İktisat (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• This program trains economists who will work to conduct research and applications in various stages of economic life, and provides academic formation to individuals who will work in the public and private sectors by making use of quantitative techniques such as mathematics, statistics and econometrics within the framework of economic theory. Economics education covers two basic processes. The first of these is to teach the economic principles and tools to be used in post-university life and thus to raise the qualified workforce required by economic units trying to be successful in the rapidly changing global conditions. The second is to develop the ability to think systematically and independently, which can be useful in all areas of human life, and to provide students with scientific competence in economic issues.

Learning takes place in the form of formal, open or distance education. Moreover, Practical training is provided in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as internships or workplace training in industry, healthcare institutions and workplaces.

This program is also offered with a full scholarship.

This program is offered in 100% English.

• Define the fundamental concepts and theories of economics and related sub-disciplines.
• Describe the mechanism behind the economic theories and models.
• Identify the roles of economic agents and the interactions between them.
• Interpret the real life events and issues in economics using the information provided within the field.
• Interpret the economic information provided in terms of quantitative, qualitative and graphical form.
• Integrate ethical principles gained during the education into responsible decision-making process.
• Use mathematical, statistical and econometric methods and tools to solve economic problems.
• Formulate the cause and effect relationship between economic variables.
• Relate the economic concepts and knowledge with other disciplines.
• Detect the appropriate economic proposition for solving and explaining current economic problems.
• Communicate both in written and verbal with all segments of the society using field related knowledge and skills.
• Organize and support activities with social awareness and responsibility that can influence social dynamics of the society.
• Construct economic models using theoretical and practical knowledge for policy recommendation.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

• Reading and writing competence
• Multilingual competence
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering
• Digital competence
• Personal, social, and learning to learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

For each course, one of the following letters is given to the students as a success grade. Letters and their coefficients are as follows.

SUCCESS GRADE COEFFICIENT

A 4,0 A- 3,7 B+ 3,3 B 3,0 B- 2,7 C+ 2,3 C 2,0 C- 1,7 D+ 1,3 D 1 S 0,0 F1 0,0 F2 0,0 E 0,0

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education, training and other activities in higher education institutions.

• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions, prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK, are published every year. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

• The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published every year by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curriculum of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receives a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Institution Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. The "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YÖKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. It carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the YÖKAK legislation.

Name of Accreditation Organization; AQAS (Agency for Quality Assurance), YÖKAK (Turkish Higher Education Quality Council)

AQAS Accreditation Start/End Date:

18 March 2022 / 30 September 2028

• The process of placement of students in the program is carried out by the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) through the Student Selection and Placement System (ÖSYS).

Public and private sector job opportunities are quite high for economics graduates. They can take inspector, auditor and assistant expert exams opened by various ministries, they can be employed in enterprises, research institutions in state and private sector banks, or they can be academicians. The graduates of the department can play an active role in international markets and institutions, and at the same time, continue their doctorate program and make an academic career.

Our department has Master's programs with and without thesis.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board Regulation

Qualification is continuous.