PhD program
World Economy

World Economy

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1 Carry out academic, research, expert and pedagogical activities using practice-oriented methods and modern digital teaching technologies.
ON2 Conduct a systematic analysis and assessment of trends, problems and prospects of development of the countries of the world in the conditions of dynamic development and turbulence of the modern world economy.
ON3 Critically evaluate the results of scientific research, modern theories, problems and approaches, new trends in the study of the concept of a new world economic order.
ON4. Evaluate the impact of regional economic integration on the development of the world economy, identify the unity and contradictions of the processes of globalization and the unification of countries into integration unions.
ON5. Generate unique ideas using technologies and tools of international project management, offer original solutions in the conditions of changing behavioral patterns of economic entities, fierce competition and geopolitical instability in the world.
ON6 Systematize, interpret and apply philosophical methods of scientific knowledge, theories and concepts of modern macroeconomics in professional activities.
ON7. Be able to present own scientific achievements in the form of a dissertation, articles, projects, analytical reports in a foreign language; tolerantly cooperating with representatives of the international scientific community in a diverse intercultural environment.
ON8. Develop and substantiate theoretical-methodological and scientific-practical models to identify the directions of further development of the world financial system through institutional and functional-managerial approach in the conditions of financial globalization, as well as to develop recommendations for the formation of crisis-resistant world financial architecture and effective participation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in this process. ON9 Apply modern methods of scientific research in the field of the world economy; develop educational and methodological materials taking into account the integration of education, science and innovation, observing the principles of academic honesty and integrity.
ON10 Solve academic and pedagogical problems using scientific research methodology, observing the principles of student-centered learning and assessment.
ON11. Present own scientific results for effective decision making, using empirical, statistical, analysis, modern information technologies.
ON12 Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge into an independent research process focused on achieving scientific results that contribute to solving current problems of the world economy and international economic relations.

Program passport

Speciality Name
World Economy
Speciality Code
8D04101
Faculty
International Relations

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop in doctoral students the ability to substantiate a chosen topic, formulate a research problem, draw up a plan and structure of work, prepare a review of sources, write scientific texts at the level of modern standards of modern international social sciences. The course develops the ability to use scientific, methodological and methodological knowledge in the field of publishing scientific works in foreign journals with impact factor, publications of KKSON and others

Economy and economic policies of the developed countries
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to demonstrate a systematic understanding of the theoretical, methodological and applied aspects of economic policy in developed countries, the mechanism and tools for its implementation, and to acquire skills in in-depth research analysis of the leading indicators of economic policy effectiveness. It examines macroeconomic indicators, features of the sectoral structure of the economy, and problems of domestic and foreign economic policy of developed countries.

Economy and economic policies of the developing countries
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to demonstrate systemic knowledge about the specifics and peculiarities of economic policy in developing countries in order to implement effective measures to solve problems of socio-economic development. It examines macroeconomic indicators, the sectoral structure of the economy, indicators of income, inflation, unemployment, and features of national and foreign economic policies of developing countries.

Modern Problems of World Economy
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the course "Modern problems of world economy" is the training of doctoral students in the study of modern problems of the world economy not to lose sight of the impact of global problems on decision-making at both national and supra-national (in foreign policy) levels. As a result of studying discipline doctoral candidate must have the following competencies: - ability to identify basic properties of the modern world social and economic systems and processes that affect its development; - to identify the essence of globalization as an objective process and its impact on economic development; - to understand and identify the impact of global problems on national economic development; - know the current trends, characteristics, problems of development of the world economy; - have a deeply systemic view of the global problems of the world economy and to seek solutions. In the modern world, no country can escape the impact of global problems on its socio-economic development, accordingly, they should be taken into account in the decision-making at all levels. Objectives of the course is to analyze current trends, problems and peculiarities of development of the international economy and finding solutions to the major problems of the world economy in the new complex geopolitical situation.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to carry out independent scientific creative work in the field of social Sciences of international profile, to use the methods of scientific knowledge when conducting research in the field of international relations and regional studies, world economics and international law. The course develops the ability to work with theoretical and applied literature, analyze current events, search for and process scientific information, formalize scientific results

The Globalization of International Trade and the WTO
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description -

Data for 2022-2025 years

disciplines

Economy and Economic Policies of the Developed Countries
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course purpose – training of the analyst having fundamental scientific knowledge of features and problems of development of economy, formation of economic policy of industrially developed countries of the world. As a result of studying of discipline the doctoral candidate has to own the following competences: - to know macroeconomic indicators and features of branch structure of economy of industrialized countries; - to know problems and features of domestic and external economic policy of developed countries; - to understand and estimate economic and political distinctions between industrially developed countries; - to be able to do comparative and SWOT analysis of economy of developed countries; - to use the gained knowledge in research activity. The discipline gives knowledge of macroeconomic indicators, branch structure of economy, level of the income and expenses, inflation, unemployment, of national and external economic policy of developed countries, the place and a role of these countries in modern world economy. The discipline includes the comparative analysis of economic development of the industrial countries with use of various scientific methods of knowledge, including statistical, economic-mathematical, etc.

Economy and Economic Policies of the Developing Countries
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of discipline is to form knowledge about the patterns and mechanism of sustainable integration of neighbouring States, leading to their gradual economic merger, based on the conduct of these countries in a coordinated interstate economic policy. As a result of studying discipline doctoral candidate should posses the following competencies: - to know the composition of the developing world, criteria of their classification and specifics of economic development, place and role in the world economy; - to know the macroeconomic indicators and especially the sectoral structure of the economies of developing countries; - know the basic problems of socio-economic development of developing countries; - to understand the peculiarities of development of newly industrialized countries and the countries-exporters; - to be able to do comparative and SWOT analysis of the economy of developing countries; - to predict the prospects of developing countries. The discipline allows to understand specifics of economic development of developing states of the world in general, features of development of the largest countries, petroleum exporting countries, new industrial countries and the poorest countries of the world. It is aware macroeconomic indicators, branch structure of economy, indicators of level of the income, inflations, unemployment, features of national and external economic policy of developing states are studied. The important place in this discipline is taken also by questions of manifestation in these countries of global problems of mankind.

Financial Architecture of Global Economic Development
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline aims to develop the ability to analyze and predict the dominant development of global financial architecture in modern conditions. It examines the current trends in the formation of the global financial architecture in the context of the development of globalization processes, features of the transformation of the global financial system, financial and economic crises, the impact of imbalances of the global financial system on national economies; modernization of the global financial architecture.

Integration processes in the world economy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline aims to develop skills for analyzing regional integration processes, considering Kazakhstan's interests comprehensively. It studies the mechanisms of integration processes' impact on the socio-economic development of countries and regions, problems, prospects of integration, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the influence of international organizations on the economic and political course.

International Labor Mobility
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the principles, forms and functions of international labor mobility and modern trends of labor migration and their impact on the formation of regional and national labor markets. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student must possess the following abilities: - demonstrate a systematic understanding of the economic nature of international labour mobility and labour migration; - use different methods of studying migration, assessing different forms of population movement, - analyze the main current trends in international labor mobility; - to determine the degree of participation of donor and recipient countries in the processes of international labour mobility; - predict the impact of international labour movements on countries and regions During the study of the discipline doctoral students will learn following aspects: factors, conditions and current trends of international labor mobility; place of labor mobility in the international movement of factors of production; impact of international migration on national labor markets; mechanisms for regulating international migration processes; calculation of the feasibility of labor migration for a migrant worker; approaches and methods for assessing international flows of labor.

International project management technologies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to study integrated approaches and modern project management technologies considering international practice in various sectors of the world economy. The methods, tools, strategies, international professional standards of project management, forecasting, innovative approaches in project activities are studied.

Modern Problems of World Economy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to identify and analyze current trends and problems of the world economy, the mechanisms of their regulation at different levels, to develop theories and methodologies in these areas. It examines the global problems of mankind, the processes of globalization and disintegration, economic inequality, problems of the global financial system, the transformation of world energy, the role and activities of international organizations.

The World Market for Technology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the course is to form theoretical knowledge and skills using applied methods of analysis of the processes occurring in the global economy under the influence of technological factors, determine patterns, specific development, structure of the world market of technologies and evaluation of its impact on the national economy. As a result of the discipline the doctoral student acquires the following competences: - apply and integrate the methodology of the study of innovation and theories of international trade to analyze processes, - identify trends in the technology market; - to conduct independent research and to identify promising areas of innovation and technological development; - to assess the market position of competitive technological advantage; to propose and formulate recommendations in the field of technological and foreign trade policy, patent and license trade; - to conduct independent research and engage in dialogue on this subject with equal status, the wider scientific community During the study of the discipline the following questions will be considered: the influence of technological factors on the formation and dynamics of the modern structure of the world economy, trade, global investment flows, human resources; problems of technological globalization, which constitute a special area of global economic research, focusing on the research and evaluation of processes in the field of research, development, technology, intellectual property; study of the structure of the technology market, which covers the trade in materialized and non-materialized technologies; study of intellectual property protection methods, international rules of interaction of participants in this market. The specifics of the technology market is manifested in the wide possibilities of influence of technological leaders on the periphery, developed countries on developing countries, which determines the uneven technological development and the global technological hierarchy. Therefore, this subject integrates the methodology of non-technological theories of international trade, technological gap, life cycle, technological quasi-tenants with research methodologies of the scientific and technical sphere, innovations, factors of technical and economic dynamics and technological

WTO and National Economics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the course - the formation of doctoral comprehensive and scientific understanding of the basics, laws and current trends in international relations, international trade, and the participation of national economies in the world trading system. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student must possess the following abilities: - to apply the practical basis for the formation of trade policies, - compare and analyze the positive and negative sides in the signing of regional trade agreements; - calculate the effectiveness of regional trade agreements; - to solve practical problems in strategic decision-making at the micro-and macro-level; - to justify the choice of trade policy for a particular country During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects: teaching, organizational, legal, economic issues, basic rules, objectives and principles of organization will be considered; the need to analyze the current trade regimes of WTO members for compliance with WTO agreements and the preparation of practical recommendations to eliminate barriers to trade; analysis of trade agreements and their application in practice, based on the specifics of the development of national economies; features of preferential agreements and other trade related issues

Data for 2022-2025 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2022-2025 years