Institutional aspects of models transformation of higher education and science in Kazakhstan on the example of the specialty "Public administration": global trends and local specifics

The article reveals the institutional features of systemic transformations taking place in Kazakhstan in the system of higher education and science. The results of empirical studies of the implementation of global initiatives in local models of «reboot» of educational and research practices are presented on the example of the specialty «public administration». The features of two stakeholder clusters of institutions of higher education and science presented in the educational space of Kazakhstan are considered. The design and applied research techniques are substantiated, aimed at identifying key determinants, hidden causes and historical background of the problem field in some formats of university practices and research initiatives regarding the specialty «public administration».