We are pleased to share great news with you! Our students Yersultan Ryszhan and Nuray Bimakhanova, in a team with Adilet Seilkanov from Astana IT University, took part in the national Datathon competition, organised by Nazarbayev University and Development Bank of Kazakhstan. Their determination, analytical skills and creativity resulted in their win of the honourable […]
Huge Congratulations to our students for their remarkable success at the 2024 Economics Olympiad organized by NU ELS! Out of 8 competing teams, including 4 from Maqsut Narikbayev University and 4 from Nazarbayev University, our exceptional team—Aizere Zhassekenova, Mukhamedzhan Sman, Nurzhigit Kairullayev, and Aruzhan Sypabek—proudly secured 2nd place! The Olympiad, a key event of Economic […]
The ISE MNU team—Bakyt Sakishova, Assel Kaiyrbayeva, Dauriya Tugelbayeva, and Albina Kumisbayeva—secured first place in this prestigious competition organized by the ACCA Association! The tournament, held in collaboration with UIB University and supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and KPMG, provided an excellent platform for collaboration between […]
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the ISE Committee for Scientific Research and the formal adoption of the ISE Research Ethics Policy. This significant step underscores our commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical research practices. The newly adopted policy outlines the principles and norms for conducting ethical research, details the procedure […]
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The International School of Economics was established in 2005 by the decision of the MNU University Board of Directors. The ISE is structured as follows:
Business Council is a formal body within the ISE organizational structure responsible for the ISE’s strategy and further development. The members of the Business Council are senior managers of public and quasi-public sectors, as well as private companies. Through the annual meetings, ISE Business Council translates the industry agenda to the ISE decision-makers helping to shape the content of education in line with the industry expectations.
ISE Committees are the faculty self-governance bodies. They have their established compositions consisting of the faculty members (voting members) and all ISE administrators (non-voting members).
The academic quality of the ISE undergraduate and graduate programs is managed by the Academic Quality Committee (AQC). It considers and approves academic programs, curricula, course syllabi, exam assignments and thesis topics. In addition to elected faculty members, it includes all program coordinators and ISE student representatives. In Fall 2014, the newly established ISE Performance Appraisal and Promotion Committee has introduced a new merit-based faculty performance evaluation system and its first results were reviewed at the end of Spring 2015. The Committee has regular meetings for conducting the faculty evaluation (twice a year) and hiring process (when applicable). Additionally, it is regularly involved in the discussion of policies and issues related to the academic staff appraisal and promotion. ISE Ethics Committee considers disciplinary and ethical issues, particularly complaints from the ISE students and faculty, violation of the Code of Conduct by students, staff and faculty, research-related ethical issues, etc. The Committee consists of five voting faculty members and non-voting administrators.
Dean, Vice Deans, Students Advisers, ISE Internship, Career and Employment Centre officers and Tutor Manager for Graduate Studies represent the ISE administration.
From 2022 enrollment ISE offers seven undergraduate (Bachelor) programs, two Master’s programs and one PhD program (more information in the section Admission).
Maqsut Narikbayev University values analytical thinking, creativity, practical problem solving, and broad, new ideas that encourage the MNU community to serve the society.
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing is designed to provide students with the analytical and practical skills necessary to excel as marketing professionals. The program places an emphasis on training students to make strategic decisions in the field of marketing. This enables them to explore the market, evaluate consumer behavior, 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, labor market demands, and the needs of external stakeholders.
View detailsThe Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in Management is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of management, equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in both international and local businesses. Upon completion of this program, graduates will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of management theories, proficiency in analysis and decision-making skills, a clear understanding of a company’s strategic and operational practices, and the manager’s role in these aspects.
View detailsThe 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.
View detailsBA 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 an in-depth understanding of decision-making processes in foreign policy and global governance. An undergraduate degree in International Relations also builds a strong foundation to pursue graduate studies in top universities.
View detailsThe Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) program in Finance is aimed at training 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 ISE MNU Master's program in Finance covering CFA Levels 2 and 3.
View detailsThe Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) program in Economics and Data Science is aimed at training professionals with theoretical knowledge of the modern business and comprehensive skills both in Economics and in IT including data management, coding, visualization and analysis skills. Graduates of the program can utilize their skills in any business field that require advanced analytical skills: economics, product management, business analytics, IT, marketing, and sales.
View detailsThe Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) programme 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 brings in a practical approach to our programme ensuring a high level of graduate employment.
View detailsThe Master’s Programme in Economics adheres to international educational standards while emphasizing local content. The program is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in analyzing business micro and macro environments, which are highly demanded by the regional labor market. Graduates of the program will be well-equipped to pursue careers in academia, national and international research organizations, financial institutions, and corporate organizations.
View detailsThe Master’s program is recognized for incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and emphasizing the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. This positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation, the most respected and recognized investment credential globally. Additionally, the program integrates the content of the certified GARP Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) program.
View detailsThe PhD program in Economics is aimed to develop rigorous theoretical knowledge and practical research skills to shape future professional researchers with a focus on empirical research in Economics for both academic and research career.
View detailsEach year, in September and October (for spring semester applications) and March and April (for autumn semester applications), the University's International Office helps students with enrollment to one of our partner universities for 1-2 semesters through bilateral agreements and memorandums.
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