Almaty Management University

Almaty Management University (AlmaU) is an entrepreneurial and socially responsible university located in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. Since its establishment in 1988, AlmaU has strived to bring innovative programs and projects to the market, developing entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of social responsibility among students, faculty and impacted communities.

In 2023, AlmaU marked 35 years in the education market, being the oldest private university in the country, the first business school of Kazakhstan, pioneer of business education in CIS.

Today, AlmaU is a large community of successful alumni, creative students, faculty and partners. We broadcast the entrepreneurial mindset all over Central Asia, supporting economic growth through education. The university cooperates with more than 130 universities, organizations and associations. AlmaU is committed to the principles of the Third Mission, the UN SDGs, and promotes the Principles of Responsible Management Education (UN PRME).

MISSION

To make the world a better place through the development of education, research and entrepreneurship

VISION

AlmaU is a globally recognized comprehensive university for people aspiring for the sustainable development of society

VALUES

Leadership, Enterpreneurship, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility

10 Schools:

• Graduate School of Business
• School of Management
• School of Economics and Finance
• School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• School of Hospitality and Tourism
• School of Politics and Law
• School of Digital Technologies
• School of Media and Film (2021)
• Sharmanov School of Health Sciences (2022)
• School of Transformative Humanities (2023)

Centres & Laboratories:

• AlmaU Extension
• Institute for Education Development
• Technology Commercialization Center
• Creative Industries Center
• Center of Urban Studies
• Creative Industries Center
• Sports Management Center
• SDG and ESG Center
• Neuromarketing and Neuromanagement Lab
• Center for Political Studies
• Center for Economic Policy Research
• Webometric Analysis Laboratory
• Laboratory of Experimental Economics
• Qaynar Bulaq - cooperative space
• Public Speaking Lab
• Sports & Art Zone
• Jalinga Studio
• Court room
• Tea room - Hospitality Lab
• Laboratory of Criminology
• MFS production Lab
• Recording Studio
• Studio 33 (Virtual Production)
• AR &VR Lab

AWARDS

AlmaU was a PRME Champion in 2023

Student Club SDG Legion was a runner-up selected for the PRME Student Organizations Awards 2023

School of Enterpreneurship and Innovation was included in Babson Collaborative Circle of Influence in 2023

Nomination for "Significant Impact" BMDA Awards - AlmaU, 2021

CEEMAN Champion Awards in the nomination School Leader of the Year - Gulnara Kurenkeyeva, 2021

CEEMAN Champion Awards in the category Teacher of the Year - Aurora Diaz, 2022

CEEMAN Champion Awards in the category Responsible Management Educator of the Year - Alberto Frigerio, 2022

CEEMAN Champion Awards in the category Responsible Management Educator of the Year - Nurken Aubakir, 2024