Educational Programs of the AIFC Academy to be integrated into the Curriculum of Kunaev University
On January 23, a ceremony was held in Almaty to transfer minor programs developed by the Academy of the Astana International Financial Centre to Kunaev University. The educational modules cover key areas of modern finance and are aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Kunaev University students in the labor market by providing relevant knowledge across various segments of the financial sector.
The minor programs were developed by the AIFC Academy with the support of Freedom Broker through the corporate foundation Freedom Shapagat.
The minor programs are short-term certification courses integrated into the general educational curricula of higher education institutions. Depending on the field and level of complexity, the duration of study ranges from three to four months.
Ruslan Dzhumashev, Managing Director of the Freedom Shapagat Corporate Foundation, stated:
“Supporting educational initiatives is one of the key priorities of the Freedom Shapagat Foundation. We believe that investments in human capital development have a direct impact on the sustainable development of the financial sector and the economy as a whole. The transfer of the AIFC Academy’s minor programs to Kunaev University creates additional opportunities for students to acquire practice-oriented knowledge that is in demand by the market and contributes to the formation of a new generation of professionals ready to work in a rapidly changing financial environment.”
Zhanna Kashenova, Director of the Department of Educational Projects at Freedom Broker, added:
“The list of transferred minor programs includes courses such as ‘Derivative Securities: Options,’ ‘Asset Management,’ ‘Financial Market Regulation,’ and ‘International Commercial Dispute Resolution.’ These programs are designed to provide students with additional opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge, enhance their competitiveness in the labor market, and better prepare them for interdisciplinary tasks.”
Aigul Kazbekova, Project Manager at the AIFC Academy, noted:
“Minor programs help students quickly adapt to changes and labor market requirements by providing additional skills in new and promising areas. Students acquire additional competencies, while the financial sector, in turn, gains opportunities for sustainable growth through the entry of well-trained professionals with up-to-date knowledge into the market. The AIFC Academy is pleased to contribute to the development of higher education in Kazakhstan by sharing its expertise and experience in the field of finance.”
The integration of the minor programs into the educational process is expected to begin in the current academic year. Students of Kunaev University will be able to select these courses to study and deepen their knowledge in key areas of the financial sector.
Omirali Zhazira Omiralikyzy, provost of Kunaev University, emphasized:
“Today is an important and milestone day for us as we are opening a new chapter in the development of Kunaev University by officially launching four minor programs that will expand students’ educational opportunities and enhance their practice-oriented training. We sincerely thank our partners for their trust and productive cooperation. I am confident that the new programs in financial markets, asset management, and international commercial dispute resolution will help our students acquire relevant competencies, enhance their competitiveness, and confidently build their professional future. For its part, the university will ensure all necessary conditions for the high-quality integration and successful implementation of these programs.”
Reference:
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is an independent jurisdiction where investors and business meet emerging opportunities of Kazakhstan and Central Asia in a transparent and sustainable environment backed by the principles of English Common Law. aifc.kz AIFC Press Office
Kunaev University is a higher education institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan that provides training in the fields of law, business, management, and finance. The university is focused on the development of practice-oriented education, the formation of students’ professional competencies, and the enhancement of the quality of educational programs in line with current labor market requirements. Modern teaching technologies are applied in the educational process, while research, project-based activities, and cooperation with employers and the professional community are actively developed and strengthened.
The Freedom Shapagat Corporate Foundation is a socially oriented foundation that implements and supports ESG projects in the fields of education, culture, sports, and sustainable development. The foundation acts as an operator of sponsorship and charitable assistance, supporting initiatives aimed at the development of human capital and the creation of long-term social impact in Kazakhstan. The founder of the foundation is Freedom Holding Corp..
