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The III ISE MNU Student Research Conference – 2025 took place at Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU). This annual event was held in honour of the 85th anniversary of Maqsut Narikbayev, the university’s honorary rector, respected statesman, and public figure.

The conference brought together undergraduate and graduate students from Maqsut Narikbayev University, Astana IT University, Almaty Management University, as well as students from the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools in Karaganda, Kokshetau, and Petropavlovsk. In his welcome speech, MNU Provost Sergey Pen highlighted the importance of involving students in research as part of preparing a competitive new generation of specialists. Zhanybek Aigazin, CEO of the Applied Economics Research Center, also spoke about the value of applied science and analytics in addressing current socio-economic issues facing the country.

The conference’s poster session allowed students to present their research on a wide range of important and timely topics, encouraging meaningful discussion and exchange of ideas. Topics included the impact of innovation on economic growth and productivity, the potential for arbitrage using stablecoins on cryptocurrency exchanges, the influence of socio-economic and demographic factors on trust in government institutions in transitional economies, and the effect of sustainable ESG practices on corporate financial performance. The expert panel praised the quality and analytical depth of the projects and awarded the authors of the most outstanding works. 

The ISE MNU Student Research Conference continues to strengthen the university’s research environment, foster critical thinking among students, and support the development of future researchers, analysts, and managers capable of addressing today’s global challenges.

Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU) is taking its postgraduate education to the next level. Starting from the new academic year, the International School of Economics will launch a master’s programme in Political Science and International Relations.

The Master’s programme in Political Science and International Relations is a two-year programme designed to develop analytical and critical thinking, as well as research skills that are in demand both locally and internationally. The language of instruction is English. The faculty consists of degree holders who are graduates of leading international universities, including recipients of the prestigious Bolashak international scholarship, with extensive experience in both academia and industry at the national and international levels.

The new academic programme includes courses in critical geopolitics, the foreign policy of great powers, the geopolitics of cyberspace, and geo-economics. It also offers courses aimed at developing research competencies, such as qualitative and quantitative research methods, thesis writing, and research practice. In addition, the curriculum features pedagogical development, including teaching practice and a course on higher education pedagogy.

Applications for admission can be submitted via the following link. We also remind you that Maqsut Narikbayev University offers ten additional master’s programmes: Law, International Law, Intellectual Property and Business Law, Competition Law, IT Law, Economics, Finance, Translation Studies, Applied Linguistics, and Counselling Psychology.

MNU’s Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration in Marketing has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), one of the world’s leading professional marketing bodies, established in the UK in 1911. This recognition opens up new career opportunities for the students of Maqsut Narikbayev University, once again confirming that its educational programmes meet high international standards.

In addition to this British accreditation, the International School of Economics at MNU has announced a partnership with the ASC CIM Academy of Marketing, an accredited CIM training centre for marketers in Central Asia. This collaboration will enable students to access a high-quality British education and gain a recognised diploma in marketing.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing programme at MNU is designed to provide students with the analytical and practical skills necessary to excel as marketing professionals. The programme places an emphasis on training students to make strategic decisions in the field of marketing. This enables them to explore the market, evaluate consumer behaviour, and develop strategies that are essential for success in competitive business environments across diverse industries and fields of activity. The curriculum is developed in accordance with government regulations, labour market demands, and the needs of external stakeholders.

What benefits does the partnership with CIM and the ASC CIM Academy of Marketing offer students?

• — International accreditation and global recognition of the degree
• — A practice-oriented approach with real-world case studies
• — Up-to-date knowledge in digital marketing, sustainability, and ethics
• — The opportunity to earn a British diploma, highly valued by employers

For over a century, CIM has been setting benchmarks for marketing education and supporting the professional development of marketers worldwide. Through this accreditation, MNU reaffirms that its programme meets global standards and strengthens its position as one of the region’s leading institutions for marketing education.

Previously, the Bachelor’s degree programmes in Business Administration in Accounting and Business Administration in Finance, offered by MNU’s International School of Economics, were successfully accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), one of the foremost global professional organisations in finance and accounting. In addition, the programmes in Business Administration in Management and Business Administration in Economics and Data Science were ranked first among all universities in Kazakhstan by the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs Atameken. Several MNU programmes are also accredited by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and the European agency FIBAA.