Narxoz Business School Gains AMBA and BGA Accreditation
Narxoz Business School has gained joint AMBA and BGA accreditation, placing it in the top 2% of business schools globally.
By Academic Writing Club Newsroom
Narxoz Business School has received joint accreditation from the Association of MBAs and the Business Graduates Association, placing it among the top 2% of business education providers worldwide. The Almaty school has trained more than 3,000 managers and entrepreneurs over 17 years. Its students and alumni will receive lifetime membership in the AMBA community, which has 80,000 professionals across 150 countries. The accreditation covers program quality, institutional strategy, culture, and societal impact.
International Accreditation Review
The joint accreditation followed an evaluation by international academic leaders. The commission highlighted the school’s academic heritage, its contribution to Kazakhstan’s development, its International Advisory Board, and its modernized campus infrastructure.
Andrew Main Wilson, CEO of AMBA and BGA, said:
“I am delighted that Narxoz Business School has received joint AMBA and BGA accreditation. This recognition reflects the school's commitment to high standards, innovation, and the continuous development of business education. The commission was impressed by the university's strong academic heritage, its contribution to Kazakhstan's overall development, and the leadership's dedication to creating a world-class educational environment for students, alumni, and the business community.”
Student And Alumni Access
AMBA assesses specific program quality, including teaching standards and employer engagement. BGA reviews wider institutional factors, including strategy, culture, and societal impact.
The accreditation gives Narxoz students and alumni complimentary lifetime access to the global AMBA community.
Gulnara Kurenkeyeva, Dean of Narxoz Business School, said:
“The true value of these dual accreditations is the continuous quality control. We will regularly update our curriculum, assessment methods, and technology to reflect market shifts and employer feedback, ensuring our training remains directly connected to real-world business challenges.”
Institutional Development
Narxoz University described the accreditation as part of its multi-year development as an internationally competitive institution. The university credited the support of shareholder Bulat Utemuratov, alongside its team, faculty, alumni, and partners.
Kanat Kozhakhmet, President of Narxoz University, said:
“This landmark achievement confirms Narxoz's unique ability to drive deep transformation and achieve results that meet the highest international standards. It was made possible through the long-term vision and support of our shareholder Bulat Utemuratov alongside the professionalism of our team, faculty, alumni, and partners.”
