Department of economics, management and finance

Academic Building No. 9

72 Krylov Street, Ust-Kamenogorsk

The Department of Economics, Management and Finance was established in 2021 as a result of the merger of the Departments of Economics and Management and Finance and Accounting. And the history of the departments of economic orientation begins with the opening of our educational institution. In 1952, the Department of Marxism–Leninism was opened at the Ust-Kamenogorsk Pedagogical Institute, and in 1962 it was transformed into the Department of Marxist-Leninist Philosophy and Political Economy. Since its opening, the department has been led by such scientists as Z.I.Smagulov, A.A.Osmakov, A.I.Petrova, T.A. Bolgauov. Subsequently, since the establishment of S.Amanzholov EKSU, the department has undergone many structural changes, was divided into several departments and subsequently reunited, in different years the department was headed by such scientists as A.I.Mulyukova, U.S.Alimbetov, A.A. Kaigorodtsev, G.K. Koishinova, etc.

The department is fully provided with material and technical, laboratory facilities, textbooks and teaching aids in the disciplines of all academic cycles and practices. The premises available for use, specialized computer classes with installed equipment and software, make it possible to provide high-quality education for undergraduates and students, as a result, the training of highly qualified specialists who are competitive in the domestic and global labor markets. The availability of modern tools, equipment, classrooms, computer park used in the educational process, their availability and serviceability allow students and undergraduates of the department to use active methods and software products in the learning process.

Konuspaev Ruslan Kurmangazhievich

Head of the Department of Economics, Management and Finance

6В04107Bachelor's
Economics and Management
Duration: 4 years
EconomicsManagementBusiness
6В04103Bachelor's
Public and Local Administration
Duration: 4 years
Public AdminPolicyLaw
6В04108Bachelor's
Finance and Accounting
Duration: 4 years
FinanceAccountingAudit
6В11101Bachelor's
Tourism
Duration: 4 years
TourismHospitalityManagement
6В06104Bachelor's
Business Analytics and Digital Marketing
Duration: 4 years
AnalyticsDigitalMarketing
7M04102Master's
Economics and Management
Duration: 2 years
EconomicsManagementMaster's
7M04112Master's
Economics and Management
Duration: 1 year
EconomicsBusinessMaster's
7М04103Master's
Public and Local Administration
Duration: 2 years
Public AdminPolicyMaster's
7М04106Master's
Public and Local Administration
Duration: 1 year
Public AdminRegionsMaster's
7M04109Master's
Healthcare Management
Duration: 1 year
ManagementHealthcareAdministration
7M04111Master's
Tourism Destination Management and Sustainable Development
Duration: 2 years
TourismSustainabilityManagement
7M04113Master's
Strategic Management and Business Administration (EMBA)
Duration: 1 year
EMBAStrategyBusiness
7M04107Master's
Finance and Accounting
Duration: 1 year
FinanceAccountingAudit
7M04110Master's
Finance and Accounting
Duration: 2 years
FinanceBookkeepingMaster's
8D04101Doctoral
Economics
Duration: 3 years
PhDEconomicsResearch
Department Achievements

Awards & Achievements of Faculty and Students

The faculty staff of the department organizes and actively participates in scientific conferences, symposiums, and seminars at regional, national, and international levels. Work is being carried out to implement the G-Global International Project.
April 2018
Best Student Research Circle
Circle "Topical Issues of Economics and Management under Eurasian Integration" — 1st place. Supervisor: Laura Beigambekovna Zhakibaeva.
April 2018
Brain Ring: "Civil Service — My Choice"
Team "Economists" — Winner's Diploma from the EKR Institute of Analysis and Forecasting LLP.
Winner
December 2018
"Ideas Fair" — EKR Chamber of Entrepreneurs
Abilnusipova G., Kaidarova Z. (2nd year) — 3rd Degree Diploma for best business project.
2020
"Best Student of Kazakhstan 2020"
Emil Ali Talghatuly (2nd year, Tourism) — 1st Degree Diploma at the international competition.
1st Place
2020
3rd Place — International Student Research Competition
Matsokina T., Kim Ya. (4th year, Economics) at Toraighyrov University.
2020
"Best Master's Student of Kazakhstan 2020"
Sauytzan Adiya (Master's student, Economics) — 1st Degree Diploma.
2020
National Olympiad in Tourism
Oralbekova Moldir (2nd year, Tourism) — 2nd Degree Diploma.
2020
"Zhas-Talap 2020" Competition
Aibekov Aidar (3rd year, Management) — 2nd Degree Diploma.
November 2022
IV National Olympiad in "Accounting and Audit"
Muratova Dilnaz — 1st Degree Diploma and title "Best in Specialization".
1st Place
Student Affairs

Educational and Social Activities

The educational activities of the Department of Economics, Management and Finance are carried out in accordance with the annual academic plan. Academic advisors support students, with special attention given to student self-governance and social welfare (assistance to orphans, canteen support). Talks are held on healthy lifestyles, prevention of religious extremism, and anti-corruption efforts, with invited officers from law enforcement agencies.
  • Year-Round
    Participation in public events and competitions at faculty, university, city, and national levels, earning prize-winning placements.
  • Prevention
    Talks and advisory sessions on healthy lifestyles, the dangers of religious extremism, and anti-corruption practices.
Research & Development

Research Directions and Centers

1
Improving the Efficiency of Economics and Management in the Context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Developing recommendations for improving economic management forms under global challenges. Research into competitiveness, digitalization, intellectual potential, and project management.
Leading specialists of the department
2
Effectiveness of Developing Domestic Cognitive Tourism in Kazakhstan
Comprehensive assessment of the tourist and recreational potential of the region. Developing recommendations for the EKR tourism cluster in line with the "Rukhani Zhangyru" program.
3
Financial Aspects of Macroeconomic Stability and Economic Growth in Kazakhstan
Study of financial flows at macro, meso, and micro levels; economic decentralization; development of accounting, auditing, the stock market, and corporate governance.
Departmental Research Centers
Laboratory of Regional Economic Monitoring and Analysis
Conducting classes, meetings, roundtables, and seminars to train specialist professionals.
G-Global Center for Economic and Legal Research
A platform for scientific research, roundtables, seminars, and professional development activities.
International Cooperation

Academic Mobility and Exchange

Internships and Faculty Exchange
🌐
G-Global
International Project
Faculty members and students exchange experience with visiting professors from partner universities, receiving advisory support and consultations.
Conferences and Events
📡
Annually
International and National Conferences
Department faculty actively participate in symposiums and seminars. Students present at international, national, and inter-university scientific events.
Methodological Work

Educational and Methodological Activities (EMW, SMW, GMW)

Includes the development and publication of educational materials, use of technical teaching aids, textbook publishing, organization of methodological seminars, and introduction of innovative methods. The department ensures the learning process is supported with educational-methodological complexes, professional development for faculty, and mutual lesson observation.
EMC
For all disciplines
CPD
Professional development
Innovation
Teaching methods
Areas of Activity
  • Providing the educational process with educational-methodological complexes
  • Publishing educational and methodological manuals
  • Continuing professional development of faculty staff
  • Organizing independent student work (ISW)
  • Mutual lesson observation and conducting open classes

Teaching staff of the Department

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Konuspaev Ruslan Kurmangazhievich

Konuspaev Ruslan Kurmangazhievich

Head of the Department, Candidate of Economics, ass. professor

Apysheva Asel Anuarbekovna

Apysheva Asel Anuarbekovna

Ph.D. in Economics, Professor

Ordabayeva Mainur Aitkazinovna

Ordabayeva Mainur Aitkazinovna

Doctor of PhD, ass. professor

Sholpanbayeva Kanshaim Zhusupovna

Sholpanbayeva Kanshaim Zhusupovna

Ph.D. in Economics, Professor

Shaykhanova Nurgul Kunafiyanovna

Shaykhanova Nurgul Kunafiyanovna

Ph.D. in Economics, ass.Professor

Sitnikova Elena Stanislavovna

Sitnikova Elena Stanislavovna

Ph.D. in Economics, ass. Professor

Koishinova Gaini Kasymovna

Koishinova Gaini Kasymovna

Ph.D. in Economics, ass. Professor

Saktayeva Almira Abeshevna

Saktayeva Almira Abeshevna

Ph.D. in Economics, ass. Professor

Asubaeva Aigul Slyamgalievna

Asubaeva Aigul Slyamgalievna

deputy./Dean of EW, Senior Lecturer

Mamyrbekova Dinara Samarkhanovna

Mamyrbekova Dinara Samarkhanovna

deputy./Dean of EMW, Senior Lecturer

Zhaparova Ainagul

Zhaparova Ainagul

senior lecturer

Akhmetova Layla Myrzamukhametovna

Akhmetova Layla Myrzamukhametovna

senior lecturer

Bayguzhinova Alma Zhumagalievna

Bayguzhinova Alma Zhumagalievna

senior lecturer

Zhanibekova Akbota Elnarkyzy

Zhanibekova Akbota Elnarkyzy

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Bazhigalieva Madina Baurzhanovna

Bazhigalieva Madina Baurzhanovna

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