Uluslararası Çalışmalar (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The program offers a strong background in economics and international political economy in the context of globalization and develops an awareness of world societies, business relations, cultures, global institutions and politics. Students are thus formed to successfully operate in global political and economic environments, on the other hand, to equip themselves with the necessary background for graduate studies in fields ranging from international relations and management to economics.

• Education and Training are provided in the form of formal and/or distance education.
• Additionally, practical training is provided in laboratories. There is also a compulsory internship to be completed in companies/institutions.

• Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice.
• Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others.
• Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself.
• Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means.
• Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop knowledge of theories, concepts, and research methods in humanities and social sciences.
• Assess how global, national and regional developments affect society.
• Know how to access and evaluate data from various sources of information.
• Analyze global affairs from international relations and economics perspectives.
• Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of the international affairs.
• Compete for increasing opportunities in careers within the newly emerging global institutions.
• Evaluate the international political events and present their views and positions on international affairs with advanced oral and written skills.

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

(1) Success in the courses are evaluated by the related faculty member through homework assignments, mid-terms and, final exams and papers given to the students. Principles of evaluation for the course, weight of the term papers, midterm and final exams will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Courses are evaluated within the framework of this Instruction Letter for SU Undergraduate Program. The lowest passing grade for the courses included in the grade point average(GPA) is “D”, for the courses which is not included in the grade point average (GPA) is “S”. If any grade is not given for courses which is included in grade point average (GPA) is evaluated as “F”, for the non-credit courses which is not included in the grade point average (GPA) is evaluated as “U” during the periods prescribed in the academic calendar. Any modifications to the grades are made according to Article 24. Letter grades and coefficients are shown below. Instruction Letter for Undergraduate Programs Page 7 of 15 Letter 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 1.0 F 0

(2) Other grades and their usage are stated as below:

a) “I” is the grade given to students, on condition that the instructor of the course approves student’s request documentary evidences, request petitions provided within 3 days of the final examination, who fulfill the course attendance requirements, but to due some reasons acceptable cannot complete the required course works or take the final exams. Student’s documentary evidences stating the request are sent to Student Resources Unit along with the written petition until the “Last day for grade submission stated in the academic calendar. “F” grade is given for the courses which is included the grade point average (GPA) , and “U” grade is given for the courses which is not included in the grade point average (GPA) in case the documents are not send to Student Resources Unit until the stated time. “A” grade should be given to student who receives “I” grade for the course by completing the required course work within the stated time determined by the faculty member or should take final exam in the announced time. If the student cannot get a passing grade at the end of these, he-she should take re-take exam on which the date is determined by the faculty member. Student Resources Unit is informed by the related Faculty about “I” grade conversion dates determined until 3 days before the course registration period for the following semester at latest. Until the time stated on the decision, “I”grade, which cannot be converted by using all exam rights, will be converted to “F” grade for the courses which is included the grade point average (GPA) , and “U” grade for the courses which is not included in the grade point average (GPA).

b) “‘P”’ grade (In progress) ““P”” grade is given to students who are progressing the courses which are not included in the grade point average (GPA).

c) “'S”' grade (Satisfactory) is given to students who are successful in the courses which are not included in the grade point average (GPA).

ç) “'U” grade (unsatisfactory) is given to students who are not successful in the courses which are not included in the grade point average (GPA).

d) “'T”' grade (Transfer) is given to students who take courses from other universities as a special student and which are considered equivalent by the Faculty Administrative Board. Courses taken by the students in special student status, during the period they are not entitled to enroll in any higher education institute, are not acceptable as equivalent.

e) “'W”' grade (Withdrawn) 'W' (withdrawn) grade is given for courses from which the students are allowed to withdraw within the dates stated in the academic calendar and until the last workday of the Instruction Letter for Undergraduate Programs Page 8 of 15 tenth week for fall and spring terms starting from the beginning of the courses upon the recommendation of the faculty member and the advisor. A student is allowed to withdraw from second courses at maximum in one semester and from six courses in total during his/her whole period of education. Students cannot withdraw from the courses they repeat (including the courses graded with W ) or the courses they are registered in summer term.

f) “'NA”' (Not attended) grade is given to students who do not fulfill the attendance requirements of a course. “'NA”' grade is considered as an “'F”' grade for the courses which are included in the grade point average ( GPA) and “'U”' grade for the courses which are not included in the grade point average (GPA) in the calculation of grade point averages.

g) “'P”', “'S”', “'U”', “'T”' and 'W' grades are not taken into account in the calculation of grade point average.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education, training, and other activities carried out in Higher Education Institutions.
• YÖK publishes "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" for the Higher Education Institutions annually. These reports cover the quantitative and qualitative evaluations for the Higher Education Institutions.
• YÖK also publishes an annual report for the Foundation Higher Education Institutions. These reports cover the quantitative and qualitative evaluations for the Foundation Higher Education Institutions.

1. Curriculum Development and Approval Process:

 1.1. The minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in Higher Education Institutions are determined by YÖK.

1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in Higher Education Institutions and the learning outcomes of each program are determined by the boards of Higher Education Institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.

1.3. The curriculum of National Core Education Programs is implemented by Higher Education Institutions upon the approval of the Board of Deans followed by the approval of YÖK.

2. Assessment and Evaluation:

The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes is carried out as stated in the Instruction Letters of Higher Education Institutions which comply with the basic principles determined by YÖK Regulations.

3. Certification:

Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive an Undergraduate Diploma if they successfully complete the course credits and meet the graduation requirements of the program.

4. Self-Assessment and External Evaluation:

At the beginning of each year, Higher Education Institutions submit the "Institutional Self-Assessment Report” of the previous year to the Information System of the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK). YÖKAK then releases the "Institutional Feedback Report" which covers the external evaluation of the Higher Education Institutions. In addition, accreditations granted by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK shows that the quality assurance of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK carries out regular review activities regarding the determined qualifications.

• The number of students to be admitted to undergraduate diploma programs are determined by the Board of Trustees. Within the framework of the principles and procedures for foundation higher education institutions to have full scholarship students, a tuition fee exemption (100%) is provided for at least 15% of the quota determined for undergraduate programs in the relevant Academic year.
• Students are admitted to the first year of SU undergraduate diploma programs through the University Entrance Exam carried out by the Directorate of Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Requirements for international student admission to undergraduate programs are determined by the Academic Council; applications, submitted within this scope, meeting the criteria designated by SU are resolved by Faculty Administrative Board.
• Admission to undergraduate diploma programs through transfers are subject to the principles set by SU and the Articles of Basis and Regulations to be applied on Double Major, Lateral Degree and transfer between the Associate Degree and Undergraduate Degree programs, and Credit Transfer between the Institutions dated 24/04/2010 and numbered 27561.
• Applications for the University should be done to Student Resources Unit of SU within the periods stated in the academic calendar.
•  Students are admitted to SU as full time students for a specific period according to scope of the agrement with other Higher Education Institutes . At the end of their education period, these students are given transcripts showing their academic histories,courses and grades.

• Multinational Companies
• NGOs
• Start-ups
• Private Sector
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other public institutions
• Academic Career (MA & PhD Applications)

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 Interinstitutional 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

The qualification is permanent.