Bachelor in Economics

Economics examines how individuals, firms, and governments allocate scarce resources, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and economic history. Students build a foundation in mathematical and statistical methods used to model markets, analyze policy, and interpret data on prices, employment, trade, and growth. Coursework typically progresses from introductory theory into applied topics such as international economics, development economics, public finance, and financial markets, often supported by case studies and quantitative projects. Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, consulting, government agencies, international organizations, market research, and further graduate study in economics or related quantitative fields. The analytical and statistical skills developed in the program are also transferable to data analysis, business strategy, and policy research roles across sectors. This bachelor's program in Economics is offered by Boğaziçi University in İstanbul, Turkey, and runs for 4 years. Instruction is delivered in English, which prepares students for coursework that draws on English-language academic literature and for professional environments where English is the working language, including multinational firms, international financial institutions, and graduate programs abroad. Located in İstanbul, a major commercial and financial center connecting Europe and Asia, the university setting offers exposure to Turkey's economy and its regional ties, complementing academic study with practical relevance to trade, finance, and public policy issues in the country and the wider region. Students interested in quantitative reasoning, policy analysis, and understanding how economic decisions shape everyday life and broader social outcomes typically find the program's structure suited to building both theoretical grounding and applied analytical capability over the course of study.