MA in Financial Economics

• 14 years of experience
• 100% in English
•  Classes between 18.30-21.20 on weekdays to suit the  time schedule of professionals working in full time jobs
• Wide range of courses and seminars
• International faculty and students from Europe, America, Africa, and Asia
• International mobility opportunities
• Rich in-class interactivity
• Most of our  gradutates find a job or get a promotion 
• Tuition fees are paid per credit

Graduates of the Financial Economics Program are well-prepared for a career in:

• Banks
• Insurance companies
• Consulting companies
• Multinationals
• Asset management institutions
• Government institutions

You can take up positions like:

• Brokers
• Security analysts
• Loan officers
• Financial planners
• Economists
• Risk management
• Research analysists
• Consultants in strategy
• Corporate finance / corporate strategy officers

The financial economics program is a 2-year program. The classes are at 06:30-09:30 pm weekdays.You will take five core courses, five elective courses and complete a substantial independent term project, on a topic of your interest related with economics, finance or business issue.  

Teaching is provided by lectures and seminars.  Some courses also involve lab sessions in which you will use specialized software, for instance in the study of financial econometrics.

Core Courses

• Economics of Financial Markets
• Financial Economics
• Econometrics and Quantitative Methods
• Economics of Risk and Institutional Risk
• Financial Econometrics

Examples of Elective Courses

• Funds Management in Commercial Banks
• Speculative Markets
• Energy Economics and Finance
• Economic and Financial Networks
• Scientific Computation and Simulation in Finance

We welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities. You must hold a Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline. Prior training in calculus is required. Previous work experience is not a requirement but can be an asset.

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We ask that you apply online. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University.

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Do you have specific questions about the application and admission procedure or about the requirements for Financial Economics program?

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Graduate School Secretary :
Seçil PINARBAŞI
Phone: +90 (232) 488 84 42
E-mail: sbe@ieu.edu.tr

Do you have specific questions about the structure of the Financial Economics program?

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Program Coordinator: 
Burak DİNDAROĞLU, PhD
Phone: +90 (232) 488 98 56
E-mail: burak.dindaroglu@ieu.edu.tr

Are you an international student?

Contact our International Office and look for graduate scholarship opportunities

Our introduction meeting is on January 20, 2016 at 18.30 in our main building (M-01).  Come to our campus and ask your questions to us at the meeting.