1. What is the Department of Finance and Banking?
The Department of Finance and Banking is an undergraduate program that introduces students to the structure and functioning of financial institutions both in Turkey and around the world, including those in the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on the banking system. In this program, students learn how the funding needs of individuals and institutions are met, how these funds can be used efficiently, and how value maximization can be achieved as a result.
Students who choose the Department of Finance and Banking take foundational courses in accounting, economics, and statistics during their four-year education. After successfully completing these core courses, they proceed to study subjects directly related to their field. In the Finance and Banking program, students are provided with detailed knowledge of financial markets and institutions, as well as the banking system. As specialization courses, the program includes topics such as firm and project valuation, risk management, the time value of money, and derivative markets and instruments. In their final two years of study, students also have the opportunity to complete a 40-day internship at leading institutions in the sector by making use of the facilities provided by our university.
The department, which also includes courses on new trends emerging in the developing world, provides students with comprehensive knowledge of both the history and the future of the finance and banking fields. Graduates who successfully complete the program can be employed in various financial institutions across the public and private sectors.
The Department of Finance and Banking is located on our university’s Burhaniye Campus.
2. How Long is the Education Period in the Department of Finance and Banking?
The duration of study in the Department of Finance and Banking at our university is four years, and the language of instruction is Turkish.
3. What Do Graduates of the Department of Finance and Banking Do?
Graduates of the Department of Finance and Banking can take on managerial positions in the finance departments of companies and play decision-making roles in the analysis and evaluation of investments.
They can perform key financial functions such as providing funding sources for individuals and institutions and channeling these funds into productive investments. Additionally, they can work within the operational activities of financial institutions, such as banks, engaging in efficient credit allocation processes.
Graduates assess the cash flow status of the institutions they work for and carry out appropriate financial planning for the future, aiming to optimize the balance between production, sales, and receivables.
Moreover, those who wish to pursue an academic career can continue their education at the postgraduate level and find opportunities in the education sector as well.
4. What Are the Career Opportunities for Graduates of the Department of Finance and Banking?
Graduates of the Department of Finance and Banking can take on financial management roles in the finance departments of both public and private sector companies and work in various operational positions within banks. They may also be employed in management departments or accounting and finance units of firms in the real sector.
In general, graduates can work not only in banks and other financial institutions but also in insurance companies, credit rating agencies, portfolio management companies, and auditing firms. Thanks to the training they receive in statistics and econometrics during their undergraduate education, they can also work as analysts in various institutions, depending on the needs of the sector.