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The sixth meeting of the Business Council of the School of Liberal Arts was held at Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU). The central focus of the discussion was the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the educational process.
Faculty members of the School of Liberal Arts, along with potential employers and partners of the School, exchanged views on enhancing the educational programmes in Applied Linguistics, Translation Studies, Tourism, Hospitality, and Psychology. Participants were presented with the School’s development strategy and a report on the implementation of previous council recommendations. In addition, a dual training agreement was signed with the Hilton Astana Hotel.
“The expert opinions and recommendations of our partners—employers of our graduates—enable us to adapt our educational programmes promptly to meet labour market demands. In fact, the types of specialists that Maqsut Narikbayev University will graduate in the coming years largely depend on this collaboration,” stated Sergey Pen, Provost of MNU.
The Business Council members discussed the introduction of AI-focused courses within the curriculum and the application of AI technologies throughout the academic process. They proposed utilising AI as a tool for processing psychodiagnostic data, analysing and presenting research findings, and developing interview and intervention skills. This discussion marked a significant step towards the more comprehensive and purposeful integration of AI into the academic environment, aiming to prepare graduates for future challenges.
“We are confronted with the necessity of integrating widely used artificial intelligence. Therefore, the perspectives of our partners are especially valuable in understanding the role of AI in shaping the key competencies of specialists in tourism, service, linguistics, and psychology,” said Anar Ibrayeva, Dean of the MNU School of Liberal Arts.
As a result of the meeting, a decision was made to incorporate AI into select disciplines, and the council members’ substantive recommendations were taken into consideration by the School’s administration. It is worth noting that the integration of AI into the educational process had previously been discussed at meetings of the Business Councils of the International School of Economics and the MNU Law School.
