ACADEMIC STAFF
The academic staff of our Department of Economics consists of Turkish and German faculty members based in Istanbul, as well as German professors who come to our campus several times a year for a few days to give lectures as part of the “flying faculty” system. You can access the full and up-to-date list of our academic staff, including their teaching and research areas of expertise and contact information, by clicking here.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The structure of our Economics Program is designed not only to ensure that our students thoroughly understand the established mainstream approaches in economics, but also to enable them to master the knowledge and analytical tools of economic history and to be sufficiently informed about new currents and approaches in economics. In addition to acquiring the necessary basic knowledge in mathematics and statistics, familiarity with the use of basic econometric software packages and the necessary computer programming knowledge and skills is also considered an essential and vital part of our educational objectives.

CONTENT OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The German-taught Economics Undergraduate Program consists of courses and seminars that enable students to gain a solid understanding of fundamental economic theories, economic history, the basic mathematical, statistical, and econometric analysis tools required for modeling and empirical testing, as well as (new) approaches that complement and/or provide alternatives to mainstream economic approaches. The composition of the advanced (elective) courses in later years indicates that students may, if they wish, specialize on an interdisciplinary basis. The fact that the academic staff running the program consists of distinguished faculty members with international experience from both Turkey and Germany is an indication that the program will have a dynamic and rich content, capable of adapting to strong trends of scientific change.

OPPORTUNITIES
The main opportunities created by the Economics Program stem from the strong academic ties, cooperation, and interaction that our University in general—and our Department in particular—maintains with Germany. In particular, mutual international visits and academic interactions focused on Germany (and Europe) are offered as a natural complement to the program, providing our students with experiences that will equip them with advanced academic knowledge and skills.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Although the primary language of instruction in our program is German, it is designed to ensure that students also learn and use English proficiently as a scientific language. The department's hosting of regular seminars and conferences on economic topics by distinguished faculty members and researchers from within and outside the university will enable our students to reinforce and further develop what they have learned in their courses.

MISSION
The Department of Economics at the Turkish-German University aims to educate economists with strong analytical and critical thinking skills who comprehend global economic dynamics, through educational programs enriched by international collaborations. With an interdisciplinary approach, the department strives to enhance the quality of knowledge production in line with ethical values and principles of sustainability. Upholding academic freedom as a core principle, it contributes to the science of economics through international cooperation. Furthermore, the department supports its graduates in acquiring the competencies needed to work in various positions in the public, private, and international sectors; in developing the ability to effectively communicate economic knowledge and analysis to diverse target audiences; and in actively participating in international academic and professional environments with multilingual communication skills and proficiency in digital analysis tools.

VISION
The Department of Economics at the Turkish-German University aims to become a globally respected center for research and education. It seeks to shape national and global economic developments by blending traditional economics topics with today’s emerging trends. It prioritizes supporting economic development through the knowledge and research it produces. By strengthening academic and economic cooperation between Turkey and Germany, it aspires to become an internationally recognized department of economics.

OUR GERMAN COORDINATOR
The academic organization and activities related to the undergraduate education program of the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences at Turkish-German University are carried out in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Andreas Pyka, the Head of the Department of Innovation Economics at the University of Hohenheim, and under his coordination.