1- Learning the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration and applying them to analyze national and global political developments and cause-and-effect relationships.
2- Understanding how policies are formulated and implemented at local, national, regional, and/or global levels in real life, recognizing key institutions and actors involved in these processes, and gaining knowledge about the functioning of public administration.
3- Acquiring basic knowledge of other related disciplines (such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history) to develop an interdisciplinary perspective that considers and connects different aspects of life.
4- Learning quantitative and/or qualitative research techniques applicable in political science and public administration, as well as useful software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gaining experience in designing and conducting research projects to enhance practical application skills in the field.
5- Developing open-mindedness, avoiding discrimination, and fostering sensitivity and respect for different perspectives by promoting critical analytical thinking, intellectual discussion, and lifelong learning, thereby enhancing collaboration skills.
6- Understanding professional ethics in public administration, politics, and related fields, and developing decision-making, initiative-taking, task completion, and time management competencies.
7- Improving communication skills, both oral and written expression, and presentation techniques; learning the writing principles and procedures required for academic writing in political science and public administration.
8- Gaining proficiency in English terminology in political science and public administration and acquiring sufficient foreign language skills to follow academic studies in English, enabling comparative analysis of current political developments and events in different countries.
9- Developing knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and actors, and understanding the impact of countries’ socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues.
