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Global Economics, BA
Location
Khorog, Tajikistan
Duration
5 years (1 preparatory year + 4 undergraduate years)
Language of instruction
English
Partner Institution
Curriculum developed in partnership with the National Research University’s Higher School of Economics and Stockholm School of Economics
The Global Economics major at UCA provides a broad education designed to understand and seek solutions to contemporary economic, financial, environmental, and social challenges facing the world. Given UCA’s unique location, the programme not only gives students a strong understanding of global economic ideas, but it also focuses on the real challenges and opportunities of mountain communities in Central Asia. This makes it especially relevant for students who care about development, sustainability, and making a difference in their region.
The programme provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of economics, empowering students to use their knowledge to evaluate a variety of economic and social phenomenon to make informed personal, business, and policy choices. Programme requirements include a core set of courses in economic theory, supplemented by mathematics, data analysis, and statistics. Additional requirements include courses in a number of economic sub-fields relevant to the development mission of the university. Elective courses allow students the flexibility to develop a programme of study that is tailored to their individual needs and interests, such as in business, entrepreneurship, environment, and public policy. Students are also encouraged to incorporate courses from other UCA programmes as electives for a well-rounded educational experience.
Graduate Attributes
Economic Modelling
Explain complex economic and social phenomena through models and theory.
Data Analysis
Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to describe relationships between economic variables.
Policy Application
Apply economic arguments to discuss policy proposals, especially in the context of Central Asian economies.
Development Assessment
Assess development challenges relevant to mountain communities by asking researchable questions and providing evidence for possible policy interventions.
Theoretical Insight
Use economic concepts such as equilibrium, agent theory, or transaction costs to explain issues.
Critical Evaluation
Evaluate the limits of prevailing economic theory and various policy choices using appropriate methods and tools.
Communication
Communicate the implications of economic ideas, concepts, and policies to economists, decision-makers, and the public.
Organizational Analysis
Identify the factors determining organizational and institutional performance, including capital, labour, and technology inter-relationships.
Policy Implications
Communicate and evaluate the implications of economic concepts and policy decisions for Central Asian economies and beyond.
Global Economics Faculty
Sitora Mirzoeva | Senior Lecturer of Economics
Sedbegim Mirzosaidova | Lecturer of Economics
Careers and Graduate Studies
The Global Economics programme at UCA is designed to prepare students for a range of successful careers especially those in the development sector. This includes careers in government, private firms, non-profit and international organisations in fields as diverse as public policy, environmental economics, agribusiness, ecological management, and international relations.
Courses offered at UCA in entrepreneurship, management and finance give enterprising and resourceful students the tools to start their own businesses and contribute to the development of the regional economy. Finally, the programme prepares graduates to enter top-ranked graduate and professional schools to pursue research and academic careers. Graduates may continue their education in fields such as law, business administration, health, economic development, social work, consumer advocacy, and natural resource management.
Apply Now!Programme Requirements
Foundational Courses
Humanities, social and natural sciences as mandated by the Ministry of Education.
Core Courses
Economics, Math, and Statistics courses.
Elective Courses
Electives from Economics and other majors.
Cooperative & Practical Training
Hands-on training opportunities in professional settings.
Thesis & State Exam
Final thesis and state examination.
Core Curriculum
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Statistics
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- International Trade
- Applied Econometrics
- Financial Economics
- Economies of Central Asia
Specialised Courses
- Business Strategy
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Project Appraisal (Cost/Benefit Analysis)
- International Finance
- Economic Growth
- Behavioural Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Public Economics
- Energy Economics
- Industrial Organization
- Labor Economics
- Economics of Innovation
- Economics of Tourism
- Agribusiness and Marketing
- Advanced Macroeconomics
Faryal Nayab, Global Economics, 2025
I will forever cherish my time at the UCA. It not only strengthened my academic and professional life, but also helped me find meaning and direction. In the safe and supportive environment of the UCA, I was able to open my mind to new ideas and see the world from a broader perspective. The university equipped me with valuable skills and gave me the ambition to work in the development sector and contribute to the betterment of my community. UCA helped me discover who I want to be and the impact I want to create.
Syed Shujaat Ali, Global Economics, 2026
UCA did not just teach us how to think. It taught us who to think and care for. We come from the mountains, and our education has given us the knowledge, confidence, and perspective to contribute to the future of our communities.
Mahtob Gulayozova, Global Economics, 2022
My time at the UCA definitely impacted me both academically and personally. UCA's Global Economics programme offered diverse areas of economics, which helped me to understand where to focus further in life. Moreover, my UCA research experience helped me throughout my master’s degree, culminating in the Best Thesis Award. In my current work environment, I use the statistical tools for data analytics taught to me at the UCA. Overall, my post-UCA life was largely shaped by what I have learnt on campus and it impacted my subsequent choices and achievements.
Global Economics Course Catalogues
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