Graduate School | Department of Business Administration | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Program in International Trade and Finance

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

In line with the requirements of today's global economy, the Master's Program in International Trade and Finance aims to meet the demand for knowledge and qualified workforce at the critical intersection of international trade and finance. The role of international finance in shaping global trade and investment, managing exchange rate movements and capital flows, forms the core axis of the program. Our program aims both to respond to the demand for professional workforce in this field and to train qualified academic candidates who will work in related academic disciplines. The two-semester course content combines up-to-date theoretical knowledge with intensive practical work. This methodology ensures that students not only build a strong theoretical foundation but also deepen their research identity and their analytical and interpretive skills. Practical studies provide students with the necessary knowledge to independently and adequately conduct their master's thesis.

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.
General admission requirements apply to both Turkish and international students wishing to enroll in the program.

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.
Students who have enrolled definitively at another higher education institution, either domestic or international, where they previously studied, may submit a request for credit and grade transfer within the first week. Such requests will be evaluated by the relevant academic unit's administrative board and decided upon on a one-time basis, covering the entirety of their studies.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

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.
The student must have successfully completed a thesis study, provided that they have earned at least 60 ECTS credits, complete at least 7 courses, a seminar course, and a specialization course, and successfully complete their thesis work, provided that it is no less than 60 ECTS credits. They must also receive a grade of at least YT, CC, or higher in all courses taken and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 out of 4.00.

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 Program in International Trade and Finance.. Graduates obtain a Level 7 (Master's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

The Master's Program in International Trade and Finance with Thesis prepares its graduates for career opportunities at the expert, managerial, analyst, or academic level, enabling them to meet the ever-increasing demand for qualified labor in line with national and global policies. This program offers graduates a wide range of employment opportunities, particularly by providing expertise in financial analysis and global trade operations. Graduates can work in the finance, risk management, and foreign operations departments of international and local banks; in the import/export operations of multinational companies; in foreign trade and finance units; or as supply chain specialists in logistics companies. The thesis-based nature of the program offers graduates the opportunity to work in specialist positions in public institutions (e.g., the Ministry of Treasury and Finance or the Ministry of Trade) or pursue a direct academic career. They can also take on critical roles in positions such as International Finance Specialist/Analyst, Foreign Trade Specialist/Manager, Portfolio Manager, Treasury Specialist, and Financial Auditor at institutions such as international financial institutions, commodity exchanges, chambers of industry and commerce, exporters' associations, and development agencies.

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. METİN ÇOŞKUN
ECTS Department Coordinator
PROF. DR. ASLI AFŞAR