Uluslararası İlişkiler (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The vision of International Relations department is to equip its graduates with a unique combination of attributes, such as advanced problem solving ability, conceptual and analytical skills, in-depth country and global knowledge and well developed writing and language skills that enable them to pursue competitive careers and leadership roles in academic, business, policy and NGO environments in domestic and international settings.

• Education and training are provided formally at the Rumelifeneri Campus.

Recognize, critically analyze and develop solutions to managerial, economic and political issues in personal and professional environments,

• Formulate and communicate arguments effectively in oral, written and graphical form,
• Thrive in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams and take initiative as responsible team members,
• Maintain a global, socially inclusive and ethical perspective with emphasis on sustainability,
• Learn fundamental concepts and theories to formulate and implement creative and effective solutions to domestic and international political challenges,
• Use the appropriate research methods and tools to analyze data to assess the validity of political arguments.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

• The ability to diagnose the components of economic and political issues, analyze them from a critical perspective and develop solution suggestions.
• Ability to express effectively verbally, written and visually.
• The ability to work effectively in a team, to improve oneself and to take initiative as a responsible team member.
• Competence in maintaining a global, socially inclusive and ethical perspective.
• The ability to learn basic concepts and theories in order to produce and implement creative and effective solutions to problems.
• Competence in using appropriate research methods and tools to evaluate the validity of relevant arguments and analyze data.

• The measurement and evaluation methods used for each course are defined by the relevant faculty member in the course syllabus at the beginning of each semester. Regarding course success grades, Article 20 of Koç University Undergraduate Education Regulation, which came into force after being published in the Official Gazette on 27.03.2017, applies.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK 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 the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. 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 ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: 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 provide 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 curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to 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; receive a bachelor's diploma.

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

Koç University Department of International Relations (English) has had EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) International Accreditation since 2011 and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International Accreditation since 2021.

• Prospective students can apply through ÖSYM exam, horizontal transfer, foreign student status or as a special student. Application conditions for each option are available on the Registration and Admission Directorate page: https://registrar.ku.edu.tr/kayit-icin-gerekli-belgeler/ Application conditions for exchange program students are available on http://oip.ku.edu.tr.

• The graduates of the Department have a unique combination of attributes, such as well-developed writing skills, quantitative backgrounds, and in-depth country knowledge that enable them to pursue competitive careers in organizations, such as multinational firms, banks, trade and commercial groups, advertising agencies, the foreign ministry, and private consulting agencies. Many graduates continue their studies by pursuing Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Türkiye and abroad. Career Development Center supports all Koç University students and graduates in career Development and Planning, in preparing graduate education plans, and in professional life decisions. For more information about the Career Development Center, please visit https://career.ku.edu.tr/en/ Koç University Regulation for Undergraduate And Associate Degree Teaching And Learning Double major, minor, and specialization programs: ARTICLE 28–
• In accordance with the Regulation Concerning Transfer between Undergraduate and Associate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Principles Concerning Credit Transfer among Institutions of Higher Education, students who meet the success conditions and other requirements established by the Academic Council can, as double major students, concurrently take courses from two separate diploma programs of the University and earn two separate diplomas. For acceptance into, attendance to, and graduation from a double major program, courses and common educational requirements of both diploma programs must be fulfilled. Rules concerning the application, acceptance, and attendance to double major program, taking of course over the ordinary course load in the context of the second major program, dismissal from the second major program, internal transfer to the second major, and graduation from the second major are determined by the Academic Council.
• In accordance with the Regulation Concerning Transfer between Undergraduate and Associate Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Principles Concerning Credit Transfer among Institutions of Higher Education, students who meet the success condition and other requirements established by the Academic Council can, as minor students, concurrently take a limited number of courses from another diploma program of the University as determined by the Executive Council of the college that offers this diploma program, and receive a minor certificate. Minor programs that allow taking courses from more than one diploma program can be offered. For acceptance into, attendance to and earning a certificate from a minor program, courses and common educational requirements of both diploma programs must be fulfilled. Rules concerning the application, acceptance, and attendance to, dismissal from the minor and earning the minor certificate are determined by the Academic Council.
•  Students who meet the success condition and other requirements established by the Academic Council can concurrently take a limited number of courses from another diploma program of the University as determined by the Executive Council of the college that offers this diploma program and receive a track certificate. Rules concerning application to, acceptance, attendance, and dismissal from the track program and qualification for the track certificate are determined by the Academic Council.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

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

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

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

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

Validity is continuous.