Best Masters in Economic Studies in Turkey 2017/2018. Courses ECON 571 Microeconomic Theory 1 ECON 573 Macroeconomic Theory 1 ECON 576 Econometrics ECON 595 Seminar ECON 599 Master Thesis Elective Courses ECON 507 Economics of Financial Markets ECON 517 Financial Econometrics ECON 520 International Macroeconomics ECON 522 Turkish Economy ECON 527 Financial Economics ECON 530 Energy Economics and Finance ECON 531 Decision Economics ECON 534 The Global Economic and Financial Crisis ECON 535 Economic and Financial Networks ECON 572 Microeconomic Theory 2 ECON 574 Macroeconomic Theory 2 ECON 575 Statistics Application Requirements for International Students Who can apply? Foreign nationals Blue Card holders (Turkish citizens by birth, but released from citizenship by the Ministry of the Internal Affairs, and who can certify that their minor children who are registered in that permit are eligible for the rights stated in Law No. 5203) Foreign nationals who became Turkish citizen afterwards/dual citizens in the same status Turkish nationals who completed the last three years of their secondary education (high school) in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, (including those who completed their entire secondary education (high school) at Turkish schools in the presence of Ministry of National Education in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) before 01 February 2013. Turkish nationals who completed their entire secondary education (high school) in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, (including those who completed their entire secondary education (high school) at Turkish schools in the presence of... [-]

BANKING COURSES Bank Accounting Course Objectives: This course aims to set the fundamental basis for the future accounting courses by covering the bookkeeping process and the reporting of the basic financial statements as the balance sheet, income statement, the statement of cash flows, and the statement of retained earnings. Topics covered include funding structures of bank and other financial institutions and accounting process of them, bookkeeping process of credit loaning and exchange services depending on uniform accounting system, comparison of uniform accounting system and other systems, explanation of documents used by accounting offices in banks. Bank Asset -Liability Management Course Objectives: This course aims to set the fundamental basis for the strategic management of bank balance sheet and funding structure and its cost, the relationship between profit and asset-liability management, off-balance-sheet items of the banks, risks for banks, interest rate and foreign exchange management tools- ,hedging techniques for derivatives to manage interest rate risk , duration analysis and transfer pricing, cost calculation and pricing and their applications Banking Operations and Techniques Course Objectives: Topics covered include fundemental basis for deposit and credit, corporate and consumer loan services, credit cards and electronic banking services, letter of credits and international bill receiving, colleteral and letter of assurance. Risk Management in Banking Course Objectives: This course aims to give students an insight into financial markets which is changing immediately, The basic topics to be covered in this course are: risk management techniques in banks, asset and liability risk management, decision making process in... [-]

Best Masters in Economic Studies in Turkey 2017/2018. Master's Degree Program for Professionals Big data is paving the way to empower businesses to make better decisions: With the amount of digital data increasing at an enormous rate, rigorous research is carried out in an effort to extract value from the massive data sets, to turn them into smarter decisions for improving business results. The emerging field of Data Analytics holds the key to unleashing that potential. Data Analytics is considered to be a relatively new field which integrates state-of-the-art computational and statistical techniques to extract business value from a rapidly expanding volume of data. Many consulting firms claim that Data Analytics will be one of the key skills of the 21st century. Most critical issue, however, is the shortage of analytical talent that could turn the high-volume data into useful information that will be used for better decision making. In a business world in which the gap between winners and losers is narrowing down, companies are increasingly turning to data analytics to gain a competitive advantage in productivity, profitability and sustainable manufacturing processes for better products and better services. To be able to do that, companies need trained workforce skilled in Data Analytics, who are equipped to manage, understand and model the data, interpret the outcome and communicate the results for business use. Professionals holding a degree in Data Analytics will be well positioned to help their organizations gain a competitive advantage in a data-driven world. This program is designed... [-]

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Zirve University is proud to introduce its Masters Degree in Economics. Economics is the scientific study of how to use resources in the best possible way. Economics focuses on the use of resources in a social world; the individual, the firm, and through markets. The effect of government policy is of particular interest. 

The Economics M.A. program of Zirve University aims to prepare graduates for careers in business, government, or towards further advancement in academia. Successful students will master the economic theory on a high level, will learn to apply theory to answer applied economic questions, and to express and explain these finding verbally and in writing. ... [-]

Best Masters in Economic Studies in Turkey 2017/2018. Masters in Finance (MiF) Program The Masters in Finance Program (MiF) is a rigorous, 10-month professional degree program specializing in applied finance. In addition to theoretical foundations, students enrolling in MiF acquire practical knowledge in finance, as well as hands-on training in our state-of the-art Center for Applied Finance Education (CAFE) facility. This unique center in the region is equipped with cutting edge technology and software, creating an up-to-date learning environment for students. Guided by an Advisory Board composed of accomplished finance professionals, our program aims to furnish students with the essential skills of a modern finance specialist. The curriculum consists of a variety of courses in corporate finance and investments, as well as “tools” courses such as financial econometrics and programming. The internship requirement in the later stages of the program helps students apply their acquired knowledge to everyday operations in the finance industry. Practicum seminars provide students continuous contact with the industry and help them plan their careers. These distinguishing aspects of the program serve to fulfill our shared vision, which is to develop the future leaders of the finance industry. Curriculum The Masters in Finance program is designed with a goal of furnishing our students with all of the essential skills for a career in finance. The program delivers a strong theoretical basis, without losing focus on practical applications, and a financial toolbox that provides our students an edge in their careers. The program is enriched with seminars and... [-]