Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Economics is to train students with up-to-date knowledge in general economic subjects, equip graduates with analytical skills who will be capable of conducting both team-work and independent work and have ethics; bring up graduates who can use their skills and knowledge to be successful in various careers of their choice and be competent in a fast globalizing world economy. 

With this goal in mind, the Department has a program which

• emphasizes learning economics in English,

• includes many subjects with computer applications,

• offers various compulsory or elective courses from different departments in order to expose the students to different thoughts and ideas.

• The program also makes sure that the students realize the importance of basic administrative concepts such as innovation, efficiency, productivity, technological know-how, investment and savings in economics.

• Finally, the Department updates the program periodically in line with the developments in technology and in the global economy as well as with the recent changes in the job market.

 Departmental Facilities

With the aim of bringing up globally competitive graduates, the Department not only offers courses in English, but also has the following resources/ facilities for its use: 
 

·      6 Computer Labs which are all connected to the internet,
·      Fully equipped Multimedia Rooms.
·      “Center for Economic Research” which provides research and consultative
     services to all public and private agencies and companies,
·      Our Departmental Web Site (http://economics.emu.edu.tr) which is designed
     to guide the students to use the learning tools effectively and do research in
     economics.
·      Providing an environment of international academic activities by organizing
     international conferences, seminars or workshops.
·      Small classes.

Why to Study Economics in EMU?

The Department offers courses in English and uses up-to-date technologies such as computers, software, internet facilities and multimedia rooms.  The Department updates its program and its courses periodically and in accordance with recent changes in global and local economy as well as in technology. The Department is fully committed to provide the students with most effective and contemporary education in Economics.  The Department has more than 16 instructors and lecturers so that the Department can offer courses in small classes with student numbers averaging at 30.  This allows interaction among students and instructors during lectures and establishing a close student-instructor relationship.  

The Qualifications of Our Graduates

Throughout their education, our students are equipped with extensive computer and English communication skills and they learn up-to-date knowledge in Economics and in the related fields. Our graduates are equipped with analytical and problem solving skills and qualifications which ensure them a success in various careers of their choice. They gain discipline specific knowledge, quantitative skills and competences. 

During 1986 -2007, our Department has produced a total of 550 graduates from 36 different countries. Currently our graduates are employed in high positions in public service, universities, multinational corporations, NGO’s and in the private sector. The Faculty of Business and Economics has academic exchange and accreditation agreements with several international bodies and the European Union organizations. Our students also benefit from these exchange programs.  

Job Opportunities

Our graduates are generally the most sought graduates by employers in both public and private sectors.  In addition, our graduates are especially employable by multinational corporations and international organizations, thanks to their knowledge of the globalizing world and their ability to function in English. The World Bank, the IMF, the United Nations (UNOPS, UNDP, etc) and the World Trade Organization are a few examples of these international employers of our graduates.   At home, our graduates are currently employed in State Departments, the Treasury, the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, and at businesses operating in the stock exchange market