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Degrees and Programmes

Doctorate(Third Cycle) Master's Degree(Second Cycle) Bachelor's Degree(First Cycle) Associate(Short Cycle)

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Diploma Supplement

National Qualifications

Labour Economics Master Degree With a Thesis Program

Academic Unit Presenting the Program

Labour Economics

Program Director

Prof. Dr. Rasim YILMAZ (Head of Department)

Program Type

Master Degree With a Thesis Program

Level of Degree Earned

Graduate (Master’s Degree).

Degree Earned

A Master’s Degree is awarded to individuals upon successful completion of all graduate education requirements in Labour Economics as determined by the Department of the Graduate School of Social Sciences.

Education Type

Tam zamanlı

Registration Acceptance Conditions

(1) Candidates who apply for admission to a master programme should hold a valid bachelor’s degree and, except the applicants to the Department of Music, a minimum score of 55 from the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Instead of ALES score, candidates may choose to submit the scores of other internationally accepted examinations whose validity and equivalency are determined by the University Senate. (2) The final admission score is determined as the total sum of %10 of the undergraduate GPA, %50 of ALES score and %40 of the grade received in the entrance examination which is conducted by a jury determined by and representing the Department. The final admission score should be at least 65. The number of accepted students is decided prior to the admission and the successful applicants are shortlisted according to the scores starting with the highest ones.

Recognition of Prior Learning

A student who has successfully completed at least one semester in a comparable master programme at another accredited institution is eligible as a lateral transfer. Lateral transfers are generally admitted after being evaluated on a case by case basis and upon the decision of the administration of the Department and the Graduate School.

Degree Requirements and Rules

to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits.
to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S
to prepare and defend a master's dissertation
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.00/4.00 with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.

Program Profile

Applying the most recent developments in the field ofLabor Economics, and by means of audio-visual devices and computer-based tools, the teaching staff covers a vast material that includes, among other concerns, the major periods, movements and activities of Labor Economics. In addition, our students are encouraged to participate in the Erasmus Programme and become members of different clubs.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Employment Opportunities Upon graduation, the Master’s Degree holders can apply for a position in state and private education institutions and research centres at home and abroad or a specialist position in various Government sectors and different kinds of companies in private sector.

Access To Upper Degree

Upon successful completion of their master programme, the students are encouraged to embark on further academic studies on the graduate level (doctoral programme) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam, possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language, and being successful in the entrance examination.

Exams, Assessment and Grading

For a student to have successfully completed the master programme, the GPA should be at least 65.

Grades

The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:

Grade	Letter Grade	Coefficient	Status
90-100	AA	4.00	Pass
85-89	BA	3.50	Pass
80-84	BB	3.00	Pass
75-79	CB	2.50	Pass
70-74	CC	2.00	Pass
65-69	DC	1.50	Pass
0-64	FF	1.00	Fail

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Principles The students earn their academic degree on condition of successfully completing the requirements stated in the ‘Rules to Earn the Degree’.

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.

Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*:

TEACHING METHODS*	LEARNING ACTIVITIES	MEANS
Course	Listening and interpretation	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Discussion Course	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Special Support / Structural Examples	Special skills planned beforehand
Playing a Role / Drama	Special skills planned beforehand	Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
Problem Solving	Special skills planned beforehand
Case Study	Special skills planned beforehand
Brainstorming	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Small Group Discussion	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
Presentation	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
Simulation	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills	Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
Seminar	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Group Study	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work
Field / Land Study	Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Laboratory	Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work	Special equipment
Homework	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics	Internet database, library database, e-mail
Oral Exam
Survey and Questionnaire Study	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
Panel	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Guest Speaker	Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
Student Club Activity / Projects	Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course.

Program Outcomes

1-Analyze and develop solutions to the economic problems at regional and global scale.
2-Use the information and communication technologies effectively to collect, process and interpret economical data
3-To be able to use at least one foreign language effectively
4-Develop interdisciplinary approach to economics; apply economic theories and concepts to social issues
5-Develop new approaches and solutions to unforeseen complex situations in economic matters
6-Communicate economic concepts and research results effectively through written and oral communication methods
7-Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills within the economics discipline
8-Collaborate and cooperate with others in teams to achieve collective goals

Curriculum

Course
Labour Economics
2023-2024 Fall Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
BAYYL001	Scientific Research Methods		3	0	5
CIYL510	Special Topics		8	0	10
Elective	2023-2024 GÜZ DÖNEMİ ÇALIŞMA İKTİSADI TEZLİ()				45
CIYL550	Applied Macroeconomics		3	0	5
CIYL541	Economic History During Republic of Turkey Period		3	0	5
CIYL557	Economic History of the Ottoman Turkey		3	0	5
CIYL553	European Economic History		3	0	5
CIYL540	International Trade and Finance Techniques		3	0	5
SYYL 538	Supply Chain and Logistics Management		3	0	5
CIYL548	Turkey´s Labor History		3	0	5
CIYL549	Turkey´s Socio-Economic Structure		3	0	5
Total ECTS:					60
2023-2024 Spring Term

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
BAYYL001	Scientific Research Methods		3	0	5
CIYL524	Seminar		0	2	5
CIYL510	Special Topics		8	0	10
Elective	2023-2024 BAHAR DÖNEMİ ÇALIŞMA İKTİSADI TEZLİ()				45
CIYL533	Business Ethicsand Social Responsibility		3	0	5
CIYL599	Financial Literacy		3	0	5
CIYL521	International Trade Policies and Practices		3	0	5
CIYL595	Turkish Economy With A Historical Perspective		3	0	5
CIYL624	Türkiye-EU Political Relationships		3	0	5
CIYL 539	World Economics		3	0	5
Total ECTS:					65
Total ECTS(Year):					125
Thesis
2023-2024 Fall Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
CIYL510	Special Topics		8	0	10
LÜ TEZ	Thesis		0	0	20
Total ECTS:					30
2023-2024 Spring Term

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
CIYL510	Special Topics		8	0	10
LÜ TEZ	Thesis		0	0	20
Total ECTS:					30
Total ECTS(Year):					60

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

CIYL550 Applied Macroeconomics
#
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4

CIYL541 Economic History During Republic of Turkey Period
#
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

CIYL557 Economic History of the Ottoman Turkey
#
	1	2	3	3	4	4	1	5
	1	2	3	3	4	4	1	5

CIYL540 International Trade and Finance Techniques
#
	3	2	3	2	4	3	3	2

SYYL 538 Supply Chain and Logistics Management
#
	3	4	4	3	4	4	4	3

CIYL548 Turkey´s Labor History
#
	1	4	4	4	4	3	3	1
	1	4	4	4	4	3	3	1

BAYYL001 Scientific Research Methods
#
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

CIYL524 Seminar
#
	3	4	2	4	4	2	5	4
	3	4	2	4	4	2	5	4
	3	4	2	4	4	2	5	4
	3	4	2	4	4	2	5	4

CIYL533 Business Ethicsand Social Responsibility
#
	3	1	1	4	3	4	3	3
	3	1	1	4	3	4	3	3
	3	1	1	4	3	4	3	3
	3	1	1	4	3	4	3	3
	3	1	1	4	3	4	3	3

CIYL599 Financial Literacy
#
	3	3	4	4	3	4	3	4
	3	3	4	4	3	3	3	4

CIYL521 International Trade Policies and Practices
#
	4	3	3	3	4	4	4	4
	4	3	3	3	4	4	4	4
	4	3	3	3	4	4	4	4

CIYL624 Türkiye-EU Political Relationships
#
	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0
	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0

CIYL 539 World Economics
#
	1	4	0	5	4	3	2	2
	3	4	3	2	2	3	1	5
	4	4	2	3	4	3	2	2

LÜ TEZ Thesis
#
	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3

LÜ TEZ Thesis
#
	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3

CIYL550 Applied Macroeconomics
#
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4

CIYL550 Applied Macroeconomics
#
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4

CIYL550 Applied Macroeconomics
#
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4
	4	4	5	4	5	4	4	4