İktisat Lisans Diploması

 ISCO:08

 ISCO:08

The primary objective of the department is to cultivate graduates equipped with comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of economics, capable of analyzing economic issues at both national and international levels from various perspectives, and developing solutions to address these challenges. Furthermore, the program aims to meet the demands of the public and private sectors by producing professionals proficient in addressing contemporary economic needs.

Education and training are conducted through both in-person and distance learning formats. Additionally, students have the opportunity to undertake internships (optional) in public or private sector organizations.

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to;

• explain terms, concepts and theories related to their field.
• apply historical, theoretical and empirical analysis to evaluate issues or problems related to their field.
• collect, analyze and interpret data related to their field.
• have the ability to communicate in written and oral communication in their field.
• have the ability to study in teams within and between disciplines in their field.
• have information about the current issues of the age in areas such as economic, environmental and social justice.
• develop professional and ethical responsibility.
• have innovative, entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills in their field, acquire and develop lifelong learning behavior.
• use computer software and other information and communication technologies.
• have at least one foreign language knowledge at a level that can follow the developments in their field and communicate with their colleagues.

Has advanced level of the following key competencies:

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Mathematical and statistical competence

4. Digital competence

5. Personal, social and learning to learn competence

6. Citizenship competence

7. Entrepreneurial competence

8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

1-Assessment and evaluation methods, including the types of exams and their contributions to the course success grade, are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the fundamental principles set by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

2-A variety of methods, such as assignments, projects, practical applications, midterm exams, and end-of-term exams, are utilized in assessment and evaluation.

3-Grading systems based on letters and/or numerical values are used to evaluate student performance.

4-The equivalence of letter grades on a 4.0 scale is as follows:

AA (4.0),   BA (3.5),   BB (3.0),   CB (2.5),   CC (2.0),   DC (1.5),   DD (1.0), FD (0.5),   FF (0.0)

The quality assurance of this undergraduate program is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Educational Programs:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for opening undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. 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 YÖK on these issues.

1.3. 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-Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out in accordance with the education, training and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

3. Documentation: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by the 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 for 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 programs' qualifications is provided. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

5. Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Department of Economics has been accredited by the Social, Human and Basic Sciences Accreditation and Rating Association (STAR) for 5 years (22.04.2024-22.04.2029).

1. Graduating from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the admission requirements to undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.

2. Being placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central exam conducted by the Center for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

3. Having received the sufficient score as a result of the central exam conducted by ÖSYM for programs of higher education institutions that accept students with special talent exams, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK, and having passed the special talent exam.

4. Being placed in undergraduate programs that are a continuation of the fields they have graduated from in higher education institutions as a result of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

5. Foreign students are accepted with TR-YÖS and equivalent high school diplomas.

1. Those who have a bachelor's degree can continue to graduate programs and, if they meet the relevant conditions, to doctoral and art proficiency programs accepted with a bachelor's degree.

2. Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs opened by the higher education institutions they are studying in. Students enrolled in double major programs can take courses from two diploma programs simultaneously and receive two separate bachelor's degrees if they are successful.

3. Fields of work for graduates of the Department of Economics:

Public and Private Banks

Financial Institutions

Private Institutions and Organizations

TBMM

Ministries

Court of Accounts

Municipalities

Consultancy Offices

Universities

Financial Advisory Offices

Accounting Offices

Economics graduates can work in these areas;

They can work in the following positions: Expert, Assistant Expert, District Governor, Administrative Judge, Auditor and Controller, Financial Advisor, Valuation Expert, Analyst, and Inspector.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Majors, Minors and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs

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

2.1.Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

The regulation, directives and senate decisions implemented by our university are implemented:

KTU Associate and Undergraduate Education-Teaching Regulation

KTU Associate and Undergraduate Student Academic Counseling Directive

KTU Student Admission Directive from Abroad

KTU Double Major and Minor Programs Application Directive

KTU Directive on Recognition of Prior Learning

Procedures and Principles Determined by the Senate on the Evaluation of Success Grade in KTU Associate and Undergraduate Programs

Procedures and Principles on the Conduct of KTU Pedagogical Formation Education

The qualification is valid at all times.