PUBLIC FINANCE PROGRAM
Aim
The Public Finance Program aims to educate qualified professionals who possess fundamental knowledge and skills in public finance, taxation, accounting, budgeting, and finance; are capable of carrying out financial and fiscal operations required by the public and private sectors; can follow economic and fiscal developments; interpret relevant legislation; use technology effectively; and demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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 with advanced professional knowledge and skills in public finance, taxation, accounting, and finance; to cultivate graduates who are preferred by both the public and private sectors; and to educate innovative and qualified individuals who keep pace with technological and economic developments and embrace 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 public and private sectors; possess fundamental knowledge of fiscal and economic issues; are capable of following tax and fiscal legislation; carry out accounting and financial operations; use information technologies effectively; adhere to professional and ethical principles; demonstrate analytical thinking skills; continuously improve themselves; and possess a strong sense of social responsibility.
Program Description
The Public Finance Program is an associate degree program designed to provide students with fundamental professional and academic competencies in public finance, tax law, accounting, economics, business administration, finance, and related fields. The program aims to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in fiscal and financial operations required in the public and private 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 Public Finance Program may pursue employment opportunities in the financial departments of public institutions and organizations, institutions and businesses operating in the fields of taxation and accounting, accounting and financial consultancy offices, banks, financial institutions, and the accounting, finance, budgeting, and financial affairs departments of private-sector organizations.
Graduates may also work in various positions within public institutions, provided that they meet the requirements specified in the relevant legislation and successfully complete the required examinations. In the private sector, they may pursue career opportunities in accounting, finance, budgeting, taxation, and financial reporting.
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 Public Finance associate degree program in the relevant year's DGS Guide.
The bachelor's degree programs available through the Vertical Transfer Examination are determined in the ÖSYM DGS Guide published for the relevant year. Students who wish to continue their education at the bachelor's degree level should refer to the current DGS Guide and consider the bachelor's degree programs specified for graduates of the Public Finance associate degree field.
