Foreign Trade (Distance Education)

Welcome to the Distance Education Program in Foreign Trade!

For students who aim to succeed in national and international trade, our Distance Education Program in Foreign Trade offers a strong professional foundation, a global vision, and practical competencies.

Our Mission

Our mission is to train qualified professionals in the field of foreign trade who are needed at both national and international levels. We aim to graduate students who can integrate theoretical knowledge with practice, uphold ethical values, think analytically, and adapt to the dynamics of global trade.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a pioneering program in foreign trade education, recognized regionally and internationally, following sectoral developments closely, and offering an innovative, practice-oriented, and sustainable educational model.

Program Scope

Our curriculum focuses on three core areas within the field of foreign trade:

• Foreign Trade

• Logistics Management

• Customs Legislation

In addition, our program allows students to take elective courses from other departments based on their interests.

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Academic Staff

Our academic team comprises instructors with extensive research and field experience in their respective areas in addition to their teaching responsibilities.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

• Understand the basics of foreign trade, customs, and logistics legislation and manage processes in compliance with national and international regulations.

• Possess and apply knowledge of trade finance, foreign trade accounting, and international payment methods.

• Develop international marketing strategies and manage e-commerce processes.

• Identify and solve problems in their field and actively participate in decision-making processes.

• Efficiently use foreign trade software and application tools.

• Adhere to professional ethical standards required by the field.

• Explain logistics and supply chain management processes and evaluate them in conjunction with foreign trade processes.

• Use technical terminology relevant to the field at a basic level.

• Assess foreign trade policies based on global economics, the Turkish economy, and EU relations.

• Understand customs procedures, free zones, and foreign trade incentives.

• Take responsibility and communicate effectively individually or as part of a team in field-related topics.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of our program can:

• Work in institutions such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EU representations in Turkey, and banks.

• Be employed in companies providing customs services and operations.

• Pursue academic careers by transferring to undergraduate programs, then continuing with master's and doctoral studies, contributing to academic research and publications at universities or research centers.

• Work in various departments of national and international companies.

Our Alumni

Since 2012, our program has been graduating students. Through our Career Center and Career Days events, we bring together our students with representatives from various sectors and alumni to support their career planning.

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Practical Training Process

Students have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-life settings through the Workplace Practice Course during their final year. A significant number of our graduates receive job offers from the institutions where they complete their practical training. All of them report that this experience positively influences both their personal development and employability.

International Exchange Programs

Through our international partnerships, students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs and benefit from international scholarships. In particular, our students actively participate in the Erasmus+ program.

Our Erasmus+ partner institutions include:

• Riga Technical University

• Poznan School of Logistics

• Utenos Kolegija

• Tomori Pal College

• University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna

• Transport and Telecommunication Institute

• University of Oradea

• Katowice Institute of Information Technologies

• Lublin University of Technology

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Double Major Opportunities

Under bilateral agreements, students have the opportunity to pursue a double major with other programs offered by the university.

Research Opportunities

Students interested in academic research can participate voluntarily or on a paid basis in faculty research projects or apply for TÜBİTAK-supported projects under the guidance of faculty members.

Student Clubs

Our university hosts numerous student clubs. Students at Beykoz University can also participate in cultural and artistic events designed to support their personal and social development, and enrich their general cultural and artistic knowledge.

Events

As part of our industry-student engagement activities, students have the opportunity to follow current foreign trade processes closely and learn on-site through expert guest speakers and field trips.

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