The roots of the Department of Public Finance date back to the Public Finance Department established in 1972 within the Bursa Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences. It has been continuing its educational activities as one of the seven departments of Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences since 1982 in accordance with the Higher Education Law No. 2547. The Department of Public Finance, which provides education at the formal education levels, consists of the main branches of finance theory, budget and financial planning, financial economics and financial law.
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Qualification Awarded
Department of Public Finance is subject to 240 ECTS credits in the fields of public finance science. When the program is completed successfully and programs qualifications are met, Bachelor degree is achieved in the field of public finance.
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Level of Qualification
First Cycle
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Specific Admission Requirements
Candidates have to have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and get an adequate score at University Entrance Exam.
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students should fulfill 240 ECTS which has been predetermined at department programme including must and elective courses. In addition, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) must be at least 2.00/4.00 to earn Bachelor´s for public finance.
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Profile of The Programme
The primary aim of the Department of Finance at the undergraduate level is to provide students with the qualifications to compete at national and international levels in the fields of finance, economics, business and law; To produce graduates who question, research, think analytically, and have strong interpretation and synthesis skills; To contribute to scientific production through research and publications and to share its intellectual knowledge in the field of finance with the society. In the first year of the undergraduate program, courses that contain general information and form the basis of the field of finance are given. Starting from the second year, students are directed to acquire in-depth knowledge, conduct research and think practically about the specified branches through elective courses. An advisor is assigned to each student, and students make their course choices with the help of advisor faculty members.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
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Key Learning Outcomes
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Understands the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of public finance; explains the theoretical bases upon which these are founded, as well as their specific details.
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Acquires knowledge in the fields of public finance, law, economics, public administration, business administration, and accounting—areas essential for the qualified human resources sought by both the public and private sectors—and utilizes this knowledge effectively.
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Analyzes and evaluates theoretical knowledge in the field of public finance, and develops proposed solutions for the problems encountered.
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Assumes responsibility for tasks within the field of public finance; plans these tasks and carries them out independently.
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With a mindset of lifelong learning and inquiry, they keep track of developments in the field of public finance, devise alternative solutions, and share these proposals with relevant stakeholders.
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Evaluates the knowledge acquired during the learning process within a cause-and-effect framework; anticipates where, when, and for what purpose the required information will be used.
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Transforms knowledge and practices in the field of public finance into activities within a teamwork framework, implements them effectively, and shares them with relevant stakeholders.
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Uses Turkish effectively in both written and oral communication; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language—sufficient for communicating within their field—and uses this language effectively.
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Adopts social, scientific, and professional ethical values; acts in accordance with these values; and demonstrates an approach open to change and innovation.
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Develops perspectives on current financial issues, presents these views along with their underlying rationales, and effectively applies them in the analysis and interpretation of financial events.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TYYC-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TYYC-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TYYC-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TYYC-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TYYC-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TYYC-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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Understands the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of public finance; explains the theoretical bases upon which these are founded, as well as their specific details.
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Acquires knowledge in the fields of public finance, law, economics, public administration, business administration, and accounting—areas essential for the qualified human resources sought by both the public and private sectors—and utilizes this knowledge effectively.
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Analyzes and evaluates theoretical knowledge in the field of public finance, and develops proposed solutions for the problems encountered.
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Assumes responsibility for tasks within the field of public finance; plans these tasks and carries them out independently.
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With a mindset of lifelong learning and inquiry, they keep track of developments in the field of public finance, devise alternative solutions, and share these proposals with relevant stakeholders.
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Evaluates the knowledge acquired during the learning process within a cause-and-effect framework; anticipates where, when, and for what purpose the required information will be used.
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Transforms knowledge and practices in the field of public finance into activities within a teamwork framework, implements them effectively, and shares them with relevant stakeholders.
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Uses Turkish effectively in both written and oral communication; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language—sufficient for communicating within their field—and uses this language effectively.
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Adopts social, scientific, and professional ethical values; acts in accordance with these values; and demonstrates an approach open to change and innovation.
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Develops perspectives on current financial issues, presents these views along with their underlying rationales, and effectively applies them in the analysis and interpretation of financial events.
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Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
Key Learning Outcomes
TAY-1 KNOWLEDGE (Theoretical - Applied)
TAY-2 SKILLS (Cognitive - Applied)
TAY-3 COMPETENCE (Independent Working and Responsibility)
TAY-4 COMPETENCE (Learning Competence)
TAY-5 COMPETENCE (Communication and Social Competence)
TAY-6 COMPETENCE (Field-Specific Competence)
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Understands the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of public finance; explains the theoretical bases upon which these are founded, as well as their specific details.
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Acquires knowledge in the fields of public finance, law, economics, public administration, business administration, and accounting—areas essential for the qualified human resources sought by both the public and private sectors—and utilizes this knowledge effectively.
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Analyzes and evaluates theoretical knowledge in the field of public finance, and develops proposed solutions for the problems encountered.
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Assumes responsibility for tasks within the field of public finance; plans these tasks and carries them out independently.
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With a mindset of lifelong learning and inquiry, they keep track of developments in the field of public finance, devise alternative solutions, and share these proposals with relevant stakeholders.
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Evaluates the knowledge acquired during the learning process within a cause-and-effect framework; anticipates where, when, and for what purpose the required information will be used.
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Transforms knowledge and practices in the field of public finance into activities within a teamwork framework, implements them effectively, and shares them with relevant stakeholders.
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Uses Turkish effectively in both written and oral communication; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language—sufficient for communicating within their field—and uses this language effectively.
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Adopts social, scientific, and professional ethical values; acts in accordance with these values; and demonstrates an approach open to change and innovation.
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Develops perspectives on current financial issues, presents these views along with their underlying rationales, and effectively applies them in the analysis and interpretation of financial events.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of our department can work as tax inspectors and revenue experts, as inspectors and specialists in public institutions and organizations, as administrative justice judges and district governors, and as academicians in higher education institutions. They also have the opportunity to work in the private sector as financial advisors and customs advisors, independent auditors, banking, management, consultancy, etc.
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Access to Further Studies
Graduates, who have successfully completed undergraduate degree, providing at least minimum acceptable ALES (Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam) score and have a sufficient command on a foreign language, may apply to graduate programmes in Türkiye or abroad.
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Each student has to register for the classes at the beginning of the term, and she/he has to attend at least 70% of the classes to be able to enter the final exam. Students are made to take at least one mid-term and one final examination for each of the courses during a semester. The final grade for success is calculated by taking in account 40% of the mid-term grade and 60% of the final examination grade. Grades taken from the term papers, quizzes etc. can also be included in the calculation of the mid-term examination grade. All exams are assessed over a total of 100. For a student to be included in the Conditional Assessment System she/he needs to get a minimum of 20 as raw final grade and in order to be successful from a class her/his raw final grade must be at least 50. Besides, she/he must get a minimum of 50 as the final examination grade. A student is successful if she/he receives AA, BA, BB, CB and CC as the letter grade from a class. The letter grades of DC and DD stand for conditional success. In these cases, in order for a student to be successful from the class, her/his Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) should be at least 2.0.
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Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from the programme, it is required to pass all the courses in the programme (equivalent to total 240 ECTS) and to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 over 4.00.
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Mode of Study
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Maliye Bölümü Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi İ.İ.B.F. Görükle Kampüsü, Nilüfer, Bursa, Türkiye Telefon (224) 294 11 93 e-posta: maliyesek@uludag.edu.tr Program Başkanı: Prof.Dr. Adnan GERÇEK e-posta: agercek@uludag.edu.tr Bologna Koordinatörü: Prof.Dr. Adnan GERÇEK e-posta: agercek@uludag.edu.tr Erasmus Koordinatörü: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Çağlayan TABAR e-posta: ctabar@uludag.edu.tr
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Facilities
Our department provides education in Turkish. Students can benefit from all the facilities at Bursa Uludağ University´s Central Library. They can also use the faculty´s reading room and two separate computer labs. The campus also includes a student cafeteria where students can enjoy lunch, a cultural center, and gyms. Students can attend contracted universities for a maximum of two semesters within the framework of Erasmus and Farabi programs. In addition, students of the Department of Finance can take part in student clubs operating under the Student Clubs Coordination Board of our University. There are currently 7 Professors, 3 Associate Professors, 5 Assistant Professors and 2 Research Assistants in our department.
