First graduation of the double-degree master’s program in “Management and information technology” at the Kazakh-American free university and West Saxon university of applied sciences (Germany)

On June 12, 2025, the Kazakh-American Free University held the defense of master’s theses in the educational program “Management and Information Technology”. This event became a landmark: the first defense of master’s students took place within the framework of the double-degree program, implemented jointly with the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences (Zwickau, Germany).

The program was launched in 2023 and is aimed at training highly qualified specialists with knowledge in the field of digital management and practical skills in working in an international academic environment. The students were trained at two universities, receiving support from academic supervisors from both Kazakhstan and Germany.

The master’s students successfully presented their research papers, demonstrating a high level of preparation, mastery of modern research methods, as well as the relevance of the selected topics in the context of digitalization of management and global economic challenges. Following the defense, the graduates were awarded a master’s degree from both universities.

This achievement underlines the effectiveness of international partnership in the field of education and opens up new horizons for academic mobility, joint research and the integration of KAFU graduates into the global professional community.

We congratulate the master’s students on their successful defense and express our gratitude to the faculty for their significant contribution to the implementation of the program. We are confident that this is only the beginning of a long journey – new achievements, projects and victories lie ahead!

Business Department