Overview

Our Vision

To be the leading Central Asian hub for research-driven teaching and practice-oriented scholarship in business management, logistics, supply chain operations, and customs administration, preparing ethical, globally competent professionals who contribute to sustainable economic development and efficient trade facilitation.

Our Mission

We educate students to master the complexities of modern business and global supply chains by integrating rigorous management theory, data-driven analytical methods, and experiential learning.

We conduct high-impact research that informs business strategy, logistics innovation, and customs policy.

We build international partnerships connecting Uzbekistan and Central Asia with global business, logistics, and customs knowledge networks.

Goal

To deliver high-quality academic programmes, produce actionable and industry-relevant research, and collaborate effectively with government agencies, businesses, logistics operators, and international organisations—thereby strengthening national and regional competitiveness in an increasingly interconnected global market.

Culture

The Department will achieve its vision and mission through an integrative culture founded on personal and professional integrity.

We are committed to teamwork, innovation, and long-term partnerships with faculty colleagues, students, alumni, industry professionals, and other stakeholders.
Our efforts focus on delivering strong academic programmes, excellent teaching, practical skills development, and impactful research that meet the needs of the business, logistics, and customs sectors.

We continuously assess, enhance, and adapt our activities in response to evolving industry trends, technological advancements, and the changing demands of the global business environment.

Departmental Values

Excellence and Competitiveness

We pursue the highest standards in teaching and research-rigorous curricula, peer-reviewed outputs, and continuous improvement-so that our graduates and unit excel in national and global arenas.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

We foster creative problem-solving, evidence-informed pedagogy, and research that translates ideas into policy impact and sustainable economic and social value.

Modernity and Digital Transformation

We adopt contemporary methods and digital tools to keep curricula and scholarship aligned with evolving global economic trends and professional practice.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives, ensuring equitable access, participation, and outcomes for students and staff.

Leadership and Teamwork

We develop ethical, accountable leaders and cultivate a collegial, collaborative culture that advances shared goals across disciplines and communities.

Ethics and Integrity

We uphold academic honesty, professional ethics, transparency, and the responsible use of data and AI across teaching, research, and operations.

Social Responsibility and Sustainability

We engage public, private, and civil sectors to address societal needs, integrating environmental, social, and economic sustainability (SDGs) into education, research, and outreach.

                                   Overview of the Department

The Tashkent State University of Economics, Faculty of International Tourism, Department of Customs Affairs was established in 1993 under the name “International Transport Relations and Customs Affairs”.

In order to provide the customs and tax system being formed in our republic with qualified personnel, in accordance with the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated May 2, 1995 №175 “On providing the tax and customs system of the Republic of Uzbekistan with qualified personnel”, the Department of State Regulation of Export and Customs Affairs was established at the Tashkent State University of Economics.

Based on the tasks of liberalizing foreign economic activity, developing international transport relations, and improving the customs service on the basis of international law in our republic, the name of the department was:

- in 2001 “Customs and Transport Relations in Foreign Economic Activity”;

- in 2003 “Customs and Logistics”;

- since 2005, the Department of Customs Affairs;

-From November 1, 2011, the department was renamed "Logistics and Infrastructure Development";

-In 2016, the department was renamed "Infrastructure Development and Logistics";

-From April 2020, the department was renamed "Business Administration and Logistics".

In 2024, as part of TSUE’s institutional reorganization, the Department reinstated its original title: Business Administration

Academic Profile and Programs

The Department delivers undergraduate and graduate curricula focused on international trade, economic diplomacy, integration processes, and global development. Programs combine rigorous theory with applied coursework, case analysis, and policy-oriented projects to prepare graduates for roles in the public sector, international organizations, and globally engaged firms.

Since 1993, about 1,500 students have completed programs run by the Department. Many alumni work in public administration, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in internationally focused economic sectors, highlighting the Department’s role in developing the country’s human capital.

Faculty and Scholarly Capacity

The department has 30 full-time faculty members, including Doctors of Science (DSc) and PhDs, as well as senior teachers and lecturers. The department is led by Professor Ubaydullo Gafurov, the current department chair. Faculty members engage in active research projects while teaching, ensuring that course content remains aligned with the latest developments in business management, logistics and supply chain practices, customs regulation, and modern trade facilitation.

Research Priorities and Impact

Departmental research supports national strategic priorities in business competitiveness, logistics and supply chain efficiency, customs modernization, export development, and trade facilitation.

Faculty members publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals, prepare policy briefs, and provide expert consultations to government agencies and industry partners.
Through this work, the Department contributes to evidence-based decision-making, enhances the effectiveness of logistics and customs operations, and strengthens international cooperation in trade and business development.

Curriculum Development and Collaboration

The Department regularly reviews and updates its curricula to meet international standards and the evolving labor-market requirements in business management, logistics, and customs affairs.

Its programmes and course structures serve as models for peer institutions in Uzbekistan.
Close collaboration with government bodies, logistics companies, customs authorities, and international academic networks supports internships, guest lectures, industry projects, and joint research initiatives, all of which enhance student learning, practical skills, and employability.

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