MBA “Financial Technology and Digital Transformation of Business”

Program Objective

The MBA “Financial Technology and Digital Transformation of Business” program is designed for middle and senior managers, entrepreneurs, and executives with strong potential for professional growth. The program aims to develop managerial, analytical, and digital competencies required for effective leadership in the context of the digital economy and the evolving FinTech ecosystem.

Key Areas of Training:

• Interdisciplinary training in Digital Finance & FinTech
• FinTech entrepreneurship: business idea generation, MVP development, Lean Startup
• Preparation of specialists in corporate finance and digital financial analytics
• Mastery of Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau), machine learning, and cloud platforms
• Development of leadership capabilities and effective communication skills
• Formation of applied research and analytical competencies

Program Structure

Compulsory Courses:

• Strategic Management
• Business Research
• Psychology of Management
• Leadership and Social Responsibility
• Startups and Innovation in FinTech
• Off-site (Residential) Module
• Economics and Financial Markets (CFA / FRM)
• Investments: Fixed Income and Equity (CFA / FRM)
• Corporate Finance (CFA / FRM)
• ESG and Sustainable Development in Digital Business
• Digital Ethics and Risk Management
• Risk Management (FRM)
• Internship / Practical Training

Elective Modules:

1. Digital Technologies in Finance

• Financial Modeling in Power BI
• Digital Platforms and Financial Ecosystems
• Cloud Technologies in Business Management
• Web3, Blockchain, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• Digital Transformation of Business Models

2. Artificial Intelligence and Analytics

• Data Analytics and Visualization for Managerial Decision-Making
• Artificial Intelligence and Business Process Automation
• Financial Econometrics
• Business Intelligence for Top Management
• Database Design

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

LO 1. Formulate strategic objectives and performance metrics, develop value maps, and prioritize a portfolio of organizational changes.

LO 2. Apply financial analysis tools to substantiate managerial decisions in financial technologies, including the analysis and interpretation of financial and operational statements of digital companies, evaluation of investment projects, funding sources, and the effectiveness of technology implementation.

LO 3. Design and implement a target operating model for digital transformation and integrate digital initiatives into business processes and KPI systems.

LO 4. Use data to support managerial decision-making in financial technologies by formulating key analytical questions, developing performance indicators for digital financial processes, and evaluating analytical reports for strategic decisions.

LO 5. Develop and scale innovative solutions by testing hypotheses, creating MVPs, and planning commercialization strategies.

LO 6. Lead cross-functional teams and establish effective communication by conducting negotiations and presenting managerial decisions.

LO 7. Identify, assess, and manage key risks in financial technologies and digital financial processes; design and implement compliance procedures and internal control systems using modern digital tools.

LO 8. Integrate ESG factors and principles of digital ethics into managerial decision-making and prepare relevant sustainability and compliance reporting.

LO 9. Conduct applied research and pilot projects, select appropriate methodologies, and present results in analytical and financial reports.

Faculty

• Dmitry Arkhipov — International business trainer and motivational speaker; Corporate Business Trainer of the Year (2018).
• Tatyana Gish — Board member, RICS examiner (Russia and CIS), Independent Director at the Chamber of Financial Specialists of Kazakhstan.
• Larisa Mukhamedzhanova — PhD, MBA, trainer and educator.
• Ella Pak — Business trainer and consultant in marketing research, market analysis, and consumer behavior.
• Ulan Ashimkhanuly — Trader and analyst in Forex, cryptocurrency, and precious metals markets.
• Andrey Bulava — Certified business trainer and coach, Associate Member of CIPD (UK), GKIC Golden Member.

Graduation Documents

Graduates of the program are awarded:

• Master of Business Administration Diploma
  K. Sagadiyev University of International Business, Kazakhstan
• MBA Diploma
  Astana IT University, Kazakhstan