What KROK Business School does

KROK Business School is a private Kyiv-based business education institution established in 2011 by KROK University, one of the largest private universities in Ukraine. It serves working professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients in Ukraine through a portfolio of degree programs (General MBA, MBA IT, International MBA, Mini MBA, Executive DBA, and Master's programs in Global Business Management, Project and Process Management, and Mediation and Conflict Management) plus international certifications (LEAN IIBLC Green/Black Belt, UNICERT/Baltum Büroo OÜ, Basic Mediator Skills) and corporate training.

Programs are delivered through a modular weekend and evening format combining synchronous in-person instruction on the Kyiv campus with asynchronous online components, designed for full-time working professionals with rolling enrollment throughout the year. The technology stack centers on a proprietary online learning platform supporting hybrid delivery, with practical case-based learning using real Ukrainian companies (e.g., Ikorka Shop ERP and AI integration projects). International recognition is anchored by EFMD Global membership (EIP Silver Award 2025), CEEMAN, UN Global Compact/PRME participation, and partnerships with Swiss Montreux Business School (International MBA), IIBLC (LEAN), PMI Chapter Ukraine (MoU with grants $1,000-$7,000), Baltum Büroo OÜ, and Mediation Parasat (Kazakhstan).

The business model is tuition-driven across multiple streams: subscription-like recurring fees from multi-month degree programs, one-time fees for Mini MBA and short seminars, professional services pricing for customized corporate training, and per-certification licensing for international credentials. GTM is multi-channel: direct field sales to corporate clients, inside sales via website and phone, event-driven marketing (Open Door Days, Digital Logistics Forum, PMDay, UA Online PMDay), and broad social media presence. The Executive Director is Olha Karpova, and the school operates advisory boards for MBA, Mediation, and Project Management programs composed of industry leaders.

Name

KROK Business School

Legal name

KROK Business School

Website

https://bs.krok.edu.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KROK Business School is a private Kyiv-based business school founded in 2011 by KROK University, offering MBA programs, master's degrees, international certifications, and corporate training to Ukrainian executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and organizations via modular weekend and online formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Education and Executive Training

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Executive education
• MBA programs
• Business school
• Corporate training
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. MBA and Master's Program Tuition: Full-degree programs including General MBA, MBA IT, International MBA, Master in Project Management, Master in Global Project and Process Management, and Master in Mediation and Conflict Management. Programs run 1-2 years with modular weekend format. Revenue is recurring from tuition fees charged per program.
2. Mini MBA and Executive Education: Shorter intensive programs providing foundational business education for professionals. These programs serve as entry points and can lead to full MBA enrollment.
3. Corporate Training Programs: Customized training programs designed for specific company needs, addressing operational challenges and leadership development for corporate clients.
4. Professional Certifications: International certifications including LEAN IIBLC (Green Belt, Black Belt), UNICERT, and mediator certifications. Fees charged per certification program.
5. Seminars and Workshops: Single-session and multi-day seminars on topics including marketing, sales, strategy, innovation, management, leadership, communications, logistics, and procurement. Open to individual professionals and corporate groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

KROK Business School delivers practical-oriented business education through MBA and Master's degree programs, professional certifications, and corporate training. Core offerings include General MBA, MBA IT, International MBA (with Swiss Montreux Business School), Mini MBA, Executive DBA, and Master's degrees in Project and Process Management, Global Business Management, and Mediation and Conflict Management. Programs run on a modular weekend format combining in-person and online instruction, with international certifications (LEAN IIBLC, UNICERT, PMI-aligned) and case-based learning using real Ukrainian business projects.

Product overview

KROK Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of business education products centered around MBA and Master's degree programs. The core offerings include General MBA, MBA IT, International MBA (in partnership with Swiss Montreux Business School), Mini MBA, and Executive DBA. The school also provides specialized Master's programs in Global Business Management, Project and Process Management, and Mediation and Conflict Management. Complementing the degree programs are professional certification programs including LEAN IIBLC (Green Belt/Black Belt), Basic Mediator Skills Certificate, and Baltum Büroo OÜ/UNICERT International Certification. Additional offerings include modular programs, corporate training solutions, and professional seminars/workshops covering management, leadership, marketing, and logistics topics. The product portfolio is structured as degree programs as the primary offerings, with certifications and short programs as complementary professional development options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General MBA Comprehensive Master of Business Administration program designed for professionals who want to develop themselves and their business, focused on personal growth and new ideas.
• MBA IT MBA program focused on information technology management and digital transformation for business professionals.
• International MBA International MBA program offered in partnership with Swiss Montreux Business School using a 1+1 formula, providing global business education credentials.
• Mini MBA Condensed MBA program providing intensive business management education in a shorter timeframe with certification as Certified Professional in Management.
• Executive Doctorate Degree in Business (DBA) Highest-level executive education program for business professionals seeking doctoral-level business expertise.
• Master of Global Business Management Master's program designed for ambitious individuals with entrepreneurial spirit seeking innovative and challenging business education to broaden their opportunities.
• Master of Project and Process Management Master's program focused on project management methodologies and process optimization, with PMI international standards integration.
• Master of Mediation and Conflict Management Master's program teaching mediation skills, conflict resolution techniques, negotiation strategies, and litigation/arbitration knowledge for business professionals.
• LEAN IIBLC Certification International lean manufacturing certification program offering Green Belt (Certified Green Belt LEAN - CGBL) and Black Belt levels through IIBLC.
• Basic Mediator Skills Certificate Professional certification program for mediators covering structured mediation processes, conflict resolution tools, and communication competencies.
• Baltum Büroo OÜ / UNICERT Certification International certification program in partnership with Baltum Büroo OÜ providing professional credentials recognized internationally.
• Training Program for Insurance Agents and Intermediaries Specialized training program for preparation and advanced training of insurance intermediaries, managers and employees in insurance and reinsurance product implementation.
• Modular Programs Intensive management training programs for company managers working in various sectors facing similar challenges, including Creative Thinking Basics and other specialized modules.
• Training Programs for Companies Customized corporate training projects designed for specific company needs, goals, and client groups to solve current business challenges.
• Seminars and Workshops Professional development seminars covering Marketing & Sales, Strategy & Innovation Management, Management & Leadership, Communications & Personal Effectiveness, and Logistics & Procurement.
• Summer School of Mediation Intensive summer program for mediation training and professional development in conflict management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates receive European Master's degree recognized worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EFMD GlobalcoreOthersInternational accreditation and quality assurance body for business education. KROK Business School maintains membership and has received EFMD Global EIP Silver Award 2025.
• CEEMANcoreOthersInternational association for management development and business school accreditation in Central and Eastern Europe.
• United Nations Global CompactcoreOthersUN initiative for corporate sustainability. KROK Business School participates in PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) initiatives.
• Ukrainian Association for Management Development and Business Education (URMBO)coreOthersNational association for management development and business education professionals in Ukraine.
• IIBLC (International Institute for Lean Belt Certification)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational certification body for LEAN methodology. KROK Business School offers certified LEAN Green Belt and Black Belt programs.
• Swiss School of Management and Business (SSBM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss business school partnership for international educational programs and faculty exchange.
• Swiss Montreux Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for International MBA program delivered under 1+1 formula, enabling students to earn internationally recognized Swiss MBA credentials.
• Baltum Büroo OÜcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of UNICERT international certification programs at KROK Business School.
• HIM Business School (Swiss Education Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized SEG Learning Expedition in Switzerland for KROK Business School representatives in May 2026, including visits to leading Swiss educational institutions.
• PMI Chapter UkrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Management Institute local chapter partnership. Memorandum of Understanding enables PMI grants ($1,000-$7,000) for qualifying students in Project and Process Management program.
• Digital Logistics ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInformation partner for Digital Logistics Forum 2026, an annual forum on digital transformation of logistics attracting over 200 industry professionals.
• Lemberg Tech Business SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizer of UA Online PMDay 2026. KROK Business School serves as information partner providing 15% discount to students and alumni.
• SEG (Swiss Education Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEG Learning Expedition program enabling visits to HIM Business School, Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, Swiss Hotel Management School, and César Ritz Colleges Switzerland.
• Crowe UkraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm partnership for business education and industry collaboration.
• CIONEERminorOthersEducational technology and innovation partner.
• WCIW (World Center for Individualized Education)minorOthersInternational partner for individualized education initiatives.
• WCCI (World Council for Curriculum and Instruction)minorOthersInternational partner for curriculum development.
• Netherlands Business AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean business education partnership for knowledge exchange and program collaboration.
• ISC GroupminorOthersInternational business education network partnership.
• HAW-ESSSRminorOthersHigher education institution partnership.
• WAKE UPminorOthersYouth and startup support organization partnership.
• Mediation ParasatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKazakhstan-based mediation organization partnership for international conflict management education exchange.
• HumAid (BF KhumAid)minorOthersHumanitarian organization partnership for ProDobro joint project supporting vulnerable populations through humanitarian and educational initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Central European University (CEU): Major regional university offering MBA-equivalent and executive programs with a strong Central European footprint. Comparable in targeting mid-career professionals seeking internationally recognized credentials.
• Prague University of Economics and Business: Large Czech institution offering MBA, executive, and corporate programs across Central Europe. Comparable in professional and management development training for working executives in the region.
• Corvinus University of Budapest - Business School: Major Hungarian business school with executive MBA and corporate training offerings. Comparable in serving Central/Eastern European executives, though larger and broader in scope than KROK.

Regional players

• IBS (International Business School, Riga): CEEMAN-affiliated business school in the Baltics offering modular MBA and executive programs aimed at working professionals across Central/Eastern Europe. Comparable format and audience to KROK's modular weekend programs.
• Lviv Business School (LvBS at UCU): Western Ukraine's leading private business school delivering MBA and executive programs. Comparable in product mix but competes in a different regional market than KROK's Kyiv-centric operations.

Direct peers

• MIM-Kyiv (International Management Institute): Long-standing Ukrainian business school offering MBA, master's, and corporate training programs. Comparable to KROK in product portfolio, target customer (executives and corporate clients), and Kyiv-centric delivery model.
• Kyiv-Mohyla Business School (KMBS): One of Ukraine's most established private business schools, offering MBA, executive, and corporate programs in Kyiv. Directly comparable to KROK in target audience, program mix, and degree of international accreditation.
• Swiss Montreux Business School: Swiss business school that is KROK's official partner for the International MBA (1+1 formula). Comparable as a peer institution delivering internationally credentialed MBA programs, while also being a strategic partner.

Emerging players

• Kyiv School of Economics (KSE): Ukrainian institution with growing MBA and executive education offerings alongside its core economics programs. Comparable to KROK in targeting Ukrainian executives and corporate clients, though more research-oriented.

Others

• EFMD Global: International accreditation and quality network of which KROK is a member. Included as an ecosystem peer that shapes the standards and peer benchmarking against which KROK's programs are evaluated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BSK_KROK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJd6_ITGlCqCuUFgO0i7DgQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BusinessSchoolKROK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/business-school-krok
• Instagraminstagram.com/bsk_ua
• TikToktiktok.com/@krok.business.school

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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