Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Economics and Finance (in English)
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 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
Economics and Finance (English) Program was established in 2024 and operates under the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The department admitted its first students in the 2024-2025 academic year. Designed in line with international standards, this program provides students with the opportunity to understand the global economy, analyze financial systems, and access international career opportunities. Aiming to educate well-equipped, visionary, and competitive individuals, our English program welcomes the future professionals of economics and finance.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance Title: Economist
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Undergraduate (Except Special Ability) Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to their EA score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively 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 below. 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. İstanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement. Within the scope of this program, 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)
The prior learning and achievements of undergraduate students may be recognized in accordance with the “Istanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on the Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Equivalency, and Adaptation Principles,” and students may be exempted from the relevant courses accordingly. To access the directive, please use the following link:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: The vision of İstanbul Nişantaşı University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Department of Economics and Finance is to develop graduates who are globally competitive, analytical, ethically grounded, and prepared for leadership in the financial world. Mission: Our department aims to provide quality education, combining academic and practical knowledge, enhancing students’ skills, and fostering solution-oriented approaches to economic and financial challenges while supporting sustainable development and ethical values. Purpose/Objectives: The department’s objectives are to equip students with strong analytical and research skills, raise awareness of global economic issues, and prepare them to make ethical decisions in the finance and economic sectors.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Department of Economics and Finance have broad career opportunities in both the public and private sectors. In the public sector, they can work as experts, inspectors, analysts, or managers in ministries, central banks, regulatory institutions, public financial bodies, and local governments. In the private sector, they can pursue careers in banking, financial analysis, investment and portfolio management, accounting, auditing, risk management, foreign trade, consultancy, and corporate finance. They are also well-suited for roles in multinational companies, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations. Those who wish to continue their academic journey may pursue postgraduate studies and build a career in academia and research.
Access to Further Studies
Our graduates, who have successfully completed their undergraduate education, can continue their graduate studies at national and international higher education institutions, provided that they receive a valid score from the ALES exam and have sufficient foreign language knowledge.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Associate/Bachelor's Degree 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. İstanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive İstanbul Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive İstanbul 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 of the courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 240 ECTS) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. For graduation, the student must successfully complete the internship or graduation project. Students can review the relevant regulations and directives to understand the requirements for graduation. Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education, Teaching and Examination Regulation Examination and Academic Achievement Evaluation System Directive Istanbul Nişantaşı University School of Foreign Languages Education and Examination Directive Istanbul 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
Head of The Department: Asst. Prof. Parla ONUK Email: parla.onuk@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul Research Assistant to The Department: Sedat ÖZKAN Email: sedat.ozkan@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
There are 1 Professor, 3 Assistant Professors and 1 Research Assistant in the department of Economics and Finance. We have also various clubs established in the field of Economics and Finance. Departmental students can turn to these in line with their interests. Through the symposiums, congresses and panels organized on various topics, the students are invited to our faculty to ensure that our students are able to follow the theoretical knowledge as well as the practice closely. Students also have the opportunity to join sports teams such as football, basketball, volleyball, and others. Additionally, they can study abroad through Erasmus and International Exchange Agreements.
Programme outcomes
- Students learn the fundamental concepts, theories, and approaches related to economics and finance; acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge; and apply this knowledge to understand and analyze economic developments at both national and international levels.
- Students will gain a strong command of the fundamental concepts and theories of economics and finance, along with a solid grounding in related disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, law, and business. They will develop the ability to conduct multidisciplinary analysis and interpret economic and financial issues from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
- Students will have a strong command of the essential methods and tools for collecting, analysing, and interpreting economic and financial data. They will gain the competence to conduct independent research and critically evaluate the information obtained in light of theoretical and practical knowledge.
- Can develop knowledge and practice in the field of economics and finance both individually and as part of a team; can plan projects, conduct economic or financial analyses, and manage related processes effectively.
- Students can identify their learning needs and take responsibility for their own development; they can enhance personal and institutional entrepreneurial skills by embracing change and innovation while keeping up with scientific and technological advancements in the field of economics and finance.
- Students develop ideas, opinions, and solution proposals related to economics and finance; they can effectively communicate these to relevant individuals and institutions both orally and in writing. They are capable of formulating data-driven economic and financial policy recommendations.
- Students can analyze economic decision-making processes and their social impacts; they can design and carry out projects with a strong sense of social responsibility, and act in line with ethical values and a commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Students develop awareness of human rights and freedoms, democracy, social justice, public interest, cultural and historical heritage, environmental sustainability, and occupational health and safety; they embrace the principles of responsible economics and sustainable development.
- Students can communicate professionally in English at a minimum B2 level and effectively use information and communication technologies relevant to the field of economics and finance.
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 advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes5 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes1 · 6 · 8 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 7 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes— - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes3 · 6 · 7 · 9 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 8
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes— - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes— - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes1 · 8 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 9 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes4 · 7
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 6 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9