Department of Economics

The Department of Economics was formed in response to the transition to market relations and the growing demand for qualified economists. The department’s history begins with the opening of the Faculty of Economics in 1994, and in 1995 the historical foundation of the faculty was laid on the initiative of the Dean, Cand. Sc. (Economics) Galymzhan Zhumabayuly Nuryshev.

In the 1997–1998 academic year, the Department of Economics, Management and Finance was established (Head of the Department — Gulzhan Gylymzhanqyzy Suyunbayeva). In the 1999–2000 academic year, the department was divided into two departments: Economics and Management and Finance and Credit. In 2010–2012, the department operated under the name Economics and Business, and in 2015 it was reorganized into the Department of Economics. Since 01 September 2016, the department has been headed by Cand. Sc. (Economics), Professor R.K. Sabirova.

The department implements educational programs at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, training specialists in economics and management. Over the years, training was provided in the following areas: public and local administration, economics, management, marketing, tourism.

Today, the department offers the following educational programs:

Bachelor’s programs:

• 6B04101 — Economics
• 6B04106 — Marketing. Management. Business
• 6B04107 — Marketing

Master’s programs:

• 7M04101 — Business Analytics in Economics and Management (research and pedagogical track)
• 7M04102 — Business Economics (profile track)
• 7M04117 — Business Analytics in Economics and Management (profile track)

The department’s research activity focuses on developing studies and projects in socio-economic development, including issues of the labor market, employment and social protection, as well as applied topics in economics and management.

The teaching staff is fully staffed; the share of faculty members holding academic degrees and titles meets the university’s requirements. It is noted that approximately 80% of classes are delivered in the state language.

Development of the Management track

1. History of the Department of Management

The history of the Department of Management of the Faculty of Economics and Law dates back to 2001. During its development, the Department has undergone several structural and nominal transformations, playing an important role in strengthening the educational and scientific potential of the Faculty.

In April 2001, the Department was established as the Department of Economic Theory. In 2012, in accordance with the requirements of the higher education system, it was reorganized into the Department of Economic Theory and Public Administration. Since August 2015, the Department has been operating under its current name — the Department of Management.

Since its establishment, the Department has been headed by Candidates of Economic Sciences, Professors B.Zh. Taubaev, A.A. Abaeva, and R.S. Utalieva. Since 2023, the Department has been led by Master of Economic Sciences B.M. Dyussegaliyeva. Currently, systematic work is being carried out to ensure the strategic development of the Department, modernization of educational programs, and strengthening of research activities.

The academic staff of the Department is characterized by a high scientific and pedagogical potential. In 2017, R.S. Utalieva, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, was awarded the title “Best University Teacher” by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Today, the Department offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. At the bachelor’s level, training is provided in Industry Management and Economics and Public Administration. At the master’s level, programs in HR Management and Healthcare Management are implemented.

Thus, the Department of Management is one of the leading academic units of the Faculty, ensuring the training of competitive and highly qualified specialists.

By decision of the Board of Directors of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University and by order of the Chairman of the Board – Rector, the departments of Economics and Management were merged and reorganized into the Department of Economics and Management.