Program Overview
The Economics (with Thesis) at Izmir University of Economics is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics (with Thesis) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Turkey and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 6,296 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Izmir, Turkey
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics (with Thesis) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Microeconomic Theory 1
- Macroeconomic Theory 1
- Statistics
- Econometrics
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Financial Econometrics
- International Macroeconomics
- Turkish Economy
- Financial Economics
- Energy Economics and Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Requirements for Graduate Programs
- Being graduated from an undergraduate program (4-year) of a higher education institution recognized by the Higher Education Council of Turkey (Y\xc3\x96K).
- Being successful in the interviews made face-to-face or online.
- For master degree and PhD candidates also having a successful grade from English Proficiency Exams and accepted by Izmir University of Economics.
Required Documents for Application to Master Programs
- Undergraduate Diploma
- Undergraduate Transcript
- 2 reference letters
- English language proficiency certificate, if there is any (TOEFL, PTE, FCE etc.)
- Passport copy
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 6,296 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 6,296 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Izmir University of Economics directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Izmir University of Economics
Izmir University of Economics
İzmir, Turkey
İzmir University of Economics (IEU) is a foundation university located in İzmir, Turkey. Founded on April 14, 2001, the university is the first foundation university of Aegean Region. The medium...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months