The information and program qualifications related to the Economics Bachelor of Science Program, under the Department of Economics of the Faculty of Management, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The Department of Economics, a vibrant and central location of Istanbul, offers a unique program in undergraduate economics that excel both in the theory and the practice of economics with the goal of producing world class and globally competitive economics majors.
The Department of Economics at ITU plays a central role in channeling ITU’s vast technical expertise of 250 years to micro- and macroeconomic policy making. To achieve this goal, the Department employs in its teaching and research activities a multidisciplinary approach including joint workshops, seminars, guest lecturers and projects with ITU’s basic science and engineering departments. Field expertise of departmental faculty parallels this mission and includes Development Economics, Education Economics, Energy Economics, Health Economics, Industrial Organization, and International Trade. The students are expected to specialize in one of these fields via choosing their elective classes, internships, and graduation thesis topic accordingly.
Our professors are active both in research and consulting and advising public and private institutions. These experiences are reflected in the classroom contributing to the specialization of the students who are integrated to some of these projects.
As a social science, Economics examines the production and consumption oriented decisions of individuals, firms, and states. Because it assumes that the average individual is generally rational, Economics can develop some testable propositions and determine positively the effect of various decisions strategies, and policies on social welfare. In addition, systematic deviations from rationality are examined under the behavioral economics electives. More specifically, Economic Sciences examine via advanced theories and models topics such as market structures, unemployment, money supply, and taxation using tools like Game Theory and Econometrics. Graduates who obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from ITU Economics gain competency in assessing the aforementioned examinations and develop business strategies and public policies.
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Program Profile
The Department of Economics at Istanbul Technical University offers a comprehensive undergraduate program that integrates the theoretical foundations of economics with quantitative analysis and applied methods. The program aims to equip students with a deep understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, the ability to evaluate complex economic problems within an analytical framework, and the measurement, modeling, and data analysis skills required by modern economic practice.
The curriculum is structured around core courses in economic theory, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, and programming during the early years of study. Students strengthen their quantitative competencies through applied work conducted in computer laboratories, where they engage with numerical analysis and statistical software. In intermediate and advanced coursework, students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as game theory, monetary economics, international economics, development economics, environmental economics, and market structures, allowing them to gain both theoretical depth and analytical breadth.
The pedagogical approach emphasizes interactive learning, critical thinking, and research skills. Case studies, in-class discussions, academic article reviews, and project-based assignments are widely employed in the courses. Students are expected to produce research papers, data analysis projects, and applied economic studies in various courses; this process enhances their problem-solving abilities, academic writing skills, and evidence-based evaluation capacity.
The program supports students in gaining a global perspective through an extensive Erasmus exchange network. Students have the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters, gaining valuable international academic experience. In addition, the wide range of student clubs, social activities, and interdisciplinary environments within ITU provide a rich learning atmosphere that complements their academic development.
With its integration of theoretical knowledge and modern quantitative methods, strong academic staff, and practice-oriented curriculum, the ITU Economics Program prepares graduates to succeed in public institutions, the private sector, banking and finance, research centers, and postgraduate academic programs. The program’s holistic approach enables students to understand economic mechanisms within a scientific framework and to take an active role in data-driven decision-making processes.
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The Economics Program at ITU Faculty of Management is conducted face-to-face, supported by modern classrooms, computer laboratories, and library facilities. The computer labs provide the necessary infrastructure for econometric and data science applications.
Teaching methods include interactive instruction, class discussions, and project-based assignments. In several courses, students are required to prepare research papers and applied projects.
Students have the opportunity to study abroad through ITU’s extensive Erasmus partnerships. In addition, numerous student clubs and campus activities contribute to a supportive academic and social learning environment.
YKS Quotas, Student Success Ranking, Minimum and Maximum Scores for the Last Five Years
Economics Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English)
| Year | Point Type | Qoata | Min Point | Max Point
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| 2019 | EA | 60 | 426,28017 | 461,98667 |
| 2020 | EA | 60 | 459,16668 | 478,16284 |
| 2021 | EA | 60 | 410,84865 | 533,79593 |
| 2022 | EA | 40 | 480,66359 | 535,94051 |
| 2023 | EA | 40 | 487,49685 | 515,25225 |
| 2024 | EA | 35 | 475,94136 | 512,74874 |
| 2025 | EA | 35 | 471,36296 | 494,34445 |
| Year | Lowest Success Ranking | Heighest Success Ranking | Average Success Ranking |
| 2019 | 9212 | 2206 | 6964 |
| 2020 | 4622 | 2240 | 3719 |
| 2021 | 5476 | 16 | 3753 |
| 2022 | 2785 | 74 | 2084 |
| 2023 | 1803 | 531 | 1548 |
| 2024 | 1608 | 290 | 1256 |
| 2025 | 1550 | 608 | 1182 |
Economics Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English) Graph of Minimum and Maximum Scores by Year
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Program Educational Objectives
Competency in the fundamental economic approach that models economic and social problems mathematically as environments with various types of equilibria where representative agents maximize their objective functions subject to a set of constraints.
Competency in the microeconomic price system in the context of private and public goods and international trade, and the ability to design business strategies and public policies considering efficiency-equity balance and the legal framework. Skill to express findings in Turkish or English.
Ability to construct basic macroeconomic models regarding the general price level, unemployment, and output. Skill to express findings in Turkish or English.
Ability to assess the social benefits, costs, and determinants of economic growth and technological advancement.
Competency in statistical and econometric modeling and methods to analyze and interpret at a basic level economic and social data in a computerized environment. Skill to express findings in Turkish or English.
Ability to develop expertise in the economics of a sector. Specialty in a domestic or foreign sector.
Competency in economic models of decision-making and in alternative assumptions related to decision-making.
Competency to analyze domestic or foreign economic institutions and regulations considering the historical, legal, and social infrastructure. The skill to combine such an analysis with sectoral expertise.
Measurement and Evaluation
Student success is evaluated in consideration of Articles 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 of the Istanbul Technical University Undergraduate Education and Training Regulation.
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Internship
This program 40 days contains mandatory intership.
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The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Bachelor of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Private Sector:
Finance : banks, investment banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, brokerage firms
Audit: Big 4 (Deloitte, E&Y, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers) and other firms
International Consulting: McKinsey, BCG, ADLittle…
Real Sector: Regulation, strategy, finance, marketing departments, Chief Economist or their team
Public Sector:
All ministries, CBT, Treasury, BRSA, CMB, Borsa İstanbul, CSD, Takasbank
Regulatory agencies: EMRA, ICTA, TCA
TurkStat
International Organizations:
World Bank, IMF, UNDP, WHO….
Non-profit institutions:
CSO, Think Tanks...
Number of Graduates
Economics Bachelor of Science Program (%100 English) Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 72 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Competency in the fundamental economic approach that models economic and social problems mathematically as environments with various types of equilibria where representative agents maximize their objective functions subject to a set of constraints.
P.O.2 Competency in the microeconomic price system in the context of private and public goods and international trade, and the ability to design business strategies and public policies considering efficiency-equity balance and the legal framework. Skill to express findings in Turkish or English.
P.O.3 Ability to construct basic macroeconomic models regarding the general price level, unemployment, and output. Skill to express findings in Turkish or English.
P.O.4 Ability to assess the social benefits, costs, and determinants of economic growth and technological advancement.
P.O.5 Competency in statistical and econometric modeling and methods to analyze and interpret at a basic level economic and social data in a computerized environment. Skill to express findings in Turkish or English.
P.O.6 Ability to develop expertise in the economics of a sector. Specialty in a domestic or foreign sector.
P.O.7 Competency in economic models of decision making and in alternative assumptions related to decision-making.
P.O.8 Competency to analyze domestic or foreign economic institutions and regulations considering the historical, legal, and social infrastructure. The skill to combine such an analysis with sectoral expertise.
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