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Information on the Institution

General Description of the Institution Address of Namık Kemal University Academic Calendar Academic Authorities Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of Study Abroad List of Programmes Offered at TNKÜ General Admission Requirements General Registration Procedures ECTS Credit Allocation Arrangements for Academic Guidance

Degrees and Programmes

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

General Information For Students

About Trakya and Tekirdağ Cost of Living Accommodation Meals Medical Facilities Facilities for Students with Special Needs Insurance Financial Support for Students Student Affairs Office Learning Facilities International Programmes Practical Information for Exchange Students Language Courses Internship Sports and Leisure Facilities Student Clubs Useful Phone Numbers

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National Qualifications

Labour Economics (E.P.) Master Degree Without Thesis Program

Academic Unit Presenting the Program

Labour Economics (E.P.)

Program Director

Prof. Dr. Rasim YILMAZ (Head of Department)

Program Type

Master Degree Without 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. (2) The final admission score is determined as the total sum of %50 of interview score and %30 of the undergraduate GPA. 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

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

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
65-74	CC	2.00	Pass
0-64	FF	1.00	Fail

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are described in the "Qualification Requirements and Regulations" section.

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 (E.P.)
2023-2024 Fall Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
BAY001	Scientific Research Methods		3	0	5
Elective	2023-2024 GÜZ DÖNEMİ ÇALIŞMA İKTİSADI TEZSİZ()				45
CIYL603	Income Distribution and Poverty		3	0	5
CIYL605	International Markets		3	0	5
CIYL506	Investment Projects analysis		3	0	5
CIYL527	Social Policy		3	0	5
CIYL549	Turkey´s Socio-Economic Structure		3	0	5
Total ECTS:					50
2023-2024 Spring Term

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
BAY001	Scientific Research Methods		3	0	5
Elective	2023-2024 BAHAR DÖNEMİ ÇALIŞMA İKTİSADI TEZSİZ()				45
CIYL600	Curreut Developments In The Field of Labour and Social Security Law		3	0	5
CIYL573	Decision -Making Techniguea and Application in Bussines		3	0	5
CIYL543	Foreing Trade Finance		3	0	5
CIYL551	Global Economy		3	0	5
CIYL538	Innovation Economics and Employment Policies		3	0	5
CIYL523	Labor Market and Employment Policies		3	0	5
CIYL608	Psychological Problems in Business Life		3	0	5
CIYL531	Sociology of Economics		3	0	5
Total ECTS:					50
Total ECTS(Year):					100
Project
2023-2024 Fall Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
SBE003	Project		3	0	40
Total ECTS:					40
2023-2024 Spring Term

Course Code	Course Name	Browse	T	A	ECTS
SBE003	Project		3	0	40
Total ECTS:					40
Total ECTS(Year):					80

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

CIYL603 Income Distribution and Poverty
#
	4	4	4	5	4	5	5	5
	4	4	4	5	4	5	5	5

CIYL605 International Markets
#
	5	3	4	3	4	3	4	4
	5	3	4	3	4	3	4	4
	5	3	4	3	4	3	4	4

CIYL506 Investment Projects analysis
#
	5	5	3	2	4	2	5	3

CIYL527 Social Policy
#
	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

BAY001 Scientific Research Methods
#
	3	4	3	2	4	4	2	3
	3	4	3	2	4	4	2	3
	3	4	3	2	4	4	2	3
	3	4	3	2	4	4	2	3
	3	4	3	2	4	4	2	3

CIYL600 Curreut Developments In The Field of Labour and Social Security Law
#
	0	4	0	0	0	0	5	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	5
	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	0

CIYL573 Decision -Making Techniguea and Application in Bussines
#
	3	4	3	4	4	3	4	3
	3	4	3	4	4	3	4	3
	3	4	3	4	4	3	4	3
	3	4	3	4	4	3	4	3

CIYL538 Innovation Economics and Employment Policies
#
	1	2	0	2	2	3	3	3
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

CIYL523 Labor Market and Employment Policies
#
	4	5	4	5	4	5	4	5

CIYL608 Psychological Problems in Business Life
#
	3	3	3	4	4	5	5	5
	3	3	3	4	4	5	5	5
	3	3	3	4	4	5	5	5

CIYL531 Sociology of Economics
#
	4	4	4	5	5	5	4	3
	4	4	4	5	5	5	4	3
	4	4	4	5	5	5	4	3
	4	4	4	5	5	5	4	3
	4	4	4	5	5	5	4	3
	4	4	4	5	5	5	4	3

SBE003 Project
#
	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

SBE003 Project
#
	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4