NETWORK UPDATE
CAU Business School has around 1,000 students and this makes up almost 50 per cent of the total number of students at CAU as a whole. Among them, more than 20 different nationalities from across Europe, Asia, the US and Africa are represented, reflecting a rich multicultural learning environment. Supporting these students are more than 30 faculty members, holding PhDs from universities in countries across Europe and Asia, as well as those with multinational corporate experience. As a proponent of the case study method, CAU Business School’s teaching emphasises active engagement with real-world business scenarios that are designed to enhance learning outcomes and prepare students for their future careers. It also draws from Harvard Business School’s extensive case library to produce complex business conundrums that test and refine students’ skills in its annual business case competition.
Odiljon Abdurazzakov
Founding dean, CAU Business School
What led you to join the BGA network and what has membership meant for your school since joining? “Joining the network aligns with our commitment to fostering responsible management and creating a positive impact in the business world. It has enabled us to benchmark our practices against some of the world’s leading institutions and ensure that our pedagogical approaches meet the highest international standards. It has also enhanced our lifelong learning initiatives. This partnership underlines our dedication to delivering education that not only meets the current needs of the global market, but also anticipates future challenges.” How would you describe your school’s unique selling point (USP) to other members of the BGA network? “Our USP within the BGA network is our profound dedication to integrating real-world business challenges into our curriculum, mainly through our case-based teaching and comprehensive hands- on learning opportunities in our state-of-the-art Bloomberg, export and AI labs. “Our curriculum is crafted to mirror the standards of professional bodies, so graduates can seamlessly transition into industry. This facilitates career building and maintains rigorous academic standards that prepare students for careers in academia. By balancing professional preparation with academic depth, our programmes embody BGA’s ideals of responsible management and positive impact, so graduates are well-prepared to innovate and lead responsibly in both the corporate and academic spheres.”
1,000+ Approximate number of students enrolled at CAU Business School
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30+ Faculty members at CAU Business School
2,200+ Approximate number of students enrolled at CAU
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Business Impact • ISSUE 1 • 2025
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