Financial Economics Master's Program (With / Non-Thesis)

 

Purpose of the Program

The aim of the Financial Economics Master's Program is to train experts who can evaluate the functioning of financial markets within the framework of economic theory and analytical methods. The program aims to enable students to gain the ability to analyze financial decision-making processes, macro and microeconomic developments, and the relationships between financial markets.

Within the scope of the program, advanced knowledge and skills are gained in areas such as financial analysis, investment strategies, risk management and economic modeling. It is aimed that graduates work as experts or conduct academic research in banking, financial institutions, investment companies and public institutions.


Structure of the Program

The non-thesis program consists of 10 courses and the Master's Term Project, and the thesis program consists of 7 courses, a seminar course and a Master's Thesis.

Courses consist of compulsory courses and elective courses. 

Click here to access the compulsory and elective courses. 


Language of the Program

The language of instruction of the Financial Economics Master's Program is Turkish for both the thesis and non-thesis programs. For this reason, a foreign language score is not required.


Duration of the Program

The duration of the Non-Thesis Master's Program is at least 2 semesters and is completed in a maximum of 3 semesters. The Master's Program with Thesis is completed in a minimum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 6 semesters.

In accordance with the YÖK Regulation, students studying in formal education programs are obliged to attend classes at a rate of 70%.


Why Master's Program With / Non-Thesis

The Financial Economics Non-Thesis Master's Program is offered as an up-to-date education program for professional business life. The program includes traditional economics and finance subjects as in similar curricula in today's universities. However, in addition to providing theoretical information to students, the program is supported by comprehensive scientific studies for practical applications.

Although the Financial Economics Master's Program with Thesis is offered as an up-to-date education program for professional business life, it also offers opportunities for those who complete the master's program with thesis to pursue an academic career. Students who complete the master's program with thesis can continue their education at the doctoral level if they wish.


Who Can Apply?

Intakes are accepted from all degree programs.


Application and Evaluation

Applications are made by filling out  the online application form of the Institute of Graduate Programs.

  • Grade point average and ALES requirement are not required for applications to the Financial Economics Non-Thesis Master's Program. 
  • In order to apply to the Financial Economics Master's Program with Thesis, at least 55 points are required from the ALES exam in the Equal Weight (EA) score type.

The application documents are as follows.

  • Identity document
  • Passport Photo
  • Undergraduate Diploma or Graduation Certificate (Graduation Certificate obtained via e-Government is valid.)
  • Undergraduate Transcript (Transcript Document obtained via e-Government is valid.)
  • ALES Result (Only for the Thesis program, at least 55 points from the EA Score type are required.)
  • Military Service Certificate (Mandatory only for male candidates.)

Applications of candidates who submit their application documents in full are evaluated.


Tuition Fee

Click here for detailed information about tuition fees and payment terms.


Training Place, Days and Hours

Courses are held at Beykoz University Kavacık Schools of Higher Education Campus or Business and Administrative Sciences Faculty Campus between 19.00 and 22.00 on weekdays.


This content was updated on 23/03/2026.

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