Information system
Degree
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies
Program length
4 years
Treshold score for state scholarship
120
Threshold score for paid department
85
ECTS
240
Level of English
B1 (Intermediate)
The Information Systems program is designed to prepare aspiring IT professionals for various roles, including Quality Assurance Tester, IT Technician, System Analyst, Network Engineer, User Experience Designer, Database Administrator, IT Security Specialist, Data Scientist, Cloud Computing Engineer, Project Manager, Information Technology Analyst, System Administrator, Software Developer, DevOps Specialist, Cybersecurity Specialist, IT Manager, Computer Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, UX/UI Designer, 3D Animator, Game Developer, and more. Prospective students interested in this program are expected to have a strong foundation in logical thinking and mathematics from their school education. The program incorporates modules from ACM IS curriculum guidelines and top universities worldwide that specialize in Information Systems. Additionally, it offers students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized IT certifications, such as CCENT, CCNA, MCSA, Red Hat Linux, AWS, Autodesk, and others.
1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply computing principles and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet specific requirements within the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments based on legal and ethical principles in computing practice.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities relevant to the program’s discipline.
6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
| AE – Area elective | |||||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects | type | |
| CSS 216 | Mobile Programming | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| CSS 314 | Parallel Computing | 3 | 0+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| CSS 423 | Artificial Intellegence | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| CSS 429 | Distributed Big Data Systems | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 229 | Mobile Application Development 1 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 234 | Mobile Application Development 2 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 261 | Game Physics | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 262 | Algorithms for competitive programming | 2 | 0+2 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 263 | Applied Graph Theory | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 306 | Database Management Systems 3 | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 314 | Computer networks 2 | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 322 | Graphic Design | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 321 | Machine Learning | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 323 | Data analysis | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 324 | Computer vision | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 325 | Enterpreneurship in information systems | 2 | 0+2 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 330 | Information storage management and virtualization | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 338 | Linux Administration | 0 | 2+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 344 | IT security and Risk Management | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 356 | Game Development 1 | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 417 | Linux Administration 2 | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 421 | Security in Computer Networks | 2 | 0+2 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 425 | Wireless networks | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 427 | Game Development 2 | 1 | 1+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 429 | IT Audit and controls | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 431 | Accounting Information Systems | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 433 | ICT in Agriculture | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| INF 435 | Applied Bioinformatics | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | AE | |
| NAE – Non – Area elective | |||||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects | type | |
| MDE 101 | Foreign Language (General English – A1 level) | 0 | 6+0 | 5 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 102 | Foreign Language (General English – A2 level) | 0 | 6+0 | 6 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 104 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Specific Purposes – B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 105 | Foreign Language (General English – A2+ level) | 0 | 6+0 | 6 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 106 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Specific Purposes – B2+ level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 111 | Kazakh Language 1 (А1 level/ for foreigners) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 112 | Kazakh Language 2 (А2 level/for foreigners) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 113 | Kazakh Language 1 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 114 | Kazakh Language 2 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 115 | Kazakh Language 1 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 116 | Kazakh Language 2 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 117 | Kazakh Language 1 (C1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 118 | Kazakh Language 2 (C1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 121 | Russian Language 1 (for foreigners) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 122 | Russian Language 2 (А2 level/foreigners) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 123 | Russian Language 1 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 124 | Russian Language 2 (B1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 125 | Russian Language 1 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 126 | Russian Language 2 (B2 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 127 | Russian Language 1 (C1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 128 | Russian Language 2 (C1 level) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 131 | Turkish Language 1 (А1 level) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 | NAE | |
| MDE 132 | Turkish Language 2 (А1 level) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 | NAE | |
| MDE 133 | Turkish Language 3 (А2 level) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 | NAE | |
| MDE 134 | Turkish Language 4 (А2 level) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 | NAE | |
| MDE 135 | Turkish Language 1 (B1 level) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 | NAE | |
| MDE 136 | Turkish Language 2 (B1 level) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 | NAE | |
| MDE 137 | Turkish Language 3 (B2 level) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 | NAE | |
| MDE 138 | Turkish Language 4 (B2 level) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 | NAE | |
| MDE 161 | Еconomy | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 162 | Law | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 163 | Fundamentals of anti-corruption culture | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 164 | Еcology | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 165 | General Security | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 166 | Еntrepreneurship | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 167 | Leadership | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 168 | Innovative Trends | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 190 | Foreign Language 1 (English for Specific Purposes – B1 level ) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| MDE 191 | Foreign Language 2 (English for Specific Purposes – B1+ level ) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 | NAE | |
| NTE – Non Theoretical Elective | |||||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects | type | |
| CSS 492 | Graduation exam | 0 | 8+0 | 8 | 12 | NTE | |
| CSS 493 | Diploma defence | 0 | 8+0 | 8 | 12 | NTE | |
| RC – Recommended Additional Courses | |||||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects | type | |
| CEC 101 | General English (A1 level) | 0 | 6+0 | 6 | 6 | RC | |
| CEC 102 | General English (A2 level) | 0 | 6+0 | 6 | 6 | RC | |
| 1 semestr | |||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
| INF 103 | Fundamental of programming | 2 | 0+2 | 4 | 5 |
| INF 106 | Information and Communications Technologies (Computer Science) | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
| MDE 171 | Modern History of Kazakhstan | 2 | 0+2 | 3 | 5 |
| MDE 141 | Physical Education 1 | 2 | 1+0 | 1 | 2 |
| MAT 156 | Discrete Mathematics | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 |
| XXX 10X | [ NAE ] Foreign language 1 ( MDE 104) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| XXX 13X | [ NAE ] Turkish language 1 (MDE 131, MDE 135) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Local Credit | ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 19 | Theoretical course: 30 |
| Non Theoretical course: 0 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
| Sum: 19 | Sum: 30 |
| 2 semestr | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects
| CSS 108 |
Programming Technologies and Educational Practice |
2 |
0+2 |
3 |
5 |
MAT 151 |
Linear Algebra |
2 |
0+1 |
3 |
5 |
| Operating Systems |
2 |
0+2 |
4 |
5 |
MAT 153 |
Mathematics for Information Systems 1 |
2 |
1+0 |
3 |
5 |
MDE 142 |
Physical Education 2 |
0 |
1+0 |
1 |
2 |
XXX 10X |
[ NAE ] Foreign language 2 (MDE 102, MDE 104, MDE 106) |
0 |
3+0 |
3 |
5 |
XXX 13X |
[ NAE ] Turkish language 2 (MDE 132, MDE 136) |
0 |
2+0 |
2 |
3 |
|
| Local Credit | ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 19 | Theoretical course: 30 |
| Non Theoretical course: 0 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
| Sum: 19 | Sum: 30 |
| 3 semestr | |||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
| INF 201 | Software Architecture and Design Pattens | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Algorithms | 2 | 0+1 | 3 | 5 | |
| INF 203 | Information security | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| MAT 154 | Mathematics for Information Systems 2 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| MDE 143 | Physical Education 3 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 2 |
| XXX 13X | [ NAE ] Turkish language 3 (MDE 133, MDE 137) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| XXX 1XX | [ NAE ] Kazakh /Russian language 1 (MDE 111,MDE 113,MDE 115,MDE 117,MDE 121,MDE 123,MDE 125,MDE 127) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Local Credit | ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 19 | Theoretical course: 30 |
| Non Theoretical course: 0 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
| Sum: 19 | Sum: 30 |
| 4 semestr | |||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
| INF 202 | Database Management Systems 1 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| MAT 251 | Probability and Mathematical Statictics | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Introduction to Business for IT | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | |
| INF 313 | Computer networks 1 | 1 | 2+0 | 3 | 5 |
| MDE 144 | Physical Education 4 | 0 | 1+0 | 1 | 2 |
| XXX 13X | [ NAE ] Turkish language 4 (MDE 134, MDE 138) | 0 | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| XXX 1XX | [ NAE ] Kazakh /Russian language 2 (MDE 112,MDE 114,MDE 116,MDE 118,MDE 122,MDE 124,MDE 126,MDE 128) | 0 | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Local Credit | ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 19 | Theoretical course: 30 |
| Non Theoretical course: 0 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
| Sum: 19 | Sum: 30 |
| 5 semestr | |||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
| CSS 280 | Industrial practice 1 | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
| [ AE ] Elective 4 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 | |
| MDE 151 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Political Science) | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
| MDE 152 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Sociology) | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
| INF 3XX | [ AE ] Elective 1 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| INF 3XX | [ AE ] Elective 2 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| INF 16X | [ NAE ] General education elective (MDE 161, MDE 162, MDE 163, MDE 164, MDE 165, MDE 166, MDE 167, MDE 168) | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| XXX XXX | [ AE ] Elective 3 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Local Credit | ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 19 | Theoretical course: 31 |
| Non Theoretical course: 1 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
| Sum: 18 | Sum: 30 |
| 6 semestr | |||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
| MDE 153 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Cultural Studies) | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
| MDE 154 | Module of Social and Political Knowledge (Psychology) | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 2 |
| MDE 172 | Philosophy | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| INF 3XX | [ AE ] Elective 1 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| INF 3XX | [ AE ] Elective 3 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| XXX 3XX | [ AE ] Elective 2 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| XXX XXX | [ AE ] Elective 4 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Local Credit | ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 18 | Theoretical course: 30 |
| Non Theoretical course: 0 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
| Sum: 18 | Sum: 30 |
| 7 semestr | |||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
| CSS 410 | Research tools and methods | 1 | 0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| CSS 480 | Industrial practice 3 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| INF 4XX | [ AE ] Elective 1 | 1 | 0+0 | 1 | 5 |
| XXX 4XX | [ AE ] Elective 2 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| XXX 4XX | [ AE ] Elective 3 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| XXX XXX | [ AE ] Elective 4 | 2 | 1+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Local Credit | ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 15 | Theoretical course: 30 |
| Non Theoretical course: 3 | Non Theoretical course: 0 |
| Sum: 18 | Sum: 30 |
| 8 semestr | |||||
| code | title | th | pr | cr | ects |
| CSS 489 | Senior year project | 1 | 4+0 | 4 | 6 |
| XXX xxx | [ AE ] Elective (CSS 481/CSS 497) | 0 | 8+0 | 8 | 12 |
| CSS 49X | [ NTE ] Graduation thesis / Graduation exam (CSS 492, CSS 493) | 0 | 6+0 | 6 | 8 |
| NEW | Start Ups | 1 | 2+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Local Credit | ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 4 | Theoretical course: 6 |
| Non Theoretical course: 16 | Non Theoretical course: 24 |
| Sum: 20 | Sum: 30 |
| Total Local Credit | Total ECTS |
| Theoretical course: 127 | Theoretical course: 209 |
| Non Theoretical course: 21 | Non Theoretical course: 31 |
| Sum: 148 | Sum: 240 |
The employability of Information Systems graduates can be influenced by various factors. Here are some key considerations that can affect their job prospects:
Educational Quality: The quality of the Information Systems program at SDU University, including its curriculum, faculty, and resources, can significantly impact the graduates’ readiness for the job market.
Relevance of Skills: Graduates who possess up-to-date and relevant skills in Information Systems, including data analysis, information security, IT infrastructures, software development business process management are more attractive to employers.
Work Experience: Graduates who have completed industrial internships,Beta Career programs, or practical projects during their studies may have a competitive edge in the job market due to their hands-on experience.
Networking: Building a professional network through university events, career fairs, and industry connections can open up job opportunities and provide valuable insights into the job market. For now a big amount of students are in Information Systems at SDU university. Join to alumni community: https://t.me/sducommunity
Soft Skills: Strong soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, are essential for success in the workplace and can enhance graduates’ employability. There is a part about soft skills in each syllabus of each course.
Location: Qasqelen is near Almaty, and almost all the IT communities of Kazakhstan are located in the north capital. It gives good offline communications in the development of IT field.
Career Services: The Career center, The alumni center and Beta Career program do maximum support to their graduates in front of the door of the market.
The objectives of an Information System specialty within an educational program typically revolve around preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in the field of Information Systems. These objectives are included:
Technical Proficiency: To equip students with a strong foundation in information technology, including programming, database management, networking, and system administration.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: To develop students’ ability to analyze complex problems and design effective information systems solutions.
Business Acumen: To help students understand how information systems align with and support business objectives and strategies.
Security Awareness: To instill an understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to protect data and systems from threats.
Software Development: To provide skills in software design, development, and testing, enabling students to create and maintain software applications. User Experience (UX) Design: To introduce students to the principles of UX/UI design, ensuring systems are user-friendly and meet end-users’ needs.
Industry-Relevant Certifications: To prepare students for industry certifications such as CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, and other relevant certifications.
Tracks are specific areas of focus or concentrations within the broader discipline. These tracks allow students to tailor their education to align with their career goals and interests. Each track typically has its own set of courses and requirements that dive deeper into a particular aspect of the field.
Inkar Shoganova
Lecturer
INKAR SHOGANOVA
inkar.shoganova@sdu.edu.kz
Post
Lecturer
Profile
Inkar Shoganova joined the SDU University in Kazakhstan in 2019 as a Lecturer of Engineering and Natural Sciences Faculty. Currently she is working as a instructor of Computer Networks, academic advisor and Head of the Cisco Lab. The team of Computer Network instructors annually organizes event “NETDay” (previously known as “CISCODAY”, “CISCO NETACAD HACKATON”, and Miss Inkar was part of the team. Her research interest is Fiber Optic Communication. In her spare time, Inkar enjoys swimming, hiking, travelling and reading.
Degree Qualifications
BS in technology and engineering, LN Gulimyov Eurasian National University, Radio Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications
MS in Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, USA
Certificates
CCNA holder – Cisco Certified Network Accossiate
Courses
Computer Networks, Security in Computer Networks
Conference
XIII INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF STUDENTS AND YOUNG SCIENTISTS “SCIENCE AND EDUCATION – 2018”
Research interests
Computer networks, telecommunications
Scholarships & awards
BOLASHAK scholarship for Master in Science Program
Shakhnazar-Sultan Manbay
Assistant instructor
SHAKHNAZAR-SULTAN MANBAY
s.manbay@sdu.edu.kz
Post
Assistant instructor
Educational background
Bachelor: Computing Systems and Software
Areas of specialization
Networks, Cybersecurity, Linux administration, and blockchain technology
Courses
Computer networks, Information security
Research interests
Cybersecurity and blockchain technology
Bauyrzhan Berlikozha
Coordinator
BAUYRZHAN BERLIKOZHA
bauirzhan.berlikozha@sdu.edu.kz
Post
Coordinator
Profile
Bauyrzhan Berlikozha joined the SDU University in Kazakhstan in 2018 as an assistant instructor: he has been working as an assistant instructor during his Master degree, where his thesis was “Development of IoT solution for disposal plastic bottles in private Kazakhstani university”, MA thesis supervisor was Asost Prof Azamat Zhamanov. From 2020 to 2022, Bauyrzhan was coordinator of Beta Career Program in Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science. Also starting from 2021 years he became Senior Lecturer in SDU. Now in 2022, he is on the second year of PhD and he is Educational coordinator of Information Systems department. His research interests lie in IT in education, recommender system, ML. Also his external supervisor is from Barcelona. In his spare time, Bauyrzhan enjoys sports, travelling, reading, riding, hunting, fishing.
Degree qualifications
BA in SDU University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
MA in SDU University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
PhD in SDU University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences with external supervisor from Barcelona (Spain)
Candidate of Doctor of the Philosophy
Certificates
– CCNA certification in Computer Networks
– IELTs
Courses
Computer Networks
Diploma preparation
INF 415 BA Leadership in IT
CSS 465 BA Project Management
Publications
1. RFID TECHNOLOGY AS A PART OF MONITORING SYSTEMS
2. ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S SOCIAL WELFARE AND IT’S IMPACT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Conference
Moscow 2018 Cisco Connect. Barcelona 2020 CiscoLive
Research interests
Education in IT. Smart education. IoT development. Security. Machine Learning.
Marat Urmanov
Lecturer
MARAT URMANOV
marat.urmanov@sdu.edu.kz
Post
Lecturer
Profile
Marat Urmanov joined SDU University in 2018 as a part time lecturer of Game Development course, Bachelor. Marat has been working in Game Development industry since the late of 2015. Currently getting Master’s degree at SDU University and working on thesis (Development of Artificial Intelligence by using Unity Machine Learning Agents). He is looking forward to make vast contribution in promoting the idea of games as a part of Computer Science. In his spare time, Marat is trying to make his way in the development of competitive fighting games community in Kazakhstan.
Degree qualifications
BA in Computing Systems and Software (2015). SDU University, Kazakhstan
MA in Computing Systems and Software (in progress). SDU University, Kazakhstan
Courses
Game Development, Computer Programming, Intro to Multimedia Computing
Research interests
Game Design, VR, AI in Games
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