Bachelor Degree Programs

The Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) program in Accounting is aimed at training professionals with theoretical knowledge in accounting and finance, proficiency in international financial and reporting standards, equipped with professional competencies and technical skills sufficient to succeed in the international and local labor market. Strong alignment with the recognized international professional accreditations and certified teaching practitioners bring in a practical approach to our program ensuring a high level of graduate employment.

ECTS: 240
Length: 4 years
Language of instruction: 100% English

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The programme is aimed to graduate students who are prepared to:

– Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and IT skills;
– Demonstrate presentation skills, leadership and effective teamwork;
– Understand and follow principles of business ethics;
– Understand and be able to apply research methodology;
– Understand and be able to articulate key concepts of economics, finance, accounting, management and marketing for subject-specific problem solving;
– Demonstrate awareness of the economic and business environment within both global and national contexts;
– Analyse various business challenges and develop relevant recommendations;
– Correctly apply knowledge of international financial and reporting standards (IFRS) and managerial accounting theories to business organizations operating in different industries;
– Generate standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS;
– Analyse financial statements based on different financial and non-financial criteria;
– Demonstrate an understanding of major Kazakhstan taxes and have an idea of the practical application of tax law in professional activities;
– Have an understanding of major International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and be able to apply them appropriately to financial statements elements;
– Develop knowledge and skills in understanding of the general legal framework, and of specific legal areas relating to business world, understanding the legal implications of business activities;
– Understand real world problems that a financial manager has to cope with, and the decisions that the manager has to make in the field of investment, financing and dividends.

ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATION

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

BBA in Accounting was successfully accredited by ACCA, a professional organization recognized worldwide that brings together experts in finance and accounting. The program have received full ACCA accreditation – 9 exams out of 9 possible.

https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

Upon graduation from KAZGUU University, students of the Higher School of Economics have the opportunity to receive a CIMA Operational Level Certificate along with a Diploma of Higher Education.
https://www.cimaglobal.com/Starting-CIMA/Starting-CIMA/Exemptions/Exemption-Search/Kazakh-Humanities-and-Law-University-KAZGUU-13707/

ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

The Higher School of Economics has received the accreditation of 7 modules under the ICAEW certification program.
https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/partners-in-learning/becoming-an-icaew-partner-in-learning/icaew-higher-education-institutions/recognised-partners-in-learning-heis

The curriculum is structured as follows:

Minor is an opportunity to expand knowledge and gain new skills in such areas as marketing, project management, human resource management. The content and structure of the program of additional specialization allows you to learn courses within your degree.

Minor Finance
CIMA BA Track
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in International Relations
Minor in Human Resource Management
Minor in Information Technology
Minor in Finance & Law
Minor in Corporate Governance
Minor in Business Ethics and Law
Minor in Economics
Minor in Business Journalism
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Data Analysis

HSE students have an opportunity to receive a degree from a partner university in addition to their Kazakhstan degree, all within their 4-year undergraduate studies period.

Eligibility criteria:

• Earning a certain number of credits at KAZGUU University;
• GPA 3.0 or above;
• English at B2 level or above.

Programme terms and conditions:

• studies at KAZGUU University and a partner university in accordance with a curriculum designed in collaboration between the two universities, and a model determined by the contract (3+1; 2+2; 1+3);
• students take entrance examinations in accordance with KAZGUU University’s admissions rules;
• mode of study – full-time at KAZGUU and partner university;
• graduates of the programme will be awarded two degrees: a higher education degree from KAZGUU University and a state degree from an international partner university.

Partner universities:

France: Excelia Group– Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management, Finance (2+2, 3+1)
Korea: SolBridge International Business School – Business administration (2+2)
Germany: Hof University of Applied Sciences – Management, HR Management, Finance, Accounting (free tuition) (2+2, 3+1)
Scotland, UAE and Malaysia: Heriot-Watt University – Accounting (2+2, 3+1)
UK: Oxford Brookes University – Accounting

For further details, please, contact Kuralay Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz

Each year, in September and October (for spring semester applications), and in March and April (for fall semester applications), the International Department of the University send students to our partner universities for 1-2 semesters, as part of bilateral agreements and memorandums.

Eligibility criteria:

• 2nd– or 3rd-year students;
• GPA 2.5 or above;
• English level B2 or above.

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programmes:

Belgium:
University of Liege

Finland:
Hame University of Applied Sciences

Czech Republic:

• Mendel University
• Ostrava University

Spain:
Universidad de Jaén

Lithuania:
Vitautas Magnus University

Poland:
University of Opole

Korea:
Solbridge Business School

Germany:

• Hof University of Applied Sciences
• European University Viadrina

France:
University of Toulouse

Indonesia:
Universitas Airlangga

Latvia:
Turība University

Hungary:
University of Dunaújváros

Contacts:
If you want to learn more about academic mobility and criteria for participating in the exchange program, please contact International Office, mobility@kazguu.kz

Entrance requirements for undergraduate programs at the International  School of Economics
Level of English:
Internal requirements of KAZGUU University for the level of English language proficiency:

– results of the internal exam KEPT 45 points and higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test) for Accounting, Finance, Economics and Data Science, Management, Marketing, Information Technology programs

– results of the internal exam KEPT 60 and higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test) for International Relations program

UNT points:

Required documents:
• document about the general secondary (certificate), about professional (secondary vocational) or higher education (original with appendix);
• 6 3×4 photo cards;
• medical certificate form 086-U (attach a chest X-ray image), a copy of the vaccination card;
• UNT certificate (not less than 50 points, as well as );
• certificate of awarding an educational grant (if available);
• original and copy of the identity card, original and copy of the birth certificate (if the applicant is under the age of 18);
• a copy of the attached certificate or military card (for young men entering the full-time).

The aim of the program is to train highly qualified and competitive professionals in investment banking, financial planning, corporate finance, financial market institutions and more. The content of the program covers 91% of the CFA Level 1 professional certification ensuring high competitiveness of future graduates in the international and local labor market. Participation in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program entitles us to annually nominate scholarships for our top students to pass CFA Level 1 exam and provides progression to the HSE KAZGUU Master’s program in Finance covering CFA Levels 2 and 3.
ECTS: 240
Length: 4 years
Language of instruction: 100% English

LEARNING OUTCOMES
The programme is aimed to graduate students who are prepared to:
– Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and IT skills;
– Demonstrate presentation skills, leadership and effective teamwork;
– Understand and be able to apply research methodology;
– Understand and be able to articulate key concepts of economics, finance, accounting, management and marketing for subject-specific problem solving;
– Demonstrate awareness of the economic and business environment within both global and national contexts;
– Apply professional judgment to financial management issues and participate in management decision making;
– Understand investment and financial analysis;
– Comprehend the fundamentals of investment tools, a wide range of financial products, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning;
– Understand the need for high ethical standards in the investment industry and the ethical responsibilities required by the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and standards of Professional Conduct;
– Distinguish how risk is measured and mitigated in the financial world;
– Understand operation of the financial system, the fundamentals of interest rates and examine how the regulatory environment affects financial institutions.

ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATION

CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

Program has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
University Affiliation Program (cfainstitute.org)

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)

BBA in Accounting was successfully accredited by ACCA, a professional organization recognized worldwide that brings together experts in finance and accounting. The program have received full ACCA accreditation – 9 exams out of 9 possible.
https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/help/exemptions-calculator.html

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

Upon graduation from KAZGUU University, students of the Higher School of Economics have the opportunity to receive a CIMA Operational Level Certificate along with a Diploma of Higher Education.
https://www.cimaglobal.com/Starting-CIMA/Starting-CIMA/Exemptions/Exemption-Search/Kazakh-Humanities-and-Law-University-KAZGUU-13707/

ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

The Higher School of Economics has received the accreditation of 7 modules under the ICAEW certification program.
https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/partners-in-learning/becoming-an-icaew-partner-in-learning/icaew-higher-education-institutions/recognised-partners-in-learning-heis

The curriculum is structured as follows:

Minor is an opportunity to expand knowledge and gain new skills in such areas as marketing, project management, human resource management. The content and structure of the program of additional specialization allows you to learn courses within your degree.

Minor Finance
CIMA BA Track
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in International Relations
Minor in Human Resource Management
Minor in Information Technology
Minor in Finance & Law
Minor in Corporate Governance
Minor in Business Ethics and Law
Minor in Economics
Minor in Business Journalism
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Data Analysis

HSE students have an opportunity to receive a degree from a partner university in addition to their Kazakhstan degree, all within their 4-year undergraduate studies period.Eligibility criteria:

Eligibility criteria:

• Earning a certain number of credits at KAZGUU University;
• GPA 3.0 or above;
• English at B2 level or above.

Programme terms and conditions:

• studies at KAZGUU University and a partner university in accordance with a curriculum designed in collaboration between the two universities, and a model determined by the contract (3+1; 2+2; 1+3);
• students take entrance examinations in accordance with KAZGUU University’s admissions rules;
• mode of study – full-time at KAZGUU and partner university;
• graduates of the programme will be awarded two degrees: a higher education degree from KAZGUU University and a state degree from an international partner university.

Partner universities:

France: Excelia Group– Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management, Finance (2+2, 3+1)
Korea: SolBridge International Business School – Business administration (2+2)
Germany: Hof University of Applied Sciences – Management, HR Management, Finance, Accounting (free tuition) (2+2, 3+1)
Scotland, UAE and Malaysia: Heriot-Watt University – Accounting (2+2, 3+1)
UK: Oxford Brookes University – Accounting

For further details, please, contact Kuralay Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz

Each year, in September and October (for spring semester applications), and in March and April (for fall semester applications), the International Department of the University send students to our partner universities for 1-2 semesters, as part of bilateral agreements and memorandums.

Eligibility criteria:

• 2nd– or 3rd-year students;
• GPA 2.5 or above;
• English level B2 or above.

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programmes:

Belgium:
University of Liege

Finland:
Hame University of Applied Sciences

Czech Republic:

• Mendel University
• Ostrava University

Spain:
Universidad de Jaén

Lithuania:
Vitautas Magnus University

Poland:
University of Opole

Korea:
Solbridge Business School

Germany:

• Hof University of Applied Sciences
• European University Viadrina

France:
University of Toulouse

Indonesia:
Universitas Airlangga

Latvia:
Turība University

Hungary:
University of Dunaújváros

Contacts:
If you want to learn more about academic mobility and criteria for participating in the exchange program, please contact International Office, mobility@kazguu.kz

Entrance requirements for undergraduate programs at the Higher School of Economics
Level of English:
Internal requirements of KAZGUU University for the level of English language proficiency:
— IELTS 3.0 or higher certificate or
— results of the internal exam KEPT 40 points or higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test)
UNT points:

Required documents:
• document about the general secondary (certificate), about professional (secondary vocational) or higher education (original with appendix);
• 6 3×4 photo cards;
• medical certificate form 086-U (attach a chest X-ray image), a copy of the vaccination card;
• UNT certificate (not less than 50 points, as well as );
• certificate of awarding an educational grant (if available);
• original and copy of the identity card, original and copy of the birth certificate (if the applicant is under the age of 18);
• a copy of the attached certificate or military card (for young men entering the full-time).

The Business Administration (BBA) program in Information Technology is aimed at training professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in information technology, programming, data science, mobile and web technologies, economics and business, with the ability to apply this knowledge and skills to solve efficiently a variety of business problems. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in international and local companies as IT specialists with a deep understanding of business objectives, economic and business environment, operational and strategic processes.
ECTS: 240
Length: 4 years
Language of instruction: 100% English

LEARNING OUTCOMES
The programme is aimed at achieving the following learning outcomes:
– Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and IT skills;
– Demonstrate presentation skills, leadership and effective teamwork;
– Understand and follow principles of business ethics;
– Understand and be able to apply research methodology;
– Understand and be able to articulate key concepts of economics, finance, accounting, management and marketing for subject-specific problem solving;
– Demonstrate awareness of the economic and business environment within both global and national contexts;
– Analyse various business challenges and develop relevant recommendations;
– Use programming skills to develop console, GUI and web applications;
– Combine different technologies in stack to construct and/or assess solution architecture;
– Apply analytical skills to diagnose, evaluate and solve problems as well as find opportunities in the field of IT;
– Design, build and secure databases for required tasks;
– Use critical thinking to generate business ideas in IT field;
– Conduct market analysis and research to establish successful minimum viable product;
– Graphically represent elements and draw prototypes in a modern graphical editing tools;
– Proficiently apply knowledge in law, IT Law, taxation and local and international regulations;
– Use system analysis and design skills to examine stack of technologies used in IT solutions and provide an expert assessment and improvement measures;
– Analyse and visualise outcomes from data;
– Maintain and coordinate IT project life cycles.

The curriculum is structured as follows:

Minor is an opportunity to expand knowledge and gain new skills in such areas as marketing, project management, human resource management. The content and structure of the program of additional specialization allows you to learn courses within your degree.

Minor Finance
CIMA BA Track
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in International Relations
Minor in Human Resource Management
Minor in Information Technology
Minor in Finance & Law
Minor in Corporate Governance
Minor in Business Ethics and Law
Minor in Economics
Minor in Business Journalism
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Data Analysis

HSE students have an opportunity to receive a degree from a partner university in addition to their Kazakhstan degree, all within their 4-year undergraduate studies period.Eligibility criteria:

Eligibility criteria:

• Earning a certain number of credits at KAZGUU University;
• GPA 3.0 or above;
• English at B2 level or above.

Programme terms and conditions:

• studies at KAZGUU University and a partner university in accordance with a curriculum designed in collaboration between the two universities, and a model determined by the contract (3+1; 2+2; 1+3);
• students take entrance examinations in accordance with KAZGUU University’s admissions rules;
• mode of study – full-time at KAZGUU and partner university;
• graduates of the programme will be awarded two degrees: a higher education degree from KAZGUU University and a state degree from an international partner university.

Partner universities:

France: Excelia Group– Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management, Finance (2+2, 3+1)
Korea: SolBridge International Business School – Business administration (2+2)
Germany: Hof University of Applied Sciences – Management, HR Management, Finance, Accounting (free tuition) (2+2, 3+1)
Scotland, UAE and Malaysia: Heriot-Watt University – Accounting (2+2, 3+1)
UK: Oxford Brookes University – Accounting

For further details, please, contact Kuralay Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz

Each year, in September and October (for spring semester applications), and in March and April (for fall semester applications), the International Department of the University send students to our partner universities for 1-2 semesters, as part of bilateral agreements and memorandums.

Eligibility criteria:

• 2nd– or 3rd-year students;
• GPA 2.5 or above;
• English level B2 or above.

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programmes:

Belgium:
University of Liege

Finland:
Hame University of Applied Sciences

Czech Republic:

• Mendel University
• Ostrava University

Spain:
Universidad de Jaén

Lithuania:
Vitautas Magnus University

Poland:
University of Opole

Korea:
Solbridge Business School

Germany:

• Hof University of Applied Sciences
• European University Viadrina

France:
University of Toulouse

Indonesia:
Universitas Airlangga

Latvia:
Turība University

Hungary:
University of Dunaújváros

Contacts:
If you want to learn more about academic mobility and criteria for participating in the exchange program, please contact International Office, mobility@kazguu.kz

Entrance requirements for undergraduate programs at the Higher School of Economics
Level of English:
Internal requirements of KAZGUU University for the level of English language proficiency:
— IELTS 3.0 or higher certificate or
— results of the internal exam KEPT 40 points or higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test)
UNT points:

Required documents:
• document about the general secondary (certificate), about professional (secondary vocational) or higher education (original with appendix);
• 6 3×4 photo cards;
• medical certificate form 086-U (attach a chest X-ray image), a copy of the vaccination card;
• UNT certificate (not less than 50 points, as well as );
• certificate of awarding an educational grant (if available);
• original and copy of the identity card, original and copy of the birth certificate (if the applicant is under the age of 18);
• a copy of the attached certificate or military card (for young men entering the full-time).

Our Bachelor program in Management aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills meeting the needs of international and local business. Graduates of this program will demonstrate knowledge of management theories, practical skills of analysis and business decision-making, as well as a firm understanding of a company’s strategic and operational practice and the role of a manager. Within this program, the students will be offered one of four elective concentrations equipping them with a set of deep competencies.
ECTS: 240
Length: 4 years
Language of instruction: 100% English

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The programme is aimed to graduate students who are prepared to:
– Demonstrate presentation skills, leadership, effective teamwork, orientation to result and negotiation skills;
– Understand and be able to articulate key basic concepts of economics, finance, accounting, management and marketing for subject-specific problem solving;
– Analyse various business challenges and develop relevant practical recommendations and actions;
– Demonstrate intermediate IT skills;
– Understand and follow principles of business ethics;
– Demonstrate awareness of the economic and business environment within both global and national contexts;

Each concentration offered within the programme (as explained below) seeks to additionally achieve its own learning outcomes.

Concentration in Human Resource Management:

The Concentration in Human Resource Management offered under the BBA degree in Management is a 35-credit program that focuses on employee selection, training, management development, industrial relations, compensation, dynamics of organizational behaviour, conflict and stress management and labour law.

Learning outcomes:

The Concentration in Human Resource Management is designed to fulfil following learning outcomes:
– Demonstrate an effective knowledge of contemporary human resource issues including talent management, employment law, human resource strategy, recruit training, compensation benefits, organizational development, and human resource information systems;
– Evaluate individual and group behaviour in organizations and the interpretation of this behaviour in the context of the managerial environment; be able to assess the nature of influence, power and control, attitudes, communication, conflict, and interpersonal relations as a means of understanding the dynamics of individual and group behaviour;
– Evaluate the ability to build and work in teams, including team development, norms, cohesion, and trust;
– Examine and apply ethical and professional behaviours and standards to contemporary business situations.

Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The concentration provides the necessary theoretical and practical skills to work in the creation of startups and innovations in business. Students will learn about the basics of formation, functioning and development of business, as well as the processes of development and introduction of a new product to the market, commercialization of innovative projects.

Learning outcomes:

Entrepreneurship and Innovation concentration programme is designed to fulfil following learning outcomes:
– Develop, implement and commercialize new product or process;
– Develop a business plan for a new product or company while foreseeing and assessing potential risks;
– Effectively solve and manage relevant financial, operational, strategic, human resource and other problems relating to a launch of new product or business;
– Analyse and evaluate the impact of the business environment on business opportunities and strategy.

Concentration in Supply Chain and Industrial Management

Learning outcomes:

The ultimate role of effective logistics operations in economies is increasing dramatically in a global scale. Supply Chain and Industrial Management capability within business has, over the last decades in particular, taken on a much more significant role in enabling business to gain competitive advantage and deliver bottom line performance. Companies strive to identify their competitive edge, and consistently improve production capabilities. In this regard, the application of supply chain concepts and best practices of industrial management will continue to exert greater influence on overall business success. Therefore, the given direction will provide students not only with the core logistics and manufacturing concepts, but also offer full set of engineering principles, effective production and value creating skills. Importantly, students will be able to see «big picture» of economy and elaborate analytical evaluations on real life cases.

Upon completion of the Supply Chain and Industrial Management concentration graduates will achieve the following learning outcomes:

– Understand the fundamental concept of integrated supply chain management and the impact industrial solutions for today’s business;
– Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques to plan, control and manage the supply chain to achieve overall efficiency and effectiveness;
– Comprehend international trade logistics operations and process designs; Assess critically various procurement and inventory management strategies;
– Apply different inventory management techniques to maintain stock levels at optimum levels for different categories taking into account financial aspects.

Concentration in Marketing

The aim is to provide students with skills and competencies necessary for competitive business environment with focus on marketing issues. Programme is concentrated on development on analytical, creative and decision-making skills required in the various industries. The programme is designed with accordance to the government regulations, needs of the labour market and external stakeholders.

Learning outcomes:

The concentration in Marketing is designed to fulfil following learning outcomes:
– Apply marketing concepts, tools and techniques for problem-solving and decision-making;
– Address issues related to marketing communications, marketing research, brand management and consumer behaviour;
– Demonstrate competence and creativity in generating and executing ideas related to the managerial problems;
– Evaluate effectiveness and impact of the marketing strategies.

The courses provided to the students within Marketing concentration are offered to provide skills and competencies demanded in the business environment.

ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATION

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

Upon graduation from KAZGUU University, students of the Higher School of Economics have the opportunity to receive a CIMA Operational Level Certificate along with a Diploma of Higher Education.
https://www.cimaglobal.com/Starting-CIMA/Starting-CIMA/Exemptions/Exemption-Search/Kazakh-Humanities-and-Law-University-KAZGUU-13707/

Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHRi™) credential from the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
The HSE offers the opportunity to prepare for the aPHRi ™ exam based on a Minor program, an additional specialization in the HRM (Human Resource Management) program.

The curriculum is structured as follows:

Minor is an opportunity to expand knowledge and gain new skills in such areas as marketing, project management, human resource management. The content and structure of the program of additional specialization allows you to learn courses within your degree.

Minor Finance
CIMA BA Track
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in International Relations
Minor in Human Resource Management
Minor in Information Technology
Minor in Finance & Law
Minor in Corporate Governance
Minor in Business Ethics and Law
Minor in Economics
Minor in Business Journalism
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Data Analysis

HSE students have an opportunity to receive a degree from a partner university in addition to their Kazakhstan degree, all within their 4-year undergraduate studies period.Eligibility criteria:

Eligibility criteria:

• Earning a certain number of credits at KAZGUU University;
• GPA 3.0 or above;
• English at B2 level or above.

Programme terms and conditions:

• studies at KAZGUU University and a partner university in accordance with a curriculum designed in collaboration between the two universities, and a model determined by the contract (3+1; 2+2; 1+3);
• students take entrance examinations in accordance with KAZGUU University’s admissions rules;
• mode of study – full-time at KAZGUU and partner university;
• graduates of the programme will be awarded two degrees: a higher education degree from KAZGUU University and a state degree from an international partner university.

Partner universities:

France: Excelia Group– Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management, Finance (2+2, 3+1)
Korea: SolBridge International Business School – Business administration (2+2)
Germany: Hof University of Applied Sciences – Management, HR Management, Finance, Accounting (free tuition) (2+2, 3+1)
Scotland, UAE and Malaysia: Heriot-Watt University – Accounting (2+2, 3+1)
UK: Oxford Brookes University – Accounting

For further details, please, contact Kuralay Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz

Each year, in September and October (for spring semester applications), and in March and April (for fall semester applications), the International Department of the University send students to our partner universities for 1-2 semesters, as part of bilateral agreements and memorandums.

Eligibility criteria:

• 2nd– or 3rd-year students;
• GPA 2.5 or above;
• English level B2 or above.

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programmes:

Belgium:
University of Liege

Finland:
Hame University of Applied Sciences

Czech Republic:

• Mendel University
• Ostrava University

Spain:
Universidad de Jaén

Lithuania:
Vitautas Magnus University

Poland:
University of Opole

Korea:
Solbridge Business School

Germany:

• Hof University of Applied Sciences
• European University Viadrina

France:
University of Toulouse

Indonesia:
Universitas Airlangga

Latvia:
Turība University

Hungary:
University of Dunaújváros

Contacts:
If you want to learn more about academic mobility and criteria for participating in the exchange program, please contact International Office, mobility@kazguu.kz

Entrance requirements for undergraduate programs at the Higher School of Economics
Level of English:
Internal requirements of KAZGUU University for the level of English language proficiency:
— IELTS 3.0 or higher certificate or
— results of the internal exam KEPT 40 points or higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test)
UNT points:

Required documents:
• document about the general secondary (certificate), about professional (secondary vocational) or higher education (original with appendix);
• 6 3×4 photo cards;
• medical certificate form 086-U (attach a chest X-ray image), a copy of the vaccination card;
• UNT certificate (not less than 50 points, as well as );
• certificate of awarding an educational grant (if available);
• original and copy of the identity card, original and copy of the birth certificate (if the applicant is under the age of 18);
• a copy of the attached certificate or military card (for young men entering the full-time).

BA in International Relations prepares students for careers in government, international organizations, global NGOs, corporate business, and think-tanks. Students will acquire advanced analytical, linguistic and intercultural communication skills as well as in-depth understanding of decision-making processes in foreign policy and global governance. Undergraduate degree in International Relations also builds a strong foundation to pursue graduate studies in top foreign Universities.
ECTS: 240
Length: 4 years
Language of instruction: 100% English

LEARNING OUTCOMES
The programme in International Relations aims to graduate students who are prepared to:

– Understand major actors, principles, institutions and processes of modern international relations;
– Understand key stages of evolution of contemporary international system;
– Understand key concepts of International Relations, foreign policy, diplomacy, negotiations, global political economy, economic regionalism, international security, great power behaviour, and other major disciplines of International Relations field;
– Master major theories, paradigms and perspectives in contemporary international relations to analyse current world affairs;
– Demonstrate strong understanding and awareness of national development needs, foreign policy priorities, and international community aspirations of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
– Understand major concerns and challenges faced by states and international community in a globalized world;
– Apply knowledge of international relations to demonstrate strong analytical skills to analyse major geopolitical and geo-economical trends in the world;
– Demonstrate strong linguistic skills with ability to communicate across linguistic and cultural regions;
– Analyse and predict current global trends and their impact on the national development, domestic politics and economy of Kazakhstan;
– Communicate results of analytical work to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
– Master theoretical and practical knowledge about major international organizations and about how global governance operates in order to contribute to Kazakhstan’s efforts to global governance and Kazakhstan’s participation in international organizations;
– Apply analytical skills to diagnose, evaluate and solve international global issues like international migration, sustainable development, global human rights situation, environmental concerns;
– Demonstrate ability to understand needs and priorities of foreign policy and analytical agencies of Kazakhstan and capacity to generate policy-relevant arguments and recommendations;
– Be capable to offer evidence-based insights to international and national companies engaged in international business and trade which operate in different geopolitical, cultural and linguistic contexts;
– Independently collect, update and process relevant information on major trends in international relations, global governance and trans-border exchanges;
– Understand and be able to apply research methods in international relations to design and conduct research;
– Master intercultural awareness and linguistic skills to be able to work in international organizations and non-governmental organizations.
– Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and IT skills;
– Demonstrate critical thinking and writing skills;
– Demonstrate presentation skills, leadership and effective teamwork;
– Understand and follow principles of ethics in the context of international relations, international business and international politics.

The curriculum is structured as follows:

Minor is an opportunity to expand knowledge and gain new skills in such areas as marketing, project management, human resource management. The content and structure of the program of additional specialization allows you to learn courses within your degree.

Minor Finance
CIMA BA Track
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in International Relations
Minor in Human Resource Management
Minor in Information Technology
Minor in Finance & Law
Minor in Corporate Governance
Minor in Business Ethics and Law
Minor in Economics
Minor in Business Journalism
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Data Analysis

HSE students have an opportunity to receive a degree from a partner university in addition to their Kazakhstan degree, all within their 4-year undergraduate studies period.Eligibility criteria:

Eligibility criteria:

• Earning a certain number of credits at KAZGUU University;
• GPA 3.0 or above;
• English at B2 level or above.

Programme terms and conditions:

• studies at KAZGUU University and a partner university in accordance with a curriculum designed in collaboration between the two universities, and a model determined by the contract (3+1; 2+2; 1+3);
• students take entrance examinations in accordance with KAZGUU University’s admissions rules;
• mode of study – full-time at KAZGUU and partner university;
• graduates of the programme will be awarded two degrees: a higher education degree from KAZGUU University and a state degree from an international partner university.

Partner universities:

France: Excelia Group– Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management, Finance (2+2, 3+1)
Korea: SolBridge International Business School – Business administration (2+2)
Germany: Hof University of Applied Sciences – Management, HR Management, Finance, Accounting (free tuition) (2+2, 3+1)
Scotland, UAE and Malaysia: Heriot-Watt University – Accounting (2+2, 3+1)
UK: Oxford Brookes University – Accounting

For further details, please, contact Kuralay Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz

Each year, in September and October (for spring semester applications), and in March and April (for fall semester applications), the International Department of the University send students to our partner universities for 1-2 semesters, as part of bilateral agreements and memorandums.

Eligibility criteria:

• 2nd– or 3rd-year students;
• GPA 2.5 or above;
• English level B2 or above.

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programmes:

Belgium:
University of Liege

Finland:
Hame University of Applied Sciences

Czech Republic:

• Mendel University
• Ostrava University

Spain:
Universidad de Jaén

Lithuania:
Vitautas Magnus University

Poland:
University of Opole

Korea:
Solbridge Business School

Germany:

• Hof University of Applied Sciences
• European University Viadrina

France:
University of Toulouse

Indonesia:
Universitas Airlangga

Latvia:
Turība University

Hungary:
University of Dunaújváros

Contacts:
If you want to learn more about academic mobility and criteria for participating in the exchange program, please contact International Office, mobility@kazguu.kz

Entrance requirements for undergraduate programs at the Higher School of Economics
Level of English:
Internal requirements of KAZGUU University for the level of English language proficiency:
— IELTS 3.0 or higher certificate or
— results of the internal exam KEPT 40 points or higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test)
UNT points:

Required documents:
• document about the general secondary (certificate), about professional (secondary vocational) or higher education (original with appendix);
• 6 3×4 photo cards;
• medical certificate form 086-U (attach a chest X-ray image), a copy of the vaccination card;
• UNT certificate (not less than 50 points, as well as );
• certificate of awarding an educational grant (if available);
• original and copy of the identity card, original and copy of the birth certificate (if the applicant is under the age of 18);
• a copy of the attached certificate or military card (for young men entering the full-time).

Programme is designed to equip our students with solid knowledge of the modern business and comprehensive skills both in Economics and IT including data management, coding, visualisation and analysis skills. Graduates of the programme can utilize their skills in any business field that require advanced analytical skills: economics, product management, business analytics, IT, marketing, and sales.
ECTS: 240
Length: 4 years
Language of instruction: 100% English

LEARNING OUTCOMES
The programme is aimed to graduate students who are prepared to:

• demonstrate written and oral communication and computer skills;
• understand and be able to apply research methodology;
• demonstrate a sense of responsibility, leadership and effective teamwork;
• understand and follow key business values;
• comprehend and apply key concepts of economics, finance, accounting, management, consumer behaviour and marketing;
• demonstrate awareness of the global economic environment in which the business operates as well as the national context;
• analyse various economic phenomena and policies and develop relevant recommendations;
• independently collect, handle, process, analyse and interpret data;
• effectively use IT in the area of Business Economics;
• explore opportunities offered by the IT industry for business.

The curriculum is structured as follows:

Minor is an opportunity to expand knowledge and gain new skills in such areas as marketing, project management, human resource management. The content and structure of the program of additional specialization allows you to learn courses within your degree.

Minor Finance
CIMA BA Track
Minor in Marketing
Minor in Supply Chain Management
Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in International Relations
Minor in Human Resource Management
Minor in Information Technology
Minor in Finance & Law
Minor in Corporate Governance
Minor in Business Ethics and Law
Minor in Economics
Minor in Business Journalism
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Data Analysis

HSE students have an opportunity to receive a degree from a partner university in addition to their Kazakhstan degree, all within their 4-year undergraduate studies period.Eligibility criteria:

Eligibility criteria:

• Earning a certain number of credits at KAZGUU University;
• GPA 3.0 or above;
• English at B2 level or above.

Programme terms and conditions:

• studies at KAZGUU University and a partner university in accordance with a curriculum designed in collaboration between the two universities, and a model determined by the contract (3+1; 2+2; 1+3);
• students take entrance examinations in accordance with KAZGUU University’s admissions rules;
• mode of study – full-time at KAZGUU and partner university;
• graduates of the programme will be awarded two degrees: a higher education degree from KAZGUU University and a state degree from an international partner university.

Partner universities:

France: Excelia Group– Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management, Finance (2+2, 3+1)
Korea: SolBridge International Business School – Business administration (2+2)
Germany: Hof University of Applied Sciences – Management, HR Management, Finance, Accounting (free tuition) (2+2, 3+1)
Scotland, UAE and Malaysia: Heriot-Watt University – Accounting (2+2, 3+1)
UK: Oxford Brookes University – Accounting

For further details, please, contact Kuralay Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz

Each year, in September and October (for spring semester applications), and in March and April (for fall semester applications), the International Department of the University send students to our partner universities for 1-2 semesters, as part of bilateral agreements and memorandums.

Eligibility criteria:

• 2nd– or 3rd-year students;
• GPA 2.5 or above;
• English level B2 or above.

Universities that host KAZGUU students under the academic mobility programmes:

Belgium:
University of Liege

Finland:
Hame University of Applied Sciences

Czech Republic:

• Mendel University
• Ostrava University

Spain:
Universidad de Jaén

Lithuania:
Vitautas Magnus University

Poland:
University of Opole

Korea:
Solbridge Business School

Germany:

• Hof University of Applied Sciences
• European University Viadrina

France:
University of Toulouse

Indonesia:
Universitas Airlangga

Latvia:
Turība University

Hungary:
University of Dunaújváros

Contacts:
If you want to learn more about academic mobility and criteria for participating in the exchange program, please contact International Office, mobility@kazguu.kz

Entrance requirements for undergraduate programs at the Higher School of Economics
Level of English:
Internal requirements of KAZGUU University for the level of English language proficiency:
— IELTS 3.0 or higher certificate or
— results of the internal exam KEPT 40 points or higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test)
UNT points:

Required documents:
• document about the general secondary (certificate), about professional (secondary vocational) or higher education (original with appendix);
• 6 3×4 photo cards;
• medical certificate form 086-U (attach a chest X-ray image), a copy of the vaccination card;
• UNT certificate (not less than 50 points, as well as );
• certificate of awarding an educational grant (if available);
• original and copy of the identity card, original and copy of the birth certificate (if the applicant is under the age of 18);
• a copy of the attached certificate or military card (for young men entering the full-time).

The purpose of the academic program is to train qualified marketing professionals with analytical, practical skills and competencies to make strategic decisions in the field of marketing, able to explore the market, evaluate consumer behavior and develop a strategy necessary for a competitive business environment in various industries and fields of activity. The program is designed with accordance to the government regulations, needs of the labor market and external stakeholders.

 

 

ECTS: 240

Length: 4 years

Language of instruction: 100% English

 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will:

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, written and verbal communication skills and IT skills;
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility, leadership and effective teamwork;
• Understand and evaluate key concepts and frameworks related to finance, economics, accounting, marketing, and management;
• Understand and be able to apply research methodology;
• Demonstrate awareness of the global and local context to define positioning strategy and marketing mix;
• Analyze and collect information to conduct market research for the business purposes;
• Demonstrate decision-making using marketing research information, consumer insights, marketing and financial metrics;
• Create balanced marketing mix by using information about consumer behavior, marketing and communication strategy;
• Develop marketing tactical plans with alignment to organizational strategy and business goals;
• Evaluate effectiveness of the implemented marketing strategy and tactical plans;
• Develop digital capabilities of the company related to the marketing strategy;
• Identify optimal ways for product and market development within local and international markets;

Analyze data and information sources for effective design of the marketing strategy and marketing plan;

The curriculum is structured as follows:

Minor is an opportunity to expand knowledge and gain new skills in such areas as marketing, project management, human resource management. The content and structure of the program of additional specialization allows you to learn courses within your degree.

CIMA BA Track

Minor in Supply Chain Management

Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Minor in Public Relations

Minor in International Relations

Minor in Human Resource Management

Minor in Information Technology

Minor in Finance & Law

Minor in Corporate Governance

Minor in Business Ethics and Law

Minor in Data science (recommended)

Minor in  Economics

ISE students have an opportunity to receive a degree from a partner university in addition to their Kazakhstan degree, all within their 4-year undergraduate studies period.

Eligibility criteria:

• Earning a certain number of credits at M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University;
• GPA 3.0 or above;
• English at B2 level or above.

Programme terms and conditions:

• studies at M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University and a partner university in accordance with a curriculum designed in collaboration between the two universities, and a model determined by the contract (3+1; 2+2; 1+3);
• students take entrance examinations in accordance with M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University’s admissions rules;
• mode of study – full-time at M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University and partner university;
• graduates of the programme will be awarded two degrees: a higher education degree from M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University and a state degree from an international partner university.

Partner universities:

France: Excelia Group– Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management, Finance (2+2, 3+1)

Korea: SolBridge International Business School – Business administration (2+2)

Germany: Hof University of Applied Sciences – Marketing, Management, HR Management, Finance, Accounting, IT in Business (free tuition) (2+2, 3+1)

 

 

For further details, please, contact Kuralay Kazikhan Kazikhan_k@kazguu.kz

Entrance requirements for undergraduate programs at the International School of Economics

 

Level of English:

Internal requirements of M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University for the level of English language proficiency:

BBA Programs:

— IELTS 5.5 or higher certificate or
— results of the internal exam KEPT 45 points or higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test)

 

BA in International Relations:

— IELTS 6.0 or higher certificate or

— results of the internal exam KEPT 60 points or higher (KAZGUU English Placement Test)-BBA Programs

 

 

 UNT points:

Required documents:

• document about the general secondary (certificate), about professional (secondary vocational) or higher education (original with appendix);
• 6 3×4 photo cards;
• medical certificate form 075-U (attach a chest X-ray image), a copy of the vaccination card;
• UNT certificate (not less than 50 points, as well as );
• certificate of awarding an educational grant (if available);
• original and copy of the identity card, original and copy of the birth certificate (if the applicant is under the age of 18);
• a copy of the attached certificate or military card (for young men entering the full-time).