Economics

Course Description ECTS: 6 Format: Lectures & Practical Sessions Language: Uzbek Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 6 This SDG-aligned elective course explores modern economic analysis through the lens of responsible consumption and production. Students examine how enterprises manage resources, evaluate performance, and integrate sustainability into production, financial, and managerial processes. By linking analytical tools with SDG 12 principles, the course provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding how eco-efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable value-chain practices shape long-term economic outcomes. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to equip students with the ability to conduct SDG-oriented economic analysis that supports responsible and evidence-based managerial decisions. The course develops students’ capacity to assess the effective use of material, financial, and human resources; identify sustainability challenges; and propose improvement strategies aligned with environmentally responsible production, resource optimisation, and sustainable economic growth. It aims to prepare learners to interpret economic indicators, analyse sustainability metrics, and recommend solutions that align with global SDG priorities. Course Content The course covers essential concepts and analytical tools for SDG-12-focused economic evaluation. Students explore how enterprises can optimise material, energy, and natural resource use while minimising waste and environmental impact. The curriculum includes lifecycle-based cost analysis, sustainable value-chain diagnostics, and the study of circular-economy practices such as recycling, reuse, and green sourcing. Learners are introduced to sustainability indicators, environmental-economic assessments, and SDG-aligned reporting techniques used in enterprise evaluation. Using factor analysis, regression, comparative environmental assessment, and eco-economic modelling, students identify opportunities to increase resource productivity, reduce ecological footprints, and strengthen the overall sustainability of business performance.

Course Description ECTS: 6 Format: Lectures & Practical Sessions Language: Uzbek Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 5 This academic course offers an in-depth examination of contemporary Human Resource Management (HRM) within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals framework, particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Grounded in theoretical and empirical HRM scholarship, the course analyses the structures, functions, and strategic significance of HR systems in modern organisations. Students study recruitment and selection processes, workforce planning, performance management, compensation mechanisms, motivation theories, training and development methodologies, talent management frameworks, and HR information technologies. By integrating SDG principles into HRM decision-making, the course positions human resources as a central driver of sustainable, ethical, inclusive, and high-performing organisational practice. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to develop students’ theoretical knowledge and practical competencies in managing human resources in alignment with global sustainability priorities. It seeks to cultivate the ability to design and implement HR policies that promote lifelong learning and professional development, ensure gender equality and a non-discriminatory organisational environment, strengthen decent work conditions and productivity, and foster responsible organisational behaviour and resource-efficient HR practices. Upon completion, students will be able to critically analyse workforce dynamics, formulate evidence-based HR strategies, and contribute to long-term organisational resilience grounded in sustainable development principles. Course Content The course encompasses a comprehensive set of HRM concepts and analytical tools, structured to integrate SDG-oriented perspectives throughout all stages of the employee lifecycle. Content areas include human resource planning, job design, competency-based recruitment and selection, onboarding and adaptation mechanisms, performance evaluation systems, motivation and reward structures, compensation and benefits administration, training and professional development models, career planning, and talent management strategies. The curriculum further examines the role of HR technologies, data-driven HR analytics, and digital transformation in workforce management. Embedded within the SDG framework, the course addresses inclusive and equitable training systems, gender-responsive HR policies and leadership representation, safe, productive, and rights-based employment practices, environmentally responsible HRM approaches such as green HR strategies and sustainable organisational culture, as well as collaborative HR initiatives involving government, private sector, and civil society partnerships. Through these themes, students gain the capacity to evaluate, design, and implement HR solutions that advance both organisational effectiveness and global sustainability objectives.

Course Description ECTS: 6 Format: Lectures & Practical Sessions Language: English Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 3 This academic course provides an advanced and systematic exploration of simultaneous interpreting as a professional linguistic practice within the context of global communication and sustainable development. Grounded in translation studies, cognitive linguistics, and intercultural communication, the course equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical competencies required for high-level interpreting between English and Uzbek. It integrates the principles of the UN Sustainable Development Goals by examining the role of interpreters in fostering inclusive dialogue, promoting equitable access to information, and supporting international cooperation. Students engage with historical and contemporary approaches to interpreting, communication technologies, linguistic transformations, intercultural factors, and topic-specific interpreting across socio-political, legal, economic, scientific, and cultural domains. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to develop students’ ability to perform accurate, efficient, and culturally sensitive simultaneous interpreting in alignment with global sustainability priorities. The course aims to enhance advanced listening, comprehension, memory, and real-time linguistic processing skills; strengthen students’ capacity to render socio-political, legal, scientific, and technical discourse; and cultivate professional competence required for international conferences, negotiations, and institutional communication. Course Content The course covers a wide range of theoretical and applied components essential for professional simultaneous interpreting. Students examine foundational concepts, the evolution of interpreting, interpreter ethics, and the cognitive processes underlying real-time translation. The curriculum includes shadowing, note-taking, memory enhancement strategies, linguistic transformation techniques, error analysis, and the use of digital interpretation technologies. Practical modules encompass interpreting in socio-political debates, business negotiations, scientific-technological discourse, legal and institutional communication, civil society issues, intercultural conflicts, immigration topics, globalisation processes, and conference materials. The course also addresses interpreting in specialised domains such as medicine, economics, ecology, logistics, and cultural heritage. Through intensive practice, topic-based simulations, and analytical reflection, students develop the expertise to facilitate effective, inclusive, and responsible communication across linguistic and cultural boundaries, thereby advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Course Description ECTS: 4 Format: Lectures & Practical Sessions Language: Uzbek / English Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 5 This academic course offers a comprehensive exploration of intercultural communication as a core discipline supporting global understanding, inclusive dialogue, and peaceful collaboration. Drawing on theories of culture, communication, semiotics, sociolinguistics, and global citizenship, the course investigates how individuals and communities construct meaning across cultural boundaries. Students explore verbal and nonverbal communication, cultural norms, stereotypes, identity, communicative behaviours, and the impact of globalisation and digital technologies on intercultural interactions. By integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the course emphasises intercultural competence as a vital element of quality education, conflict prevention, resolution, and international collaboration. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to develop students’ theoretical grounding and practical competencies in intercultural awareness, communication strategies, and cross-cultural sensitivity. The course aims to cultivate the ability to recognise cultural differences, analyse communication styles, and apply effective verbal and nonverbal strategies in intercultural contexts. Students completing the course will be able to present their own cultural identity while accurately interpreting and understanding others' cultural frameworks. Course Content The course covers major theoretical frameworks and applied components of intercultural communication. Students study the concept of culture, cultural dimensions, communicative norms, high- and low-context cultures, verbal and nonverbal communication, intercultural competence models, stereotype formation, prejudice, and bias. The curriculum includes analysis of intercultural conflict, communication ethics, global citizenship, and the influence of technology on cross-cultural interactions. Practical training encompasses English-speaking cultural norms, interpretation of body language, culturally informed communicative strategies, and comparative cultural analysis across British, American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and Central Asian contexts. Independent study modules include Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, communication models, national character, time perception, media communication, visual communication, and globalisation. Through theoretical inquiry and practice-based activities, students gain the ability to navigate diverse cultural environments, engage in responsible global communication, and contribute to advancing the SDGs through culturally informed interaction.

Course Description ECTS: 8 Format: Lectures & Practical Sessions Language: Uzbek Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 5 This course offers a comprehensive academic examination of accounting systems as applied across various economic sectors, including construction, transport, trade, catering, and agriculture. Building on the fundamental principles of financial and managerial accounting, the course analyses sector-specific methods for recognising, measuring, and reporting assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Students explore how operational, technological, and regulatory differences shape accounting practices across industries. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the course emphasises the roles of transparent reporting, responsible production and resource use, strong financial systems for economic growth, and cross-sector collaboration, all essential for sustainable development. Through theoretical foundations and applied case studies, the course equips students with the analytical competence necessary to understand and manage accounting processes in diverse industry settings. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to develop students’ theoretical and practical competencies in applying accounting principles within different sectors of the economy. The course aims to cultivate the ability to analyse sector-specific accounting requirements, prepare accurate financial statements, evaluate cost structures, and interpret financial results in line with national and international standards. By completing the course, students gain the professional competency required to support effective financial decision-making and sustainable economic development. Course Content The course covers sector-specific accounting approaches and reporting frameworks across key areas of the economy. Students analyse the accounting organisation in construction enterprises, including the recording of fixed assets, material usage, labour costs, production expenses, and revenue recognition for construction activities. The curriculum further examines accounting in transport enterprises, focusing on vehicle operations, production inventories, cost calculation for services rendered, payroll accounting, and financial outcomes, including taxation and statutory contributions. In the trade and catering sector, students study the accounting of goods, sales operations, labour remuneration, revenue and expenditure recognition, and tax reporting. The agricultural module explores accounting for fixed assets, biological and production inventories, manufacturing costs, cost calculation for agricultural products, overhead expenses, and sector-specific financial reporting requirements. Through lectures, seminars, and extensive independent study, learners engage with practical examples, comparative analysis, and reporting exercises to understand how accounting principles are adapted to different industries. This multidimensional approach enables students to evaluate financial information critically, prepare sector-compliant reports, and contribute to responsible financial management across economic sectors.

Course Description ECTS: 8 Format: Lectures & Seminars Language: English/Uzbek Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 4 This elective course provides an in depth exploration of innovation management within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Students will examine the structures, processes, and strategies of innovation at both macro and microeconomic levels, with emphasis on sustainable practices, commercialization of scientific and technical products, and the role of innovation in building resilient economies. The course integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students to design, evaluate, and implement innovation projects that contribute to sustainable development. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage innovation responsibly and strategically in alignment with global sustainability priorities. It develops competencies in organizing innovative activities, managing personnel in innovative organizations, financing and commercializing innovations, and applying methods to assess project effectiveness. Students will learn to foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient innovation systems that support economic growth, environmental responsibility, and social well being. Course Content The course provides a comprehensive exploration of innovation management, beginning with the concepts, goals, and tasks that define the discipline. Students will examine the methods, organizational structures, and decision making processes that underpin innovative management, alongside the stages and models of the innovation process. Attention is given to enterprise innovation strategies and the formation of investment portfolios, as well as the management of innovative changes and approaches to overcoming resistance. The curriculum further addresses personnel management in innovative organizations, financing mechanisms, and the commercialization of scientific and technical products. Key topics include intellectual property protection and global practices, evaluation of innovative projects with emphasis on technical and economic effectiveness, and the role of state regulation in shaping innovation systems, with particular focus on Uzbekistan. Through these interconnected themes, the course equips students with the analytical tools and practical skills necessary to design, implement, and evaluate innovation strategies that contribute to sustainable development.

Course Description ECTS: 6 Format: Lectures & Seminars Language: Uzbek Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 6 This elective course offers a comprehensive study of statistical theory, methodology, and practice within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Students will explore the role of statistics in analyzing socio economic potential, supporting evidence based decision making, and advancing inclusive and sustainable development. The course emphasizes both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, equipping students to collect, process, and interpret data for practical application in business, economics, and social sciences. By integrating SDG principles, the course positions statistics as a critical tool for promoting equity, lifelong learning, and responsible governance. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to develop students’ theoretical knowledge and practical competencies in statistical analysis while aligning with global sustainability priorities. It seeks to cultivate the ability to summarize and present data, apply statistical indicators, conduct sample observations, test hypotheses, and perform correlation regression analysis. Students will learn to forecast socio economic phenomena, evaluate dynamic processes, and apply statistical indices to measure progress toward sustainable development. Upon completion, students will be able to critically analyze data, design evidence based strategies, and contribute to institutional and national resilience through responsible statistical practice. Course Content The course provides a structured exploration of statistical concepts and applications. Students will study the history and development of statistics, methods of presenting statistical indicators, and the use of tables and graphs in data analysis. Core topics include averages and measures of variation, sample observation techniques, correlation and regression analysis, dynamic series and seasonal fluctuations, and the construction and interpretation of economic indices. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications, enabling students to apply statistical methods to real world socio economic challenges. Embedded within the SDG framework, the course highlights the role of statistics in promoting inclusive education, equitable access to resources, and sustainable economic growth.

Course Description ECTS: 5 Format: Lectures & Practical Sessions Language: Uzbek Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 4 This elective course provides an in‑depth study of economic security within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Students will examine the structures, threats, and strategies of economic security at national, corporate, and individual levels, with emphasis on sustainable practices, anti‑corruption mechanisms, food and ecological security, and the role of innovation and investment in building resilient economies. The course integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students to analyze risks, design strategies, and implement measures that strengthen economic stability and sustainable development. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to identify economic threats, evaluate risks, and develop strategies that ensure stability and resilience in alignment with global sustainability priorities. It develops competencies in monitoring economic indicators, designing lawful and evidence‑based decisions, combating shadow economies and corruption, and integrating ecological and food security into economic planning. Students will learn to foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economic systems that support growth, social well‑being, and long‑term national competitiveness. Course Content The course provides a comprehensive exploration of economic security, beginning with its concepts, forms, and indicators. Students will study state regulation of the economy, national and individual economic security, and the role of living standards as social indicators. Attention is given to international experiences, corporate and financial security, and the integration of investment and innovation into security systems. The curriculum further addresses food security, anti‑corruption measures, combating illicit income, ecological and information security, and external economic competitiveness. Through these interconnected themes, students gain analytical tools and practical skills to design, implement, and evaluate economic security strategies that contribute to sustainable development.

Course Description ECTS: 2 Format: Lectures & Practical Sessions Language: Uzbek/English/Russian Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 2 This elective course offers a comprehensive study of personal development within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with particular focus on SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and almost all 17 SDGs. It equips students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary for self‑development and responsible global citizenship. Core themes include emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, ethical decision‑making, and social awareness, all examined through both theoretical perspectives and practical applications. Students will engage in activities that strengthen active listening, empathy, and resilience, while also exploring the role of personal development in advancing inclusive societies and sustainable lifestyles. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of behavioral ethics and intercultural communication with global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. By the end of the course, learners will be able to critically analyze personal and social dynamics, apply development strategies in diverse contexts, and contribute to building communities that are equitable, sustainable, and globally engaged. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage personal growth responsibly and strategically in alignment with global sustainability priorities. It develops competencies in active listening, stress and anger management, goal‑setting, and intercultural communication, while fostering awareness of global challenges such as poverty, hunger, gender inequality, and climate change. Students will learn to cultivate resilience, empathy, and ethical decision‑making, positioning themselves as proactive contributors to sustainable development and global citizenship. Course Content This course offers a structured and holistic exploration of personal development, positioning it within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It begins with foundational skills such as active listening and systematic goal‑setting, enabling students to cultivate clarity, empathy, and purposeful direction in both academic and professional contexts. Building on these foundations, the curriculum examines stress and anger management techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and the development of emotional intelligence, all of which are essential for resilience and effective interpersonal communication. Students will further strengthen assertiveness, self‑confidence, and public speaking abilities, gaining the capacity to communicate persuasively and ethically in diverse environments. Attention is devoted to behavioral ethics, global citizenship, and social awareness, with explicit connections to SDG priorities such as equality, inclusion, well-being and climate responsibility. The course also integrates 21st‑century competencies, including intercultural communication, technical literacy, and information literacy, ensuring students are prepared for the demands of a rapidly evolving global society. Finally, practical approaches to achieving work‑life balance are explored, reinforcing the importance of reflection and sustainable lifestyle choices. Through these interconnected themes, students acquire analytical tools and applied skills to design, implement, and evaluate personal development strategies that foster inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities.

Course Description ECTS: 4 Format: Lectures & Practical Sessions Language: Uzbek Year/Semester: 2025–2026 / Semester 4 This elective course provides an in‑depth exploration of ecology and environmental protection within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Students will examine ecological systems, environmental challenges, and strategies for sustainable resource management, with emphasis on biodiversity conservation, pollution control, and ecological safety. The course integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students to analyze ecological processes, evaluate environmental risks, and design solutions that contribute to sustainable development. Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand ecological principles and apply them to real‑world sustainability challenges. Learners will develop competencies in analyzing environmental processes, assessing the impact of human activity on ecosystems, and proposing strategies for conservation and restoration. The course emphasizes ecological literacy, environmental ethics, and the integration of scientific knowledge with policy frameworks. Students will learn to evaluate ecological risks, design monitoring systems, and contribute to national and global efforts in achieving sustainability. By fostering ecological awareness and responsibility, the course prepares graduates to act as leaders in promoting environmental protection, sustainable resource use, and climate resilience. Course Content The course provides a comprehensive exploration of ecology and environmental protection, beginning with the concepts, objectives, and principles of ecological science. Students will study the biosphere, ecosystems, and environmental factors, alongside global and local ecological challenges such as pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Attention is given to agricultural ecology, sustainable resource management, and international cooperation in environmental governance. The curriculum further addresses air, water, soil, and biological resource protection, ecological safety, and the role of law and policy in environmental management. Practical sessions focus on ecosystem analysis, monitoring techniques, and case studies of ecological restoration. Independent learning tasks include global ecological issues, sustainable development strategies, and Uzbekistan’s ecological initiatives. Through these interconnected themes, students acquire analytical tools and practical skills to design, implement, and evaluate ecological strategies that advance sustainable, inclusive, and resilient societies.