State and Local Government

The Master degree program 7M04105 "State and Local Government" of Turan-Astana University form a modern space for training top-level management personnel focused on developing the strategic, analytical and research potential of undergraduates in the context of increasing complexity of socio-economic and managerial processes.

The specific feature of these programs is the in-depth nature of training, aimed not only at mastering applied management tools, but also at developing the ability to scientifically comprehend managerial phenomena, develop and implement innovative management solutions . The educational process is built taking into account global trends of digital transformation, sustainable development, public administration reform and improving the efficiency of organizational systems.

The educational program 7M04105 "State and Local Government" focuses on training professionals for the public administration system who are able to develop and implement public policy, manage the socio-economic development of territories and ensure the effectiveness of state and municipal institutions. The program integrates modern approaches to public administration, strategic planning, government program management, budgeting, as well as the digitalization of the public sector and the development of e-government.

A distinctive feature of both programs is their close connection with the research activities of the department. Undergraduates are involved in research, preparation of scientific publications, participation in national and international conferences, analytical research and expert projects. This contributes to the formation of a research culture, academic writing skills and the preparation of management recommendations based on scientific data.

The content of the programs is interdisciplinary and combines managerial, economic, legal and digital components. The flexibility of educational trajectories allows undergraduates to form individual training profiles depending on their professional interests, from corporate governance and consulting to public service and expert analytical activities. On March 28, 2024, the 7M04105 "State and Local Government" educational programs were awarded the ACQUIN Quality Certificates. The accreditation is valid until September 30, 2032. For the period from 04/28/2023 to 04/27/2026, the educational program 7M04105 "State and Local Government" were awarded Certificates of accreditation by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating IAAR.

The practical focus of the master's degree is enhanced through project work, analytical assignments, internships in business structures, government agencies and the quasi-public sector, as well as the completion of master's theses focused on solving real management problems.

Thus, the key features of the educational program 7M04105 "State and Local Government" are:

• in-depth managerial and research training;

• Focus on strategic and innovative management;

• Integration of science, analytics and practice;

• Interdisciplinary and systematic approach to Master's degree preparation;

• Focus on the development of management solutions in business and the public sector.

In 2025, the Department launched the TAU-Rechlab laboratory as part of the TAU-InnoHub ecosystem, as well as students and teachers who have been active users of the Coursera educational platform since 2023.

The implementation of these programs ensures the training of highly qualified masters who are able to work effectively in the context of institutional transformation, digitalization and global competition, as well as contribute to the development of organizations, territories and the public administration system as a whole.