The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Economics Program provides students with an in-depth understanding of economic theories and practices. The program usually covers a four-year period and includes courses in basic economic theories, mathematical and statistical tools, methods of economic analysis and specialization in various economic fields.
Basic Economics Courses: These courses are usually offered in the first year of the program and form the foundations of economic theory. Microeconomics and macroeconomics fall into this category. Microeconomics examines the decision-making processes of individuals and firms and how markets function, while macroeconomics focuses on economic indicators, policies and trends at the national and global economic level.
Mathematics and Statistics: They are essential tools for economics students. These courses provide the skills to mathematically express economic theories and analyze economic data. Differential and integral calculus, probability theory and statistical methods fall under this category.
Econometrics: A branch used to test economic theories and models with real-world data. This course teaches students how to analyze and interpret economic data by teaching methods such as regression analysis, time series analysis.
Economic Policy and Applications: These courses examine the application of economic theories in areas such as public policy, fiscal policy, monetary policy. It offers students the opportunity to understand how economic policy decisions are made and the effects of these decisions on the economy.
Elective Courses: Students can take various elective courses according to their interests. These courses include various specialization areas such as international economics, development economics, environmental economics, health economics, financial economics.
Projects and Research: Students usually do independent projects or research studies in the final years of the program. This gives students the opportunity to combine their theoretical knowledge with practical projects and conduct their own economic analysis.
The curriculum of the Bachelor's Degree Program in Economics focuses on developing students' analytical and critical thinking skills while providing them with the ability to think economically. The program provides students with the ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to economic problems, enabling graduates to succeed in business and academia.