Economics STEM

The profession of an economist is one of the most demanded modern economic specialties. It should be noted that this profession combines several interesting disciplines such as mathematics, economics, international economics, information and communication technologies, entrepreneurship, etc.

The profession of an economist allows each graduate, both to work in the field of finance and economic activity, and to engage in scientific research in this interesting and promising field.

Economy of the firm

An economist at a firm (enterprise) can work in accounting, planning or marketing department, investing or developing business plans. The economist controls financial settlements with customers, draws up projects, develops standards for material and labor costs. Collects scientific and technical information. Systematizes and summarizes statistical information. Calculates the material and labor costs of ongoing research. Tracks how cost effective the costs are.

National economy

The main field of activity of the economist of this specialization is the implementation of economic analysis, the development of measures to ensure the economy, increase the efficiency of work, identify reserves, prevent losses and unproductive costs, more rational use of all types of resources. The economist carries out analytical, organizational (administrative) and educational (teaching) activities in the following areas: research of strategic alternatives, justification and development of anti-crisis and stabilization programs in the national economy, regulation, forecasting and strategic planning of production, financial and information flows, personnel strategies and scientific research carried out in relevant organizations.

• Practice-oriented learning
• Trainers of business practice from international companies
• Highly qualified teaching staff
• Use of innovative teaching technologies
• Internship in the best companies in Kazakhstan
• Academic mobility
• Training and 95% employment of competitive graduates

• Personal and professional effectiveness
• Business introduction
• Innovation
• Leadership
• English in professional activities
• Data analysis and economic forecasting
• Web technologies for business
• Negotiation technique
• Economy of modern Kazakhstan

• “Turan-Astana” University
• Karaganda Economic University of Kazpotrebsoyuz
• Innovative Eurasian University
• Kazakhstan Engineering and Pedagogical University of Friendship of Peoples
• Triple Helix Association
• Association of Higher Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• KazRENA Association of users of the scientific and educational computer network of Kazakhstan
• Institute of Economics of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Institute of Oriental Studies named after R.B. Suleimenov of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• ID-GROUP International Entrepreneurial Academy
• International Leadership Institute, Kazakhstan
• Institute of World Economy and International Relations (Kazakhstan)
• “Atameken” NPP
• “Alatau” Technopark
• Coca-Cola Almaty Bottlers
• Sberbank of Russia SB JSC
• “Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan” JSC
• “Trade Marketing Solutions” LLP
• “NN Logistics” LLP
• “ABC” Almaty Bank Training Center

The professional activity of a specialist and a bachelor with an economic education in the specialty “Economics” is carried out in the economic, financial, industrial spheres, both at the national and international levels. Graduates of the specialty “Economics” are focused on leadership positions in the financial, commercial, production departments of enterprises and firms, regardless of their form of ownership and organizational legal status.

Career prospects for graduates of the specialty “Economics”:

• state structures: ministries and departments related to the organization and regulation of the national economy;
• non-state structures associated with economic activities;
• at enterprises and organizations of all forms of ownership;
• banking institutions;
• Insurance companies;
• highly qualified analysts, experts, researchers and educators in the field of economics.

In fact, the list of industries where an economist can go to work covers almost all spheres of our life.