Economics and Finance

Programme definition

Programme outcomes

1. Students have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing basic and up-to-date information on economics and finance, application tools and other resources.
2. Students have the ability to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of information.
3. Students have the knowledge to access scientific information in the fields of economics and finance, to follow, evaluate and apply current information.
4. Students have the skills to interpret and analyze the economic and financial developments and data on the agenda of the society and the world, define the problems, and share their thoughts and solutions to problems by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data by using the information they have acquired.
5. Students can independently pursue advanced study in economics and finance.
6. Students have the ability to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen problems encountered in economic and financial studies and applications.
7. Students have sufficient knowledge about national and international economic developments, policies, financial markets and institutions.
8. Students have the ability to use basic econometrics and statistical theories to solve micro and macroeconomic problems.
9. Students have sufficient infrastructure and knowledge level in fields such as industry, agriculture, environment and natural resources, work, knowledge and property economies, money, banking, economic growth and development.
10. Students have sufficient knowledge of law and accounting, which should be in highly skilled staff required by the public and private sectors.
11. Students can improve themselves by determining their learning needs within the framework of lifelong learning principle.
12. Students can convey their thoughts on economic and financial issues and their solutions to problems in written and verbal form.
13. Students have the ability to follow the information in their field and communicate with their colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 general level (B2 for English Programs).
14. In addition to basic computer usage, students will be able to conduct economic and financial analysis and use information and communication technologies together with computer software at least at the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level.
15. Students know the importance of social, scientific, cultural and professional ethical principles for individuals and society in the fields of education, practice and research and act in accordance with ethical values.
16. Students have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
17. Students act in accordance with laws, regulations and legislation regarding their duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.
18. Students know the importance of improving life sustainably and for humanity to live in peace and prosperity.

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.