An Open Class on “Legal Foundations and Stages of Financial Planning”

On October 15, 2025, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Customs, Financial and Environmental Law S.M. Zhapakov conducted an open lesson for students on the topic “Legal Foundations and Stages of Financial Planning.” The event was held within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 — ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
The aim of the lesson was to familiarize students with the key stages of financial planning, reveal the theoretical and practical foundations of financial law, and highlight the importance of the financial period. The lesson involved the head of the department, Doctor of Sciences, Professor G.A. Kuanalieva, Senior Lecturer K.A. Bakhmanova, and Lecturer M.S. Kurmanzhan, who made valuable contributions by explaining complex issues and supporting active discussions.
During the lesson, the lecturer explained the stages of planning in detail, demonstrated the significance of financial law through vivid examples, and provided various assignments that helped connect theory with practice. Special attention was given to active student engagement through group work, which contributed to a deeper understanding of the material.
At the conclusion of the open lesson, the Head of the Department, Doctor of Sciences, Professor G.A. Kuanalieva, highly praised the session, noting its high level of organization and the importance of the topic for developing students’ professional competencies, and shared her thoughts on the significance of financial literacy in the modern world.
This lesson allowed students to grasp the essence and significance of financial law, its basic principles, and the differences between financial law and the financial period. Theoretical knowledge was reinforced through practical tasks, helping to form fundamental understanding in the field of financial law. This approach fosters essential skills in young people for effective financial management and supports the idea of lifelong learning — a key factor for sustainable development. This lesson became an important step toward a confident and financially literate future for each participant.