INSIDER INSIGHT
DILBAR GIMRANOVA
Dilbar Gimranova is dean of the School of Economics and Management, Narxoz University (SEM Narxoz) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. She is also a co-founder and co-chair of the International Conference on Academic Integrity in Kazakhstan
to gain management qualifications while continuing to work and nurture families, making education more accessible to those who may lack formal qualifications or the ability to study full time. We also aim to address the significant funding gap that prevents many South African students from pursuing higher education, helping students who cannot access traditional funding sources secure financial support through a partnership with Student Hero.” Marcos Singer “We promote access to management education and social mobility through inclusive admissions, financial support and institutional commitment, with flexible study formats enabling broader participation, especially for working professionals. Additionally, support services such as mentoring and career counselling help students succeed and advance in their careers, fostering long-term impact on individual growth and social mobility.”
25 to 75 per cent of tuition costs based on financial need and academic merit. The school allocated a total of €1.79 million to the programme during this period.” Dilbar Gimranova “Narxoz University is committed to widening access to management education through initiatives including financial aid, targeted recruitment efforts in underserved communities and flexible learning options. “We contribute to the organisation of National Economics Olympiads for high (secondary) school students, aimed at identifying talented young people who might merit scholarships. We also offer career support programmes that help students from diverse backgrounds navigate the job market and bridge social or cultural gaps, fostering greater social mobility.” Jon Foster-Pedley “All our programmes are designed to enable working South Africans
JACOB ÖSTBERG
Jacob Östberg is professor of marketing at Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University, where he leads the consumer culture theory research group and teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
MARCOS SINGER Marcos Singer is a full professor at the School of Management of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), where he is also director of the MBA programme. He specialises in operations, strategy and decision analysis
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Business Impact • ISSUE 3 • 2025
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