İktisat (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

The Department of Economics (English) is an academic program designed to teach students the fundamental principles and concepts of economics, while also developing their analytical and critical thinking skills. Students gain in-depth knowledge in key areas such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometric analysis, and international economics. Additionally, they acquire the ability to develop solutions to societal issues by understanding how economic theories and policy proposals are shaped within social, political, and cultural contexts.

The Department of Economics (English), which provides face-to-face education, offers students a rich and interactive learning environment. The courses support theoretical knowledge with practical activities, allowing students to deeply understand economic concepts. Additionally, through small group discussions, case studies, and group projects, students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

The teaching methods used in the department adopt a student-centred approach that encourages active participation. Modern educational technologies and digital tools are effectively utilized to enrich the learning process and provide students with a more effective learning experience. Furthermore, students can strengthen their academic and professional development through support services such as academic counselling, career guidance, and internship opportunities.

• Have basic concepts, theoretical and factual knowledge about economics.
• Has cognitive and practical skills related to economics, gains rational and critical solution skills by approaching economic phenomena from an analytical point of view.
• Works independently or does teamwork in projects and volunteer activities, has the competence to take responsibility for the field.
• Has the learning competence related to the field, keeps their knowledge, skills and competencies up-to-date by determining their learning needs.
• Has written and oral communication and social competence related to the field.
• Know the basic concepts and theories of law, sociology, business, accounting and finance with an interdisciplinary approach.
• Uses statistics, mathematics and econometrics techniques adequately in analysing and solving economic and social problems, collects, analyses and interprets data related to the field.
• Effectively uses at least one computer software required for empirical research.
• Follows and analyses and comments on current economic developments at national and international level, understands economic events at local and regional level and explains their global and national effects.
• Have a level of foreign language knowledge to understand the economic and social events in the world, to follow the publications in the field and to communicate with colleagues in different countries.

Has advanced proficiency in the key competences listed below:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Research, Critical Reading, Thinking, and Evaluation
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Data Analysis and Statistical Methods
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Ethical Awareness and Social Responsibility
• International Perspective
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Multilingual Proficiency

Exams are conducted in nine different types: midterm exams, final exams, placement exams, exemption exams, single course exams, make-up exams, additional exams, and unlimited exams. These exams can be written, oral, and/or practical. The exam dates and formats, determined by the relevant faculty or school administration, are announced by the respective departments at least two weeks prior to the exams.

The success status in a course is determined by evaluating the student's midterm exam scores, assignments, practicals, and project works throughout the semester, along with the final exam grade. The evaluation takes into account the class's overall success level, statistical distribution of grades, and the class average. This evaluation, called relative assessment, determines the student's final grade.

Students with a raw success grade calculated from the final exam grade and/or midterm grades and final exam grades below 35%, regardless of their relative grade, will receive an FF grade. Students with a raw success grade calculated from the midterm and final exam grades above 65%, but whose relative grade is DC or lower, will receive a CC grade regardless of their relative grade. Students with a raw success grade above 95% but with a relative grade below AA will receive an AA grade regardless of their relative grade. The effect of the final exam on the course success grade can be 40%, 50%, or 60%. In compulsory common courses, the effect of the final exam on the course success grade is 60%. The effect of the semester’s internal success and final exam on the course success grade is determined by the course instructor's opinion and the decision of the relevant board and is announced to students.

According to the grade table:

a) A student who receives one of the following grades: AA, BA, BB, CB, or CC, is considered to have passed the course.

b) DC and DD grades indicate that the course has been conditionally passed.

c) A student who receives DZ, GR, FD, FF, or YZ grades in a course is considered to have failed that course and is required to take the course in the next available semester.

d) Students who do not meet the attendance requirements during the semester will be given a DZ grade and will not be allowed to take the final exam.

e) A student who fails to attend the final exam despite having the right to do so will be given a GR grade, regardless of their semester work.

f) DZ and GR grades are treated the same as FF grades and are included in the weighted GPA calculation.

g) YT grade is given as the success grade for non-credit courses.

h) YZ grade is given as the failure grade for non-credit courses.

i) MU grade is awarded to students who successfully pass exemption exams for courses.

j) MZ grade is given to students who are unable to attend the final exam due to a valid excuse, as determined by the relevant board.

Success Level Success Grade Coefficient Score
Very Good AA 4.00 94 – 100
Good-Very Good BA 3.50 87 – 93
Good BB 3.00 80 – 86
Average-Good CB 2.50 73 – 79
Average CC 2.00 65 – 72
Weak-Average DC 1.50 58 – 64
Weak DD 1.00 50 – 57
Fail-Weak FD 0.50 45 – 49
Fail FF 0.00 0 – 44
Pass YT - -
Fail YZ - -
Exempt MU - -
Excused MZ - -
Absent DZ 0.00 -
Did not take the exam GR 0.00 -

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

1. 1. YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.
   2. “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. Reports prepared according to these reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
   3. “Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report”, which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions, is published every year by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the “Procedures and Principles for the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs”:

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum:

The minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions are determined by YÖK.

1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

1.2. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being approved by the relevant Deans Council.

2. Measurement and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to students is carried out in accordance with the education and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the "Internal Institutional Evaluation Reports" of 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" prepared by the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public.

In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation institutions authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the program qualifications is provided. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

Economics (English) Program was accredited by the Association for Social Humanities Fundamental Sciences Accreditation and Rating (STAR) between 22.04.2024 and 22.04.2028.

1. It is required to graduate from secondary education institutions or from foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence has been approved by the Ministry of National Education and to meet the admission requirements for undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.
2. The final registrations of students placed in the Economics (English) undergraduate program by the Student Selection and Placement Centre are made within the framework of the principles determined by Law No. 2547 and the Higher Education Council. Registration procedures are carried out by the Student Affairs Department.
3. Student admission is based on the "Regulation on Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer.
4. "According to the "Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational Higher School and Open Education Associate Degree Program Graduates to Bachelor’s Degree Education," DGS (Vertical Transfer Exam) students are also accepted.

Students who successfully complete their undergraduate education can pursue graduate (thesis-based master’s and doctoral) programs, provided they obtain a valid score on the ALES exam and possess sufficient foreign language proficiency. Additionally, undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs offered by the higher education institution they are attending. Students enrolled in double major programs can take courses from both degree programs simultaneously and, if they succeed, can receive two separate bachelor's degrees.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education
   1.1. Regulation on Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer
   1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational Higher School and Open Education Associate Degree Program Graduates to Bachelor's Degree Education
2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)
   2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board
3. Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulation

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Quality Assurance Directive

Qualification is continuous.