Graduate School of Business and Communication

The Higher School of Business and Communication of Shakarim University Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company trains competitive specialists in economics, finance, management, accounting, logistics, entrepreneurship, and digital technologies. The Higher School includes the Department of Economics and Finance, which offers undergraduate and master’s degree programmes.

The Higher School’s activities are aimed at ensuring high-quality education, advancing research, and providing practice-oriented student training in line with current labour market requirements, digitalisation processes, and the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Particular attention is paid to cooperation with employers, the development of international partnerships, and the formation of graduates’ professional, analytical, managerial, and digital competencies.

The Department of Economics and Finance at the Higher School of Business and Communication offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in Economics, Finance, Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Logistics, Digital Economy, and Artificial Intelligence. Instruction is delivered in Kazakh, Russian, and English, including programmes taught entirely in English.

The educational process is based on the principles of practice-oriented learning. Experienced professionals and employers are actively involved in teaching. Students undertake practical projects, address real-world professional challenges, and apply modern digital tools and AI technologies. Academic programmes are regularly updated to reflect labour market requirements and employer recommendations.

The Department actively cooperates with public institutions, financial organisations, businesses, and national and international partners. Particular attention is given to developing students’ professional, analytical, managerial, and digital competencies, expanding academic mobility opportunities, and supporting graduate employment.

The academic staff comprises 18 members, including Candidates of Economic Sciences, PhD holders, master’s degree holders, and practitioner-lecturers with professional experience across various sectors of the economy. A laboratory assistant provides organisational and technical support for the educational process.

The faculty delivers bachelor’s and master’s programmes, conducts research, develops teaching and learning materials, and integrates digital technologies and AI tools into education. Particular attention is given to practice-oriented learning and the development of students’ analytical, managerial, entrepreneurial, and digital competencies.

Representatives of businesses, financial organisations, public institutions, and regional enterprises are actively involved in the educational process. This cooperation helps align specialist training with labour market needs and improve its quality.

The Higher School develops partnerships with national and international educational and research institutions, as well as employers. Faculty members participate in research projects, international conferences, academic mobility initiatives, and professional development programmes.

The Higher School of Business and Communication has 414 students enrolled in bachelor’s and master’s programmes in Economics, Finance, Management, Accounting, Financial Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Logistics, Digital Economy, and Artificial Intelligence.

Alongside students from Kazakhstan, the Higher School welcomes international students from Nigeria, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Its diverse student community creates an open, multicultural academic environment that promotes cross-cultural communication and the exchange of knowledge and experience.

The necessary conditions are provided to support international students’ successful adaptation. Students actively participate in the University’s academic, research, social, and cultural life, including research activities, student conferences, academic competitions, forums, and startup projects.

The educational process focuses on developing professional, analytical, managerial, entrepreneurial, and digital competencies. Particular attention is given to practical training, the use of IT and AI tools, leadership skills, critical thinking, and informed decision-making.

Studying in an international environment broadens students’ perspectives, fosters tolerance and teamwork skills, and prepares graduates for professional careers in a global and collaborative environment.