İktisat Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• Atılım University Economics Department aims at training economists who can question and interpret economic and social phenomena, and furnish projections for the future.  We strive to accomplish this goal by supplying a sound theoretical base and encouraging analytical thinking.  The department aims to function as a dynamic, productive and distinguished school of economics with top quality publications, alumni and activities that guide the society and the policymakers.

• Education progresses in the forms of formal, open, or distance education. In addition, practical education is provided through internship studies, or professional training at laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or in the industry, at health care institutions, and workplaces.

• Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts and methods of economics
• Acquiring the skills of macro level economic analysis
• Acquiring the skills of micro level economic analysis
• Understanding the formulation and implementation of economic policies at the local, national, regional, and/or global level
• Learning different approaches on economic and related issues
• Acquiring the quantitative and/or qualitative techniques in economic analysis
• Improving the ability to use the modern software, hardware and/or technological devices
• Developing intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work skills
• Acquiring an open-minded behavior through encouraging critical analysis, discussions, and/or life-long learning
• Adopting work ethic and social responsibility
• Developing the skills of communication.
• Improving the ability to effectively implement the knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: economic policy, public policy, international economic relations, industrial relations, monetary and financial affairs.

The student possesses the following key competences at an advanced level.

• Competence in applying the methods relevant to the current issues of their own field
• Competence in reading and writing
• Digital competence
• Personal and social competence, and competence in learning to learn
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and competence in expression

• Measurement and evaluation methods, exam types and their contribution to the course grade are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Higher Education Council (YÖK).
• Various methods are used for the purposes of measurement and evaluation, such as homework, projects, practice sessions, midterm and final exams.
• Letter- and/ or number-based grading systems are used to evaluate student success.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

· YÖK is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education and other activities at higher education institutions.

· “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions are prepared and published every year within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK. Reports prepared on these documents, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are publicized by YÖK.

· The “Report on Foundation Higher Education Institutions” which includes academic, administrative and financial data regarding foundation higher education institutions is published annually by YÖK. These reports including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions are publicized by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the “Procedures and Principles on Quality Assurance regarding the Diploma Programs in Higher Education”:

 1. Creation and Authorization of Education Programs:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to initiate undergraduate degree departments and programs at higher education institutions.

1.2. The curricula of undergraduate degree programs at higher education institutions, as well as the learning outcomes to be expected in relation to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the relevant basic principles determined by YÖK.

1.3. The curricula of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK, upon their acceptance by the relevant Council of Deans.

 2. Measurement and Evaluation: The  measurement and evaluation processes on the learning outcomes to be expected for each undergraduate degree program in relation to students are undertaken in accordance with the regulations on education and examination prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the relevant basic principles determined by YÖK.

3. Documentation: Upon successful completion of their course credits, as well as other obligations determined by higher education institutions, students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs receive a bachelor’s degree.

4. Self-Evaluation - External Evaluation: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions upload their “Institution Internal Evaluation Reports” of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (THEQC) at the beginning of each year. The “Institutional Feedback Report” by THEQC regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is then publicized. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by THEQC also show that the quality assurance is ensured for the qualifications of these programs. THEQC undertakes regular reviews on the qualifications determined in accordance with their legislation.

5. Social, Humanities and Basic Sciences Accreditation and Rating Association (STAR)

• Within the framework of the regulations determined by the Higher Education Council (YÖK), students are admitted into this program via the Higher Education Transition Examination (YGS) and the Undergraduate Degree Placement Examination (LYS) organized by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).
• Once students finalize their preferred programs lists, they are placed into the relevant programs by the Student Selection and Placement Center based on their exam scores.    

1. Holders of bachelor's degrees may continue with graduate degree programs, and then, if they meet the relevant conditions, with doctorate degree and proficiency in art programs requiring a bachelor’s degree for admission.

2. Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs opened by their higher education institutions. Students enrolled in double major programs may take courses from two degree programs simultaneously, and receive two separate undergraduate degrees, if completed successfully.

3. Atılım University’s Economics Department raises economists who  are equipped with communication skills, multiple talents, analytical and critical thinking skills, creativity, 
entrepreneurship, responsibility, teamwork compatibility and technological competence in addition to wide theoretical knowledge.

SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS/INSTITUTIONS and PUBLIC or PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT EMPLOY THE DEPARTMENT’S ALUMNI 
. Turkish Department of the Treasury 
. İş Bankası Inspection Committee 
. Aselsan 
. Turkish Aerospace Industries 
. Academics in various universities 
. Various ministries and government 
institutions 
. Various banks and financial institutions

1. Higher Education Law no. 2547

    1.1. Regulations on the Principles of Transfers between Associate Degree and Undergraduate Degree Programs; Double Major, Minor Programs and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer for Higher Education Institutions

    1.2. Regulations on Continuation with Undergraduate Degree Programs for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open-Education Associate Degree Programs

2. Higher Education Law no. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

    2.1. Regulations on Quality Assurance in Higher Education and the Higher Education Quality Council

Qualification is continuous