Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman

Master’s Degree Program "Business Administration"

English language MBA program isfor students with an undergraduate degree in economics or a business-related field. This 16-month program provides coursework and internship experience in the essential areas of business administration needed to function at a high level. Students may select an emphasis that deepens their global business or entrepreneurship knowledge.  An optional seminar held during the summer takes students to California to study aspects of the US economy. Because instruction and coursework are entirely in English, students must possess advanced language capabilities and be ready to improve their English communication skills further.

Upon completion of the KNEU MBA program, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate practicalbusiness skills through their ability to use tools from such areas as statistics, accounting, and economics at an advanced level.
  •  demonstrate the application of functional business knowledge by the use of critical thinking skills to solve business problems within business disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations management, and global business to solve business problems.
  • communicate effectively using the language of business and that of educated public discourse.
  • adapt to changing business environments – respond proactively to global economic shifts, technological advancements, and industry disruptions.
  • work effectively in teams, taking a leadership role where appropriate.
  • evaluate business problems from different perspectives and integrate concepts across disciplines to make effective decisions.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program addresses the unique challenges that you will face in an increasingly fluid, technology-driven, and global environment. With a careful blend of critical thinking skills and practical exercises, you will learn to think critically, take that level of thinking, and effect change in socially and ethically responsible ways.

 

The MBA program includes the following 16-month course schedule: 

Term

Duration

Courses/Activities

Term 1

September 1 – early December

  • Global Economy
  • Marketing Management
  • Financial Management

Term 2

Early December to earlyMarch

  • Personnel Management
  • Operations Management
  • Information Systems and Innovation Management

Term 3 & Internship A

 

EarlyMarch to early June

 

  • Managerial Economics
  • Organizational Behavior/Theory

Emphasis courses (select 3 of 5)

  • International Risk Assessment
  • Global Finance
  • International Operations Management
  • International Accounting
  • Global Marketing
  • Internship A

Summer Break

Early June to lateAugust

  • Summer Break
  • Option: Redlands Summer Seminar

Term 5

Early September to early January

  • Thesis Preparation/Presentation (KNEU only)
  •  Interdisciplinary IntegratingCapstone
  • Internship B
  • Defence of Master’s Thesis
Presentation of English programs: Business administration and International management
Last redaction: 17.02.25