The Department of "Business" is one of the first departments in the structure of the Kazakh-American Free University. In 1994, the first enrollment of students for study at the International Higher College of Economics and Humanities was carried out. In February 1995, the official opening ceremony of the International Higher College of Economics and Humanities was held with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. In January 1997, a license was obtained from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan for conducting educational activities in the major "Economics and Management". In September 2000, a master's degree in Management was opened. In October 2000, the college received the status of "Kazakh-American Free University" (KAFU).
The main goal of the Department of "Business" is to create conditions that provide high-quality training of highly qualified specialists in the field of economics and management.
Promising areas of development of the department (Strategic Plan of the department):
1. Providing high-quality training of competitive personnel with higher and postgraduate education that meets the needs of the internal and external labor market.
2. Organization of effective management, development of human resources and creation of information infrastructure.
3. Modernization of the scientific and innovative process in the conditions of digitalization and ensuring integration into the world scientific space.
4. Systematic development of international activities.
5. Development of professional, creative and leadership competencies of students.
6. Development of the resource potential of the department and ensuring sustainable financial and economic growth.
The Department of" Business" is graduating in the following educational programs of bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies:
Educational Program Code |
Educational Program |
ACBSP Accreditation |
Qualification / degree |
Training Period |
6В06101 |
«Information Systems» |
Accredited |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
6В06102 |
«Computer Equipment and Software» |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
|
6В04101 |
«Economics» |
Accredited |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
6В04102 |
«Management» |
Accredited |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
6В04104 |
«Finance» |
Accredited |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
6В04105 |
«State and Local Government» |
Accredited |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
6В011101 |
«Tourism» |
Accredited |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
6В11102 |
«Restaurant Management and Hotel Business» |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
|
6В04103 |
«Accounting and Audit» |
Accredited |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
6В04108 |
«Marketing and PR Management» |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
|
6В04109 |
«HR and Business Planning» |
Bachelor |
2*,3**,4 years |
|
7М04101, 7М04102 |
«Management» |
Accredited |
Master’s |
1 year, 2 years |
7М04103, 7М04104 |
«Finance» |
Accredited |
Master’s |
1 year, 2 years |
7М06101, 7М06102 |
«Information Systems» |
Accredited |
Master’s |
1 year, 2 years |
8D04101 |
«Management» |
Accredited |
PhD |
3 years |
MBA for executives |
Accredited |
MBA |
1 year |
* 2 years-full-time training after university with the use of DET;
** 3 years-full-time training after college with the use of DET;
The specialized accreditation of business programs in ACBSP speaks about the high quality of training of graduates of the Department of "Business".
Every year, the Department of" Business" graduates more than 300 graduates in all forms of education. The organization of the educational process at the department is carried out using innovative teaching methods. The "case study" method, business games, situational modeling, round tables activate the educational process, introduce an element of competition into it and allow students to bring their studies closer to the practice of everyday life. Traditionally, open events are held: presentations of scientific reports of students, student conferences, open defenses of course projects, abstract competitions.
The scientific activity of the department is an integral part of its functioning as an educational and scientific unit of the university. Therefore, the teaching staff of the department attaches great importance to strengthening its scientific potential, the integration of science and education. The organization and development of both teachers’ and students’ research work at the Department of "Business" is carried out in order to increase the level of scientific training of specialists with higher professional education. It helps to identify the most talented students who are inclined to scientific activity for subsequent training in master's and doctoral studies and replenish the scientific and pedagogical staff of the University, thereby preserving and replenishing the intellectual potential of KAFU on this basis, and further development of the integration of science and education. The Department of "Business" conducts educational work aimed at implementing the tasks of forming and developing the culture of the personality of future bachelors. Advisors of educational groups regularly organize and conduct collective and individual events with students: trips to theaters, museums, cinemas, visits to exhibitions, forums; hold group meetings to discuss the results of students' academic performance, achievements in scientific and creative activities.
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Базы практик кафедры «Бизнеса» |
1. |
Управление государственных доходов по г. Усть-Каменогорск |
2. |
ГУ «Управление по гос. закупкам и ком. собственности ВКО» |
3. |
РГП на ПХВ «Енбек-Оскемен» ИУ КУИС МВД РК |
4. |
Зыряновский районный узел телекоммуникаций АО «Казахтелеком» |
5. |
АО «ForteBank» |
6. |
ТОО "Армукс" |
7. |
Департамент по ВКО Комитета по регулированию естественных монополий МНЭРК |
8. |
АО "Усть-Каменогорский завод промышленной арматуры" |
9. |
АО "АТФ Банк" |
10. |
ТОО "Шыгысэнерготрейд" |
11. |
АО «Объединенная ЭнергоСервисная Компания» |
12. |
ГУ «Отдел предпринимательства г. Усть-Каменогорска» |
13. |
ГУ «Управление предпринимательства и индустриально-инновационного развития» |
14. |
РГУ «Катон-Карагайский государственный национальный природный парк» |
15. |
Гостиница Royal B |
16. |
Таврос Иртыш Отельджилик Туризм Йонетимлери А.Ш.(Tavros Irtish Otelcilik Turizm Yгnetimleri A.S.) |
17. |
ГУ «Отдел внутренней политики, культуры и развития языков Уланского района» |
18. |
ЦОН № 3 ф-л НАО «ГК Правительство для граждан» |
19. |
ГУ «Отдел предпр-ва и сел-го хозяйства» |
20. |
ТОО «Казмедимпорт» |
21. |
ТОО «1С-Рейтинг» |
22. |
ГУ «Управление природных ресурсов и регулирования природопользования» |
23. |
ИП «Sanur Tour» |
24. |
ТОО «Гостиница Усть-Каменогорск» |
25. |
ТОО «Империя туризма» |
26. |
ИП «Гостиница Семей» |
27. |
КГУ «Станция юный турист» Катон-Карагайского района |
28. |
Туристская фирма «Limpopo Travel» |
29. |
Гостиница «City Hotel» |
30. |
ТОО «Вояж-Алтайский Казахстан» |
31. |
ТОО «Оскементурист» |
32. |
АО «Евразийский банк» |
Full name: Bordiyanu Ilona Vladimirovna - PhD, Head of “Business” department Address: M.Gorkiy str/ 76. 401 e-mail:bordiyanuilona@mail.ru Phone number: 8/7232/50-28-58 |
Bordiyanu Ilona Vladimirovna was born in 1976, she has higher education, PhD. Experience of teaching activities – 15 year. In 2001 she graduated from Central Asian university in Almaty on major “Finance and Credit” with qualification “ Economist”. From 2001 to 2004 she learned at Master program in Kazakh American free university on major “Management”. From 2004 to 2011 she was a manager of international department of Kazakh American free university. In 2011 she successfully defended doctoral thesis on theme “ Improving the organization and management of distance learning in higher education of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and in April 2012 by she received the scientific degree of PhD in Economy and business. Form February 2011 she was appointed as a head of “Business” department. While working at KAFU she actively participated in professional development programs of the University, participating in various seminars, conferences and development.
High theoretical and methodological level of teaching lectures, practical exercises, the use of the latest scientific and economic literature, new ways of presenting information, specialized periodicals characterize Bordiyanu I.V. as competent, meets the requirements for employees of higher education teachers. During the work as teacher Bordiyanu I.V. developed and taught the following courses: On bachelor program: "Finance", "Corporate Finance", "Financial Management"; on master's program: "Theory of Finance", "International financial markets", "Corporate Finance". Courses are provided with the necessary scientific and methodological documentation. Bordiyanu I.V. along with educational works successfully engaged in scientific activities, participated in international scientific conferences, published articles in journals, actively involved in organizing and conducting student research conferences. She is the author of more than 55 published scientific methodological works. Creative potential of Bordiyanu I.V. distinguished by a high level of professionalism, good organizational skills, initiative, desire to improve the learning process, the introduction of new ideas and technologies.
Mission of the Department of Business:
Implementing the lifelong learning concept and introducing innovative student-centered approaches to education, the mission of the Business Department is to train highly qualified graduates in the field of economics, management, finance, public administration, tourism and IT, prepared to address current economic challenges and be competitive in the labor market of Kazakhstan and beyond.
The vision of the Business Department includes the following:
- providing high-quality educational programs;
- arranging special opportunities for students to learn English as well as information technologies, besides professional disciplines, for the purpose of professional mobility in the process of globalization;
- maintaining international perspective and global awareness for all teachers and students,
- encouraging academic freedom;
- promoting and enabling the development of individual potential of each student;
- and supporting all academic endeavors with adequate learning resources.
VALUES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS:
- Cultivating the University-community environment through open communication, recognition of common interest, demonstrating appreciation for individuals’ aspiration and the sense of acceptance.
- Nurturing leadership, especially the principles and practice of servant leadership.
- Promoting excellence by holding to the highest standards of quality in educational programs and offerings, maintaining academic and professional integrity.
- Embracing collegiality through mutual cooperation and joint activities in decision making process, building team spirit, trust and freedom.
- Celebrating international partnership through adapting international standards and methods of education, attracting of foreign teachers and active participation of students and teachers in international business programs.
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