Uluslararası Ticaret ve Lojistik Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The objective of the International Trade and Logistics Program is to educate individuals who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to be competitive at both national and international levels, and who can evaluate the global trade system, logistics processes, and supply chain management from a holistic perspective.

Education and training are conducted either through formal (on-campus) education or distance learning. In addition, practical training is provided through workplace practice, particularly in businesses engaged in international trade, with a focus on the logistics sector.

• They have a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories related to international trade and logistics and apply the knowledge they have acquired in practice.
• They are able to analyze emerging problems by following current trade and logistics policies within the framework of academic discipline and ethical values.
• They apply the knowledge gained in courses through practical experience, integrate acquired skills, and develop strategies and solution proposals for problems encountered in professional life.
• They gain proficiency in software related to international trade and logistics, current marketing and sales techniques, international organizations, supply chain management, and relevant regulations.
• They possess foreign language skills sufficient to communicate knowledge and skills in international trade and logistics both in written and oral form, and to follow developments in the field.
• They adopt principles of sustainability, quality, professional ethics, and occupational health and safety in activities related to international trade and logistics.
• With a perspective of lifelong learning, they carry out innovative studies in various disciplines and take responsibility in these studies either individually or as a team member.
• They possess basic knowledge of statistics and use quantitative or qualitative methods in decision-making.
• They plan at strategic, tactical, and operational levels in international trade and logistics activities, and carry out project development, team building, and necessary guidance.
• They use technologies required by the field, including computer software and information systems.

They possess the following key competencies at an advanced level

• Literacy competence
• Digital competence
• Multilingual competence
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering
• Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurship competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

The assessment and evaluation criteria in the program are based on the provisions of Kastamonu University's Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations. In this context, the assessment methods used for all courses include: quizzes, midterm exams, final exams (semester/year-end), make-up exams, excuse exams, practical exams, exemption exams, single-course exams, and additional exams. The grades students receive in their courses are expressed in letters. The course success grade is determined by evaluating both the midterm and final exam scores. The final grade is calculated by taking 40% of the midterm exam and 60% of the final exam score, and this result reflects the student’s academic performance. A student who receives one of the following grades is considered successful in the course: AA, BA, BB, CB, CC, or DC. Grades of DD, FD, and FF indicate failure. Students who fail due to non-attendance or not meeting course application requirements are given a grade of "D", which is treated as an "FF" in GPA calculations. Students who do not take the final exam receive a "GR" grade, regardless of their coursework during the term. The letter grades and their corresponding grade point coefficients are as follows:

Grade Range                                  Letter Grade                               Coefficient

90,00-100,00                                           AA                                          4.00

85,00-89,00                                             BA                                          3.50

75,00-84,00                                             BB                                          3.00

65,00-74,00                                             CB                                          2.50

60,00-64,00                                             CC                                          2.00

55,00-59,00                                             DC                                          1.50

50,00-54,00                                             DD                                          1.00

40,00-49,00                                             FD                                           0.50

0-39,00                                                     FF                                           0.00

Absenteeism                                              D                                           0.00

Not Attended Exam                                GR                                          0.00

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

• The Council of Higher Education (CoHE) is responsible for the planning, regulation, management, and supervision of educational, instructional, and other activities carried out within higher education institutions.
• Within the framework of the criteria set by CoHE, annual “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” for higher education institutions are published. Based on these reports, CoHE shares both quantitative and qualitative evaluations of the institutions with the public.

The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured in accordance with the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Development and Approval of Academic Programs:
   1.1. CoHE determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the establishment of undergraduate departments and programs within higher education institutions.
   1.2. The curricula of undergraduate programs and the expected learning outcomes of each program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles set by CoHE.
   1.3. The curricula of National Core Education Programs, once approved by the relevant Deans’ Council, are implemented by higher education institutions upon approval by CoHE.
2. Assessment and Evaluation: The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes to be acquired by students in each undergraduate program are carried out in accordance with the education, teaching, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions, based on the core principles set by CoHE.
3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs are awarded a bachelor's degree upon successful completion of the required course credits and other academic obligations determined by the higher education institution.
4. Self-Assessment and External Evaluation: As part of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions submit their annual "Internal Evaluation Reports" for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (THEQC). The “Institutional Feedback Report” prepared by THEQC for the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public. Additionally, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by THEQC also serve as indicators that the qualifications of programs are assured. Regular review activities related to identified qualifications are conducted in accordance with THEQC legislation.

In this context, the quality assurance processes of the International Trade and Logistics Program are carried out in alignment with the university’s strategic plan, the internal quality assurance system, and the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF). The program is structured within the framework of stakeholder-based continuous improvement and is regularly reviewed in terms of learning outcomes, course contents, and educational activities. In the design and implementation of the program, the principles of the Bologna Process (ECTS, student-centered learning, outcome-based education), the quality assurance cycle of TQF, and the program-level quality assurance criteria set by THEQC are taken as the basis. Performance indicators such as student achievement, graduate qualifications, and employment data are continuously monitored, evaluated, and reported. Feedback obtained through surveys, focus group interviews, and consultation meetings with internal stakeholders (students, academic staff) and external stakeholders (alumni, employers, industry representatives) is effectively used to improve program outcomes and teaching processes. The academic and professional development of the teaching staff involved in the educational process is supported, and course contents are updated in line with sectoral developments. The program’s quality assurance activities are carried out under the coordination of the Unit Quality Commission and in integration with the University Quality Assurance System.

Name of the Accreditation Body: Association for Accreditation and Rating of Social, Human, and Basic Sciences (STAR)
Start/End Dates: 06.03.2025 / 06.03.2028

Student admission to this program is carried out through the centralized examination system called YKS, in accordance with the regulations set by the Council of Higher Education (CoHE). The International Trade and Logistics Department admits students based on the EA (Equal Weight) score type. International students are admitted to this program with results from internationally recognized exams such as the Foreign Student Exam, SAT, ACT, or based on high school graduation grades. Admission of exchange students is conducted within the framework of bilateral agreements (Erasmus or General Academic Protocol) signed between Kastamonu University and the partner universities.

Graduates who successfully complete the program may pursue an academic career in related departments of universities upon meeting the required exam criteria. For graduate program applications, criteria such as Academic Staff and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam score, undergraduate GPA, and language proficiency (if applicable) as determined by the relevant institutes are taken into account. Some graduate programs may require preparatory scientific education. Graduates who wish to pursue an academic career may also apply to doctoral programs after completing their master's degree. In addition, graduates have the opportunity to work in institutions such as chambers of commerce and industry, exporters’ unions, foreign trade capital companies, foreign-partnered production and investment firms, national and international retail companies, and logistics and transportation firms. Thanks to their expertise in the field, international trade knowledge, logistics skills, and understanding of relevant regulations, graduates of the International Trade and Logistics undergraduate program may also work as assistant experts, assistant inspectors, assistant auditors, or civil servants in various public institutions and organizations, particularly the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1. Regulation on Transfers Between Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers in Higher Education Institutions
 1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Associate Degree Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Programs to Bachelor’s Degree Education

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

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and the Higher Education Quality Council

The qualification is valid indefinitely.