The College promotes understanding about society, its structure, its relationship to both the state and the marketplace, and the means by which information is disseminated throughout society. The College accomplishes its purpose by:

• developing graduates who are independent and highly qualified critical thinkers, who are well prepared for graduate social sciences study in English, and who can become the future leaders of the public and private sectors, including news media, in a modern Kazakhstan;
• conducting and disseminating applied and academic research for the betterment of Kazakhstan and Central Asia more generally; and
• contributing, through our graduates, to the securing of the foundations for democratic government, strong civil society, good laws and fair law enforcement in the region.

The goal of the College is to aid in the building of civil society in Kazakhstan and, through our graduates who move beyond its borders, in Central Asia and the World. The College strives to play a significant role in promoting societal and political liberalization throughout the region, thereby contributing to the quality of people’s lives both materially and culturally. The Strategy for achieving the mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge of diversified human economic, social and political experience relevant to Central Asia. We recognize that life is complex and that not all the situations our graduates will face will be easily understood. That’s why we prepare them to think analytically and critically about past and present human experience at the individual, group national and global level. That is also why we provide our students with the values, the basic analytical knowledge and techniques, and the employment-relevant and problem-solving skills they needed to be able to address both the anticipated and the unknown challenges that lie ahead in the twenty-first century. Our students are prepared for a wide variety of graduate programs in the social sciences and for career opportunities in business, journalism, government, social services and education. We want all our students to experience a vibrant academic community, one in which they have opportunities:

• to mix with foreign exchange and visiting field-work students;
• to learn from, and to be mentored by, visiting professors and our well qualified and experienced foreign and local faculty;
• to study abroad for credits at one of our world-class partner universities; and
• to be paid teaching and research assistance working with faculty committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning, and research.

The College is headed by the Dean, who is appointed by the President and who reports to the Vice-President of Academic Affairs. He is assisted by:

• the Associate Dean, who has responsibility for undergraduate programs;
• the Chairs of the constituent Departments, who are responsible for the day-to-day administration of their Departments;
• College Research Coordinator.

This group constitutes the College Executive Committee (Chairs meetings), which advises the Dean on College policy and operational issues The key policy-making body is the College Council, which comprises the Dean (Chair), the other College office bears, elected faculty represented and student representatives nominated by the KIMEP Students Association, with observer status given to representative of other Colleges nominated by the respective Deans. There are four standing College Committees, membership is by departmental nomination;

• Hiring, Retention and Promotion Committee;
• Disciplinary Committee;
• Quality Assurance and Enhacement Committee; and
• Research Committee.

Administrative Manager

Email: zdinara@kimep.kz

Tel: 270-43-40 Ext: 3471

Office: 302A/ Valikhanov bld

Program Coordinator

Email: css_coordinator@kimep.kz

Tel: 270-42-12 Ext: 3266

Office: 507 / Valikhanov bld

MSc in Educational Leadership program, Nazarbayev University; MBA, KIMEP University

Internship Coordinator

Email: css_internship@kimep.kz / zhamilya@kimep.kz

Tel: 270-42-11 Ext: 3233

Office: 306 / Valikhanov bld

Media Lab Coordinator, Department of Media and Mass Communication

Email: m.akbayev@kimep.kz

Tel: 270-43-06 Ext: 3130/3486

Office: 403 / Valikhanov bld

CSS Program Coordinator

Email: aigulb@kimep.kz

Tel: 270-43-11, ext. 3473

Office # 509 Valikhanov building

MPA, KIMEP University

Tel.: +7 (727) 270 42 66 ext. 3058

Office 306b / Valikhanov building

Our faculty members represent the largest concentration of highly trained and experienced economists with PhD degrees in the region. All our faculty are actively involved in teaching and research. Our graduates are prepared for careers in business, government, and academia.

Dr. Eldar Madumarov, Chair

E-mail: madumarov@kimep.kz

Tel.: +7 (727) 270 42 71 ext. 3071

Office 507 / Valikhanov building

Want to know how to apply for programs at KIMEP? The Admission Office has the answers!

Tel: +7 (727) 270-42-13; E-mail: uao@kimep.kz

Welcome to the Department of Political Science and International Relations. The Department is excited that you have decided to join us. This would be, we are sure, one of the best decisions you have ever made about your study and career.

This is a Student-Oriented Department where it will be possible for you to craft your skills and tailor your expertise for your future job.

We offer you Highly Qualified Academicians from different countries of the world who are active scholars and researchers in different fields of International Relations and Regional Studies.

Here at the Department of Political Science and International Relations you will find a Student-Friendly Faculty: mutual trust, honesty and transparency are the values that drive a direct and personal relationship between students and faculty members.

This is going to be an Engaging Learning Experience for you: we promote critical thinking and personal development for an up-to-date and innovative knowledge of international relations and regional studies. As a graduate student of our Department you will appreciate how we engage students in research projects and how we are creating a Lively Academic Environment through the initiatives of the Central Asian Studies Center (You can follow our initiatives on facebook CASC).

The Department of Political Science and International Relations offers an undergraduate program – BIR (Bachelor of International Relations) – and a graduate program – MIR (Master of International Relations).

The Bachelor of International Relations (BIR) program offers you three competitive specializations:

• International Relations,
• Comparative Politics and Society
• Central Asian Studies, and can be completed in three to four years’ time.

Core courses include fundamentals and theories of international relations, social and political theories, global economics, comparative politics, internship and a seminar course for special issues in international affairs. Beside you can choose which elective courses you want to take among those offered in your major. For example, the major in international relations offers elective courses such as: Terrorism and Security, Diplomatic and Consular Service, Russia – United States Relations, Government and Politics in Europe. The BSSIR focuses on training students to develop critical thinking and analytical skills as well as a specific knowledge of English language in the field of international relations.

KIMEP has extensive exchange programs that allow our students to spend a semester abroad in recognized universities all around the world.

The Master in International Relations (MIR) is an engaging program that can be completed in three semesters. Core courses are organized to provide advanced critical thinking, analytical and research skills, as well as an advanced up-to-date knowledge of theories of international relations, global economy, development studies and Central Asian role in the world. The elective courses offer you the possibility of refining your skills and knowledge according to your preferences: they range from Petropolitcs to Asian Security to Ethics in International Affairs. The challenge and satisfaction of writing of a major research project in form of a two semesters thesis is the culmination of your academic career at the MIR.

We have an existing dual degree with the IMRCEES (International Master in Russian, Central and Eastern European Studies) of the University of Glasgow and we are finalizing a dual degree with the Master in Global Affairs and Policy and the Master of Arts in Korean Studies from Yonsei University. MIR students, selected on a competetive basis, can opt for a dual degree and earn two Master degrees in two years from two renown academic institutions.

We wish you all the best of luck in choosing your future academic life and if you decide to join us we will be dedicated to assisting you in reaching your full potential.

For more information, see IMRCEES at KIMEP

http://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/erasmusmundus/imrcees/

https://kimep.kz/college-of-social-sciences/imrcees-at-kimep/

The Department of Media and Communications provides a path for obtaining practical online, broadcast and print journalism skills. The Department has a unique and well-equipped media laboratory for developing specific skills, such as computer design, news writing and editing, television news production, and strategic Public Relations (PR) campaign creation. No other school of journalism in Kazakhstan offers you the same kind of opportunities to develop into skilled media professionals that KIMEP’s does.

The Department has strong ties with leaders in the international media – The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in Washington, USA and the Thomson Foundation (TF) in Cardiff, UK. The Department also has contacts with the Kazakhstani Congress of Journalists and the Kazakhstani Press Club, among others. It maintains excellent industry relationships, facilitating second-to-none internship and career opportunities.

The U.S. Embassy, USAID, 31 Channel Media Holding, Proctor & Gamble, the Almaty Herald, LG Electronics, Astana Motors, NTK Channel and Shahar TV & Radio company, among others, have all hired KIMEP journalism graduates.

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Dr. Scott Burgess, Chair

E-mail: s.burgess@kimep.kz

Tel: +7 (727) 270-42-96 ext. 3115

Office 416 / Valikhanov building

Заведующий кафедрой: Скотт Бёрджесс