Best Master's Programs in Kazakhstan 2017. Narxoz University launches master program in Data science/Big data in September 2017 There are tens of thousands of unfilled vacancies for the position of Data scientist in many countries. Average monthly salary of Data scientist in United States in 8,000 dollars. In Kazakhstan market offers 200,000 – 400,000 tenge for business analyst position. People with Data science/Big data competences are hardly present in Kazakhstan, so there is no data about their wages available, but we expect that well-trained Data scientist should earn at least twice as much as Business analyst. Narxoz University in 2016 created a special Data science group that took courses in Data science at MIT, Stanford and DataCamp. We also invited world class specialists to Narxoz to conduct intensive practical courses on Data science/Big data. We conducted several Data science research projects. Armed with these competences and experience we are ready to offer Data science/Big data courses in Kazakhstan at the master level. From September 2017 Narxoz will launch new master level specialization Data science/Big data. While formally specialization will be called Statistics (to meet Ministry of Education and Science formal requirements), its curriculum will be based on world best practices in Data science/Big data. One year master program in Data science/Big data will be offered to people with bachelor degree that included courses in statistics and econometrics, or have the job practice in these fields. Other applicants will be required to take preparatory courses in statistics (including introduction to R... [-]

Based in the School of Business, Economics and Informatics, the Department of Management is an internationally recognized centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management. We offer students of all ages and backgrounds a chance to gain a respected University of Kazakhstan qualification. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management. We combine the academic strengths and international reputation of a major graduate school in one of Kazakhstan's top universities with the practical benefits of evening teaching. All of our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. Master degree in Management at Suleyman Demirel University focuses on presenting a profound professional knowledge on the individual and organizational level, providing a comprehensive and forward-looking orientation that equips graduates to research, monitor, analyze and make effective decisions in relation to the complex issues facing the modern manager. Master of Management is a qualification that provides graduates with many exciting career opportunities at senior management level. For those looking to advance into management, this degree provides operational knowledge and skills needed by managers to succeed, such as finance, human resources management, marketing, operations and project management. For those who already in senior management, the degree delivers professional development in more strategic aspects of management, such as change management, international business management, leadership, new venture development, strategic and corporate management. Master program curriculum is... [-]

Master of International Relations (MIR)

Launched in 2002, the MIR program trains students in the theory and practice of contemporary global politics. Critical study of how global engagement affects socioeconomic and political concerns provides a unique background for many professional fields, from foreign service to international companies and education. The MIR has an excellent record of sending graduates to Europe and the United States for further study.

Curriculum

Average duration of the program: 3 semesters of full-time study, 36 credits (90ECTS). The program consists of a set of required courses, elective courses, internship, and a master’s thesis. ... [-]

Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law

With a vibrant and dynamic market, Kazakhstan is the perfect place to study international law. The relentless process of globalization and the interdependence of economies make it crucial to understand the international aspects of business transactions. Why is Kazakhstan the right place to do this? It’s the largest country of Central Asia, rich in natural resources including oil, gas, and minerals. As a result, it has attracted substantial foreign direct investment in the extractive industries. But Kazakhstan’s economy is not one-dimensional; it has a significant agricultural base, and has established a world-class regional financial centre.... [-]

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Accredited by the European Association of Public Administration Accreditation

The Master of Public Administration is a program for students ready to devote their careers to service in the public sector. This is Central Asia’s best program for the study of government, an academic discipline that is well-developed in Europe and the United States. Students learn the specifics of management for government, NGOs and other non-profit organizations. They receive a high-level background in policy analysis, taking political, social and economic factors into consideration. It is a multidisciplinary program that focuses on organizational governance, finance, human resources, policy affairs, labor relations and other critical issues. Combined with training in statistics and computer software, the program produces highly employable graduates for the public sector.... [-]