Master degree program
Economy

Economy

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Economic Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1.Provide recommendations in the field of science-intensive, regional, labor, social economics as a result of scientific and economic research based on the theories of macro-meso-microeconomics, digital economic and statistical modeling, institutional methodology and evolutionary economics.
2.Make analytical scientific reviews of economic data to solve practical problems in the field of economics and finance, applying the theory of Big Data analysis and machine learning, using modern information technologies and programs for automated collection and analysis of information; visualization of economic data using ICT.
3.Adapt advanced foreign experience in the field of enterprise economics based on the use of theoretical and applied methods and models of macro- and microeconomics, statistical and econometric methods, methods of spatial and regional research, cluster and institutional analysis, quantitative and qualitative research methods.
4.Plan scientific research in subjects and areas of economics in research and development, using innovation and project management, using network planning and management methods (CRM and PERT).
5.Present scientific research in the field of economics at round tables, international scientific and practical conferences, publish research results in the rating, compose scientific reports on the topics of a research organization and participate in the implementation of the results. To present the results of teaching and research in an arguable and accessible way, to conduct a scientific discussion.
6.To carry out an economic assessment of the interpretation of long-term and medium-term socio-economic, technological and spatial dynamics of the national and regional economy, analyzing large arrays of economic data, using quantitative and qualitative research methods.
7.Designing business processes, investment and innovation projects, applying the methodology for assessing efficiency and sustainability, principles and models of e-business, creating and implementing network economy applications.
8.Identify the main factors of economic growth at the macro, meso, micro levels, select indicators and use the methodology of factor analysis, and interpret the results of the analysis.
9.Form mechanisms for the development of a knowledge-based economy, identifying trends using network infrastructure and digital tools.
10.Analyze and predict the main socio-economic processes, processes in the spatial economy and sustainable development, search and select research methods, conduct research, guided by the principles of scientific ethics.
11.Analyze and synthesize the conditions and factors of human capital management, defining trends using economic and organizational methods of human resource management.
12.Conduct training sessions in economic disciplines in a traditional and remote form, using digital resources with practice-oriented learning, developing methodological support for academic disciplines, assessment tools, topics for practical training in economic disciplines.
13.Develop methodological support for academic disciplines, assessment tools, topics for practical classes in economic disciplines.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Economy
Speciality Code
7M04141
Faculty
High School of Economics and Business

disciplines

Forecasting economic processes
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - form the qualifications of the process of developing economic forecasts based on scientific methods, means and methods of economic forecasting. Use qualitative and quantitative methods to combine forecasting and planning; Evaluate the methods of the structure of the formation of forecasts; Apply forecasting mechanisms for project and program management.

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.

Industry 4.0: technology and investment
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - develop the ability to use methods of economic assessment of investments, as well as in-depth training in the analysis of modern problems of economic growth. As a result of studying the discipline, the undergraduate will be able to: Apply the main categories of analysis of investment projects; Evaluate the effectiveness of investment projects; Evaluate the expected effect of the project, taking into account the quantitative characteristics of the uncertainty.

Modern economic theory
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - formation of the ability to use the theory and methodology of economic analysis to determine the fundamental problems of economic theory. As a result of studying the discipline the undergraduate will be able to: Explain the basic concepts of socio-economic systems; Practice independently analyze the mechanisms of formation and development of socio-economic processes; Interpret economic terminology and vocabulary.

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 train masters in conducting scientific research, carrying out scientific and methodological work, socializing young students and their participation in the corporate governance system of Organization of higher and postgraduate education (OHPE). Undergraduates learn to interact with OHPE stakeholders, participate in research projects.

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

Diversification and modernization of the economy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - to study the theoretical foundations of modernization, diversification and structural transformation of the national economy and its branches. As a result the master student will be able: To explain and to formulate the main objectives of modernization; To assess structural changes in the economy, its diversification; To identify the existing trends; To analyze the socio-economic modernization processes.

Economy climate change
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - develop the skill to apply methods and mechanisms to achieve economic prosperity and growth at the same time. As a result of the training, the undergraduate will be able to: To penetrate the global processes of climate change; Be able to study the tendencies of climate change in Kazakhstan; Consider a system of measures to prevent global climate change.

Economy of Innovation and Technological Business
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - to master the undergraduates of the basics of the methodology of research of innovative processes, features of the dynamics, the formation of innovative potential. As a result of mastering the discipline, the undergraduate will be able to: - Own and use international standards for the measurement of science, innovation, technology; - Determine the forms of organization, support and stimulation of innovation activities; - Demonstrate knowledge in the field of science, innovation and technology.

Empirical economic analysis
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - form an understanding of the current state of empirical surveys of enterprises, methods and sources of information. Discipline builds abilities: Collect and analyze initial data for calculating economic and socio-economic indicators; Use modern information technologies to solve analytical and research problems; Choose tools for processing economic data.

Labor Economy and Human Resource Management
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - studying the theoretical and methodological foundations using methods and mechanisms for ensuring the employment of the population. As a result of mastering the discipline, the master student will be able: To reveal the specifics of the functioning of the labor market and ensuring employment of the population; To apply methods and mechanisms to ensure employment of the population; To analyze the employment structure of the population, in Kazakhstan and its regions; To develop recommendations on the implementation of the strategy of employment of the population.

Methodological research in economy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - to form the ability to carry out theoretical analysis and formulation of principles, goals, objectives, objects, the subject of ongoing research; Justification of scientific novelty of research. During the study of course, students should be competent in: To analyze existing concepts, theories and approaches in the study of economic processes; Describe the methodological problems of the development of economic research; Use databases for a qualitative bibliographic, review.

Microeconomic modeling
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - forming of basic ideas about the concepts and categories of microeconomic modeling, about the basic models of the functioning and development of the economy, problems and methods. As a result of studying the discipline the undergraduate will be able to: Know the basic approaches to microeconomic modeling of the behavior of economic agents; Explain the main trends and directions of modern economic and theoretical modeling, their interconnection and differences; Analyze the relationship of economic phenomena & processes at the micro level.

Sustainable development economy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose - develop the skill to apply methods and mechanisms of sustainable development economics to improve the efficiency of economic indicators. As a result of the training, the undergraduate will be able to: Use methods for balanced development of the economy; Assess the methods of harmonious development of the economy; Develop recommendations on ensuring a rational level of quality of life for people.

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