Department of Economics

The main goal of the department is to train competitive economists who can deeply understand modern economic processes, who have mastered the theoretical and practical foundations of economic analysis and management, and who are innovative thinkers, as well as to develop scientific research in line with the priority directions of the country's economic policy.

The department's activities are organized to make a scientific and practical contribution to the strategic goals of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including sustainable economic growth, structural reforms, transition to the digital economy, and modernization of the socio-economic system.

The department aims to form in-depth scientific knowledge in the fundamental theoretical foundations of economic sciences, in particular microeconomics and macroeconomics, institutional economics, international economic relations, and innovation management. Developing students' skills in systematic analysis of economic processes, economic modeling and forecasting is among the department's priority tasks.

Scientific research conducted within the department is aimed at increasing the effectiveness of economic reforms, strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy, ensuring economic security, and studying the theoretical and practical aspects of innovative development. The results of research are integrated into the educational process and applied in the form of practical recommendations to the real sectors of the economy.

Based on modern educational technologies, the department envisages forming a culture of economic thinking and developing analytical and strategic decision-making skills. Students are also given advanced knowledge on using economic information systems, analyzing data in the digital economy, building economic models and interpreting results.

In the department's activities, introducing new methods of economic analysis, artificial intelligence, big data technologies, digital economic modeling and forecasting methods plays an important role. This makes it possible to develop effective mechanisms for managing economic processes.
The department establishes cooperation with public and private sectors, international organizations, banking and financial institutions, and business entities, aiming to integrate scientific research with practice. Through this, analytical reports, expert conclusions and recommendations on current issues of economic policy are prepared.

The department sets as its main task the training of economist personnel who meet the modern requirements of the country's economy, based on the close integration of education, research and practical activity. The department's activities are aimed not only at providing theoretical knowledge, but also at forming students' analytical thinking, economic modeling and management skills.

1. Educational and methodological tasks

• Improving the curricula and programs of economic disciplines based on the requirements of the time.
• Teaching students the theoretical and practical foundations of the economy in depth, and forming skills in economic analysis, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Effectively using advanced pedagogical technologies, digital learning platforms and interactive methods in the educational process.
• Creating textbooks, study guides and scientific-methodological materials in economic disciplines based on domestic and foreign experience.

2. Scientific research and innovation tasks

• Conducting in-depth studies of economic processes and scientific research on priority directions of the national economy.
• Harmonizing the scientific activities of department members and master's students with innovative approaches, and supporting fundamental and applied research.
• Implementing scientific research projects in current areas such as the digital economy, green economy, financial stability and investment policy.
• Publishing research results in scientific articles, monographs, conference materials and internationally rated journals.

3. Practical and organizational-managerial tasks

• Directing the department's activities toward integrating education and practice, and strengthening cooperation with industrial enterprises, banks and state organizations.
• Organizing student internships and involving students in analyzing real economic problems.
• Improving the qualifications of the department's professors and teachers, and studying and introducing foreign experience.
• Ensuring the exchange of scientific and practical experience through economic events, seminars, round tables and trainings.

4. Tasks of personnel training and enhancing scientific potential

• Improving the quality of subjects taught at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, and combining them with scientific research work.
• Involving young researchers in scientific activity and developing their ability for independent analytical thinking.
• Training the department's teaching staff in modern economic analysis methods, digital technologies and modeling techniques.
• Improving the system of scientific supervision and enhancing the quality of dissertation research.

5. Tasks serving regional and national economic development

• Developing scientifically grounded proposals and recommendations for improving Uzbekistan's economic policy.
• Analyzing the economic potential of regions and applying scientific approaches in evaluating investment projects.
• Carrying out economic analyses, expertise and consulting services in cooperation with state bodies, business entities and non-governmental organizations.