Ugur Choban holds a PhD from the University of Kebangsaan Malaysia and boasts 18 years of experience in academia, with a dedicated focus on education for 29 years. Throughout his career, he has excelled in various roles such as Educational Coordinator and Vice-Dean of Education at a Business School. Presently, he is an esteemed faculty member at SDU University, Kazakhstan, concurrently serving as the Research Coordinator for the Business School.
His primary research interests revolve around Entrepreneurship and Social Capital, areas in which he has made significant contributions. Notable publications include “Social Networks and Entrepreneurships–Does Personal Networks Matters?”. He completed his bachelor's degree at Istanbul University, Turkey, and obtained his master's degree from SDU University.
His teaching expertise spans across courses like Financial Management, Principles of Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Corporate Finance, showcasing a diverse and comprehensive educational background.

PhD in Management (2021). National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Master in Business (2012). SDU University
Bachelor in Business Administration (1995. Istanbul University)

IELTS, British Council. (2020)

(FIN 303) Fundamentals of Financial Management (Bachelor)
(FIN 316) Corporate Finance CFA (Bachelor)
(FIN 405) Financial Management (ACCA) Bachelor
(ECO 610) Corporate Financial Management (Master)

Choban U. 2014. An overview of the Credit Management Performance of Turkish Banking Sector during Global Financial Crisis. Economics: Strategy and Practice. 1(29):61-67. Чобан, У., & Жубанова, Г. 2018. An Empirical Analysis of Accounting Students’ Career Plans in Kazakhstan. Вестник КазНУ. Серия Экономическая 125(3):18-26. Nurgabdeshov, A., Zamanbakov, D., Choban, U., & Yenikeeva, A. (2018). Does gender play role in access to debt finance in Kazakhstan. KazNU Bulletin. Economic Series, 125(3), 64-72. Özdemir, C., Özdemir, E. D., Choban, U., & Uysal, S. 2019. Determination of Problems in the Basic Language Skills of University Students learning Turkish in Kazakhstan. The European Educational Researcher, DOI: 10.31757/euer.212. Choban U., Meyrambek A. 2021. An Examination of Digital Banking Technology Acceptance among Middle-aged People in Kazakhstan: A Conceptual Investigation. Suleyman Demirel University Bulletin: Social Sciences 6(2): 44-61. Nizar N., Choban U., Amri Hussain M. H. 2021. Application of TPB on the Saving Intention among the Students of Community Colleges: Moderating Effect of Mobile Applications. Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal 13(4). Choban, U., & Hashim, N. A. (2022). Social Networks and Entrepreneurships--Does Personal Networks Matters?. Jurnal Pengurusan, 64. Toktar, D., & Coban, U. (2022). Understanding the Operational Outcomes of Adopting Robotic Process Automation Systems in Audit Sector. Social Sciences, 4(61). Bekbauov, Y., Bekbolat, K., & Choban, U. (2021). Working Capital's Impact on Oil Industry Profitability. Social Sciences, 3(56).
Books:
Choban Ugur, (2016). Fundamentals of Financial Management, Suleyman Demirel University Publications

Choban U. 2005. An Overview to Rural Development Policies and Sustainable Development- Some Selected Countries. International Ataturk Alatoo University. “Problems and Success Factors in Business: Perspectives from Emerging Markets and Transition Economies II”, Bishkek (November 10) Choban U. 2005. Agriculture-Environment-Economy Circle in the Developing countries-The Case of Aral. Suleyman Demirel University and Abay National Pedagogical University. “Competitiveness of National Economies in the context of Sustainable Development” (December 22-23 ) Choban U. 2006. Theoretical Aspects of Agricultural Efficiency. International Ataturk Alatoo University “Problems and Success Factors in Business: Perspectives from Emerging Markets and Transition Economies III”. Bishkek (September 21) Choban U. 2006. Small Business Development and Support Programs in Kazakhstan. Suleyman Demirel University and Abay National Pedagogical University. “Public Support on the development of SMEs in Central Asian Countries”. Almaty (November 3-4) Choban U. 2011. Effects of Financial Crisis on Management of Working Capital for Small and Medium Sized Businesses: case of Kazakhstan”. Zhambyl Technical University. Taraz (Ferbruay 9) Choban U. 2015. Role of Social Networks on Entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan. World Business Institute 8th Asia Pacific Business Research Conference. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (9-10 February 2015) Choban U., Hashim NA. 2018. Role of Social Networks on Entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan; An Exploratory Study. 9th International Management and Accounting Conference (IMAC 9). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (9-10 February 2015)

Network and Institutional Studies, Entrepreneurship, Social Capital, Quantitative Analysis

BOLASHAK scholarship for the research internship, George Washington University (GWU), 2022