Vocational School
Accounting and Tax Applications
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
Accounting and Tax Practices Program was established in 2015 and continues its activities within the Vocational School. The program accepted its first students in the 2015-2016 academic year and had its first graduates in 2017.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Degree in Accounting and Tax Applications
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
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 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. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. A student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs at Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Within the scope of 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
Mission The mission of the Accounting and Tax Applications Program is to train qualified professionals who can work in both the public and private sectors, possess strong ethical values, have comprehensive knowledge of current legislation, are proficient in technology, and demonstrate well-developed practical skills. The program aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge by integrating contemporary accounting techniques, tax regulations, and digital transformation processes, and to educate individuals who are competent and responsible in their professional careers. Vision The vision of the Accounting and Tax Applications Program is to become a nationally and internationally recognized program that maintains strong cooperation with the industry, produces highly employable graduates, and establishes an innovative, practice-oriented model of accounting education that adapts to continuously evolving technologies.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Program graduates; In every institution and organization with activities such as finance, accounting and foreign trade; in accounting, financial advisory, sworn financial advisory offices; They can be employed as accounting staff in banks, insurance companies, tourism companies, construction and industrial enterprises
Access to Further Studies
Candidates who have successfully completed the Associate Degree education can apply to the Open Education Faculty, which is granted the right to pass without an examination, or to undergraduate programs in the relevant fields, provided that they get enough grades from the Vertical Transfer Exam conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center.
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 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 Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf 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 nisantasi-tomer-education-education-and-exam-direction-676221518.pdf
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 grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. Semester weighted GPA of at least 1.80 out of 4.00 for each semester. It is also taken into consideration. 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 Degree and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation.pdf Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents 511959282.pdf
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Head: Oğuz AKPINAR Email: oguz.akpinar@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Accounting and Tax Applications associate degree program operating under Nişantaşı University Vocational School; It is designed in a way to train the basic and well-equipped staff demanded by the business world in terms of curriculum and content. In the process of creating the curriculum and revising it according to changing needs and conditions, the support of sector representatives is largely adhered to the legislation. In this direction, it is aimed to prepare the infrastructure for the easy and good employment of our graduates by focusing on applied education.
Programme outcomes
- To describe the accounting practices and relevant legal regulations of businesses in different sectors (such as banks, insurance and construction businesses)
- Using accounting techniques, to organize journal and ledger records and to define end-of-period transactions according to taxes and legal obligations.
- It describes the regulations that guide accounting practices in accounting principles and standards.
- To express the competence of preparing a balance sheet by understanding the assets and resources elements.
- It outlines the ability to prepare an income statement by understanding the income, expense and cost elements.
- To present accounting applications within the framework of the Uniform Accounting System and tax regulations by using computer technologies in trade, production and service enterprises
- To outline the theoretical knowledge required to carry out e-commerce, marketing and financing activities in businesses.
- Analyzing and interpreting balance sheets and income statements into a chart
- To express the issue of taking part in audit activities to ensure that the information in the financial statements is accurate and sincere.
- It makes a general classification regarding the understanding of financial instruments (securities) used for the provision of equity and foreign resources and the calculation of resource costs.
- To be able to follow the legal legislation regarding company types, establishment, capital increase, decrease, profit distribution and liquidation transactions and to prepare the relevant accounting records.
- Having professional ethical values sought in qualified personnel required by the market, able to use Turkish language effectively in written and verbal communication; To have a professional knowledge of foreign languages to make international correspondence in the field
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 outcomes4 · 5 · 10
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 outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 9 · 10 - 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 · 8 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes9 · 10 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes9 · 11 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes7 · 11
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 outcomes1 · 11 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 6 · 9 · 11 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes3 · 11
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 outcomes2 · 12 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes8 · 9 - 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 outcomes1 · 12 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes6 · 7
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 outcomes6 · 12 - 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 outcomes1 · 9