Department history

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Department of Economics

The Department of Economics was formed in response to the transition to market relations and the growing demand for qualified economists. The department’s history begins with the opening of the Faculty of Economics in 1994, and in 1995 the historical foundation of the faculty was laid on the initiative of the Dean, Cand. Sc. (Economics) Galymzhan Zhumabayuly Nuryshev.

In the 1997–1998 academic year, the Department of Economics, Management and Finance was established (Head of the Department — Gulzhan Gylymzhanqyzy Suyunbayeva). In the 1999–2000 academic year, the department was divided into two departments: Economics and Management and Finance and Credit. In 2010–2012, the department operated under the name Economics and Business, and in 2015 it was reorganized into the Department of Economics. Since 01 September 2016, the department has been headed by Cand. Sc. (Economics), Professor R.K. Sabirova.

The department implements educational programs at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, training specialists in economics and management. Over the years, training was provided in the following areas: public and local administration, economics, management, marketing, tourism.

Today, the department offers the following educational programs:

Bachelor’s programs:

  • 6B04101 — Economics
  • 6B04106 — Marketing. Management. Business
  • 6B04107 — Marketing

Master’s programs:

  • 7M04101 — Business Analytics in Economics and Management (research and pedagogical track)
  • 7M04102 — Business Economics (profile track)
  • 7M04117 — Business Analytics in Economics and Management (profile track)

The department’s research activity focuses on developing studies and projects in socio-economic development, including issues of the labor market, employment and social protection, as well as applied topics in economics and management.

The teaching staff is fully staffed; the share of faculty members holding academic degrees and titles meets the university’s requirements. It is noted that approximately 80% of classes are delivered in the state language.