Almaty Management University

COVID19 information:

During the quarantine and distant working mode, the Graduate School of Business of AlmaU, admission, and recruitment office of the University continued to accept requests from applicants via the website (a feedback form in a lower part of the page https://gsb.almau.edu.kz/?lang=en). In addition, the contacts of managers for consultation are always indicated in all advertising and information materials on the site, in advertising posts (Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), etc. Communication channels for applicants: phone calls, e-mails, messengers (Whatsapp, Telegram), social networks: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gsb.almau/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gsb.almau/?hl=ru), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHc9AQc36kwX5aOt8_8op8Q/featured).

Admission activities were not paused. During the quarantine, GSB AlmaU continued to advertise in Google, teaser ads on social networks Facebook, Instagram. In addition, we conducted a series of free webinars for entrepreneurs, 27 in total (https://ee.almau.edu.kz/landing/almau-business-lifehacks). GSB AlmaU conducted 4 live broadcasts with business leaders and owners on current business topics on the YouTube channel. There was also an e-mail newsletter. Graduate School of Business Almaty Management University has launched a free program "AlmaU Business Lifehacks" together with faculty and partners of the school. Students could spend the quarantine with benefit and get "keys" to solving pressing problems – from every day to managerial. GSB has prepared free webinars for adults, their children, and parents.

The AlmaU Business Lifehacks program was implemented in the following areas:

• Business Lifehacks - a series of webinars from leading professors of the AlmaU Graduate School of Business on company management, marketing and sales, finance and investment, human resource management, as well as personal growth.

• Science Lifehacks - a series of webinars and consultations for MBA and DBA students on writing their dissertations.

• Consultations in mini-groups - consultations for students and graduates of MBA and DBA on certain business and management issues through discussion in mini-groups and analysis of practical cases, situations in certain industries, and spheres of activity.

• AlmaU MasterMind Session - online meetings with entrepreneurs and business owners. Listeners and alumni of GSB AlmaU told how their business survived during the period of quarantine and crisis, and answered questions.

Live broadcasts were broadcast on the Facebook page. Subscribers received notifications about the broadcast via email and chats in messengers. All webinars were posted on social networks (https://www.facebook.com/gsb.almau/, https://www.facebook.com/gsb.almau/).

The deadline for applications for EMBA is not defined, as the start date of classes is not defined in the country (due to the quarantine regime in Kazakhstan). Installment payments are available. Installments are done according to the internal policy of the University, they are available for the whole duration of the education period, that is, for a maximum of 24 months.

GSB accentuates the focus of the prospective candidates who are considering starting an Executive MBA on investing in themselves during the crisis which is the best tool for improving their competitiveness on the labor market (and their businesses), improving the competence. Also, AlmaU is known for its quality education. Why does the Business School advise the prospective candidates to choose a program? This is the only Business School in Kazakhstan that has received international accreditation AMBA (Great Britain). AMBA diplomas are recognized internationally. According to the rating of Eduniversal (France), Almaty Management University is recognized as the # 1 Business School in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Focusing on the European quality and training standards, GSB takes into account the peculiarities of the Kazakhstani business. The School has extensive long-term cooperation with leading foreign business schools. Students of MBA, EMBA, DBA programs are the vanguard of Kazakhstan and international business (status networking). Listeners expand useful connections and acquaintances. Training in GSB AlmaU programs gives a powerful impetus to personal and professional development. Especially for managers who have their own internal motivation to learn and develop. Students of the programs note the excellent selection of teaching staff, who are professionals with solid knowledge of the theory and practice of doing business in Kazakhstan. Communication with successful coaches, colleagues-groupmates in the business sphere, mini-group interactive training aimed at solving educational problems - it serves as a good mental stimulation. The School uses active methods of teaching in small groups. The school is supported and works in conjunction with a reputable Advisory Board.