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Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)
Graduate School of Social Sciences - Economics - Economics - Third Cycle Programme
General Description
History
The Ph.D. program in Economics is presented as a sub-branch of the Graduate School of Social Sciences Economics Department.
Qualification Awarded
The graduates who have successfully fulfilled all program requirements are awarded the title “The Doctorate`s Degree in Economics”.
Length of Programme
4 Year, 8 Semesters
Total Credits
240 ECTS
Level of Qualification According to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
EQF-LLL 8
Field(s) of Study (ISCED-F)
Level of Qualification
Specific Admission Requirements
The admission procedure is described in detail in the Ege University Graduate Education Regulation (http://oidb.ege.edu.tr/egeoidbalt.asp?xon=192&alt=207).
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
The rules for recognition of formal prior learning are defined as a subtitle “Rules for Recognition of Prior Learning” in the Ege Information Package. Besides, the rules are indicated in the Ege University Graduate Education Regulation (http://oidb.ege.edu.tr/egeoidbalt.asp?xon=192&alt=207).
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The objective of the Ph.D. program in Economics is to rise students with required abilities to do independent search, to make comments on scientific events by widely and deeply examining widely and thus to reach new synthesis. The Ph.D. program; a) For the students holding a Bachelor’s Degree; consists of a minimum of fourteen courses, with a minimum of 42 national credits, a qualifying examination, a dissertation proposal, and a dissertation. The total ECTS credit of the program is 300 ECTS. b) For the students holding a Master’s Degree consists of a minimum of seven courses, with a minimum of 21 national credits, a qualifying examination, a dissertation proposal, and a dissertation. The total ECTS credit of the program is 240 ECTS. A student may take courses that are offered in other higher education institutions with the proposal of the board of department and after the approval of the board of directors of the graduate school. A student may have maximum of three courses in other higher education institutions to be counted from the minimum course load. The courses taken from the license degree cannot be counted as a course load or credit. The condition for the graduation is to Successfully complete all of the courses in the program and have at least 2.50 weighted GPA of 4.00.
Profile of The Programme
The objective of the Ph.D. in Economics is to raise qualified graduates in economics, besides to render them as academics endowed with a flexible mindset to ease their orientation to the global competition conditions.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
PhD. graduates may be employed as economists in business, in the government or international organizations. They may also furher studies in academic careers.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates who successfully completed doctorate degree may apply to both in the same or related disciplines in higher education institutions at home or abroad to get a position in academic staff or to governmental R&D centers to get expert position.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The evaluation and assessment of a course as based on a midterm and a final besides other academic activities carried during the semester and make-up examinations if exist. The instructor determines the percentage contribution to the raw achievement scores of the activities carried during the semester and final exam score prior to registration and announce to the students in the first week of the course. Contribution of all semester activities including the mid-term exams are obliged to be between 40-70% while the contribution of the final exam to be between 60-30%. For Ege University Graduate Education Regulation please click http://oidb.ege.edu.tr/demo/pd/yonetmenlik/lisansustu.pdf
Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements are explained in the section “Qualification Requirements and Regulations” .
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Full Time
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Chair: Prof. Dr. A. Özlem ÖNDER ECTS / DS Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ayten Ayşen KAYA Contact Address: Ege University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Ege University Campus, Postal Code:35100 Bornova IZMIR
Facilities
The students may take part in all social, cultural, sport and club activities offered by the Ege University Rectorate. Details on these opportunities can be found in the subtitle “General Information” (http://ebys.ege.edu.tr/ogrenci/ebp/tr/bilgi-ogrenciler.htm) of the Ege Information Package. By means of symposiums and congresses, speakers that are invited to our faculty and students have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge on the recent developments, both political and theoretical, in the field of economics.
Key Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Compare, arrive at syntheses and reformulate economic concepts, theories and methods |
| 2 | Question and redefine the roles of economic agents within the economy (for example the state, the firm, household etc.) |
| 3 | Think up political suggestions concerning economic problems |
| 4 | Formulate economic problems by using advanced mathematical, statistical and econometric analytical tools |
| 5 | Apply methods and analytical tools borrowed from other disciplinary areas in order to resolve economic problems |
| 6 | Evaluate and offer insights on data concerning national and international economics |
| 7 | Analyse, question and interpret national and international economic and social events. |
| 8 | Arrive at a synthesis by analysing economic and social events within a historical perspective |
| 9 | Reformulate and make new syntheses about problems concerning economic growth and development |
| 10 | Prepare a thesis on an economic subject matter |
| 11 | Make advanced calculations, construct oral and written communications, solve problems, use new technologies of information and develop new methods |
| 12 | Conduct intra and interdisciplinary academic research |
| 13 | Produce works at a standard that would enhance and contribute to existing literature |
| 14 | Possess awareness of professional and ethical responsibility |
Key Programme Learning Outcomes - NQF for HE in Turkey
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Course Structure Diagram with Credits (60 ECTS per Full-Time Academic Year)
T : Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
| 1. Semester | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| 9204036112016 | Turkish | Advanced Macroeconomic Analysis | Compulsory | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036542016 | Turkish | Time Series Analysis | Compulsory | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| İKT.DR.SDG3(2016) | Turkish | İKTİSAT DOK. SEÇ. DERS GRUBU 3 (2016) | Elective | - | - | - | 18 | |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||||
| 2. Semester | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| 9204036802020 | Turkish | Methods of Scientific Research and Publication Ethics | Compulsory | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 92040956182020 | Turkish | Advanced Microeconomic Analysis | Compulsory | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 92SE040362022 | Turkish | The Structure of Turkish Economy (Seminar) | Compulsory | - | - | - | 6 | |
| İKT.DR.SDG4(2016) | Turkish | İKTİSAT DOK. SEÇ. DERS GRUBU 4 (2016) | Elective | - | - | - | 12 | |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||||
| 3. Semester | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| DRUAD691 | Turkish | Specialization Field | Compulsory | - | - | - | 5 | |
| SOSDRYET790 | Turkish | Proficiency in PhD | Compulsory | - | - | - | 25 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||||
| 4. Semester | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| DRUAD691 | Turkish | Specialization Field | Compulsory | - | - | - | 5 | |
| SOSDRTEZONE | Turkish | Thesis Proposal | Compulsory | - | - | - | 25 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||||
| 5. Semester | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| DRTEZ692 | Turkish | Thesis Study | Compulsory | - | - | - | 25 | |
| DRUAD691 | Turkish | Specialization Field | Compulsory | - | - | - | 5 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||||
| 6. Semester | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| DRTEZ692 | Turkish | Thesis Study | Compulsory | - | - | - | 25 | |
| DRUAD691 | Turkish | Specialization Field | Compulsory | - | - | - | 5 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||||
| 7. Semester | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| DRTEZ692 | Turkish | Thesis Study | Compulsory | - | - | - | 25 | |
| DRUAD691 | Turkish | Specialization Field | Compulsory | - | - | - | 5 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||||
| 8. Semester | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| DRTEZ692 | Turkish | Thesis Study | Compulsory | - | - | - | 25 | |
| DRUAD691 | Turkish | Specialization Field | Compulsory | - | - | - | 5 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||||
| İKT.DR.SDG3(2016) - İKTİSAT DOK. SEÇ. DERS GRUBU 3 (2016) | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| 9204035062019 | Turkish | Economics of Social Policies | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036072016 | Turkish | International Economic Analysis | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036092016 | Turkish | Regional Economic Analysis | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036132016 | Turkish | Economic Integration | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036172016 | Turkish | Labor Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036192016 | Turkish | Innovation Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036212016 | Turkish | New Perspectives in EconomicHistory | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036252016 | Turkish | Methodology in Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036272016 | Turkish | New Approaches to the History of Economic Thought | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036292016 | Turkish | World Economic History | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036312016 | Turkish | Mediterranean Economic History | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036352016 | Turkish | Political Economy of Globalization | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036372016 | Turkish | Income, Distribution and Growth Theories | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036392016 | Turkish | International Monetary Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036432016 | Turkish | General Equlibrium Modelling | Elective | - | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036452016 | Turkish | European Economic History | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036472016 | Turkish | Micro Econometrics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036482016 | Turkish | Financial Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036632016 | Turkish | Advanced Public Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036652018 | Turkish | Financial Analysis Techniques | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036912021 | Turkish | Climate Change: Economics, Science and Policy | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| İKT.DR.SDG4(2016) - İKTİSAT DOK. SEÇ. DERS GRUBU 4 (2016) | ||||||||
| Course Unit Code | Language of Instruction | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | T | P | L | Number of ECTS Credits | Report |
| 9204036162016 | Turkish | EU-Turkey Integration | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036202016 | Turkish | Innovation Policy | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036222016 | Turkish | Knowledge Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036242016 | Turkish | Foreign Trade Transactions and Financing | Elective | - | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036282016 | Turkish | Analysis of Economic Efficiency and Productivity | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036342016 | Turkish | International Trade and Industrialization | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036382016 | Turkish | Financial Econometrics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036392016 | Turkish | International Monetary Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036402016 | Turkish | Defense Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036412016 | Turkish | Advanced Econometric Analysis | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036422016 | Turkish | Agricultural Finance | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036462016 | Turkish | Urban Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036502016 | Turkish | Stabilization Policies | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036522016 | Turkish | Quantitative Analysis in Economics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036582016 | Turkish | European Union Economy | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036642016 | Turkish | Creative Industries and Creative Economy | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036662016 | Turkish | Development Macroeconomics | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036702016 | Turkish | Ottoman Economic History | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036762016 | Turkish | Ecology, Green Economy and Development | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 9204036782016 | Turkish | The State and the Economy: Mainstream vs Critical Approaches | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| 92040956242016 | Turkish | Growth and Development Theories | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |
| EBB6832017 | Turkish | Planning and Assesment in Education | Elective | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | |
| EBB6852017 | Turkish | Development and Learning | Elective | 3 | - | - | 6 | |