Master degree program
World Economy

World Economy

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Economic Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1.To collect and analyze information for the formulation of scientific problems in the field of the world economy and international economic relations, using sources of trade and economic information, and to identify the main and determining factors that influence the development of the world economy
2.To develop recommendations based on the results of applied research in the field of the world economy and international economic relations based on the application of modern methodology and IT technologies
3.To carry out empirical research using modern information technologies and correctly interpret and analyze the results obtained
4.To present the results of scientific research in various scientific publications, including rating ones, hold discussions on topical issues of the world economy and international economic relations at national and international scientific and practical conferences, round tables and symposiums
5.To interpret the theories and concepts of international trade to the study of market conditions, using systematic, interdisciplinary approaches, as well as methods of analysis and forecasting of the conditions of the world commodity markets
6.To plan scientific research in the field of world economy and international economic relations in research organizations, research centers and educational institutions, using the methods of innovation management, and participate in the implementation of research results
7.To organize and coordinate research activities in the field of world economy and international economic relations both in the academic environment and in the industrial sphere using modern methods and tools of strategic management
8.To conduct expert and analytical work for systematization and generalization of information in the field of organization and management of foreign economic activity for the development and adoption of effective economic decisions based on quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis
9.To protect the economic interests of the organization in international transactions, choosing methods and tools for conducting foreign economic operations, to carry out business interaction with state authorities in the field of foreign economic activity, including customs control
10.To prepare analytical reviews on international economic cooperation based on the study of scientific and information sources, statistical data, including in English
11.To organize the process of teaching and upbringing on the basis of activity-based, personality-oriented, competence-based approaches, to critically analyze and evaluate current trends in the development of higher education
12.To conduct classes in higher and secondary specialized educational institutions in traditional and distance formats in the academic disciplines of the world economy, using modern pedagogical learning strategies, demonstrating knowledge of the main psychological theories and approaches applicable to the learning process
13.Conduct research based on the principles of the philosophy of science, including in a foreign language, as well as conduct classes in higher and secondary specialized educational institutions based on knowledge of the principles of pedagogy and management psychology

Program passport

Speciality Name
World Economy
Speciality Code
7M04142
Faculty
International Relations

disciplines

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is to acquire and improve competencies by international standards of foreign language education and to communicate in an intercultural, professional, and scientific environment. A master's student must integrate new information, understand the organization of languages, interact in society, and defend his point of view.

History and philosophy of science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose: is to develop in the undergraduates an in-depth understanding of the modern philosophy of science as a system of scientific knowledge of a particular type, which includes the main philosophical and methodological problems in their rational theoretical understanding. Will be considered: the subject of history and philosophy of science, the emergence and formation of science, History and philosophy of social and human sciences, Philosophical problems of development of modern global civilization.

International Enterpreneuship
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to navigate in the field of international entrepreneurship. As a result, the master's student will be able to: - evaluate the factors affecting international entrepreneurship; - analyze the role of national and private actors in international entrepreneurship; - to summarize the international experience of entrepreneurship and the possibilities of its application in Kazakhstan; - evaluate various strategies for the development of international entrepreneurship

International Macroeconomics
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to analyze the main indicators of macroeconomics, to substantiate the relationship of economic sectors in the national economy. The discipline studies: macroeconomic indicators of an open economy; interconnections of economic sectors; the impact of the exchange rate on the balance of payments and the country's economy; major trends in the global economy.

Methodology of economic research
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to identify promising areas of economic research and develop a research program. As a result, the master's student will be able to: - critically analyze existing concepts, theories and approaches in the study of economic processes; - use databases for high-quality bibliographic, historiographical review; - use the methodology and methods of research for writing a scientific article, dissertation

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the research culture of the future specialist, and to study the theoretical and methodological principles of organizing research activities in the context of the development of science and society. The discipline is aimed at developing the ability to conduct independent scientific research using methods and techniques of analysis, and information scientific resources.

Pedagogy of higher education
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline provides mastery of the basics of the professional and pedagogical culture of a teacher of higher education, forms pedagogical competencies, the ability to teach in universities and colleges based on knowledge of didactics of higher education, the theory of education and management of education, analysis and self-assessment of teaching activities.

Psychology of management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Formation of knowledge about the fundamental concepts of management psychology for the practical application of the most critical aspects of management in professional interaction. Basic principles of management psychology, personality in management interactions, management of personality behavior, modern ideas, psychology of managing group phenomena, motivation, and practical reflection.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Economic cooperation of the countries of the world
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to assess international economic integration. As a result, the master's student will be able to: - interpret theories of international economic integration; - to study the process of economic interaction in the most important integration associations of the world; - analyze the trends of modern integration processes taking place in the world; - evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various forms of international economic integration

Infrastructure Projects and Cross-border Cooperation
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the skills to determine the priorities of cross-border cooperation between neighboring states. As a result, the master's student will be able to: - apply conceptual approaches to the formation and functioning of border economic zones; - justify the choice of strategic directions for the co-development of neighboring states; - evaluate the effectiveness of cross-border trade; - develop and adapt models and forms of cross-border cooperation

International economic security
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to explain the need to ensure the national security of the country. As a result, the master's student will be able to: - identify regional and potential threats to the country's economic development; - to justify the importance of state policy in the field of protection of national interests and ensuring national security; - assess the need to protect national interests based on security thresholds

International logistics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to manage logistics systems. As a result, the master's student will be able to: - use modern methods of managing global logistics systems; - apply the skills of a systematic approach to the analysis of logistics systems; - use various calculation methods in the creation and operation of logistics systems; - calculate costs for individual links and the entire logistics system- conduct an audit of logistics systems

Marketing of multinational companies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to develop international marketing strategies.As a result, the master's student will be able to: - to summarize the experience of TNK marketing for its adaptation at domestic enterprises; - evaluate the impact of the marketing environment on decision-making; - develop marketing strategies for working in foreign markets; - evaluate the risk and effectiveness of marketing activities in the foreign market

Modern Trade Policy of the Countries
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to evaluate the tools of trade policy. As a result, the master's student will be able to: - evaluate the mechanism for making and implementing decisions on foreign trade policy issues on the part of the state; - analyze the instruments of international trade regulation; - identify the key factors affecting the foreign trade of countries; - critically evaluate the instruments of the countries' joint trade policy

Scientific and technological relations of the countries of the world
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to identify priority areas and forms of technological cooperation. As a result, the master's student will be able to: - evaluate the factors that determine the development of technological cooperation; - interpret information on how to implement technological cooperation between scientists from different countries; - critically analyze the degree of development of the scientific and technological potential of countries; - justify the choice of priority forms of technological cooperation

Trends in the Development of the Global Commodity Market
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the ability to analyze and predict the situation on the world commodity markets. As a result, it will be able to: - apply scientific approaches to market research; - use methods of forecasting the conjuncture of the world commodity markets; - substantiate the specifics of the" economic conjuncture " of commodity markets based on the knowledge of pricing factors; - to justify the need for the formation of a modern infrastructure of the commodity market

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.

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 2021-2024 years