Catalog of Additional Educational Programs (Minor)

Additional educational program (Minor) is a set of disciplines and (or) modules and other types of educational work defined by the student for study in order to form additional competencies (Rules for organizing the educational process on credit technology of education Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 12.10.2018 No. 563).

The Minor is an essential component of the new undergraduate educational model, introduced at Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University in 2020.
When designing an individual learning path, students select disciplines both from their major program (Major) and from an additional educational program (Minor) within the framework of the university and elective components.

The Minor provides students with the opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge in fields not directly related to their main area of study, thereby broadening their academic and professional horizons and enhancing their competitiveness in the job market.

At Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, a list of Minor educational programs is offered to undergraduate students at the end of the fourth semester. Each student has the opportunity to select one Minor program for further study.

Key Features

• Consists of three courses studied sequentially in the third year (5th and 6th semesters);
• Total academic workload — 15 credits (5 credits per course);
• The credits earned through the Minor are included in the 240-credit requirement of the bachelor’s degree program;
• Each student may select one Minor from the list of programs offered by the university.

How to Choose a Minor

1. Identify your interests. Consider which additional skills and knowledge will benefit your future career or appeal to your personal interests.
2. Explore available programs. Review the list of Minor programs offered by various faculties of the university.
3. Consult your academic advisor. Discuss your choice with an advisor to ensure it aligns with your academic and career goals.
4. Register for your chosen Minor. Enroll in the selected Minor program and begin expanding your professional and academic horizons.

Minor catalogs for undergraduate students:

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