Finans ve Bankacılık Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

ISCO:08

• The Department of Finance and Banking aims to equip qualified individuals with the skills needed for the workforce, especially in national and international financial institutions across various sectors.
• The Finance and Banking curriculum is enriched with courses from diverse fields such as finance, economics, accounting, and insurance. Students who successfully complete the four-year program can be employed in both public institutions and the private sector. Graduates of the Finance and Banking program can work in various positions such as general manager, unit manager, risk management officer, and more, in financial institutions including the Capital Markets Board, the Ministry of Finance, public and private banks, investment firms, rating agencies, and real estate valuation companies. Additionally, academic career opportunities are available for students who pursue master’s and doctoral programs.

Educational activities continue in faculty classrooms, computer labs, and the TradeMaster Finance Laboratory, which operates within our department.

• Has knowledge of terms, concepts, and models in the field of banking and finance.
• Possesses sufficient awareness of quality, cultural values, social justice, occupational health, and safety.
• Follows developments in the general functioning, operations, and regulations of the banking sector and financial system and has the ability to encourage innovation.
• Is knowledgeable about financial tools and instruments, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and feasibility studies.
• Has the ability to analyze events in banking and finance and propose solutions to encountered problems.
• Can apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in banking and finance in practice.
• Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application, and communication of data related to banking and finance.
• Fulfills responsibilities as a leader or participant in projects by utilizing the theoretical knowledge gained in banking and finance.
• Can critically analyze the importance, scope, basic accounting concepts, financial and accounting ratios, and statements of businesses using theoretical knowledge.
• Possesses skills in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics and has the ability to use information technology to perform statistical and econometric analyses in finance, using numerical data.
• Has basic knowledge of business management and organization methods and strategies and determines the organization’s objectives accordingly.
• Has sufficient awareness of the legal, social, and ethical responsibilities of the business world and the understanding of societal transformation.
• Can communicate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field both in writing and verbally, effectively sharing with stakeholders in the professional field.
• Has a sufficient level of knowledge in economics, business, finance, law, and accounting, which are necessary for highly skilled personnel required by the public and private sectors.
• Has the ability and competence to use Turkish and, when necessary, a foreign language correctly and appropriately in written and verbal communication to express themselves and represent their institution.
• In addition to Turkish, has proficiency in at least one foreign language and can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Possesses strong communication skills.
• Has the ability to work efficiently within a team.
• Is conscious of social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical principles.
• Has a broad knowledge of various sectors.
• Is proficient in national and international financial markets.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze and solve business problems.
• Exhibits expertise in data analysis at an advanced level.

The assessment and evaluation methods for all courses in our curriculum are regulated under the Süleyman Demirel University Relative Evaluation Guidelines. In this context:

• The relative evaluation system is applied if the number of students eligible for relative evaluation is 30 or more. If the number of students eligible for relative evaluation is less than 30, the student's raw success grade is multiplied by the coefficient corresponding to the range of the class's raw success grade average as indicated in Table I (Appendix 1), and the resulting value is converted into a letter grade based on the values in Table II (Appendix 2).

Class Coefficient:

• 60.00-100 → 1.00
• 30.00-59.99 → 1.05 + (60.00 - X ) /100
• 0.00-29.99 → 1.35

X: Class Raw Success Grade Average
Appendix 1
Table I - Multiplication coefficients for raw success grade conversion for classes with fewer than 30 students eligible for relative evaluation.

Letter Grade | Coefficient | Value on a Scale of 100

• AA → 4.00 → 88-100
• BA → 3.50 → 81-87
• BB → 3.00 → 74-80
• CB → 2.50 → 67-73
• CC → 2.00 → 60-66
• DC → 1.50 → 53-59
• DD → 1.00 → 46-52
• FD → 0.50 → 39-45
• FF → 0.00 → 0-38

Appendix 2
Table II - Letter grades, their coefficients, and corresponding value ranges on a 100-point scale.

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising education, teaching, and other activities in higher education institutions.
• The "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" for higher education institutions, prepared based on criteria set by YÖK, are published annually. Reports containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions are shared with the public by YÖK.
• YÖK also publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" annually, which contains academic, administrative, and financial data related to foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are also shared with the public by YÖK. The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided in accordance with the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance in Higher Education Diploma Programs":
  • Creation and Approval of Educational Programs: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria necessary for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.
  • The curriculum of undergraduate programs and the learning outcomes that each program aims to impart to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in line with the basic principles set by YÖK.
  • The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions after being approved by YÖK, following acceptance by the relevant Deans’ Council.
  • Assessment and Evaluation: The assessment and evaluation of learning outcomes for each undergraduate program are carried out in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions, based on the fundamental principles determined by YÖK.
  • Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs are awarded a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the course credits and other requirements determined by the higher education institutions.
  • Self-Evaluation and External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter their "Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports" for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation agencies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK demonstrate that the programs meet the necessary quality assurance standards. YÖKAK also conducts regular review activities of the competencies set by its regulations.
• Accreditation Body: STAR Social and Human Sciences Accreditation and Rating Association
• Start and End Date: April 18, 2024 – April 18, 2028

Turkish students are admitted to the Finance and Banking program based on the results of the AYT (Field Qualification Test) and TYT (Basic Qualification Test) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Placement is made according to the candidates' ranking in the EA (Equal Weight) score type in the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS).

International students are accepted into the program based on the evaluation of their direct applications to the university.

Additionally, candidates who pass the DGS (Vertical Transfer Exam) are also eligible to apply.

• Our department's students can continue their education after graduation through non-thesis master's, thesis-based master's, and doctoral programs.
• In addition, our graduates can take up relevant positions in the finance and accounting departments of both public and private sector organizations.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547
2. Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board Regulation
3. Süleyman Demirel University Relative Evaluation Directive

The qualification is valid indefinitely.