Economics
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA) Program at the International University in Central Asia was established on July, 2010.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The four-year full time BA program offers an excellent opportunity for highly motivated students interested both in academic and professional career. The courses in theoretical and applied economics, taught in Russian and English.
Program students are also becoming fully proficient in the English language and in the use of modern computer technology. IUCA provides the access to library and computer facilities, which includes Internet access. Our computer labs and the library offer the newest technology and continuously updated resources.
Highly experienced and dedicated faculty members teach all courses. All of the lecturers invited to teach in the program have a solid knowledge of economics and related fields that is derived from academic, research or practical experience.
GOALS OF THE PROGRAM
The objective of the BA (Economics) Program is to offer students an understanding of market-oriented economics by applying the best academic practices and standards from around the world. Taking into account the values and needs of the Central Asian economic community, the program has been also giving an emphasis to the issues of economies in transition.
The program prepares students to effectively manage private and public policy problems by having students learn how to analyze a wide range of issues from an economic perspective and by proposing appropriate decisions. Thus, the graduates of the BA program in Economics acquire necessary skills to pursue diverse career opportunities or continue education at a postgraduate level in Central Asia or abroad.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum of the Economics program consists of three sections: core courses, program electives, and courses from "Business Administration" program. Besides the core courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics students are offered upper-division courses in such fields as Quantitative Analysis in Economics and Finance and Banking. Additionally, economics major students are free to choose electives offered by other programs.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements
All the students of the Program "Economics" must complete the IUCA general education requirements in order to meet the standards established by IUCA
Total 42.0 credits
Required Courses of the Program "Economics"
Introduction to Microeconomics Theory 3.0
Introduction to Macroeconomics Theory 3.0
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3.0
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 3.0
History of Economic Thought 3.0
Mathematics for Economists I 3.0
Mathematics for Economists II 3.0
Mathematical Statistics 3.0
Game Theory 3.0
Introduction to Econometrics 3.0
Monetary and Banking Theory 3.0
International Economics 3.0
Economics of the Public Sector 3.0
Economic Research: Papers Writing 3.0
Total 42.0 credits
Options in Economics
А. Economics of Finance and Banking
Additional required courses
Introduction to Accounting Theory 3.0
Financial Accounting 3.0
Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3.0
Finance Theory 3.0
Total 12.0 credits
В. Quantitative Analysis in Economics
Additional required courses
Statistics for Economists with Computer Applications 3.0
Mathematical Economics 3.0
Econometrics 3.0
Total 9.0 credits
Graduation Qualification Paper*- 6 credits
Note: * Only graduates with the GPA of 2,5 or better have the right to write a graduation qualification paper. AH the rest will have to take a state examination.
Elective courses
The remaining 51-54 credits (exclusive of a graduation qualification paper) or 46-48 credits (inclusive of a graduation qualification paper) may be taken as courses additional courses in economics and BA, English or required courses within the chosen minor.
Minor Program in Economics
Introductory Microeconomic Theory 3.0
Introductory Macroeconomic Theory 3.0
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (3) or
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 3.0
On advisement: Electives in economics (level 300-400) -12.0
Total 21 credits
Guest lectures
On March 1, 2012 the representatives of Central Asia Free Market Institute (CAFMI) Mirsulzhan Namazaliev and Azis Isa delivered a lecture “Economic Reforms and Cosmetics”.