The main objectives of the activities of the Council of Customers and the Expert Commission are:
participation in the development and analysis of planning and methodological documentation based on a combination of research results and fundamental knowledge with their application in production activities;
participation in the creation of flexible curricula and innovative educational programs that enhance effectiveness, achieve a high level of education at IEC, and train competitive specialists whose knowledge meets international standards;
participation in the educational process, including delivering lectures on modern methods and means of production technologies, and market relations in domestic and global practice.
Functions of the Council of Customers
- providing recommendations on the content of educational, methodological, and scientific materials developed at IEC, aimed at improving the educational process and scientific activities;
- forming a package of orders and searching for potential employers, providing comprehensive assistance in the employment of IEC graduates;
- supervising coursework and diploma projects, as well as guiding master’s and doctoral students;
- assisting in finding locations for all types of internships;
- participating in organizing and conducting graduate fairs.
Functions of the Expert Commission
- expertise of curricula and programs;
- providing recommendations for improving the educational process;
- submitting specific proposals for the development of curricula;
- regular meetings with students of the respective educational programs;
- participation in the development and analysis of planning and methodological documentation;
- familiarizing students and faculty with advanced methods and technologies in design and construction, new building materials, and modern methodologies in economics and management (through lectures, consultations, presentations at scientific-practical and methodological conferences, etc.);
- participation in the work of the state attestation commission followed by analysis of the results of diploma design and defense.
The Council of Customers and the Expert Commission are established to align the goals and objectives of IEC activities with the professional interests of society and contemporary needs in the fields of architecture, design, construction industry technologies, economics, management, journalism, organizations of radio electronics and telecommunications, tourism services, international relations, and translation studies.
The Council of Customers and the Expert Commission serve as a connecting link between IEC and governmental, public, economic, and commercial organizations where IEC graduates may be in demand as specialists with a high level of fundamental basic and specialized professional education.
The Council of Customers and the Expert Commission are advisory bodies under the Rector of IEC and carry out their activities in accordance with the IEC Charter and the norms of current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Council of Customers and the Expert Commission report to the Academic Council and the Rector of IEC.
