Establishment
The Department of Finance at Bozok University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, commenced its undergraduate education in the 2018-2019 academic year with a quota of 60 students. The department currently employs 2 Associate Professors, 2 Assistant Professors (Doctor Faculty Members), and 1 Research Assistant.
Degree Awarded
Graduates of this undergraduate program are awarded the title of “Finance Specialist.”
Level of Qualification (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
Bachelor’s Degree
Admission and Enrollment Requirements
Our department admits students through the nationwide central university entrance examination (OSYM).
Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Informal, Non-Formal) Regulations
Students may be admitted to our department through lateral and vertical transfers, provided their coursework is aligned through credit recognition and course equivalency adjustments.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students who complete 240 ECTS credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00 are awarded a bachelor’s degree.
Program Profile
The program aims to equip students with the necessary public finance, taxation, and general economics knowledge and skills. The Department of Finance admitted its first students in 2018. Students who complete 240 ECTS credits and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00 receive a bachelor’s degree.
Each course includes one midterm and one final exam. The university employs a grading system where a minimum grade of CC is required to pass. The final grade is 40% of the midterm and 60% of the final exam scores. Students who fail can take a make-up exam after the final exam.
The Finance Department consists of five subfields:
- Public Finance Theory
- Fiscal Law
- Budget and Financial Planning
- Financial Economics
- History of Finance
Employment Opportunities for Graduates (Examples)
Graduates of the Finance Department gain a broad academic foundation that overlaps significantly with other departments within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. This interdisciplinary background provides a competitive advantage in civil service entrance exams for public sector careers.
All faculty members at Bozok University's Finance Department uphold high academic and ethical standards. Their dedicated efforts contribute to training scholars and professionals who are highly competitive internationally.
Access to Further Studies
Each course includes one midterm and one final exam. The university employs a grading system requiring a minimum CC grade to pass. The final grade is based on 40% of the midterm and 60% of the final exam scores. Students who fail have the opportunity to take a make-up exam.
Examinations, Assessment, and Grading
Each course's assessment and evaluation methods are outlined in the Course Teaching Plan prepared by the faculty member(s) and included in the Course Information Package.
The undergraduate education, teaching, and examination regulations of Bozok University conduct examinations and grading. Further details can be found in the university regulations:
http://bozok.edu.tr/upload/dosya/y.pdf
Graduation Requirements
Students who complete 240 ECTS credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00 are awarded a bachelor’s degree.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Distance Learning, etc.)
Full-Time
Departmental Facilities
The department employs 3 Assistant Professors (Doctor Faculty Members) and 1 Research Assistant. The language of instruction is 100% Turkish.
Each faculty member has a personal laptop and printer, and all offices have internet access. The department offers fully equipped computer laboratories, language labs, and lecture halls with projection systems, providing students with a competitive learning environment.
Students can participate in various finance-related student clubs. Additionally, through symposiums, conferences, and panel discussions, students can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world financial challenges.
Moreover, students have the chance to join university teams and engage in sports activities such as fitness, football, basketball, and volleyball.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in public expenditures and public debt management, and be able to analyze and interpret related issues.
- Possess quantitative and statistical research skills, anticipate the outcomes of financial decisions, and develop strategic approaches.
- Apply theoretical and legal knowledge of taxation, including tax assessment, tax penalties, tax disputes, and tax return preparation.
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative economic methods to analyze contemporary economic and financial problems.
- Understand the economic and financial transformations of societies and their international relations.
- Acquire comprehensive finance, law, economics, business, and accounting knowledge, which are essential for public and private sector careers.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in economic and financial analysis, forming well-grounded opinions on financial matters.
- Gain expertise in public finance, fiscal theory, public sector financial management, budget theory, and fiscal auditing, and conduct analytical evaluations in these areas.
- Possess cognitive and applied skills in economic and financial problem-solving.
- Analyze public expenditures and public debt management with a strong theoretical background.
- Apply quantitative and statistical research methods to anticipate economic and financial trends.
- Develop leadership qualities and effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Attain at least a B1 level proficiency in a foreign language, per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and utilize these written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate competence in information systems used in finance and economics, along with relevant software applications.
- Uphold ethical principles in academic, social, and professional settings.
Be aware of universal social rights, social justice, quality standards, cultural values, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety
