Economics

Degree

Bachelor of Economics

Program length

4 years

Threshold score for state scholarship

100

Threshold score for paid department

50

ECTS

240

Level of English

B1 (Intermediate)

The Economics Program is designed to develop strong economic thinking, analytical competence, and digital skills. It combines academic rigor with a practice-oriented approach, placing particular emphasis on data analysis, evidence-based decision-making, sustainable development, and ESG principles.

The high quality of the program was confirmed by its 1st place in the 2025 National Educational Programs Ranking by the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs.

The program is delivered by a strong faculty team that includes internationally educated professionals with teaching and research experience at foreign universities. This ensures alignment with modern academic standards and international best practices, while fostering systematic and critical economic thinking among students.

The program has established a partnership with CERGE-EI, under which online lectures by foreign professors in disciplines such as econometrics, environmental economics, and labor economics are integrated into the curriculum. This enables students to gain international academic exposure already at the undergraduate level.

Graduates of the Economics program will be able to:
– Demonstrate a solid understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
– Apply quantitative methods, including statistics and econometrics, to analyze economic data.
– Utilize digital tools and data visualization software for effective economic analysis.
– Interpret financial and accounting information for business and policy decision- making.
– Conduct applied research using appropriate methodologies and real-world data.
– Develop specialized expertise in Data Analytics or Applied Research.

Program Code: 2025 – 10205 (EN)
Duration: 4 years
Total volume: 240 ECTS

Year 1

Code

Course Title

ECTS

Status

ECO 103

Mathematics for Economics

4

Compulsory

ECO 109

Principles of Economics

4

Compulsory

MAN 209

Management

5

Compulsory

MDE 173

Information and Communication Technologies

5

Compulsory

ACC 207

Principles of Accounting

5

Compulsory

ECO 221

Microeconomics 1

5

Compulsory

MAR 201

Principles of Marketing

5

Compulsory

MDE 171

History of Kazakhstan

5

Compulsory

MDE 103–199

Foreign Language 1–2

10

Elective

MDE 283–286

Turkish Language 1–2

8

Elective

MDE 291–292

Physical Education 1–2

4

Compulsory

MDE 160–170

Community Engagement 1–2

0

Compulsory

Total: 60 ECTS

Year 2

Code

Course Title

ECTS

Status

ECO 110

Advanced MS Excel

3

Compulsory

ECO 203

Statistics

5

Compulsory

ECO 331

Applied Public Economics

4

Compulsory

ECO 399

Microeconomics 2

5

Compulsory

ECO 313

Applied Econometrics 1

5

Compulsory

ECO 402

Macroeconomics 1

5

Compulsory

FIN 303

Fundamentals of Financial Management

5

Compulsory

ECO 198

Educational Practice

1

Compulsory

MDE 151–154

Social Science Module

8

Compulsory

MDE 293–294

Physical Education 3–4

4

Compulsory

ECO 543 / FIN 401

Regional Economics / Labor Economics

5

Elective

MDE 111–128

Kazakh / Russian Language 1–2

10

Elective

Total: 60 ECTS

Year 3

Code

Course Title

ECTS

Status

ECO 319

Introduction to Data Science

5

Compulsory

ECO 540

Macroeconomics 2

5

Compulsory

ECO 324

Behavioral Economics

5

Compulsory

FIN 302

Corporate Finance (CIMA)

5

Compulsory

MAN 345

Business Research Methods

5

Compulsory

ECO 333 / ECO 414

Machine Learning and AI / Applied Econometrics 2

5

Elective

FIN 202 / FIN 307

Financial Accounting / Cost Accounting (ACCA)

5

Elective

MAN 301 / MAN 356

Business Ethics / Leadership and Change Management

5

Elective

Advanced Area Elective

Advanced Specialization Module

5

Elective

MDE 161–289

General Education Elective

5

Elective

Total: 60 ECTS

Year 4 — 60 ECTS

Code

Course Title

ECTS

Status

ECO 303

International Economics

5

Compulsory

ECO 541

ESG Principles for Business

5

Compulsory

ECO 701

Sustainable Development Economics

5

Compulsory

ACC 206

Corporate and Business Law (ACCA)

5

Compulsory

ECO 407

Environmental Economics

5

Compulsory

ECO 542 / ECO 423

Applied International Finance / Big Data Analysis

5

Elective

FIN 308 / FIN 423 / FIN 403

Portfolio Management / Financial Modelling / Derivatives and Alternative Investments

5

Elective

ECO 398

Internship

10

Compulsory

ECO 497

Pregraduational Practice

2

Compulsory

ECO 480–482

Final Assessment (Dissertation / Graduation Project / Final Attestation)

8

Elective

Total: 60 ECTS

Total Program Volume: 240 ECTS

The Economics program prepares graduates for diverse and in-demand career paths by
combining strong academic foundations with practical experience. Students develop
advanced skills in economic analysis, data science, finance, and research—making them
highly competitive in today’s job market.

Graduates are well-suited for roles in:
– Government agencies and central banks
– Financial institutions and consulting firms
– International organizations and NGOs
– Businesses and Corporations
– Research centers and academic institutions

Graduates may also pursue further studies in economics, finance, policy, or data analytics at leading universities around the world.

Our Economics program is officially accredited by FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) as of 2024. This prestigious international accreditation confirms that the program meets high standards of academic quality, practical relevance, and graduate employability recognized across Europe and beyond.

The FIBAA ensures that our curriculum:
– Aligns with international best practices in economics and business education
– Integrates theory with applied learning, research, and industry engagement
– Develops essential competencies for a global job market
– Provides students with a solid foundation for further studies worldwide

Ardak Korzhinbayeva

Senior lecturer

ardak.korzhinbayeva@sdu.edu.kz

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Ardak Korzhinbayeva joined SDU University in Kazakhstan in 2009 as a lecturer of Economics Faculty. From 2012 to 2019 Ardak was senior lecturer of Economics Faculty. In 2019 she has been chosen as a teacher trainer of Business School and from 2021 she is a teaching and learning coordinator of Business School. Her research interests are strategic human resource management in education institutions.

Degree Qualifications
BA International Economics (1997-2001) SDU University, KZ
Msc in Economics (2008-2010) SDU University, KZ
PhD in Management(2018-currently) SDU University, KZ

Certificates
Certificate in Research Methods. S.P.Jain School of Management, 2021

Courses
ECO 208 Macroeconomics CIMA
ECO 209 Macroeconomics CFA
ECO 218 Microeconomics CIMA
ECO 205 Microeconomics CFA
ECO 303 International Economics
ECO 360 Entrepreneurial Economics
HSS 309 Management in Education

Research interests
Strategic Human Resource Management in Education Institutions

Scholarships & awards
State scholarship for PhD. SDU University, KZ, 2018

Bek Bazatbekov

Deputy Dean for Social Work

bek.bazatbekov@sdu.edu.kz

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Deputy Dean for Social Work

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Bek Bazatbekov joined Kazakh-Turkish High School (now BIL) in Astana in 2014 as a math teacher, where he has also been a mathematics olympiad trainer. From 2016 to 2017, Bek worked as an underwriter in the company on foreign insurance “Kazakhinstrakh”, as a leading specialist. From 2017, for 3 years worked as expert in Career Development department in SDU University, after that changed to engineering faculty as social coordinator and lecturer. Now held the position of vice dean of Business School from 2023.

Degree qualifications
BA in the Mathematics (2014). SDU University, Kazakhstan
MA in the Mathematics (2019). SDU University, Kazakhstan

Publications
2D face recognition using PCA and triplet similarity embedding Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 2023

Research interests
Computer Vision

Bolat Tatibekov

Professor

bolat.tatibekov@sdu.edu.kz

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Tatibekov Bolat joined the SDU University in 2011 as full professor of the fuculty of Administrative Science and Economimcs.. From 2011 to 2013 he worked as head of the department of management and economics. Since 2013 he has been working as full profesor of Business School and Scientific supervisor of the Center of Economic, Social and Busines Studies. Bolat Tatibekov is recognized professor with international experience . He worked as professor at Kennesaw State University, Georgia, USA (2002); Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan (2008); Oklahoma State University m(2009-2010),Oklahoma USA; KIMEP University (2002, 2019-2022) Kazakhstan; SDU University, Kazakhstan

Degree Qualifications
Diploma, Engineer – Economist. Almaty Institute of National Economy, 1968-1973
Diploma, Candidate of Economic Sciences. Institute of Economics of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, 1989
Diploma, Doctor of Sciences (Management and Economics) Institute of Economics of the Ministry of Education and Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Astana. 2007

Certificates
– Chest Sign Ward for Outstanding Activity in the Sphere of Education. “The Best Instructor of University”. Ministry of Education and Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. January 2018
– Chest Sign. Ward for Outstanding Activity in the Sphere of Science. Ministry of Education and Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. December 2016.
– Certificate of Appreciation for active cooperation and participation in info-communicative platform G-Global. Association “Eurasian Economic Club of Scholars” .2013. Astana. Kazakhstan
– Letter of Appreciation for cooperation and valuable contribution to the Launch of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2009. United Nations. Economic and Social Comission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). June 2009
– Certificate in Recognition of Outstanding Faculties. Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Michael J. Coles College of Business in the Kennesaw State University, Georgia, USA. April, 2002
– Academic Award for “Best Conceptual Paper”. American Society for Competitiveness. The joint paper with Dr. Janet Adams and Nancy Prochaska “Characteristic of Labor Market and Human Resource Management in the Republic of Kazakhstan”. Virginia. USA. October, 2002
– Certificate of Honor from Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan. May 2011
– Honorary Member of International Geographical Society GAMMA THETA UPSILON., Chi Chapter. Oklahoma State University, USA. April, 2010
– Certificate of Completion of five-day intensive course “ Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods.” IV International Summer School in Research Methods and Data Science. RWTH Aachen University, German, August. 2018
– Certificate of Completion of five-day intensive course “Introduction to Applied Advanced Econometrics”. IV International Summer School in Research Methods and Data Science. RWTH Aachen University, German, September. 2018

Courses
ECO113 . Undergraduate program: Economic Theory
ECO 303 Undergraduate program: International Economics
MAN 305.2 Indergraduate program: Human Resource Management
ECO 633 Graduate program: International Business
MAN 525 Graduate program: Human Capital management

Publications
More than 70 papers. Among them:
1. Informal Economy in The Transitional Economy of Kazakhstan, 2020
(ASC) American Society for Competitiveness Publication, Competition Forum. Vol. 18, Number 1&2, 2020. ISSN# l5452581. Pages 208-222 Tatibekov B. Fatehi K. 2020
The Competition Forum (CF) is the Research Publication of the American Society for Competitiveness. It is listed in the Cabell’s Directory, Ulrich’s International Periodicals Directory, Gale Group, Oxbridge Communications, EBSCO and ProQuest
2. Development and Formalization Strategy of Labor Market of Kazakhstan under Conditions of Digitalization Reports on National Academy of Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 2018, #6 Page 129-137. ISSN 2224–5227 Tatibekov B.
3. Spatial Dynamics of External labor Migration in Contemporary Kazakhstan Eurasia on the Move. Interdisciplinary Approaches to a Dynamic migration Region, 2018, National Analytical Washington University.Pages 69-88 Tatibekov B. Hanks R.http://centralasiaprogram.org/wp content/uploads/2018/07/migration_final_print.pdf
4. Policies measures to facilitate transition from informal to formal employment: the Kazakhstan model Material of International Conference which was organized by International Organization of Labour in Geneva “Regulating Decent Work”, Geneva, 2013
5. Concept of Migration Policy in the Republic of Kazakhstan (In Japanese language) Book: “Contemporary Migration Issues in Central Asia and Russia”, 2010, Japan, ISBN978-623-05752-8
6. Migrants to Astana, the New Capital City of Kazakhstan American Society for Competitiveness. USA Competition Forum, Annual Publication. Vol. 6, Number 2, 2008, ISSN# 1545-2581
7. Transitive economy of Kazakhstan: main features of the development (In Japanese language) Journal of the Institute of Eurasian studies: “Russian-Eurasian economy”, JAPAN, No. 917, December, 2008 ISSN 1882-0042
8. Millennium Development Goals in Kazakhstan: Implementations and Priorities The Journal of Central Asia Studies, Volume:XVII, 2008, No1. The University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
9. Characteristics of Labor Market and Human Resource Management in the Republic of Kazakhstan (In The paper was awarded as Best Conceptual Paper at Conference of American Society for Competitiveness. USA) American Society for Competitiveness. USA Competition Forum. Annual Publication. An article from: Advances in Competitiveness Research http:findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb6482/is_1_12/ai_n29148723/
10. Peculiarities of Demographic Processes and Labor Market Development during the Transition Period in Kazakhstan(In English) Institute of Economic Research, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, JAPAN, April, 2004 http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/apcity/unpan021591.pdf
Books:
1. Tatibekov Bolat Labor Economics of Kazakhstan: Development of Labor Market and Employment in Transitive Economy” Monograph. Recommended for publication by the Academic Council of the SDU University (Minutes №3, October 25, 2018) Kaskelen., SDU University. “Guppy Print”, 2018, 8.1 p. ISBN 978-601-7537-79-1
2. Tatibekov Bolat, Hanks Ruel Gravity Model of Ethnic Migration and Its Manifestation in Kazakhstan (in English) Monograph. Recommended for publication by the Academic Council of the SDU University (Minutes №9, April 27, 2017) Kaskelen., SDU University. “Guppy Print”, 2017.- 8.3 printer’s sheet. ISBN 978-601-7537-61-6
3. Tatibekov B., Dzholdybayeva S Regulation of Labor Market and/or Unemployment Insurance in the Time of Transition of Kazakhstan to Market Economy (In Russian) Monograph. Recommended for publication by the Academic Council of the SDU University (Minutes №8, April 04, 2017) Kaskelen., SDU University. “Guppy Print”, 2017.- 12.0 printer’s sheet ISBN 978-601-7537-54-8
4. Tatibekov B., Temirbekova Zh., Smirnova Y., Izekenova A. Mechanism of Unofficial Labor Market Reduction and Informal Employment in the Republic of Kazakhstan (in Russian) Monograph. Recommended for publication by the Academic Council of the SDU University (Minutes №4, October 26, 2017) Kaskelen., SDU University. “Guppy Print”, 2017.- 11.0 printer’s sheet ISBN 978-601-7537-68-5

Research interests
He was scientific supervisor and Head of the Kazakhstani’s team of scholars in different national and International projects like:
– INTAS project: “Labor, Migration, Identities: challenges and relations of social insecurities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan”. 2005-2007
– INTAS (The International Association for the Promotion of Co-operation with Scientists from the New Independent States of the Former Soviet Union. Funded by EU)
– UNESCAP “Millennium Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific” 2004
– ILO «Policies Measures to Facilitate Transition from Informal to Formal employment: The Kazakhstan Model. KAZ 153» 2011
– IOM “Migrants in the New Capital of Kazakhstan” 2005
– UNDP “Adaptation of Oralmans in Kazakhstan” 2005
– Research project: “Mechanism of Declining of Unofficial Labor Markets and Informal Employment in the Republic of Kazakhstan” Project is funded by Ministry of Education and Sciences. (2015-2017) Total sum of the project is 9745729 KZT or 28.664 USD

Membership of professional organisations
Honorary Member of International Geographical Society GAMMA THETA UPSILON., Chi Chapter. Oklahoma State University, USA. April, 2010
Member of Society for Human Resource Management (USA)
Member of International Studies Association (USA)

Scholarships & awards
Fulbrignt Scholarship, USA 2009-2010

Yerzhan Syzdykov

Assistant Professor

yerzhan.syzdykov@sdu.edu.kz

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Assistant Professor

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Yerzhan Syzdykov joined the SDU University in the Kazakhstan in 2015 as a lecturer for the bachelor level students: he had worked as a junior lecturer until 2018. From 2018 to 2019, Yerzhan was senior lecturer of the Business school in Management field. Since 2019, he has been working as a coordinator of management and economics programs. He is currently completing his PhD studies in University Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Malaysia.

Degree qualifications
BA in Economics (2012). SDU University, KZ
MSc in Financial Engineering and Risk Management (2014). University of Essex, UK
PhD in Organizational Behavior, Management (in progress). University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Courses
ACC 403, Bachelor, Financial Statement Analysis
MAN 209, Bachelor, Management
MAN 213, Bachelor, Cases in Management
ACC 206, Bachelor, Corporate and Business Law
MAN 203, Bachelor, Organizational Structure and Behavior
MAN 609, Masters, Organizational Behavior

Research interests
OB, HRM and Management

Bauyrzhan Yedgenov

Assistant Professor

bauyrzhan.yedgenov@sdu.edu.kz

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Degree qualifications
SDU University, Kazakhstan Bachelor of Arts, Economics 2008
Master of Arts, Economics 2011
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA – USA
Ph.D. Economics 2017
Dissertation Title: “Essays on Fiscal Policy, Institutions and Economic Growth” Committee: Jorge Martinez-Vazquez – Chair (GSU), Sally Wallace (GSU), Andrew Feltenstein (GSU), Charles Hankla (GSU), Yongzheng Liu (Renmin University of China)

Professional and Academic Experience
International Center for Public Policy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA- USA Senior Research Associate Mar 2018 – Aug 2023
The World Bank, Country Office in Astana, Kazakhstan Evaluation Consultant, Education GP Jul 2019 – Jun 2022
The World Bank, Washington, DC USA Field Coordinator, Development Impact Evaluation Unit Jul 2017-Jun 2019
International Center for Public Policy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA-USA Research Assistant Jan 2011-Jun 2017

Journal Publications
1. “Reexamining the determinants of fiscal decentralization: What is the role of Geography?” (with G. Canavire-Bacarreza and J. Martinez-Vazquez), Journal of Economic Geography, Volume 17, Issue 6, Pages 1209–1249 (2017)
2. “Identifying and Disentangling the Impact of Fiscal Decentralization on Economic Growth” (with G. Canavire-Bacarreza and J. Martinez-Vazquez), World Development 127 (2020)
3. “Promoting community and labor force engagement through service grants and non-cognitive skills training: A randomized control trial in Kazakhstan” (with J. Leight, E. Mvukiyehe, B. Crost and S. Bhanot), Journal of Development Economics, Volume 153, 102718 (2021)
4. “Role of Historical Malaria in Institutions and Contemporary Economic Development” (with E. Gooch and J. Martinez-Vazquez), Studies in Comparative International Development, 1-28 (2022)
5. “Fiscal Decentralization and Structural versus Cyclical Unemployment Levels” (with B. Akalbeo and J. Martinez-Vazquez), European Journal of Political Economy, pages 102477. (2023)

Working Papers, Book Chapters, Reports
1. “A Superior Instrument for the Role of Institutional Quality on Economic Development?” (with E. Gooch and J. Martinez-Vazquez), Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Research Paper Series No. 16-18 (2016)
2. “Philippines: Analytical and Advisory Services on Revenue Policies and Administration for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao” (with A. Timofeev and J. Martinez-Vazquez), World Bank Report (2021)
3. “Local government revenue diversification: Prospects for Connecticut” (with L. Wheeler), Chapter 3 in Tools for State and Local Fiscal Management (edited by A. Hathaway, J. Martinez-Vazquez and C. Thayer), Edward Elgar Publishing (2021)
4. “Overcoming Behavioral Impediments to Maternal Care: Experimental Evidence on Domain Knowledge and Nudgeability from Recalcitrant Pakistan” (with Y. Civelek, R. Cesur, M. Cyan, and R. Rothenberg), NBER Working paper, 30680 (2022)
5. “Personalized Nudges in Online Undergraduate Courses: A Field Experiment” (with G. Eau, D. Hoodin & T. Musaddiq) (2023)
6. “Role of text messages in employment outcomes among youth in Kazakhstan: a field experiment” (with A. Sagintayeva, A. Ibrasheva, et al.) (2023)
7. “Study of employment preferences of NEET youth in Kazakhstan through the method of experimental economics – a laboratory experiment” (with A. Sagintayeva, A. Ibrasheva, et al.) (2023)
8. “Role of Technology in Socio-Economic Development of Azerbaijan” (with R. Rzayeva and A. Aliyeva) (2023)

Research Grant Support and Activities
– Kazakhstan: Improving the teacher qualifications through behavioral science in secondary schools in Kazakhstan. (GSU FIPE Grant co-PI, PI: Sally Wallace), $8,000 (2022-2023)
– Kazakhstan: The evaluation of challenges of youth in Kazakhstan and piloting innovative solutions (National Academic of Sciences/USAID, PI: Alima Ibrasheva), $195,067 (2021-2023)
– Kazakhstan: Developing faculty collaboration through building research capacity in evidence-based policy evaluation methods in Kazakhstan (GSU FIPE Grant co-PI, PI: Sally Wallace), $4,000 (2021)
– Grenada: Grenada Fiscal System, Taxation and Social Expenditures Project (The World Bank, PI: Bauyrzhan Yedgenov), $6,500 (2021)
– Philippines: Philippines Revenue Management Project (The World Bank, PI: Jorge Martinez-Vazquez), $39,357 (2021)
– Kyrgyzstan: Evaluating the Fiscal Equalization Transfer Formula (The World Bank, PI: Jorge Martinez-Vazquez), $15,000 (2020-2021)
– USA: Analysis of municipal alternative funding sources for the Connecticut local governments (Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, PI: Laura Wheeler), $50,000 (2019-2020)
– Kazakhstan: Enhancing International Faculty Development and Exchange through Development of Evidence-Based Impact Evaluation Methods in Kazakhstan (GSU FIPE Grant co-PI, PI: Sally Wallace), $6,000 (2019)
– Nepal: Nepal Capacity Needs Assessment for Local Governments (The World Bank/UNDP, PI: Jorge Martinez-Vazquez), $150,000 (2019)
– Pakistan: Pakistan Evaluation Design, Technical Assistance to Post-Crisis Needs Assessment in FATA Secretariat (FATA/ The World Bank, PI: Musharraf Cyan), $611,775 (2014-2017)
– Pakistan: Saving Maternal and Infant Lives through Affordable Tech. in Pakistan (National Academy of Sciences/USAID, PI: Musharraf Cyan & Richard Rothenberg), $153,681 (2013-2018)
– Pakistan: Priming Rural Health Facilities in Pakistan (IFPRI, PI: Musharraf Cyan), $50.,000 (2013-2014)
– Cambodia: Cambodia Fiscal Decentralization Project (Government of Cambodia/ADB, PI: Jorge Martinez-Vazquez), $469,935 (2010-2015)

Teaching Experience
Global Economy (introductory level) – Fall 2016; Spring 2017; Fall 2019
International Trade (senior level) – Fall 2014, Summer 2017, Spring 2019
SDU University, Almaty, Kazakhstan 2007-2009

Honors & Awards
– Edmund S. Muskie Fellowship (U.S. Department of State), 2009-2011
– Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award (GSU Economics Department) – 2016
– E. D. Jack Dunn Fellowship Award (GSU Economics Department & Georgia Banks Association) – 2017

Professional Affiliations
American Economic Association; International Institute for Public Finance; Southern Economic Association

Research interests
Jorge Martinez-Vazquez
Regents Professor and Founding Director
International Center for Public Policy
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University 
14 Marietta Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Email: jorgemartinez@gsu.edu

Sally Wallace
Managing Director, Quantitative Economics and Statistics
Ernst & Young LLP
55 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Email: sally.wallace@ey.com

Gustavo Javier Canavire-Bacarreza
Senior Economist 
Poverty and Equity Global Practice 
The World Bank
121 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA
Email: gcanavire@gmail.com

Laura Wheeler
Public Finance and Tax Policy Economist
Quantitative Economics and Statistics Group
Ernst & Young LLP
55 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
Email: laura.a.wheeler@ey.com

Musharraf Cyan
Lead Economic Advisor
UNPD, Pakistan
4th Floor, Serena Business Complex Khayaban-e-Suharwardy Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: musharraf.rasool@undp.org

Eric Mvukiyehe
Assistant Professor of Political Science Department of Political Science
Duke University
Gross Hall, 140 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27708, USA
Email: eric.mvukiyehe@duke.edu

Aigerim Azimbekova

Assistant Professor

aigerim.azimbekova@sdu.edu.kz

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Galymzhan Zupiruly

Lecturer

galymzhan.zupiruly@sdu.edu.kz

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Galymzhan Zupiruly graduated SDU university in 2021, and joined to instructor staff in 2021 as an assistan instructor. Since then (2021-) he has been working and doing master’s in ‘Economics’ major, at the same time dealing with research. Since 2022, Galymzhan Zupiruly has been the senior advisor of the Business School.

Degree Qualifications
BA in Economics (2021), SDU University, KZ
MA in Economics (in process), SDU University, KZ

Courses
ECO 111 Mathematics for Economics

Research interests
Fiscal policy, Monetary policy

Scholarships & awards
– State grant for Bachelor degree education (2014-2018). KZ
– State grant for Masters degree education (2018-2020). KZ

Bakyt Akhmetzhanova

Senior lecturer

bakyt.akhmetzhanova@sdu.edu.kz

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Bakyt Akhmetzhanova joined SDU in 2022 as senior lecturer. She has diversified working experience in corporate bank, education and research administration fields.

Degree Qualifications
BA in Finance (2012), KIMEP
MBA in Finance and Management (2016), Nazarbayev University

Certificates
Certificate of Participation in training in higher education didactics, 2023

Courses
FIN 302, BA, Corporate Finance (CIMA)
ECO 113 , BA, Economic Theory

Research interests
– Behavior Economics
– Personal Finance
– Higher Education Management

Development Plan of 6B04101  “Bachelor in Economics” program for period of 2026–2029

Strategic Area

Key Actions / Milestones

Teaching & Learning Strategy

 

Objective: Ensure curriculum relevance, flexibility, and applied/digital competency

– Update core courses syllabuses through integrating digital tools, simulations, and applied case studies and research.

– Introduce 2–3 specialization tracks ( Data Analytics, Research)

– Integrate programming & analytics tools (Python, R, Bloomberg, Tableau) into coursework and Capstone projects

Student Experience

 

Objective: Modernize pedagogy, increase industry exposure

– Organize field trips, case-based assignments, structured guest lectures as a part of coursework

– Launch Capstone “Applied Economics Project” with industry partners

– Develop Student-led initiatives (research clubs, investment funds, policy labs)

Research & Innovation

 

Objectives: Foster research culture & applied projects

– Launch student-led research projects integrated in courses

– Annual student research conference

– Establish Economics Lab / Applied Research Hub

– Hackathons & data challenges using real datasets

Internationalization

 

Objectives: Expand mobility, global collaboration

– Develop international partnerships and exchange programs (e.g., CERGE-EI)

– Joint/double-degree programs

Academic Staff Development

 

Objectives:Strengthen teaching & digital competency

– Ensure the provision of professional development workshops for faculty on pedagogy, educational technologies (EdTech), curriculum design, and innovative teaching methods.

– Involve faculty members in the development of their own courses in MOOC format

– Increase academic mobility of faculty through the development of international partnerships, academic exchange programs, and visiting professorship opportunities.

Brand, Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Relations

 

Objectives: Enhance employer engagement & program visibility

– Ensure a structured internship framework with banks, ministries, and NGOs

 

– Organize an annual Economics Career Day and networking event to connect students with employers and industry representatives.

 

bakyt akhmetzhanova

Program Coordinator

bakyt.akhmetzhanova@sdu.edu.kz

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Қатысушылардың Instagram желісіндегі парақшасында SPT олимпиадасы туралы қызықты әрі креатив пост жариялау арқылы 1-ден 5-ке дейін бонус ұпайға ие болу мүмкіндігі бар. Пост сурет, мәтін немесе видео сияқты кез келген форматта бола алады.

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Алайда баға беруші посттың сапасына көбірек қарайды. Яғни, тек қана мәтінмен-ақ +5 балл алу мүмкіндігі де бар. Немесе керісінше, көп лайк жинаған пост сапасыз болғандықтан 1 ұпай ғана жинауы мүмкін.

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«Болашақ» халықаралық стипендиясының екі дүркін иегері. 2011 жылы Англияның Newcastle университетінің магистратурасын Халықаралық мультимедиалық журналистика мамандығы бойынша бітірген. Ал 2021 жылдың наурыз айында Шотландияның Glasgow университетінде үш жылдан астам уақыт бойы жазған докторлық диссертациясын мерзімінен бұрын сәтті қорғап шықты. 1 айдан кейін оған Медиа және мәдени саясат мамандығы бойынша ресми түрде Философия докторы ғылыми атағы берілді. Dr Әсел негізі 1451 жылы қаланған университеттің Мәдени саясатты зерттеу орталығында (Centre for Cultural Policy Research) қызмет еткен. Аты әлемге әйгілі, nationalism ұғымының Ұлыбританияда негізін қалаушылардың бірі Эрнест Геллнерден тәлім алған Филип Слесинджердің шәкірті. Сондай-ақ, ол  магистратура студенттеріне Зерттеу әдістері (Research Methods) пәнінен дәріс оқып, Қазақстаннан тұңғыш рет PhD дәрежесін иеленген маман атанады. 

Докторлық диссертациясы, «Қазақ киносы және ұлт: сыни талдау» тақырыбы, ұлт құрылысы (nation building)  тәсілімдемесі арқылы зерттелген (Kazakh cinema and the nation: a critical analysis – Enlighten: Theses (gla.ac.uk)). Ғылыми еңбекте ол қазақ киносына британ әлеуметтанушы Энтони Смиттің энтосимволизм концепциясы бойынша талдау жасап, қазақ халқының ұлт болып қалыптасуына атажұрттық фильмдердің әсері қаншалықты деген сұраққа жан-жақты жауап беруге ұмтылады. 

Диссертацияның жаңалығы – бұл отандық Еуразия Халықаралық  кинофестивалін академиялық тұрғыдан алғаш рет зерттеп, ғылымның фильм фестивальдері (film festival studies) атты жаңа саласына EurIFF ұғымын тұңғыш рет енгізді (бұл турасында ағылшын тілді ғылымда бір де бір диссертацияны айтағанның өзінде,  ғылыми орта назар аударарлық мақала да жоқтың қасы). Сонымен қатар, осы саланы зерттеп жүрген әлем зерттеушілеріне қазақ киносын, Қазақстанның халықаралық фестивалін ғылыми еңбегі арқылы танымалдандырды. 

Бұған дейін Әсел Қамза «Хабар» арнасында 2006-2010 жж. аралығында  «Азамат» жастар бағдарламасының редакторы, кейіннен продюсері, «Біз айтсақ…» ток-шоуының шеф-редакторы, қазақ және орыс тілінде хабар таратқан «Бизнес мекен» таңғы бағдарламасының сценарисі қызметін атқарып, ондаған тікелей эфирлерде жұмыс жасап, практик-журналист ретінде тәжірибесін толықтырды. Оның ішінде 2008-2009 жылдары «Қазақстанда жасалған» атты отандық өндірушілерді қолдау мақсатында ашылған тележобаның сценарист-редакторы әрі жүргізушісі болып жұмыс істеген. 2011-2014 жылдары «Қазақстан темір жолы» ҰК» АҚ Ішкі протокол және бұқарамен байланыс департаментінде маман деңгейінен бастап, жарнама бөлімінің бастығы позициясына дейін көтеріліп, 160 000-нан астам қызметкері бар  ұлттық компанияның  PR стратегиясын дамытып, үйлестіруге үлес қосқан. 

Сулейман Демирель Университетінде бакалавриат және магистратура шәкірттеріне қазақ және ағылшын тілдерінде Масс коммуникация теориясы, Зерттеу әдістері, Масс коммуникациядағы зерттеу әдістері, Медиа Социология және Бейне композиция пәндерінен сабақ береді. Ұлыбританияда 5 жылға жуық уақыт ішінде жинаған бүкіл өнегесі мен бар тәжірибесін күнделікті дәрісінде пайдалануға тырысады. Студенттеріне сыни ойлауға, сындарлы пікір білдіруге жөн сілтейді. Ғылыми жұмыс жазған кезде, кеңестік кезден келе жатқан дәстүрлі жүйе бойынша, тек ғылыми жетекшінің жөн-жобасын ғана басшылыққа алуды ғана үйретпей, шын мәнінде бүкіл жауапкершілікті өз мойнына алуға, өз бетінше, еркін және тәуелсіз жұмыс істеуге дағдыландырады. 

Мақалалары отандық ғылыми журналдарда жарық көрген. Қазіргі таңда толерантты журналистика, автобиографиялық фильмдерге қатысты зерттеу жұмыстарымен айналысады. 

Өмірлік ұстанымы – талап, сапа, нәтиже!

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