Head of the department
TAGAYEV BEHZOD ERGASHEVICH
Head of Department
Degree:
Doctor of Sciences, DSc
Scientific title:
Professor
Reception days:
Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
Address:
Address: 100174, Tashkent city, Almazor district, University street, 4th house
History of the department
The Department of Regional Economics and Management, part of the Faculty of Economics at the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, was established in 1991 under the name “Economics and Production Management”.
From 1991 to 2002, the department was headed by renowned scholar Professor R.M. Mukhiddinov; from 2002 to 2005, by Associate Professor I.A. Sodikova; and from 2006 to 2011, by Professor A.A. Mamatov. The Department of Regional Economics and Management was created in 2011 as a result of the merger of the Departments of Regional Economics and Management. From 2002 to 2011, the Department of Regional Economics was headed by Professor A.A. Kayumov. From 2011 to 2012, the Department of Regional Economics and Management was headed by Assoc. Prof. N.G. Muminov; from 2012 to 2016, by Assoc. Prof. A.A. Khalmirzaev; from 2016 to 2017, by Assoc. Prof. R.N. Rakhmanov; from 2017 to 2018, by Assoc. Prof. P.Z. Khashimov; from 2018 to 2021, by Prof. A.M. Sodikov; and since 2021, the Department has been headed by Prof. B.E. Tagaev.
The Department trains students pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the specialties of Human Resource Management, Management, and Regional Economics. Starting from the 2026 academic year, it will offer Master’s degree programs in Business Management (MBA – Master of Business Administration). Today, the department employs two doctors of science, professors, four candidates of science, associate professors, one PhD, and two senior lecturers, as well as highly qualified international specialists.
The department offers specializations of “Management” and “Regional Economics” for the preparation of dissertations leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Science (DSc.). Currently, alongside local researchers, six international researchers conduct research.
For talented students, the department has organized a “Management for Economists” club, whose members actively participate in national and international competitions.
The department has established international cooperation with leading higher education institutions worldwide, including Germany, Russia, Belarus, Malaysia, Japan, China, and other countries.
The composition of the department
Adilov Botir Baltabayevich
Associate Professor
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Fayziyeva Shaxnoza Rustamovna
Associate Professor
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Xalmirzayev Axmadjan Axunovich
Associate Professor
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Daliyev Ahtam Sharafutdinovich
Associate Professor
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Niyazov Muzaffar Abdusattarovich
Senior Lecturer
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Musayeva Zamira Nuriddinovna
Senior Lecturer
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Nigmatova Dilbar Zafarovna
Senior Lecturer
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Nazarova Sitorabonu Sharafiddinovna
Senior Lecturer
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Xudayberganov Jahongir Baxodir o‘g‘li
Trainee teacher
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Scientific activity
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
“STATE AND CORPORATE STRATEGIES”
Research activities of the Department of “State and Corporate Strategies” of the Faculty of Economics of the National University of Uzbekistan are aimed at developing theoretical and practical aspects of strategic management in the field of public and corporate governance. The department employs
4 DSc, professors and 7 PhD, associate professors.The main areas of scientific activity of the Department of “State and Corporate Strategies” are:
- “Scientific and practical foundations for developing a strategy for the socio-economic development of a region”
- Strategic planning in the public administration system;
- Digital transformations in public and corporate governance;
- National and regional strategies for sustainable development;
Forms of scientific activity of the department: preparation and publication of scientific articles, monographs and analytical reports; Participation in grants and scientific projects; Organization of scientific conferences, round tables, seminars; Organization of scientific internships for teachers; Involvement of students in research work, participation in competitions of scientific papers and conferences.
The scientific activity of the department is closely connected with the educational process and is aimed at training specialists capable of developing and implementing effective strategies at various levels of management. Also, the department is one of the departments that train specialists, there are bilateral agreements between the relevant manufacturing enterprises, higher educational institutions, institutions of secondary specialized education, work is underway to conclude new agreements.
The department trains masters in the specialty 70410111 – “State and corporate strategies”. In addition to doctors and candidates of sciences of the department, leading scientists of the leading ministries, departments, companies, research institutes of the republic take part in the research work of the master’s degree program as scientific supervisors.
The department organizes scientific seminars on dissertation topics with the participation of professors, doctoral students, independent researchers and master’s students conducting scientific research. The department actively cooperates with government agencies, regional administrations, large companies, research institutes, expert centers, and international organizations. Practical projects are developed for external customers.
The department pays special attention to the training of highly qualified personnel. Under the supervision of the department’s professors, doctoral students and researchers work on scientific dissertations on strategic management, state development, corporate governance, management, marketing, and other relevant areas. Today, the department has the following specialties: 08.00.12-Regional Economics, 08.00.13-Management, 08.00.10-Demography. Labor Economics is conducted by doctoral students (PhD) and researchers.
Systematic scientific work with talented students has also begun. Students participate in scientific projects, participate in conferences, competitions, prepare articles and analytical reviews. Scientific seminars and master classes are organized for them. The department supports academic mobility of students and doctoral students, encouraging their participation in internships, exchange programs and international scientific forums.
International cooperation
International cooperation activities of the Department of “Regional Economics and Management” of the National University of Uzbekistan
The Department of Regional Economy and Management of the Faculty of Economics at the National University of Uzbekistan активно develops international cooperation to strengthen academic mobility, expand scientific collaboration, and improve the quality of research and education. The department has established sustainable partnerships with leading foreign universities and research institutions, which contribute to the internationalization of academic activities and the integration of modern educational and research approaches into the learning process.
One of the department’s key international partners is Freien Universität Berlin, with which an official cooperation agreement has been signed. Within the framework of this partnership, the department participates in the Euler grant program supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Under this program, every year, four doctoral researchers from the department are sent to Germany for a one-month scientific internship before defending their PhD dissertations. This initiative enables young researchers to gain international academic experience, improve their research methodology, collaborate with foreign scholars, and strengthen their professional and scientific competencies.
In addition, the department has established academic and scientific cooperation with Universiti Sains Malaysia, Mukhter Auezov South Kazakhstan University, Kyushu University, and Takasaki City University of Economics. The cooperation includes joint research projects, academic exchange programs, participation in international conferences and seminars, and the development of collaborative scientific initiatives.
The department’s growing international reputation is also reflected in its successful work with foreign researchers. In particular, two international scholars from the Republic of Korea and from the People’s Republic of China successfully defended their PhD dissertations at the department. Currently, several other foreign researchers and independent scholars are conducting scientific research within the department, demonstrating its growing appeal as an international academic and research center.
The department continues to expand its international partnerships by promoting joint educational programs, increasing publications in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed international journals, and actively participating in international research and grant projects. Through these efforts, the Department of Regional Economy and Management aims to strengthen its position in the global academic community and contribute to the development of internationally competitive scientific research and higher education.
