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

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramLabour Economics (E.P.)
Program DirectorProf. Dr. Rasim YILMAZ (Head of Department)
Program TypeMaster Degree Without Thesis Program
Level of Degree EarnedGraduate (Master’s Degree).
Degree EarnedA 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 LearningA 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 DegreeUpon 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 RequirementsGraduation requirements are described in the "Qualification Requirements and Regulations" section.
Teaching Methods

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

Labour Economics (E.P.)


Course

2024-2025 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
BAY001 Scientific Research Methods 3 0 5
Elective 2024-2025 GÜZ DÖNEMİ ÇALIŞMA İKTİSADI TEZSİZ() 45
CIYL603 Income Distribution and Poverty 3 0 5
CIYL605 International Markets 3 0 5
CIYL540 International Trade and Finance Techniques 3 0 5
CIYL521 International Trade Policies and Practices 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
CIYL 539 World Economics 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 50

2024-2025 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
BAY001 Scientific Research Methods 3 0 5
Elective 2024-2025 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

2024-2025 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
SBE003 Project 3 0 40
Total ECTS: 40

2024-2025 Spring Semester
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

BAY001 Scientific Research Methods
#
34324423
34324423
34324423
34324423
34324423
CIYL603 Income Distribution and Poverty
#
44454555
44454555
CIYL605 International Markets
#
53434344
53434344
53434344
CIYL540 International Trade and Finance Techniques
#
43445444
CIYL521 International Trade Policies and Practices
#
43334144
43334144
43334144
CIYL506 Investment Projects analysis
#
55324253
CIYL527 Social Policy
#
44444444
CIYL 539 World Economics
#
42123215
43121215
33122214
SBE003 Project
#
44444444