Program Objectives
The need for executive candidates in the field of international economy and finance has an increasing pattern in line with the developments in the world. International Economics and Finance Graduate Programs at İKÜ Institute of Social Sciences provides students with an education in the theoretical and applied fields of economics and finance at international standards, with a knowledge and experience in regard to latests developments in economics and finance. Theoretical courses will enhance the ability of students in analysis, problem solving and decision making processes in economics and finance. With a broad spectrum of elective courses, students will be able to focus on their fields of interest during and after their graduate studies and they will gain a deeper knowledge and background on specific research fields.
Admission and Registration RequirementsPossession of an undergraduate diploma is a must.
ALES score is not required for candidates applying to the without-thesis program.
An interview/science exam is taken for admission to the program.
The admission grade of a candidate to the Without-Thesis Master’s Degree Program is worked out using the following criteria:
· 10% of the central foreign language exam (A minimum score of 70 is required – it must be in English, or a score meeting the language requirement taken in one of the international exams accredited by ÖSYM – it must be in English,
· 40% of the undergraduate GPA,
· 50% of the score taken in interview/science exam out of 100.
· The candidates whose total grades are minimum 65 out of 100 are listed from the highest to the lowest score, and main and substitute student candidates are determined. If total grades are equal, undergraduate GPAs are considered for assessment.
Graduation Requirements
The minimum GPA required is 2.70 to graduate. In addition to regular work load, students are obliged to prepare a " Master Thesis" for the program with Thesis and a "Project" for the program without Thesis.
Contact Information Head of The Department of Economics: Prof. Dr. Sinan ALÇIN- s.alcin@iku.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nazife Merve Hamzaoğlu - n.hamzaoglu@iku.edu.tr