Increasing Financial Literacy: Budgeting, Investments, and Personal Finance Management

On April 24, a special and insightful meeting was held for students at the Department of Information Systems. The event was organized within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and was aimed at supporting quality education and economic growth.

The guest speaker was a highly experienced banking professional, Aliya Kairatovna Muzhikova, who delivered an engaging talk on the topic "Increasing Financial Literacy: Budgeting, Investments, and Personal Finance Management". During the meeting, she not only emphasized the importance of theoretical knowledge in finance but also explained, using real-life examples, how to effectively apply it in practice.

Aliya Kairatovna shared various situations from her professional experience and highlighted current requirements and changes in the banking system. She also stressed that improving financial literacy is an essential component of sustainable development.

One of the key points discussed was that financial knowledge is important not only for finance specialists but also for students in the field of Information Technology (IT). In today’s digital economy, IT professionals need to understand financial processes to work effectively in areas such as fintech, data analysis, and digital banking.

The speaker emphasized the importance of not only acquiring knowledge but also being able to apply it in real life, develop financial literacy, and properly assess risks. She also spoke about the key skills and qualities required for employment and provided valuable advice to future IT professionals.

At the end of the meeting, students asked questions and received a wealth of useful information about the financial sector. Topics such as starting a career, gaining experience, and achieving success in the financial system were actively discussed. The guest provided clear and honest answers, motivating the students.

Such meetings help students define their professional paths and effectively combine theory with practice.