2263 Public Finance(Without Thesis)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Established in 2001, Public Finance Graduate Programme is one of rapid growing program in the graduate school. The Public Finance Graduate programme are offered theoretical and practical instruction on economics, public finance and business finance and tax law. The aim here is to prepare students for a complex and competitive world. Statistics and mathematics are also among the subjects of special emphasis. The graduates of the programme are sought by the Ministry of Finance. Treasury, State Planning Organisation, and various public and private banks and organisations as well as in private sector. There are four majors offered by the department: Budgeting and Fiscal Planning, Public Sector Economics, Theory of Public Finance and Tax Law.

Objective
The aim of the Public Finance (non-thesis) Master's program is to train managers who have the qualifications to take charge in the private and public sectors in line with the needs of the economy. Graduate students will have both theoretical and practical expertise in public finance and tax law.


Admission Requirements
First cycle degree, acceptable score on centralized graduate entrance exam, placement through local oral/written exam and certificate of English proficiency

Graduation Requirements
Students must have atleast 60 ECTS (lecture) and must complete term project.

Career Opportunties
Doing a Master’s degree in this area is the right step for having an academic career in the field of Public Finance and Economics. Besides academic training, the program provides students to enhance their analytical skills, critical thinking and their performance to comment. Many of our students simply take the advantages of academical surroundings for finding jobs. Graduates have the opportunity to work both in the public sector and in the private sector. In the public sector, the graduates can work as a public inspector, state auditor, controller, and specialist in Undersecretariat of Treasury, specialist in Undersecretariat for Foreign Trade and inspector in state banks. In private sector tax consultant, certified public accountant and chartered accountant, inspector or specialist in private banks are some of the professions for the graduates. Also, doing a master’s degree for working people is considerable for accessing new information, improving their knowledge, for an increasing success in their speciality while being an important step for their career.

Qualification Awarded
Public Finance

Level of Qualification
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of previous structured lectures in Turkish Higher Education Institutions, transitions in vertical, horizontal and university are realized within the scope of the "Higher Education Regulations", "REGULATION BETWEEN THE BACHELORS AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS, ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRANSITION BETWEEN DOUBLE MAJOR DALL, SIDE DALL AND CREDIT TRANSFER STANDARDS

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students must have atleast 60 ECTS (lecture) and must complete term project.

Access to Further Studies
May apply to PhD programs

Mode of Study
Full Time

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Measurement and evaluation methods that is applied for each course, is detailed in "Course Structure&ECTS Credits".

Contact (Programme Director or Equivalent)
PositionName SurnamePhoneFaxE-Mail
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTEAsts. Prof. Dr. FATİH AKÇAY  fakcay@pau.edu.tr


PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1To learn basic concepts in economic and public finance theories, to correlate with basic economic problems and ratiocination
2an ability to have theoretical and legal knowldege about national tax system, to calculate tax penalty within the scope of legislations
3an ability to comment and evaluate about that usage public expenditures, public revenues and public borrowing
4an ability to evaluate and analyze economic data with regard to usage fiscal policy
5Particularly in the areas of professional expertise in the public sector, public and private sector needs for the areas of economics, finance, law, accounting, tax, business knowledge and skills to provide an advanced level
6to evaluate and understand national economy, in global economic relations and the impact of international economic institutions
71to follow practical and theoretical innovations in the field of Finance, national and international level
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS
NameComments
LecturingLecturing is one of the methods that come first, where the teacher is in the center. It is a method where the teacher actively describes topics and the students are passive listeners. With this method, lesson proceeds in the form of report, description and explanation.
DebateDepending on the situation, debate is a tool that allows all students, or a specific portion of the class to participate in the lesson. In this method, members of the group discuss a topic by addressing the various points of view and discuss alternative opinions about problem-solving.
Questions –AnswersThe different types of Questions used (associative, differential, assessment, requesting information, motivating, and brainstorming) although students get in to more active positions during the process; the method is teacher-centered. If possible Questions, that serve a purpose and

PO - NQF-HETR Relation
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INFORMATION  01
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SKILLS  01
SKILLS  02
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COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
    

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COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 01
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 02
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 03
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 04
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 05
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 06
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 07
COMPETENCIESCommunication and Social Competence 08
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 01
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 02
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 03
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 04
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 05
COMPETENCIESCompetence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 06
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 01
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 02
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 03
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 04
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 05
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 06
COMPETENCIESField Specific Competencies 07
COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 01
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COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 03
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COMPETENCIESLearning Competence 05
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COURS STRUCTURE & ECTS CREDITS
Year :
1st Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
MAL 523 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS 3+0 6 Compulsory
- Finance Master's Elective - 1 3+0 6 Elective
- Finance Master's Elective - 1 3+0 6 Elective
- Finance Master's Elective - 1 3+0 6 Elective
- Finance Master's Elective - 1 3+0 6 Elective
  Total 30  
1st Semester Elective Groups : Finance Master's Elective - 1

2nd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
- Finance Master's Elective - 2 3+0 6 Elective
- Finance Master's Elective - 2 3+0 6 Elective
- Finance Master's Elective - 2 3+0 6 Elective
- Finance Master's Elective - 2 3+0 6 Elective
- Finance Master's Elective - 2 3+0 6 Elective
  Total 30  
2nd Semester Elective Groups : Finance Master's Elective - 2

3rd Semester Course Plan
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourECTSCourse Type
MAL 529 SEMINARS ON PUBLIC FINANCE 0+0 30 Compulsory
  Total 30  

4th Semester Course Plan


COURSE & PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Year :
Numerical Verbal The Presence of Relationship
Compulsory Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODSC * ****
SEMINARS ON PUBLIC FINANCEC** ****
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Elective Courses
Course TitleC/EPO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07
CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC FINANCEE*******
ECONOMICS OF DEFENCE, HEALTH AND EDUCATION IE***** *
ECONOMICS OF DEFENCE, HEALTH AND EDUCATION IIE***** *
ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC DEBTE* ***  
ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC EXPENDITUREE       
ECONOMICS OF PUBLIC REVENUEE*******
GOVERNMENT BUDGETING & BUDGETING SYSTEMSE*******
INTERNATIONAL TAXATION AND EU TAX LAWE**  ***
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE AND FISCAL FEDERALISME*** * *
PENAL TAX LAWE *  * *
PRINCIPLES OF TAX LAWE**  * *
PRIVATISATION & REGULATIONE**  ***
TAXATION THEORY AND POLICYE*******
TURKISH TAX SYSTEME*******
L+P: Lecture and Practice
C: Compulsory
E: Elective
PO: Program Learning Outcomes
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M [3]: Medium
L [2]: Low
TL [1]: Too Low
None [0]: None
FOE [0]: Field of Education
NQF-HETR : National Qualifications Framework For Higher Education in Turkey