly to PhD programs in North America.
Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
Language: English
Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
Duration: 4 years
Total ECTS credit: 240
Year 1
Foundations of Social Science Research
Microeconomic Theory
Mathematical Economics
Core Research Skills I
Advanced Qualitative Methods
Advanced Quantitative Methods
Summer Research Paper
Year 2
Subject Specific Course I
Subject Specific Course II
Subject Specific Course I
Core Research Skills II
Elective I
Elective II
Summer Research Paper
PhD Comprehensive Examination
Year 3-4
Thesis Proposal Presentation
Final Thesis Submission
Final Thesis Defense
Two successful GTAs
Year 1-4
GSB Research Seminars
Research projects
