Institute history

From its origins to the present day: Established in 1976 as the Faculty of  “Railway Operations”, it has since become an important part of the university, whose history began with the founding of the Almaty branch of TashIIT, later known as the Almaty Institute of Railway Engineers.

The faculty was founded in 1983 under the name “Transport Process Management”, renamed in 1998 to “Transport Organization”, transformed in 2015 into the “Faculty of Logistics and Management”, and since 2021 has held the status of the “Institute of Logistics and Management”. Today, it operates as the “Institute of Logistics and Business”.

The first head of the faculty was Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor K.A. Kulmanov. Over the years, it has been led by: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor K.Zh. Aubakirov; Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor Z.S. Bekzhanov; Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor S.Sh. Sarbayev; Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor B.M. Kuanishev; Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor E.E. Karsybaev; Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor A.S. Sabetov; Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor S.E. Bekzhanova; Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor A.V. Mukhametzhanova; Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor E.S. Malgazhdarov; Candidate of Technical Sciences N.K. I gembayev; Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Z.K. Bitileuova; Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor G.Zh. Kenzhebaeva; Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor A.K. Kaltaev. Currently, the Institute is headed by Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Gulmira Serikovna Musaeva.

From its inception, the faculty has pursued high standards in education and science. The first graduates became renowned, highly qualified specialists in the field of transport organization and railway traffic management. Their professional achievements and contributions to the industry have inspired future generations of students to pursue this profession and strive for excellence.

Over the years, the faculty has undergone numerous changes, with new departments being opened, allowing for expanded academic programs and the attraction of leading specialists. Anniversary events held throughout its history have been vivid evidence of the Institute’s accomplishments. Today, the Institute of Logistics and Business proudly celebrates its successes: our students consistently achieve high results in scientific olympiads, forums, and competitions, and our teaching staff actively publish their research in prestigious academic journals. The Institute’s modern infrastructure includes state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, creating ideal conditions for learning and research.

The history of our Institute is a story of success, the pursuit of knowledge, and continuous development. We invite everyone to become a part of this fascinating journey.