General Description
Department of Econometrics was constituted in 1982 within Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences of Uludag University, Bursa. The department is composed of three main science branches, statistics, econometrics and operations research.
Department of Econometrics is subject to 240 ECTS credits in the fields of econometrics science.When the program is completed successfully and programs qualifications are met, Bachelor degree is achieved in the field of econometrics.
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 degree for Econometrics.
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Profile of The Programme
The main aim of the Department of Econometrics is to train individuals that will have researching and problem solving qualifications by giving education in statistics, econometrics and operations research science branches that are in need of developing world and country circumstances. Accordingly, it is being targeted with the department programme that the students would become skilful at doing scientific research in solving economic and social problems in both urban and national levels and releasing it to the public opinion.
Department of Econometrics trains econometricians, statisticians, operations research analysts who have analysis and synthesis skills and also can do scientific research in the area of social sciences. Also, because of the department curriculum includes some other courses from other departments (Department of Economics, Public Finance, Labor Economics and Industrial Relations and Business), this enables students to train with a multidisciplinary adapted point of view.
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Key Learning Outcomes & Classified & Comparative
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Being able to comprehend the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in the fields of econometrics, statistics and operations research.
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2.
Having the knowledge of econometrics, statistics, operations research, economics, public finance, law, management and accounting required in a qualified employee who is demanded by the public and private sectors and being able to utilize this knowledge.
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3.
Analyzing and evaluating hypothetical knowledge as well as offering solutions in the fields of econometrics, statistics and operations research.
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4.
Taking responsibility in studies related to the fields of econometrics, statistics and operations research and being able to arrange and independently conduct such studies.
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5.
Being able to offer and share alternative solutions in the fields of econometrics, statistics and operations research with awareness for lifelong learning and critical thinking.
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6.
Being able to evaluate the knowledge that is acquired during the education period through building cause-effect relations; being able to foresee what kind of knowledge is required in which situation (where and when) and why.
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7.
Being able to share theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of econometrics, statistics and operations research and translate them into teamwork activities.
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8.
Having competence of written and verbal communication in Turkish; being able to speak a foreign language at a level to exchange ideas on the fields of statistics, econometrics, statistics and operations research.
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Being conscious about the social, scientific and professional ethics; being open to change and new ideas.
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10.
Being able to present opinions as to current issues in econometrics, statistics and operations research, to enhance them as well as to use them in interpreting events.
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11.
Having competence of using computer programs in the fields of econometrics, statistics and operations research.
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12.
Become skillful at doing scientific research in today's economic and social issues in any interested matter, analyzing and evaluating the research results and get knowledge about them.
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Department of Econometrics graduates that take courses in applied training, find opportunities to work in both public and private sectors. They can work at state planning organization and Turkish statistical institute; especially they can work at research and development centers, planning and quality control departments of the firms. Besides, they have opportunities to find jobs in banking, finance, insurance sectors and in research firms.
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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 Turkey 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.
Full-Time
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Address and Contact Details
Adres: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi, Görükle Kampüsü, İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi, Ekonometri Bölümü, Pk. 16059 , Nilüfer/BURSA.
Bölüm Başkanı: Prof. Dr. Nuran BAYRAM ARLI
Tel: 0 224 294 1126
Faks: 0 224 294 11 99
E-posta: nuranb@uludag.edu.tr
Bologna Koordinatörü: Doç. Dr. Selim TÜZÜNTÜRK
E-posta:selimtuzunturk@uludag.edu.tr
Erasmus Koordinatörü: Prof. Dr. Sevda GÜRSAKAL
E-posta: sdalgic@uludag.edu.tr
Mevlana Koordinatörü: Doç. Dr. Vesile Sinem Arıkan KARGI
E-posta: vesa@uludag.edu.tr
Farabi Koordinatörü: Doç. Dr. Selim TÜZÜNTÜRK
E-posta: selimtuzunturk@uludag.edu.tr
Education language is Turkish in the department. A library,reading room and a computer lab is available for student´s use.Students have the opportunity of studying at contracting universities during at most two semesters within the Erasmus and Farabi programmes.In addition, department has a research center named as EKOMER. 7 full professor, 5 associate professor, 1 assistant professor, 1 PhD research assistanst and 5 research assistants work at the department.
1. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
IKT1001 |
ECONOMICS I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL1003 |
BUSINESS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL1201 |
ACCOUNTING I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
KAM1201 |
INTRODUCTION TO LAW |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
MAT1501 |
MATHEMATICS-I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ATA101 |
ATATURK'S PRINCIPALS AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
TUD101 |
TURKISH LANGUAGE I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
YAD101 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Total |
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30 |
2. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
CAL1102 |
SOCIAL POLICY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
EKO1202 |
DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT1002 |
ECONOMICS II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL1202 |
ACCOUNTING II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAT1502 |
MATHEMATICS II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ATA102 |
ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
TUD102 |
TURKISH LANGUAGE II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
YAD102 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
Total |
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30 |
3. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
EKO2201 |
INFERENTIAL STATISTICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
IKT2101 |
MICRO ECONOMICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ISL2205 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ANALYSIS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
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10 |
Total |
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30 |
4. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
EKO2004 |
COMPUTER PROGRAMING |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
EKO2202 |
STATISTICAL DECISION THEORY |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
IKT2102 |
MACRO EKONOMICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
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10 |
Total |
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30 |
5. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
EKO3101 |
ECONOMETRICS I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3109 |
MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3201 |
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3301 |
OPERATIONS RESEARCH I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
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10 |
Total |
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30 |
6. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
EKO3006 |
RESEARCH METHODS |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3102 |
ECONOMETRICS II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3112 |
MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3302 |
OPERATIONS RESEARCH II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
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10 |
Total |
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30 |
7. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
EKO4003 |
CURRENT ISSUES |
Compulsory |
2 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4101 |
ECONOMETRICS ANALYSIS I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
EKO4301 |
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING I |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
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10 |
Total |
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30 |
8. Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
EKO4102 |
ECONOMETRICS ANALYSIS II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
EKO4206 |
SAMPLING |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4302 |
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING II |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
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10 |
Total |
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30 |
3. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
CAL2101 |
SOCIAL POLICY IN TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO2003 |
OFFICE PROGRAMS -CALCULATION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO2107 |
ECONOMIC INDICATORS ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO2215 |
DEMOGRAPHY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL2103 |
MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL2201 |
END OF PERIOD TRANSACTIONS IN ACCOUNTING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL2203 |
FINANCE MATHEMATICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
KAM2303 |
NATURE-HUMAN-SCIENCE |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
KAM2403 |
LAW OF OBLIGATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL2401 |
TAX LAW |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ULU2105 |
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
4. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
CAL2304 |
SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO2004 |
OFFICE PROGRAMS-WORD PROCESSING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO2102 |
TECHNIGUES OF MODEL FOUNDATION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO2206 |
QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT2304 |
ECONOMICS OF NATUREL RESOURCES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT2306 |
INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT2402 |
ECONOMIC SYSTEMS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL2208 |
INCORPORATION ACCOUNTING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL2210 |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL2504 |
COMMERCIAL LAW |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
KAM2308 |
URBAN ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL2106 |
PUBLIC FINANCE |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ULU2304 |
INTER NATIONAL LAW |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
CAL3105 |
LABOR ECONOMICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
CAL3107 |
POVERTY AND WEALTH POLICY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3001 |
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS WITH R |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3105 |
ECONOMETRIC PROGRAMMING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3203 |
STATISTICAL PACKAGES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3205 |
QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3207 |
NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3209 |
FINANCIAL STATISTICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT3103 |
MONETARY THEORY AND POL. |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT3305 |
WORLD ECONOMY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT3307 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE THEO. |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3211 |
BANK ACCOUNTING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3301 |
MARKETING MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3305 |
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
KAM3205 |
INFORMATION SOCIETY AND E-GOVERNMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
KAM3407 |
MODERN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL3203 |
TREASURY AND TRANSACTIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL3303 |
PUBLIC ECONOMICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL3403 |
FOREING TRADE PROCEDURES AND TAXES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
6. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
CAL3204 |
BUSINESS LAW |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3002 |
ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS WITH R |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3010 |
ADVANCED EXCEL |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3108 |
ECONOMETRIC SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3204 |
STATISCITAL PROCESS CONTROL |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3206 |
STATISTICAL OUALITY APPLICATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO3208 |
INSURANCE STATISTICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT3102 |
POLITICAL ECONOMY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT3306 |
ECONOMIC PLANING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT3308 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLIC. |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3102 |
CRISIS MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3104 |
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3206 |
COST ACCOUNTING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3216 |
ANALYSIS OF SECURITIES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3218 |
FINANCIAL TECHNIQUES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3308 |
SALES FORCE MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL3310 |
MARKETING RESEARCH |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
KAM3304 |
ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL3204 |
PUBLIC BUDGETING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL3404 |
TURKISH TAXATION SYSTEM |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
7. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
CAL4107 |
WAGE SYSTEM&PRODUCTIVITY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
CAL4205 |
SOCIAL SECURITY LAW |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
CAL4405 |
CAREER PLANNING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4005 |
PROGRAMMING WITH PYHTON |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4107 |
PREDIVTION TECHNIQUES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4111 |
TIME SERIES ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4113 |
APPLIED ECONOMETRICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4115 |
PRE-REPORTING TECNIQUES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4117 |
FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4201 |
SIX SIGMA |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4211 |
RISK ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4303 |
QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT4105 |
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MACROECONOMICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT4203 |
BUSINESS CYCLES AND FINANCIAL CRISIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT4305 |
ECONOMICS OF EUROPEAN UNION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT4309 |
ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION AND TECHONOLGY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4105 |
PUBLIC RELATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4201 |
ACCOUNTING AUDIT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4203 |
FINANCE IN MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4303 |
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4305 |
BRAND MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL4303 |
COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL4305 |
FISCAL POLICY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ULU4107 |
INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
8. Semester Optional Courses |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
CAL4108 |
EMPLOYMENT&UNEMPLOYMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
CAL4206 |
LAW OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4006 |
MATLAB APPLICATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4110 |
SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4114 |
MODELS WITH LIMITED DEPENDENT VARIABLES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4116 |
APPLIED FINANCIAL ECONOMETRICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4118 |
PANEL DATA ECONOMETRICS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4202 |
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4210 |
STATISTICAL MODELS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4212 |
MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4214 |
ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK ANALYSIS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4216 |
STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
EKO4218 |
GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT4106 |
ANALYSIS OF INVEST MENST PROJECTS |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
IKT4112 |
ECONOMY OF TURKEY |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4108 |
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4112 |
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4308 |
LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ISL4314 |
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
MAL4102 |
FISCAL INCENTIVE SYSTEM |
Optional |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |