International Trade and Finance is an interdisciplinary field of study. The subject of International Trade and Finance consists of different yet complementary areas, such as the economic foundations, transactions, and practices related to import and export activities of companies established in different countries, including multinational corporations. Our department was established with the aim of educating aspiring managers who have the potential to contribute to the formulation of international competition strategies in sectors present in the Turkish economy.
In addition, the department aims to train qualified expert staff who can enhance the competitive power of public and private sector organizations in the international arena in line with economic policy objectives. In the process of globalization, international finance topics have gained significant importance as economic integrations intensify and competition conditions become more challenging. Both in Turkey and worldwide, the demand for human resources equipped with international skills and contemporary knowledge has increased. In this context, courses covering the fundamental topics of Business and Economics, International Trade and Finance, International Relations, Law, Entrepreneurship, and the international dimensions of these fields are offered to our students.
In today’s world, where university-business cooperation is prominent, our students are provided with opportunities to establish relationships with the business world, and they are supported through internships and projects. Our graduates can take up roles in various fields, primarily in companies engaged in foreign trade, the foreign trade departments of companies, import and export-related departments, foreign operations services of banks, customs and customs brokerage firms, logistics companies, and insurance companies. Additionally, they have the opportunity to work in all public and private sector institutions where graduates of the Faculty of Economics, Management, and Administrative Sciences are employed.
Accreditation
Qualification Awarded
Students who successfully complete the programme, are entitled to Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor’s of International Trade and Finance).
Admission Requirements
The Department of International Trade and Finance (English) accepts students according to the requirements set by the Council of Higher Education and the (EA) score type obtained as a result of the Higher Education Transition Examination conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM- University Entrance Exam)
Professional Profile of Graduates
Our graduates can take up roles in various fields, primarily in companies engaged in foreign trade, the foreign trade departments of companies, import and export-related departments, foreign operations services of banks, customs and customs brokerage firms, logistics companies, and insurance companies. Additionally, they have the opportunity to work in all public and private sector institutions where graduates of the Faculty of Economics, Management, and Administrative Sciences are employed.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of this programme may apply to study in master programmes at home and abroad.
Graduates can apply to master’s or doctoral programmes in the same department or in some other fields. Candidates who have completed their undergraduate education can study in graduate programmes provided that they get a valid grade from the ALES exam, have sufficient knowledge of English language and pass the science exam.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Various measurement and evaluation methods such as quiz, practice, project, report, mid-term exam and final exam are used for evaluation of Education. It is scored and capitalized as shown in the table below.
Course Grade Score Point Coefficient
AA 88-100 4.0
BA 81-87 3.5
BB 76-80 3.0
CB 65-75 2.5
CC 55-64 2.0
DC 45-54 1.5
DD 40-44 1.0
FD 30-39 0.5
FF 0-29 0
GM – Did not enter, Tk – Again, DZ-Absent, TR-Transfer Courses, G-Passed, K-Stayed, ERA –Erasmus Courses, Öd-Student Exchange Program Courses
Erasmus
https://www.gedik.edu.tr/uluslararasi/erasmus
Elective Courses
7+1 Workplace Learning
Students of the Department of International Trade and Finance (English) can work in the sector by taking “Workplace Practice” courses in order to increase their professional knowledge, skills and competencies by improving the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in the undergraduate programme with practice.
Our students who meet the conditions, after completing 7 semesters by taking courses at the university, spend the next 1 semester (8th semester) working full-time in institutions / organisations that are accepted by signing a protocol. The principles regarding the execution and implementation are subject to the rules in the relevant directive.
Double Major/Minor
https://www.gedik.edu.tr/ogrenciler/kayitli-ogrenciler/cift-anadal-programi
Regulations, Directives and Principles
https://kms.kaysis.gov.tr/Home/Kurum/71457743
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