Master of Arts in Economics
Astana, Kazakhstan
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
The Master of Arts in Economics (MAE) degree program will directly serve the exigent need of preparing highly qualified Economists. Graduate education in Economics involves the development of analytical, methodological, and applied skills. Developing studentsโ understanding of macro and microeconomics will help them to function not only in the private sector, but also in industries that interface with government and governmental agencies (i.e. energy, manufacturing, NGO, and other firms).
Training in data management, macroeconomic policies, optimization problems, and other subjects that are part of the Economics curriculum will help students succeed and advance in a variety of professional environments.
For students interested in doctoral-level education, a Masterโs degree in Economics demonstrates advanced research and academic skills that will facilitate their admission to Ph.D. programs in Economics, Business, and other social sciences. Even in its first two years, our students were placed (with full funding) in the Ph.D. programs of the following universities: Washington, Vienna, KU Leuven (multiple students), George Washington, Purdue, and Wuppertal.
Strategic partner
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Curriculum
List of core courses
- ECON 501 - Microeconomics I
- ECON 502 - Macroeconomics I
- ECON 511 - Statistics
- ECON 512 - Mathematical Economics
- ECON 521 - Microeconomics II
- ECON 522 - Macroeconomics II
- ECON 531 - Econometrics
- ECON 524 - Research Methodology
- ECON 589 - Thesis I
- ECON 532 - Applied Econometrics
- ECON 590 - Thesis II
Career Opportunities
- Professional economist careers
- Economics careers in banking
- Economics careers in accountancy
- Economics careers in business and financial consultancy
- Economics careers in the public sector, international organizations, and non-profit organizations
- Insurance, actuarial, and data analysis careers in economics
Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant positions are available