Graduate School | Department of Economics | Master of Arts (MA) in Economics (English)

Last Updated: 11/11/2026

Department of Economics was established at the same time as the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in 1958 and has been offering Bachelors Degree in Economics since. The Department offers courses in a wide range of subjects such as Economic Theory, Economic Policy, Economic History, Economic Development and International Economics. The students are prepared for careers in sectors such as banking, insurance, management and consulting; as well as for various departments and offices in the government. Students may also attend Graduate School for higher degrees in economics and business.

This programme intends to include all kinds of practical and theoretical aspects of the field of study and it aims to furnish students with an understanding of economic concepts, theories and techniques used in business, government and academic settings which will enable them to analyze markets, economic policies and economic theories to provide a basic descriptive knowledge of the Turkish and world economy to improve students' quantitative research skills and independent and critical thinking abilities.

Admission to graduate programmes is governed by the relevant legislation on graduate education, the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations, and the admission requirements announced by the relevant Graduate School. Depending on the programme, admission decisions may take into account the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) score, foreign language proficiency, undergraduate or graduate grade point average, written scientific assessment examination, interview, portfolio, and/or other programme-specific selection criteria.
Candidates who are offered admission must complete their registration within the deadlines announced by the relevant Graduate School and submit all required documentation. Admission through horizontal transfer is carried out in accordance with the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations and the procedures established by the relevant Graduate School. The application and admission procedures for international applicants are conducted in accordance with the admission requirements and supporting documentation approved by the Senate of Anadolu University.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.

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The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete a minimum of 7 courses, not less than 52,5 ECTS credits, take the required seminar and the Field Specialization courses and write and defend a Master’s Thesis, have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00 and no letter grades lower than CC, YT and no YZ, DZ grades.

To be awarded a Master's Degree with Thesis, students must successfully complete at least seven courses, a seminar course, specialisation courses, and a master's thesis, corresponding to a minimum of 120 ECTS credits. To qualify for graduation, students must obtain a grade of Satisfactory (YT) or CC or above in all courses, achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, successfully defend their thesis before an examination committee, publish at least one article in a peer-reviewed journal or one paper in a peer-reviewed conference related to their field of study, and satisfy all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Master's Degree Diploma in Master of Arts (MA) in Economics (English).. Graduates obtain a Level 7 (Master's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates of the Department of Economics have a wide range of career opportunities in both the public and private sectors, supported by their knowledge of economics and their analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

In the public sector, graduates can pursue careers in ministries and other government institutions as inspectors, auditors, specialists, and assistant specialists. They may also find career opportunities at the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, regulatory and supervisory authorities, state-owned banks, and other public institutions.

In the private sector, economics graduates can work in banking, finance, insurance, auditing, consulting, international trade, marketing, human resources, business development, and strategic planning. They can pursue positions such as economist, financial analyst, data analyst, researcher, risk analyst, and business analyst in national and international companies.

Graduates may also build careers in research institutes, think tanks, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations, particularly in research and policy analysis. Those who continue their postgraduate education can pursue academic careers at universities and research institutions.

The quantitative analysis, econometric methods, and data literacy skills acquired through economics education also enable graduates to develop careers in emerging fields such as data analytics, economic modelling, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making, in addition to traditional careers in economics and finance.

Graduates of Master's Degree programmes with a thesis are eligible to apply for Doctoral (PhD) or Proficiency in Arts programmes in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education.


PROF. DR. EROL KUTLU