Finansal Ekonomi Tezsiz Yüksek Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

1. To know the fundamental concepts in economics and associated social sciences, and relate these concepts to each other.

2. To know the quantitative and qualitative methods and computer skills necessary for testing hypotheses derived from economic theories for the purpose of contributing towards the solution of economic problems.

3. To acquire the necessary knowledge for gathering and processing data, and for building up the scientific research capacity to guide economic policy.

4. To specialize in some of the sub-disciplines of economics, and to gain interdisciplinary analytical skills by making connections between those sub-disciplines and other social sciences.

5. To have the ability to question, interpret, and analyze the findings of economic studies.

6. To develop the ability to present in writing as a report and verbally as a presentation the knowledge acquired through education.

7. To be able to work in teams, and when necessary to rise up to the challenge individually.

8. To gain life-long learning and study skills.

9. To be able to assess one's need for advanced study and to make plans accordingly by using the critical and analytical thinking skills gained during undergraduate studies.

10. To gain the ability to use a language at least at the Level B1 of the European Language Portfolio to follow economic news and developments, and to communicate with colleagues.

11. To maintain scientific, social, and ethical standards when collecting, interpreting, and disseminating economic information, and in application of economic ideas.

12. To be conscious of social and environmental needs.

13. To develop an open-minded attitude towards new ideas and developments.

Profile of the Programme:

The program consists of 10 courses and project work. 4 of these courses are compulsory and 6 of them are elective courses.

Assessment and Grading:

Instructors can use various assessment methods, including written exams, projects and presentations. The evaluation form and coefficients of the letter grades are shown below:

Grade Coefficient Score Interval

AA 4.00 90-100

BA 3.50 85-89

BB 3.00 80-84

CB 2.50 70-79

CC 2.00 60-69

DC 1.50 50-59

DD 1.00 45-49

FD 0.50 35-44

FF 0.00 0-34

Mode of Study:

Face to face.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

In the last five years prior to the enrollment of a student to the Institute, the ones that are related to their field from the postgraduate courses that they have taken and succeeded from any higher education institution can be certified. The language and content of the course are examined by the Administrative Board of the Institute which conducts the program in terms of suitability and adequacy.

Access to Further Studies:

Graduates of non-thesis master's degree cannot apply for a PhD programme.

Applicants who meet the following requirements will be called for an interview.

1. A Bachelor's degree in any field from an institution in Turkey or its equivalent from a foreign academic institution.
2. Test scores for thesis-track: ALES: 55 (Combined) or GRE (Quantitative): 610 or GMAT (Total): 450 (For non-thesis track, no such score is required)
3. English language proficiency:

• Either a Çankaya University English Proficiency Test score (at least a score of 55 for the thesis-track and 50 for the non-thesis track)
• Or at least a score of 50 from YDS or an equivalent score from one of English Exams recognized by Higher Education Board (YOK)

Students who graduate from the program can work both in public and private sectors.