Purpose of the Program
Since the International Trade and Finance Master's Program is a multidisciplinary program that supports theoretical knowledge with analyzes and information systems, it can provide students with information about the international trade and finance system and produce scientific studies that can shed light on the issues in these fields. It aims to train individuals who design and interpret scientific research, have theoretical knowledge, and can use knowledge in business life.
Students who will successfully complete the program:
- They acquire the skills to conduct independent research by internalizing the stages and process of scientific research.
- Can effectively apply what they have learned in the field of International Trade and Finance in business life.
- Master the necessary concepts and theories in the fields of management, organization, marketing and finance of national and international businesses.
- He can work as a manager in companies dealing with import, export and other commercial activities.
- Adopts that the businesses it works with should act according to ethical values in the activity, working order and business-employee-consumer chain.
- Have the ability to update, think and develop innovative knowledge according to the changing market conditions.
- Analyzes and finds solutions to the problems and causes of problems that arise in international trade businesses.
- It can act to constantly renew, develop and share what it has learned in the field of International Trade and Finance within the scope of lifelong learning approach.
- Can analyze and take part in scientific researches related to International Trade and Finance.
- Can benefit from problem solving and data collection techniques with the help of statistical courses and have analytical thinking skills.
Structure of the Program
Within the scope of the important developments in World Trade, the increasing need for professional workforce in the field of International Trade and the management of the finance obtained as a result of these activities, the increasing importance of International Trade and Finance, and the research on these issues will be possible with the contribution of the scientists who will be trained with the International Trade and Finance Master's Program.
For this reason, the interest of the public and private sectors is increasing day by day in line with our national and global policies on issues such as international trade and finance. Therefore, the graduate program to be opened will both increase the demand for qualified labor in the private sector and the universities' international trade, finance, etc. It should be seen as an attempt to meet the need for academic staff who aim to work as academicians in their departments. In addition, thanks to its versatile and flexible structure, there are employment opportunities for a qualified workforce trained in International Trade and Finance in the public and private sectors.
Program Obligations
Students are expected to complete 3 main areas of responsibility, including a total of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits, 8 courses, 1 seminar course, and 1 master's thesis. In the seminar course, students are asked to develop a research proposal for their master's thesis. Upon successful completion of this course, students begin their master's thesis research. For other regulations and rules on this subject, the Institute of Social Sciences can be consulted.