Sociology: Leadership and Innovation
Degree: Bachelor’s Program
Free of Charge
English
4 years
State-recognized Diploma
Program description
This programme examines how traditions are transmitted across generations, how communities respond to social and cultural change, and how shared beliefsinfluence perceptions of the world.
Although societies differ widely in their practices and values, underlying patterns connect human experience across contexts.
The curriculum focuses on the study of human behaviour, social structures, and cultural dynamics. It explores the institutions and power relations that structure everyday life, drawing on a strong mixed- methods foundation.
Students engage with both qualitative and quantitative research traditions, gaining skills in ethnography, interviewing, survey design, statistical analysis, and the integration of varied forms of evidence. Emphasis is placed on research design, analyticalreasoning, data interpretation, and culturally informed analysis.
By integrating critical inquiry with methodological rigor and evidence-based approaches, the programme provides a comprehensive framework for understanding contemporary social challenges and for contributing to inclusive and effective solutions within communities, organisations, and broader societal contexts.
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What You Will Study in Creative Engineering
Core Courses
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Introduction to Sociology
- Classical Sociological Theory
- Introduction to Anthropology
- Social Psychology
- Formal modeling in Social Science
- Organizations and Society
- People and Culture
Elective courses
- Citizenship and Public Ethics
- Sociology of Science and Engineering
- Change Management
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Foresight
- Digital Immorality
- Digital Persuasion
- Digital Twins
- Digital Methods of Social Transformation
Course Instructors
President
Andrew Wachtel is the Director of Educational Programs for inDrive, in which capacity he is creating inVision U. Wachtel is also a co-founder of Compass College of Art and Design, which has been working in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan since 2021.Previously, he served as Rector of Narxoz University in Almaty, and President of the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Director, Foundation Year at inVision U
Nurken Aubakir is a PhD candidate in Translation studies and has served as a visiting fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA and exemplified dedication and innovation in education that meets the standards of responsible and relevant education by winning the prestigious CEEMAN Responsible Management Educator of the award in 2024. He is an advocate for holistic education and integrates cultural heritage and global competencies through developing rigorous curricula. He is an author of award-winning “Tolyq Adam” GenEd curriculum and previously served as the Dean of School of Transformative Humanities AlmaU.
Chief operating officer
Anastasia is the head of the educational program at inDrive, which is aimed at preparing capable and motivated schoolchildren from developing countries to enter the world's leading universities. She was also the head of regional development projects for the Sinet Spark.
Director of Recruitment
Nurkhan Omarbekov is a higher education specialist and admissions strategist currently serving as the Director of Student Recruitment. With a strong university admissions, enrollment, and student outreach background, Nurkhan is passionate about making world-class education accessible to students from underserved regions and diverse backgrounds.
Head, Creative Engineering program
An artist and educator working at the intersection of engineering, design, and art. Holds a Master of Architecture (MArch) in Design for Manufacture from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL (UK), earned through the Bolashak International Scholarship. Winner of the UK Alumni Award in the Culture and Creativity category for developing and leading the innovative Multimedia Sciences undergraduate program at SDU University. Her work explores surrealist methodologies and digital fabrication.
Career Opportunities After Graduation
Possible positions
- Social Researcher
- User Researcher
- Market Research Analyst
- Public Opinion Researcher
- Behavioral Insights Specialist
- Evaluation & Monitoring Specialist (M&E)
- Project Officer / Project Manager (NGO or development)
- Youth & Community Engagement Officer
- Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
- Consultant for UN agencies (UNICEF, UNDP, UN Women, IOM, UNESCO)
- Consumer Insights Researcher
- Social impact consultant
Possible jobs in the following fields
- Social and Cultural Research
- Public Policy and Government
- Community Development and Social Services
- International Development and Humanitarian Work
- Health and Well-Being (Public Health, Behavioural Health)
- Business, HR, and Organizational Development
- Technology and User Research (UX, Product Research)
- Market and Consumer Research
- Education and Academic Research
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Admission Requirements
Fill out and submit the application form on our website and upload your documents
Submit video presentation. Applicants who complete the task will be invited to the next selection stage
Pass the interview with the Admissions Committee
Receive an offer
Submit hard copies of your documents
Take part in Onboarding Week
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Minimum entry requirements
UNT 80 points on one of the following subjects
(for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan)
Math + Geography
English proficiency
(for all applicants)
(only for international applicants where IELTS/TOEFL is not available)
Application package
ID/Passport
UNT certificate
Link to the presentation
Social background info (if any)
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