Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Finance and Banking
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
The Finance and Banking Department was established in 2020 and continues its activities within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The department accepted its first students in the 2020-2021 academic year and graduated its first students in 2024.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are admitted to the program through central placement based on their EA score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively by the announced registration dates. Foreigners: Foreign students are admitted according to criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant webpage. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started their education in an equivalent program domestically or abroad may apply for horizontal transfer. The student's acceptance is reviewed and evaluated individually before the semester begins, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree they are applying for. Please review the relevant regulations. Nişantaşı University Associate and Bachelor's Degree Education Horizontal Transfer Guidelines Regulations on the Principles for Transfer, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions Exchange Students: Students coming from within the country and abroad under student exchange programs approved by the university and defined by an agreement may take courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' prior learning and achievements may be recognized in accordance with the “Istanbul Nişantaşı University Guidelines for the Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Equivalency, and Transfer Credits,” and exemptions from the required courses may be granted accordingly. To access the guidelines, click the link below:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Eligibility Requirements and Rules are as explained in the “Graduation Requirements” section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision: The department operates with a vision that follows developments in finance and banking, embraces innovation, and supports sustainable development. It aims to educate individuals equipped to meet the needs of the sector by providing students with a strong theoretical foundation and practical experience. It aims to be a department that makes a difference not only in finance and banking but also by working in an integrated manner with other disciplines. The department aims to offer students a broad perspective that encompasses not only finance and banking theories but also their relationships with technology, social sciences, and the business world. In this way, students will graduate equipped with knowledge and skills from different disciplines and will be able to respond more effectively to the changing needs of the sector. In addition, the Finance and Banking Department aims to develop students' ability to deal with real-world problems by offering them not only academic knowledge but also practical experience and internship opportunities. Thus, students will gain the ability to translate their theoretical knowledge into practice and will have a strong foundation to become leaders in the sector. Within this vision, the economics department aims to provide an education that supports students not only in graduating but also in playing an effective role in the sector. Mission: To provide students with a broad perspective through an interdisciplinary approach in finance and banking, supporting them not only with theoretical knowledge but also with practical experience. In line with this mission, students are equipped with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in finance and banking, supporting their success in both their academic and professional careers. Furthermore, the department's mission includes cultivating individuals who follow developments in finance, conduct research, and offer solutions to society's economic problems. In this way, students acquire the skills to play an effective role in finance, both individually and socially. Goals and Objectives: The goals and objectives of the Finance and Banking Department at the university are to provide students with a quality education, equipping them with the skills to become leaders in the field of economics and to cultivate individuals who can respond to the needs of the sector. Within this framework, the department's objectives and goals are as follows: 1. Quality Education: To provide students with a broad perspective and analytical thinking skills in finance by equipping them with strong theoretical foundations and practical experience. 2. Innovation and Research: To support national and international research activities by conducting innovative work in finance through faculty members and students. 3. Industry Collaboration: To offer students internship and project opportunities by collaborating with the business world and other institutions, and to train graduates with qualifications that meet the needs of the industry. 4. Commitment to Ethical Values: To provide students with an education that is committed to ethical values, social responsibility, and sustainable development. 5. International Cooperation: To support students in gaining a perspective that can adapt to global economic trends through international student exchange programs and joint projects. In line with these aims and objectives, the Finance and Banking Department aims to provide students with a strong foundation and equipment to be successful in the sector and to train individuals who will contribute to social and economic development. General Information: The Finance and Banking department is a discipline that examines financial systems, investment instruments, banking operations, and financial institutions. In this department, students are provided with theoretical and practical knowledge on topics such as financial analysis, portfolio management, risk management, and banking operations. Graduates of the Finance and Banking department can pursue careers in areas such as the banking sector, investment institutions, insurance companies, and financial consulting firms. In addition, they have the opportunity to work in different fields by specializing in topics such as capital markets, international finance, and financial management. The Finance and Banking department offers students the opportunity to develop analytical thinking, risk management, decision-making, and communication skills. This enables graduates to pursue successful careers in the financial sector and play an active role in corporate financial management and investment decisions. Eligibility Requirements and Rules are as explained in the “Graduation Requirements” section.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates can work in public and private institutions operating in all areas of finance, primarily in the banking sector, as well as in financial institutions such as leasing and factoring companies and in the finance departments of businesses under the following titles: Banking Specialist Assistant Financial Analysis Assistant Specialist Portfolio Management Assistant Specialist Financial Management Assistant Specialist Individual Retirement Assistant Specialist Leasing Assistant Specialist Factoring Company Assistant Specialist Academic
Access to Further Studies
Bachelor's degree graduates may apply to suitable master's and doctoral programs.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must attend at least 70% of the theoretical classes and at least 80% of the practical classes in order to take the final exam. Students are required to take a midterm exam and a final exam for each course. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The midterm exam (midterm exam score, which may include points obtained from assessment tools such as assignments, lab exams, quizzes, etc.) contributes 40% to the final grade, while the final exam contributes 60%. You can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below) for the assessment and evaluation criteria of each course. You can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below) for the assessment and evaluation criteria of each course. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulations xamination and Achievement Evaluation System Guidelines Nişantaşı University Department of Foreign Languages Education, Teaching, and Examination Guidelines Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı TÖMER) Education, Teaching, and Examination Guidelines
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a minimum of 240 ECTS credits) and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 at the graduation stage in order to be eligible for graduation. Students must also successfully complete their internship or final project to graduate. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Applications (İMU) Guidelines Nişantaşı University Guidelines on the Issuance of Diplomas, Diploma Supplements, and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Department Head:Associate Professor.Yılmaz Aydın Email: yilmaz.aydin@nisantasi.edu.tr Telephone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Kampüs, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V ve No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Library, finance lab, computer labs, fully equipped classrooms
Programme outcomes
- Having ability to apply theorical knowledge to practice taught in courses.
- Having general knowledge about basic functions and current applications of the bank as institutions, basic concepts about banks and financial system.
- Having ability to work independently in the field of finance and banking,and to work efficiently as a team member.
- Following national and international developments in the financial system, and having ability to adapt new learning and application areas.
- Having ability to collect data about finance and banking system, to analyze them, and develop resolutions and political arguments.
- Adopting the life long learning principle and implementing it within the profession.
- To be able to use a foreign language required by the profession at the General Level of European Language Portfolio B1 (B2 for English Programs) to follow the information in the field and to communicate with colleagues.
- Having high level competence about computer and knowledge technological information, required by the profession
- To know and apply social, scientific, cultural and professional ethical principles.
- To 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.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes—
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 4 - 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 outcomes3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes1 · 4 - 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 outcomes3 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
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 outcomes1 · 4 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
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 outcomes4 · 7 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes10 - 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 outcomes8 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
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 outcomes4 - 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 outcomes3 · 7 · 9 · 10