FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

FeesIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityIstanbul Nişantaşı UniversityFees

From TRY 374,000

Vocational School

Banking and Insurance (Evening Education)

Ön LisansTurkish2 years

Applications open

Tuition and study format

TuitionRequest current tuition information

Academic year: 2026/27

Intakes and application dates

2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications open
January 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027

Programme information package

The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.

Programme definition

History

Banking and Insurance Program was established in 2013 and continues its activities within the Vocational School. The program accepted its first students in the 2014-2015 academic year and had its first graduates in 2016.

Qualification Awarded

Degree: Associate Degree in Banking and Insurance Title: Bank and Insurance Employee

Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)

Associate Degree ( (EQF-LLL 5. Level)

Specific Admission Requirements

Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and complete their final registration within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. Acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he/she has applied. are examined and evaluated specifically. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement Students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.

Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the instructions:

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.

Profile of The Programme

Vision: Since the finance sector is a vibrant, fast-changing and technology-based sector, it is our most important priority to raise individuals who have analytical thinking skills and can interpret the agenda of our graduate students. Mission: Our most important priority is to raise individuals who are adequately equipped in the professional field. Purpose/Objectives: It aims to provide academic education that aims to provide professional development in accordance with the efficiency and quality requirements of the profession.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples

Banking and Insurance program graduates; They have the opportunity to find jobs in financial consultancy and audit offices, accounting and finance departments of businesses operating in different sectors, as well as banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions.

Access to Further Studies

Our students who received the projected score from the Vertical Transition exam organized by ÖSYM; They can switch to Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, Econometrics, Financial Econometrics, Economics, Economy and Finance, International Finance, International Finance and Banking, International Business, Logistics Management, Actuary, Capital Markets and Portfolio Management, Insurance, Insurance and Risk Management.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive

Graduation Requirements

In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to at least 120 ECTS in total) and their overall weighted GPA at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must also successfully complete the internship or graduation project (see the Curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Tam Zamanlı

Address, Programme Director or Equivalent

Program Head: Lecturer Elçin Gülbahar Email: elcin.gulbahar@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul

Facilities

Program graduates; They have the opportunity to find jobs in accounting companies, accounting and finance departments of different sectors, as well as banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions.

Programme outcomes

Provides basic definitions of banking and insurance.
Demonstrate the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of banking and insurance in real life.
To know the financial system and to have the capacity to take part in this system.
To analyze and relate economic and sectoral developments and data.
Preparing, analyzing and evaluating financial statements and reporting them.
Identify deficiencies in current processes by having the knowledge and skills to perform basic banking and insurance transactions.
To demonstrate knowledge and skills to ensure effective sales and marketing of all banking and insurance products and services.
To reveal the competence to assume professional responsibility.
Examine current debates in the banking and insurance field.
To provide basic legal knowledge to follow the legal regulations regarding the banking and insurance sector when necessary.
To be able to explain concepts by having basic level of foreign language knowledge required by the profession.
To have the knowledge and skills to use information and communication technologies at the basic level required by the profession.
To reach sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights of employees working in the banking and insurance sector, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
To develop the relations of the bank or insurance company in a way that takes into consideration all its stakeholders in its internal and external environment.
Realizing the importance of entrepreneurship and leadership.

Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework

Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.

KNOWLEDGE

1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 10 · 11 · 13

SKILLS

1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 12
2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 12

COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )

1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes6 · 8 · 15
2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes6 · 8 · 15
3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes6 · 8 · 15

COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )

1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes9 · 12
2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes9 · 12
3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes9 · 12

COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )

1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes7
2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes7
3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes7
4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes7

COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )

1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 7 · 10 · 13 · 15
2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 7 · 10 · 13 · 15