Master degree program
Water diplomacy

Water diplomacy

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Natural Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON 1. Create scientific texts in Kazakh, Russian, English to analyze scientific information and provide recommendations and expert opinions on the development of educational and research projects in the field of water resources management and assessment;
ON 2. Make decisions in the development of legislation and documents in the field of water resources management in a changing climate;
ON 3. Apply information management tools in implementing IWRM to address water issues and sustainable development;
ON 4 Apply diplomatic negotiation strategies and techniques to resolve water conflicts;
ON 5. Assess the mechanisms of water allocation of transboundary water resources in various regional situations;
ON 6. Analyze mechanisms for resolving disputes between neighboring countries in transboundary water allocation for the rational use and protection of water resources;
ON 7. Evaluate policies, institutional mechanisms, principles and tools for solving water problems at the international and regional level;
ON 8. Navigate modern approaches and methodology of water diplomacy to analyze international and Kazakhstani experience in water diplomacy;
ON 9. Apply data analysis methods and modelling techniques to predict the climate change impacts on water resources;
ON 10. Apply basic methodologies and apptaking into account international, modern ideas about management by values in a team;
ON 11. Argue the economic benefits of water conflict resolution based on the specifics of the water economies of Kazakhstan and neighbouring countries;
ON 12. Analyse global and regional agreements in the field of water law to develop efficient use of water resources.
roaches of psychology and pedagogy in management interactions,

Program passport

Speciality Name
Water diplomacy
Speciality Code
7M05220
Faculty
Geography and Environmental Sciences

disciplines

Climate risks for water resources
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Study the impact of climate change on the availability, quality, and management of water resources, as well as methods of adaptation and reduction of climate risks necessary for sustainable management of water resources and ensuring regional environmental sustainability.

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 course forms knowledge about the history and theory of science; on the laws of the development of science and the structure of scientific knowledge; about science as a profession and social institution; оn the methods of conducting scientific research; the role of science in the development of society.

Integrated water resources management and sustainable development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 9
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Develop basic knowledge on the main modern problems and methodological skills on integrated water resources management to ensure the rational use and protection of water resources in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the Republic of Kazakhstan

International water law: theory and practice
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to provide general description of international legal norms in the field of international cooperation in water law, to determine the effective provision of international legal mechanism for protection of water space. The discipline also covers issues of improvement and development based on law enforcement practice in the field of international law.

Organization and Planning of Scientific Research
  • Number of credits - 6
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal is to develop the competencies of effective independent research work, its organization and planning among undergraduates. The discipline is focused on the formation of undergraduates' knowledge on the organization of scientific and technological activities in the modern world, the ability to conduct independent research in the subject area, master the skills of scientometrics, writing scientific articles, projects, patenting research results.

Pedagogy of Higher education
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is the formation of the ability of pedagogical activity through the knowledge of higher education didactics, theories of upbringing and education management, analysis, and self-assessment of teaching activities. The course covers the educational activity design of specialists, Bologna process implementation, acquiring a lecturer, and curatorial skills by TLA-strategies.

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

Actual issues of water separation with neighboring countries in transboundary basins
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - To study the country problems arising in the allocation of transboundary water resources for the use of the mechanism of regulation of water allocation in transboundary basins, as well as the implementation of their contractual framework for the rational use of water resources of transboundary basins in the analysis and adaptation of existing water allocation mechanisms for the Central Asian region

Economic dimension of water diplomacy: agriculture, logistics, energy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is train specialists in water diplomacy with knowledge of economic aspects of transboundary water resources management, capable analyzing and assessing economic dimension in resolving water issues. Discipline is aimed at studying fundamentals of water resources management, establishing communication with consumers of water resources, including experts in the field of water economics

Fundamentals of international and regional water policy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to determine the role of policy and international cooperation in water resources management, paying attention to the international and regional aspect, to analyze the foundations of international, regional and national water policy, their impact on decision-making at different levels.

Impact of climate change on water resources and adaptation to climate change
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Develop basic knowledge on climate change and the study of its impact on water resources through assessments and analyzes for adaptation and reduction of negative consequences on the management of native resources and environmental protection

International legal regulation of cooperation between States on the use and protection of transboundary water resources
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the course is to consider issues of international cooperation in the field of use and protection of water resources. Determining the role of water resources and the legal framework for policy in the field of water use to determine its transboundary legal status and create conditions.

Problems of transboundary water resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Provide complex of knowledge and understanding of the main problems of transboundary water resources RK, their relevance and main approaches to solving these problems and ways to adapt the experience of developed countries for the effective use of water resources in Kazakhstan

Solving water conflicts: historical cases and best practices
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to prevent, regulate water conflicts, manage and solve practical problems related to water conflicts through cooperation, dialogue and negotiations. The discipline is aimed at: the formation of practical skills for future specialists to develop and plan measures to improve water safety.

Water diplomacy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and negotiation techniques
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop in students in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the principles and strategies of water diplomacy in the Republic of Kazakhstan, including study of the history of resolving water issues with neighboring countries, international and Kazakhstan experience in water diplomacy based on detailed analysis of successful and unsuccessful cases.

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