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1. General Information

The Department of Economics aims to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge about economics which studies the behavior of economic units (individuals, institutions, and systems) and the choices that they make with respect to the allocation of scarce resources between production and consumption. It is aimed that our graduates should be able to closely follow the developments in our country and in the world, interpret the data related to the economic sectors and countries, and make predictions based upon these. The department conducts research on the productive use of all resources used to meet human needs, on betterment in the welfare of the society through the increase in natural, monetary, and human resources and on the distribution of goods and services produced based upon these activities. The program gives the students a thorough education in theory, policy, and history of economics; economic development and international economy; statistics, econometrics, business, mathematics, and finance; and a required two-week internship at appropriate institutions.

2. Qualification

Bachelor of Arts in Economics is given to students who successfully complete the program. Graduates of economics have the title of Economist.

3. Level of Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Economics.

4. Admission and Enrollment Terms

General admission requirements are valid for qualifying the program.

5. Recognition of Former Education

Recognition of prior non-formal learning in the Turkish higher education institutions (vertical, horizontal, and transitional) within the university is determined by the Board of Higher Education, which is made under “SWITCHING BETWEEN SHORT AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATİON INSTITUTIONS, DOUBLE MAJOR, MINOR AND CREDIT TRANSFER BETWEEN CORPORATE ACTION ON BASIS OF REGULATION”.

6. Competency Requirements and Terms

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses, meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credits requirement, have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00. To graduate, a student cannot have FF, DZ, or YZ grades in her/his transcript.

7. Objectives of the Program

The Department of Economics educates students who are willing to do research and work on the various levels of economics. With the help of math, statistics, and econometrics the economics theory is given as an academic formation to students who are going to work in private and government sectors. The education of economics contains two basic processes. The first is to teach principals and tools of economics used after graduation and to educate high-quality labor force in changing global conditions. The second is to develop systematic and independent thinking ability, which will be helpful in every aspect of people's lives, and to give students academic formation in economic subjects. In this context, in the department of economics, apart from economics courses there are business, law, and public finance courses. These courses give students chances to find better jobs in a wide range of areas. During the first two years, students take theoretical courses. Upon completing these courses successfully, they can take the third and fourth-year courses. In the third and fourth year, there are a variety of elective courses, which are related to the areas that students desire to work after graduation. Thus, students are favoring courses in a wide range and having the chance of graduating with a strong background. The department has four main sub-departments: Economic Theory, Economic Policy, Economic Growth and International Economics, and History of Economics.

This program intends to include all kinds of practical and theoretical aspects of the field. It also aims to furnish students with the knowledge and understanding of economic concepts, theories, and techniques used in business, government, and academic settings to enable students to analyze markets, economic policies, and economic theories. After graduation, the students are equipped with basic knowledge about the Turkish and world economy, quantitative research skills, and independent and critical thinking abilities.

8. Program Competencies (Learning Outcomes)

  • Use mathematical and graphical tools in the field of economics.

  • Understand the basic concepts and assumptions related to the science of economics.

  • Describe the structure and properties of the markets in the economy.

  • Use econometrics techniques to make predictions about the relationships between economic variables

  • Analyze and comment on current economic events and on the Turkish Economy

  • Have the ability to do inter-disciplinary research and study

9. Careers

Both public and private sector job opportunities for graduates are quite high. They have the opportunity to find a job in various ministries as an inspector, auditor, and specialist assistant. Additionally, state and privately owned banks, research institutions, local or international companies are the other areas that our graduates are employed in.

In addition, facilities are also available to make an academic career in the field of economics.

10. Further Study

May apply to Master's or Ph.D. programs in any field or proficiency in social arts programs.

11. Testing, Measurement and Evaluation

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the program. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the program, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above-stated elements and given by using letters.

12. Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are as described in the section of "Qualification Requirements and Regulations".

13. Manner of Study

Full-Time

14. Address and Contact Details (Head of Department and Deputies)

Eskişehir Osmangazi University

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Department of Economics, Meşelik Campus

Odunpazarı, Eskişehir, Turkey 26040

Phone: +90 (222) 239-3750 / 1756

Head of the Department: Professor Füsun YENİLMEZ - Extension: 1152

Deputy Head of the Department: Assistant Professor Esin KILIÇ - Extension: 1116

Deputy Head of the Department: Assistant Professor Derviş Tuğrul KOYUNCU - Extension: 1734

15. Department Facilities

In the Department of Economics, 8 Professors, 5 Associate Professors, 6 Assistant Professors, 2 Doctors, and 3 Research Assistants are working.

16. Academic Staff

Economic Policy sub-department

  • Professor Özcan DAĞDEMİR

  • Professor Şennur Sezgin

  • Professor Oytun MEÇİK

  • Associate Professor Taner SEKMEN

  • Associate Professor Seher Gülşah TOPUZ

  • Research Assistant Dr. Seyfullah YÜRÜK

Economic Theory sub-department

  • Professor Mustafa Kemal BEŞER

  • Professor İnci PARLAKTUNA

  • Associate Professor Hakan ACAROĞLU

  • Associate Professor Mehmet ŞENGÜR

  • Dr. Ömer KARA

  • Research Assistant Dr. Yılmaz KÖPRÜCÜ

  • Research Assistant Ömer Faruk GÜNAL

Economic Development and International Economics sub-department

  • Professor Füsun YENİLMEZ

  • Professor Etem KARAKAYA

  • Associate Professor Hüseyin Naci BAYRAÇ

  • Assistant Professor Esin KILIÇ

  • Research Assistant Melek BIYIKLIOĞLU KOYUNCU

Economic History sub-department

  • Professor Abdullah Mesud KÜÇÜKKALAY

  • Assistant Professor Derviş Tuğrul KOYUNCU

Last Updated At: 11/22/2024

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