Bachelor in Economics

Economics studies how individuals, firms, and governments allocate scarce resources, covering both theoretical frameworks and their application to real-world markets and policy. Coursework typically includes microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and econometrics, economic history, and topics such as international trade, public finance, and development economics. Students learn to build and interpret economic models, analyze data, and evaluate the effects of policy decisions on markets, employment, and growth. The discipline blends quantitative analysis with critical thinking about institutions, incentives, and behavior, offering tools relevant to both private-sector and public-policy work. Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, consulting, government agencies, international organizations, and research, or continue into graduate study in economics, finance, or public policy. The analytical foundation the field provides is valued across sectors that rely on data-driven decision-making. This bachelor's program is taught in English and has a duration of 4 years at Istanbul Bilgi University in İstanbul, Turkey. English-medium instruction supports direct engagement with international economic literature, data sources, and case studies. Over the 4-year program, students progress from core theory and quantitative methods toward applied coursework addressing contemporary economic issues.