M. Narikbayev Kazguu university
Graduates of the programme will be able to work in academia, international and local research institutions, government bodies.
Language of instruction: English
Faculty: PhD from leading international universities, experts from international and national research institutions
Learning objectives of the programme:
- Demonstrate the ability to apply a wide range of research and project management skills to conduct independent research in Economics and related fields
- Be able to generate new scientific knowledge and contribute to the relevant field
- Be able to conceptualise and critically evaluate the main theories in Economics, their evolution and paradigm shifts in economic theory and policy
- Be committed to high standards of research ethics and academic integrity
- Be able to apply core principles of science and various epistemological approaches, analyse concepts in terms of philosophical and theoretical underpinnings
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the analytical apparatus used in economic analysis and be able to employ it at an advanced level
- Be able to evaluate and analyse the key concepts of Economics and their Micro- and Macro applications
- Be familiar with various qualitative research methods and be able to apply those of them relevant to Economics
- Be able to apply advanced econometric methods of analysis and demonstrate proficiency in processing and modelling data, performing estimations and interpreting results at a professional level – Understand the process of writing papers and publishing in academia
- Demonstrate proficient command of English, both writing and speaking, and presentational skills.
| Code | Courses | ECTS | Semester |
| PHL7201 | An Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Sciences | 5 | 1 |
| ECN7202 | Optimization Theory in Economic Analysis | 5 | 1 |
| ECN7203 | Applied Microeconometrics | 5 | 1 |
| ECN7204 | Applied Macroeconometrics | 5 | 1 |
| ECN7305 | Advanced Microeconomics | 5 | 2 |
| ECN7306 | Advanced Macroeconomics | 5 | 2 |
| ECN7307 | Causal Inference and Quasi-Experimental Research | 5 | 2 |
| ECN7208 | History of Economic Thought | 5 | 3 |
| ECN7313 | Labour Economics | 5 | 4 |
Kemelbayeva Saule
• Newcastle University, UK, PhD in Economics, Bolashak International
• Research interests: Applied Microeconometrics, Causal Inference, Economics of Education, Labour Economics.
Qoraboyev Iqbolzhon
• University of Toulouse, France, PhD in Public International Law
• Research interests: comparative regionalism, international law, and international organizations and with a particular focus on Central Asia, post-Soviet space, and Turkey.
Tanekenov Aslan
• Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, Ph.D. in Urban Studies
• Research interests: International civil society organizations, Social enterprise, Empowerment of socially vulnerable people, Cross-sector partnerships
Akizhanov Kuat
• University of Bath, UK, Ph.D. in Social and Policy Sciences
• Thesis: The impact of financialisation on income inequality in the context of neoliberalism. Country cases study: USA, South Korea, Argentina, Sweden
Taimagambet Daulet
• Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University, Australia, PhD (2014 – Present)
• Research Interests: International Economics, Econometrics, Research Methods
Kalkamanova Assem
• PhD candidate, Law and Political Science, University of Szeged, Hungary, 2018 – Present
• Research interests: Social movements and contentious politics in nondemocratic regimes
Seilkhanov Gaziz
• MSc in Economics, Boston University, USA
• Research paper: The Fed’s Reaction Function and the Test for Structural Changes in the Monetary Policy
• Current position: Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Economic Research Institute
- Master’s degree (120 ECTS) *
- At least nine months of work experience
- Successful pass of the centralized testing for admission to the doctoral studies (learn more on the website of the National Testing Center http://www.testcenter.kz/postupayushchim-v-magistraturu-i-doktoranturu/)
Preferred qualifications:
- Economics and Mathematics program – no prerequisites
- In relevant areas – subject to preconditions at previous levels of study (mathematics, linear algebra, statistics, econometrics, microeconomics, macroeconomics)
- In non relevant areas – self-study of prerequisites
English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 or an alternative qualification or proof of study for a program in English at one of the previous levels of study
* does not include Master in Business Administration (MBA)
