0. Curriculum and Course Contents

1. General Information

In the Master's program, students are educated to control necessary tools, concepts, principles, and methods for understanding of economics and analysis of economic events; to have analytical thinking, scientific inquiry, and problem-solving skills; to be self-confidence; to have strong ability to express themselves as individuals who have working discipline. Furthermore, this program aims to provide students to find their place easily in a variety of targeted employment areas by coming forward with these qualities in the competitive labor market. With this aim, business administration, statistics, mathematics, econometrics, finance, law, and sociology related courses are offered in our department to cover all aspects of economics.

The Master's program aims that our graduates have sufficient knowledge on related fields of theoretical and applied of economics; are able to monitor the economic and social developments in our country and around the world; can make predictions by interpreting sector and country data; are needed for society and the business world; lead the scientific activities and expand the research horizons in economics.

2. Qualification

Master’s Degree in Economics is given to students who successfully complete the program. Graduates receive the title of Master of Science in Economics.

3. Level of Qualification

Master’s Degree

4. Admission and Enrollment Terms

All faculty and four-year college graduates can apply for the Master’s Degree Program in Economics. For graduates of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and other faculties 20 quotas and for other faculties and colleges 10 quotas are allocated. Graduates of different faculties who did not receive an adequate level of courses in economics are subject to an academic program that lasts 2 semesters.

In addition, candidates must have the followings:

Equal Weight ALES score at least 55
KPDS or UDS score must be at least 40.

During the consideration of enrollment, the overall score of the applicant is calculated by the following scheme: ALES 50 %, 25% of UDS or KPDS, and 25% GPA.

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

The Department of Economics Master's Degree program consists of a total of 9 courses, a seminar course, and a field course to take during the thesis work. The seminar course, field course, and thesis work are non-credit courses for which students are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. To obtain the Master's Degree students are required to have a total of 27 credits, and complete the seminar course, field course, and a thesis work successfully.

7. Objectives of the Program

Master's Degree Program Objectives;

Providing a better level of scientific and research activities.
Addressing the needs of people who desire to specialize in areas of economics,
Training academic staff needed with the growth of the department and other related departments of universities,
Transferring the experience gained in graduate study to Ph.D. program in the department,

To realize these objectives, not only the basic economic problems but also the scientific and technological developments in our country and the world are closely monitored by the department members. To reflect these developments to students, the department members often open new courses in their areas of expertise and identify new theses, seminars, and projects.

The academic staff has the qualification to adjust themselves with the necessary changes related to curriculum and research corresponding to changing country and world conditions and recent trends and developments in our field.

8. Program Competencies (Learning Outcomes)

Defining the problems faced with an analytical approach, taking decisions to solve the problems, and implementing the solutions.
Following the technological developments in the field to improve herself/himself continuously using computer and information technology.
Inclined to teamwork and having the ability to communicate effectively in professional and social aspects.

9. Careers

There are currently 83 students enrolled in our department. In addition, one of the students who graduated from the Department of Economics is employed in the department as a research assistant, while others are employed in different departments of various private and public sector organizations, particularly banks.

Graduates can be employed in institutions and organizations from all sectors in economic activities, also work as an expert in state economic planning and execution institution. While employment opportunities are quite spacious, there is a chance to have a career in banking, domestic and foreign trade, and auditing fields. In addition, facilities are also available to make an academic career in the field of economics.

10. Further Study

Candidates who completed the Master's Degree successfully on condition that taking a necessary ALES score, or equivalent examinations, and having an adequate level of foreign language knowledge can continue graduate-level education in their own field or related fields.

11. Testing, Measurement and Evaluation

An evaluation and assessment method for each course is defined in "Course Information Form" in detail.

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, 7 Professors, 6 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
Associate Professor Oytun MEÇİK
Associate Professor Taner SEKMEN
Associate Professor Seher Gülşah TOPUZ
Research Assistant 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

Economic Policy sub-department

Economic Theory sub-department

Economic Development and International Economics sub-department

Economic History sub-department

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