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Economics

Nazarbayev University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Astana, Kazakhstan
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics at Nazarbayev University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kazakhstan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Location: Astana, Kazakhstan

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Microeconomics
  2. Macroeconomics
  3. Econometrics
  4. Statistics
  5. Applied Econometrics
  6. Industrial Organization
  7. Development Economics
  8. Energy Economics
  9. Labor Economics
  10. Game Theory
  11. Economic Growth
  12. Health Economics
  13. Financial Economics
  14. Monetary Economics
  15. Economic History
  16. International Economics
  17. Qualifying for jobs in the private or government sector that require greater expertise in economic, analytical, and statistical tools than provided by an undergraduate degree.
  18. Obtaining the background in economics and mathematics required to gain admission to a high-quality economics PhD program.
  19. Studying economics as a complementary field to another area of expertise (law, political science, public health, statistics, mathematics, energy, engineering, etc.).
  20. Giulio Seccia
  21. Irina Kirysheva
  22. Zaier Aouani
  23. Sergey Kondyan
  24. Zauresh Atakhanova
  25. Vladyslav Nora
  26. Dana Bazarkulova
  27. Iraj Rahmani
  28. Zhanna Kapsalyamova
  29. Galiya Sagyndykova

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • application form available online
  • CV/resume
  • personal essay
  • three confidential letters of recommendation
  • notarized copy of Bachelor’s or other degree diplomas with transcript(s)
  • notarized copy of passport or identity card
  • valid GRE test report (if available)

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University logo

Nazarbayev University

Astana, Kazakhstan

international research university based in Astana, Kazakhstan

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months