BANKING AND INSURANCE PROGRAM
Aim
The Banking and Insurance Program aims to educate qualified professionals who are capable of adapting to economic, technological, and digital developments in the banking, finance, and insurance sectors; have a sound knowledge of financial products and services; perform banking and insurance operations; analyze and evaluate financial data; possess knowledge of customer relations and risk management; and adhere to professional and ethical principles.
Vision
The vision of the program is to provide high-quality education in line with contemporary needs through a highly qualified academic staff; to educate graduates who are preferred by the banking, finance, and insurance sectors; to promote university–industry–society cooperation; to keep pace with financial and technological developments; and to cultivate innovative and entrepreneurial professionals who embrace continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Mission
The mission of the program is to provide high-quality, practice-oriented education and to educate individuals who meet the needs of the banking, finance, and insurance sectors; adhere to professional and ethical principles; use financial information and technologies effectively; possess analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; manage customer relations effectively; pursue continuous self-development; and demonstrate innovative and entrepreneurial qualities.
Program Profile
The Banking and Insurance Program is an associate degree program designed to provide students with fundamental professional and academic competencies in banking, finance, insurance, economics, and business administration. In addition to theoretical knowledge, the program focuses on developing the practical knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of the banking, finance, and insurance sectors.
Admission and Registration Requirements
Admission to the program is based on the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) administered by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), in accordance with the relevant legislation and the placement requirements determined for higher education programs.
Candidates who are eligible for admission must fulfill the registration requirements specified by Aksaray University.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The recognition, exemption, and course equivalency procedures for courses successfully completed by students at another higher education institution are carried out in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles and procedures established by Aksaray University.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
To qualify for graduation from the program, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum and earn a total of 120 ECTS credits.
Students are also required to fulfill all other graduation requirements stipulated in the relevant curriculum and regulations.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and evaluation procedures are conducted in accordance with the Aksaray University Associate and Undergraduate Education, Training and Examination Regulations.
Examinations, assignments, projects, practical activities, and other assessment methods related to individual courses are determined by the relevant academic staff and announced to students at the beginning of each semester.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Banking and Insurance Program may pursue employment opportunities in public and private banks, participation banks, insurance and reinsurance companies, insurance agencies, financial and investment institutions, financial consultancy firms, call centers, and the finance departments of various organizations.
Graduates may work in areas such as banking operations, individual and commercial customer services, credit operations, insurance services, sales and marketing, financial operations, finance, and customer relations.
With the continuing development of financial technologies, graduates may also pursue career opportunities in emerging fields such as digital banking, financial technologies (FinTech), digital payment systems, and online insurance services.
Access to Further Studies
Upon successful completion of the associate degree program, graduates may take the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) administered by ÖSYM and transfer to bachelor's degree programs specified for graduates of the Banking and Insurance associate degree program in the relevant year's DGS Guide.
Depending on the provisions of the ÖSYM DGS Guide published for the relevant year, eligible bachelor's degree programs may include:
