The Digital Public Administration programme combines advanced approaches in the field of public administration and digital technologies and prepares specialists to work in a global digitalisation environment. The main focus is on the study of methods for designing and implementing electronic public services, analysing and automating administrative processes, and managing big data in the public sector. The programme is focused on building competencies in strategic planning, digital transformation project management and effective interaction of the state with citizens and businesses through electronic platforms. Graduates will be able to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve transparency, accessibility and efficiency of public administration.
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The goal of the Digital Public Administration program is Training of highly qualified specialists capable of applying digital technologies and modern management approaches to improve the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of public and local administration.
The course includes an intensive program of learning English related to professional activity. The course includes topics reflecting the latest achievements in the field of information technology, and the terminology dictionary makes them directly relevant to the needs of students
The course is devoted to the formation of physical culture of the individual and the ability to direct the use of various means of physical culture to preserve and strengthen health
The course includes knowledge of sociological subject areas, research methods and directions. During the course, the main sociological theories and the most effective ways to gain in-depth knowledge about various aspects of our modern society will be discussed in detail. The special significance of this course for students is the opportunity to develop sociological imagination, to understand the basic concepts of sociology as a science.
The course is dedicated to general political knowledge for specialties in the field of information technology. The course includes political self-awareness, improvement of one’s political outlook and communicative competencies. The teaching of political knowledge is communicative, interactive, student-oriented, result-oriented and largely depends on the independent work of students.
The course includes the study of modern information technologies, including methods and means of communication of people in ordinary and professional activities using information technology. These technologies are studied in relation to the search, collection, storage, processing and dissemination of information.
The course will help to become the basis for the study of the entire complex of social sciences and humanities, as well as a supplement to general courses in history and philosophy. The course includes such topics as morphology, semiotics, anatomy of culture; culture of nomads of Kazakhstan, cultural heritage of Proto-Turks, medieval culture of Central Asia, formation of Kazakh culture, Kazakh culture in the context of globalization, cultural policy of Kazakhstan, etc.
The course presents psychology issues in a broad educational and social context. The knowledge, skills and abilities acquired and formed as a result of mastering the course content give students the opportunity to apply them in practice, in various spheres of life: personal, family, professional, business, social, in working with people – representatives of different social groups and age categories.
The course examines the modern history of Kazakhstan as part of the history of mankind, the history of Eurasia and Central Asia. The modern history of Kazakhstan is a period in which a holistic study of historical events, phenomena, facts, processes is carried out, revealing historical patterns that took place on the territory of the Great Steppe in the twentieth century and up to the present day.
The course occupies a special place in the system of training bachelors with engineering education. For students of a technical university, studying professional Kazakh/Russian languages is not only improving the skills and abilities acquired at school, but also a means of mastering a future specialty.
The course involves the study of the discipline philosophy as a special form of spiritual studies in its cultural and historical development and modern sound. The main directions and problems of world and domestic philosophy are studied.
As part of the academic discipline, students study the essence of entrepreneurial activity based on the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The course demonstrates the role and place of small enterprises in the modern functioning of the state and society’s economy. Special attention is given to the principles of inclusive entrepreneurship, which contribute to creating equal opportunities for all, regardless of physical abilities, gender, age, or social status. The course explores mechanisms for supporting and integrating various population groups into the business environment, emphasizing the importance of accessibility, fairness, and diversity in entrepreneurship. The discipline enables students to understand the basic principles and content of business planning for entrepreneurial entities, as well as to develop thinking based on modern anti-corruption culture. The course examines organizational forms of entrepreneurial activity, including aspects of sustainable development, ecology, occupational safety, and corporate social responsibility.
The discipline introduces students to modern concepts and tools of entrepreneurship and obtaining the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to launch their own startup, taking into account the basics of life safety. On the basis of law and anti-corruption culture, the process of obtaining a patent, the legality of ownership of technological development is being studied, taking into account the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of intellectual property. Students apply strategic analysis in the field of economics, management, communication and technological entrepreneurship.
The course serves as an introduction to the field of finance and focuses on fundamental concepts, digital currencies, and the application of blockchain technology. The main objective of the course is to ensure that students understand the time value of money, risks, profitability and will help to delve into the specifics of the impact of blockchain technology on financial assets, financial markets and the relationships between participants in financial transactions.
The course teaches students to apply data structures, functions, modules, classes and other features of the Python programming language to solve applied problems.
The course teaches the study of patterns of random phenomena and their properties, and use them for data analysis. As a result of studying this discipline, students will know the basic concepts of probability theory and mathematical statistics and their properties, as well as be able to use probabilistic models in solving problems, work with random variables, calculate sample characteristics, evaluate the reliability of statistical data.
The purpose of the course is to study the norms of the academic language. The course is aimed at developing academic writing skills using professional vocabulary and terminology. The course content includes topics reflecting the latest achievements in the field of information technology and data science.
The course includes the execution or management of business operations and decision-making, as well as the effective organization of people and other resources to direct activities to achieve common goals and objectives.
Educational practice is an integral part of the student training program. The main content of the practice is the implementation of practical training, educational research, creative tasks corresponding to the nature of the future professional activity of students. The purpose of the training practice: the study and consolidation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the disciplines acquired in the learning process, the development of creative activity and initiative of students, their artistic and creative needs and aesthetic perception of the world.
The course is aimed at developing an understanding of the main sections of micro and microeconomics: consumer behavior, producer behavior, market structures, welfare economics, the theory of asymmetric information; the subject and methods of macroeconomics. The subject of the discipline is macro and micro economic indicators and their interrelation, general macroeconomic equilibrium, consumption and savings, money market, capital accumulation and economic growth, state budget and its structure, balance of payments and its structure, international trade and trade policy, etc.
It is a discipline that focuses on the practical application of business management knowledge and skills in the context of a simulated business project. In this course, students learn to plan, manage and control various aspects of a business project using the models and tools they have learned during their studies. This discipline is unique in that it offers students the opportunity to “go through” the full life cycle of a project in a safe and controlled environment. This allows them to gain practical experience in project management and understand how theoretical knowledge is applied in practice.
The course focuses on accounting skills, concepts and principles that students can apply to analyze financial statements and various models of functioning of fintech companies, includes topics covering various aspects of not only evaluating the effectiveness of fintech projects, but also their integration, necessary for decision-making for various types of IT enterprises.
The course is designed to study the basic methods and tools required for the introduction of scientific research. The course also introduces students to the most popular search and scientometric databases of scientific articles, such as Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect and others. During the course, students will get acquainted with the citation tools and search for the required scientific information.
The course involves mastering design thinking – a human-centered design process that approaches problem solving with an understanding of the user’s needs. Design thinking includes concept development, applied creativity, prototyping and experimentation.
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A fundamental mathematics course that studies limits, derivatives, integrals, series and their applications. The course lays the foundations of mathematical thinking necessary for solving complex theoretical and applied problems, and aims to develop students’ skills in analyzing functions, working with infinitesimal quantities, researching series convergence, and solving optimization problems.
A course on the basics of management, organization structure, and effective administration processes. It covers the theoretical foundations of management, management strategies, organizational structures and modern management methods. The purpose of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the principles of organization management, leadership development, and decision-making skills in business and government.
The course focuses on the basics of database design, administration, and use. It discusses the basic principles of relational and non-relational databases, query languages (SQL), and methods for optimizing data storage and processing. The course provides students with fundamental knowledge about databases, teaches them how to design, develop and administer databases, as well as work with modern Database management Systems.
This course examines key aspects of the interaction between government and business in the modern economy. Students will study the mechanisms of state regulation, the impact of economic policy on entrepreneurial activity, and the strategies of companies in a changing legal and institutional environment. Special attention is paid to such topics as taxation, state support for business, antitrust regulation and public-private partnerships.
The course is devoted to the study of the principles, instruments and mechanisms of economic policy pursued by the state. The main directions of state intervention in the economy, goals and objectives of macroeconomic regulation, as well as the impact of state policy on the business environment, labour market and financial sector are considered.
The course covers the basic theoretical and practical aspects of working with vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, and multidimensional spaces. This knowledge is fundamental for mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science and other fields. The course helps students develop an understanding of linear structures and methods of their analysis, as well as teach them how to use linear algebra to solve applied problems.
The course is dedicated to the use of digital technologies in the activities of government agencies. It covers key aspects of the digital transformation of public administration, including e-government, process automation, big data and artificial intelligence in management. The course provides students with an understanding of the principles of digital public administration, introduces modern technologies and tools, and teaches them how to analyze and develop digital solutions to improve the effectiveness of public administration. platforms and portals
The course is devoted to the study of the principles of construction, functioning and interaction of components of modern computer systems. Hardware and software aspects of the architecture of computing systems, including processors, memory, I/O, and principles of computing optimization, are considered. The course provides students with fundamental knowledge about the internal processes of computers, teaches them how to analyze and design computing systems taking into account performance, energy consumption and other parameters.
The course is dedicated to the study of digital tools used in the activities of government agencies. It discusses the key principles of designing, implementing, and using information systems to improve the efficiency of public administration, automate processes, and ensure transparency of government agencies.
The course focuses on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in public administration to improve the efficiency of processes and decision-making. Learners will explore the main AI technologies, including machine learning, data processing and automation, and their application in public services, urban management and policy-making. Special attention is given to ethical aspects, data security and successful cases of AI implementation in the public sector.
The course is aimed at mastering natural language processing tools for text analysis. It covers technologies such as tokenization, morphological analysis, topic modeling, and chatbot development.
The course is dedicated to the study of ethical principles, risks and challenges associated with the digital transformation of the public sector. It covers issues of personal data protection, transparency of algorithms, cybersecurity, digital inequality and responsibility in the use of artificial intelligence and big data technologies in public administration.
The course is aimed at mastering the methods of constructing algorithms capable of learning from data and making decisions without rigidly defined instructions. Special attention is given to the practical application of classification, regression, and clustering models.
The course is dedicated to studying the principles of blockchain technologies and their application in the public sector. The mechanisms of decentralized systems, their advantages and risks, as well as real-world cases of using blockchain in public services, document management, voting, digital identification and data management are considered.
The course is dedicated to studying the principles of information protection, cyber threats, risk management in IT systems and ensuring the security of digital data. Attack prevention methods, critical infrastructure protection, security policy in organizations and the public sector, as well as incident management and compliance with regulatory requirements are considered.
The course focuses on identifying, assessing and managing IT risks in organisations. Students will learn the main types of IT threats, risk analysis methods, mitigation strategies and cyber security tools. Special attention is paid to practical approaches to incident management, regulatory requirements and implementation of protective measures. The course combines theoretical foundations with real-life case studies and practical assignments.
The course is aimed at developing analytical thinking and applying data to support business decisions. It covers methods of visualization, forecasting, and modeling based on real business cases.
The course is aimed at studying approaches to extracting knowledge from large data sets. It includes methods of segmentation, association rules, anomaly detection, and visualization of analysis results.
The course is dedicated to the study of modern methods and tools for managing government projects. The key principles of project management, models and methodologies, as well as their practical application in the implementation of government programs and reforms are considered. The course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of project management in the public sector, trains them to develop, implement and control government projects, ensuring their effectiveness and efficiency.
The course is dedicated to the study of methods and strategies for the effective implementation of change in organizations, especially in the public and corporate sectors. The reasons for resistance to change, transformation management tools, approaches to leadership and employee adaptation in the face of change are considered. The course trains students to develop and implement change strategies, minimize risks and resistance, and ensure the sustainable development of organizations in a dynamic environment.
The course is devoted to the study of methods for quantifying the effectiveness of government programs and policies. The course examines econometric and statistical models that allow analyzing the impact of government initiatives on socio-economic indicators, predicting results, and justifying management decisions.
The course covers key methods of econometric analysis and modelling necessary for studying economic processes and making informed decisions. Students will master the construction and interpretation of econometric models, estimation of relationships and forecasting based on real data. Special attention is paid to the practical application of regression, time series and machine learning methods in economic analysis. The course combines theoretical background with practical cases and work with data in specialised programmes.
The course is dedicated to the study of digital technologies in public administration, the principles of e-government and innovative GovTech solutions. Key digital platforms, automation of public services, the use of data in management, as well as prospects for the development of technologies in the public sector are considered
The course is devoted to the study of the public procurement system, the legal and organizational aspects of their implementation, as well as the tools for managing procurement activities in the public sector. The principles of transparency, competition and efficiency of public procurement, as well as control mechanisms and anti-corruption measures are considered. The course trains students to understand the legislative and procedural foundations of public procurement, to understand the mechanisms of their planning and implementation, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of budget spending.
The course focuses on the application of digital technologies and Big Data analysis to create a sustainable, innovative economy concept. Digital management tools, data analysis methods and their role in shaping an effective urban environment, improving the quality of life of citizens and sustainable development are considered
The course is aimed at developing skills for working with large data sets, including storage, processing, and analysis in distributed computing environments. Technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and NoSQL systems are explored.
The course covers key aspects of public administration, territorial planning, and decision-making mechanisms at various levels of government. Methods of strategic planning, management of territorial resources, modern digital tools and analytical approaches to managerial decision-making are considered. The course teaches students the basics of territorial planning, strategic regional management, and decision-making in the public sector, using modern methods of data analysis, modeling, and assessing the consequences of managerial decisions.
The course focuses on key approaches and tools for decision-making in public administration. Students will study management theories, data analysis, strategic planning and policy evaluation. Special attention is given to optimisation techniques, scenario modelling and the use of digital technologies to improve the effectiveness of public decisions. The course combines a theoretical framework with real-life case studies and practical assignments.
The course focuses on information technology Management, IT audit and flexible management methods in digital and virtual environments. The key standards and methodologies of IT management, control mechanisms of the IT infrastructure, as well as the adaptation of flexible management approaches in online environments and distributed teams are considered. The course trains students to effectively manage IT processes, audit digital systems, implement flexible management methodologies and apply them in virtual environments.
The course focuses on methods of agile management in digital and distributed teams. Students will learn the key principles of Agile, Scrum, Kanban and other adaptive approaches, as well as tools for effective collaboration in virtual environments. Special attention is given to project management, team communication, digital platforms and decision-making under uncertainty. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical cases and real-life situations.
Comprehensive examination / Writing Diploma Work (Capstone) and Defense