İktisat Lisans Diploması

This program aims to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation and strong analytical skills in economics. It develops the ability to analyze economic systems and solve problems using quantitative methods such as mathematics, statistics and econometrics. It trains economists who will be successful in the public and private sectors, who can approach contemporary policy issues critically and who have the ability to think independently. The program aims to enable students to produce economic solutions to global and social problems. Students are supported in their skills in conducting research, analyzing data and interpreting results. Individuals who adapt to changing conditions are raised by instilling a sense of lifelong learning and commitment to ethical values.

Education and training are provided in the form of formal, open or distance education. In addition, practical training is provided in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as internships or workplace training in industry, health institutions and workplaces.

• Knows what and how to learn in accordance with the principle of lifelong learning and inquiry and has the necessary equipment for graduate academic or professional education.
• Has knowledge about the causes and consequences of basic conceptual knowledge, theories and methods in the field of economics in a social perspective.
• Has the ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate economic developments, data and ideas with scientific methods.
• Has the ability to evaluate economic problems with causality, to finalize them within the framework of decision-making mechanism and to solve them with policy recommendations.
• Develops the ability to use interdisciplinary analysis tools such as mathematics, statistics, econometrics, psychology, sociology in economic analysis, to produce interpretations and conclusions.
• To be able to use the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired in the field of economics to make decisions on markets and economic mechanisms and to identify information deficiencies.
• To be able to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to economics and to be able to transfer their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally.
• Has the awareness of fulfilling his/her responsibility to share his/her predictions and expectations about economic variables with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Have an attitude that is open to world cultures, respectful of different beliefs, thoughts and lifestyles, capable of questioning information within the framework of scientific thought, and open to change and innovation.
• Has the awareness to produce solutions with the necessary sensitivity to the social structure formed by economic actors and individuals within the framework of social responsibility approach.
• To be able to follow the information in the field of economics and communicate effectively with colleagues by using information and communication technologies and written, oral and visual tools at the basic level of European Computer Driving License.
• To be able to follow the information and developments in the field of economics by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and to reflect the difference it creates to his/her individual career.
• Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility and analytical thinking skills in team work for interdisciplinary studies and researches and fulfill the planned tasks to the desired extent and on time.
• Acts in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to economics.

Has advanced level of the following key competencies:

1. Literacy competency

2. Multilingual competency

3. Mathematical competency and competency in science, technology and     engineering

4. Digital competency

5. Personal, social and learning to learn competency

6. Citizenship competency

7. Entrepreneurial competency

8. Cultural awareness and expression competency

1. Assessment and evaluation methods; types of exams and their contribution to course success grades are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YOK) on these issues.

2. Different methods such as homework, projects, applications, midterm exams and final exams are used in assessment and evaluation.

3. Grading systems based on letters and/or numbers are used in the evaluation of student success.

AA 4.00 90-100 Excellent

BA 3.50 85-89 Very good

BB 3.00 80-84 Good

CB 2.50 75-79 Fair

CC 2.00 70-74 Pass

DC 1.50 65-69 Conditionally Pass

DD 1.00 60-64 Conditionally Pass

FD 0.50 50-59 Fail

FF 0.00 0-49 Fail

A student is responsible for successfully completing the specified course program.

Students must complete 240 ECTS credits and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00 / 4.00. FF, DZ or YZ grades are considered failing.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

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

• “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of criteria determined by YOK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YOK.

• “Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report”, which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published every year by YOK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YOK. 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. Establishment and Approval of Curriculum: The Council of Higher Education determines the minimum standards and criteria required for opening 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 provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

1.2. The curriculum of the National Core Curriculum is approved by the relevant Deans' Council and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment-Evaluation: The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to students is carried out in accordance with the education and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

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

4. Self-Assessment-External Assessment: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the “Internal Institutional Assessment Reports” of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YOKAK) at the beginning of each year. YOKAK shares the “Institutional Feedback Report” prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation institutions authorized or recognized by YOKAK also show that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is provided. YOKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with its legislation.

Accreditation Institution Name: STAR Accreditation, YOKAK Institutional Accreditation

STAR Accreditation Start/End Date:

22.04.2024/22.04.2028

1. Graduating from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the conditions for admission to undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.

2. Being placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central exam conducted by the Center for Assessment, Selection and Placement (OSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YOK.

3. Having received the sufficient score and passing the special talent exam as a result of the central exam conducted by ÖSYM for programs of higher education institutions that accept students with special talent exams, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YOK.

4. Being placed in undergraduate programs that are a continuation of the fields they have graduated from in higher education institutions for associate degree graduates as a result of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by OSYM, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YOK.

1. Those who have a bachelor's degree can continue to graduate programs and, if they meet the relevant requirements, to doctoral and art proficiency programs accepted with a bachelor's degree.

2. Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs opened by the higher education institutions where they are studying. Students enrolled in double major programs can take courses from two diploma programs simultaneously and receive two separate bachelor's degrees if they are successful.

1. Law no. 2547 on Higher Education

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

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Program Graduates

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

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

The qualification is permanently valid.