Bachelor in Economics

Economics, referred to in Turkish by the term "iktisat", examines how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services under conditions of limited resources. Core coursework typically includes microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics, and mathematical methods, giving students the tools needed to analyze economic behavior and evaluate policy. As students progress, coursework often expands into applied areas such as international economics, monetary economics, public finance, and economic development, connecting economic theory to real-world markets and institutions. Graduates commonly pursue careers in banking, finance, public administration, market research, and consulting, or continue to graduate study in economics or related social science and quantitative fields. This four-year bachelor's program is offered by Istanbul University in Istanbul, Turkey, and instruction is delivered in English, providing students with access to internationally used economic literature and preparing them for global academic and professional environments. Istanbul University is one of Turkey's oldest and largest universities, with an established economics faculty and a long history of social science education. Istanbul's role as a major commercial and financial center offers economics students practical context for their studies, with exposure to trade, banking, and industry that complements classroom learning. Over the four years of the program, students progress from foundational economic theory and mathematics toward more specialized coursework, building the analytical skills needed to interpret economic data, evaluate policy questions, and pursue careers across the public and private sectors.