The information and program qualifications related to the Economics (DDP, Bosnia&Herzegovina) International Joint Degree Programmes, under the Department of Economics of the Faculty of Management, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) have established a double diploma program in Economics, and the program started student admissions in the 2019-2020 academic year.
Preparatory English language classes and the study program's first and second academic years are held at IUS, and the third and fourth academic years are maintained at ITU.
The joint degree diploma program in Economics combines the theory and practice of economics with the goal of producing world-class and globally competitive economics majors.
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Program Profile
The Economics joint degree program offers a thorough undergraduate curriculum that combines the theoretical principles of economics with quantitative analysis and applied techniques. The program aims to enable students develop a deep understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics theory, analyze complex economic issues within an analytical framework, and acquire the measurement, modeling, and data analysis skills needed in the modern economy.
The curriculum is structured around core courses in economic theory, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, and programming in the early years. Students reinforce their quantitative competencies through hands-on work in computer labs, focusing on numerical analysis and the use of statistical software. Intermediate and advanced courses offer the opportunity to specialize in areas such as game theory, monetary economics, international economics, development economics, environmental economics, and market structures. This allows students to gain both theoretical depth and analytical diversity.
Registration Requirements
Admission is carried out in accordance with Article 4 of the Istanbul Technical University Double Degree International Joint Undergraduate Programs Education and Training Regulation.
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Program Learning Environments
The program is conducted face-to-face, and students benefit from modern classrooms, computer labs, and library facilities. The computer labs provide the necessary technical infrastructure for econometric analysis and data science applications.
Interactive teaching and project-based learning are used in the courses. In some courses, students are expected to prepare research reports and applied projects.
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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.
Ability to construct basic macroeconomic models regarding the general price level, unemployment, and output.
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 basic-level economic and social data in a computerized environment.
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
Students are required to complete at least a 25-day internship as part of the ECON 470T Work Placement / Internship course at the International University of Sarajevo.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation procedures are carried out in accordance with Article 20 of the Istanbul Technical University Double Degree International Joint Undergraduate Programs Education and Training Regulation.
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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, Treasury, Central Bank, Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, Borsa İstanbul
Regulatory agencies: EMRA, ICTA, TCA
International Organizations: World Bank, IMF, UNDP, WHO
Non-profit institutions: CSO, Think Tanks.
Number of Graduates
There are no graduates from 2024 or earlier. The 2025 graduate numbers have not yet been transferred to this page.
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.
P.O.3 Ability to construct basic macroeconomic models regarding the general price level, unemployment, and output.
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 basic level economic and social data in a computerized environment.
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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