Higher School of Business and Law · Kazakh National Agrarian Research University

Department of Management and Agribusiness Organization named after Kh. D. Churin

Academic heritage · Modern education · Practical skills

Educational Programmes

Bachelor's degree: 6B04101 — Economics • 6B04102 — Management • 6B04106 — Marketing • 6B04105 — Public and Local Administration ◆ Master's degree: Economics • Management • Public and Local Administration ◆ Doctoral studies: 8D04101 — Economics ◆ Business education: MBA • EMBA ◆ Bachelor's degree: 6B04101 — Economics • 6B04102 — Management • 6B04106 — Marketing • 6B04105 — Public and Local Administration ◆ Master's degree: Economics • Management • Public and Local Administration ◆ Doctoral studies: 8D04101 — Economics ◆ Business education: MBA • EMBA

About the Department

The Department is one of the university’s multidisciplinary academic units. It contributes to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes, business administration education (MBA and EMBA), and continuing professional development.

Its principal fields of study are Economics, Management, Marketing, Public and Local Administration, and Agritourism. Particular emphasis is placed on analytical thinking, professional competencies, practice-oriented learning and managerial decision-making skills.

Teaching is conducted in Kazakh, Russian and English. Educational activities involve qualified academic staff from Kazakhstan and abroad.

History of the Department

The history of the Department dates back to 1932. Throughout its development, it has preserved its academic traditions while strengthening the training of specialists for Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector and wider economy.

1932

Foundation

The Department was established. Its first head was Professor S. I. Azev (1932–1937).

1953

Academic development

Khamid Davletovich Churin headed the Department from 1953 to 1973.

1993

New opportunities

Educational programmes expanded, strengthening teaching resources and research capacity.

1996

Expansion

Teaching practices and research activities continued to develop.

2003

Integration and growth

Further growth in educational provision, academic staffing and institutional partnerships.

Today

Modern department

Modern teaching, research and practice-based professional preparation.

The Department at a glance

1932

Year established

Languages of instruction

Principal fields

MBA / EMBA

Business education

A distinguished figure in our history

Khamid Davletovich Churin

Head of the Department, 1953–1973

Khamid Davletovich Churin holds a special place in the Department’s history. For more than thirty years, his professional career was associated with the Kazakh Agricultural Institute. His contribution to the Department’s development, academic traditions and the preparation of highly qualified specialists and researchers remains part of the university’s institutional heritage.

Previous Heads of the Department

Over the years, the Department has been led by scholars and experienced professionals, including: M. S. Sakhipov, R. R. Autov, K. E. Kubayev, G. R. Madiyev, U. K. Kerimova, Zh. Zh. Suleimenov.

Contributions to the academic community

Scholars who made significant contributions to the Department’s academic development, research and professional training include: E. B. Taibekov, B. M. Vasilyev, Kh. A. Arystanbekov, R. R. Autov, S. N. Karamendin, G. R. Madiyev, U. K. Kerimova, S. K. Mizanbekova, S. K. Shalgimbayeva and other scholars and teaching staff.

Heritage. Knowledge. Practice.

The Department combines its longstanding academic traditions with contemporary educational approaches to prepare specialists for business, public administration and agribusiness.