Program Overview

Introduction to the External Trade Program

The External Trade program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field of international trade. With the increasing globalization of the world economy and the rapid integration of national economies, the importance of external trade has never been more pronounced.

Program Overview

The program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the field of external trade, including customs procedures, international marketing, and trade finance. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of external trade, as well as the ability to analyze and solve problems in a practical and effective manner.

Program Structure

The program is structured into two years, with a range of courses that cover the key aspects of external trade. In the first year, students take courses such as:

• Introduction to External Trade
• Marketing
• International Transportation and Insurance
• Business Introduction
• Numerical Skills
• Gender Equality
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Management
• Information Technology Usage
• Technological Literacy
• Import and Export Procedures
• International Marketing
• External Trade Finance
• Turkish Customs Procedures
• Fundamentals of Law
• Addiction Prevention
• Entrepreneurship
• Volunteer Work
• Sustainability and Climate Change

In the second year, students take courses such as:

• Critical Reading and Writing in English
• General Economics
• Correspondence Techniques in External Trade
• Occupational Health and Safety
• International Economics
• International Trade Organizations
• English for Business Life
• Migration and Urban Sociology
• General Communication
• Digital Communication
• New Generation Leadership and Transformation
• Critical Reading and Writing in Turkish
• Principles of Atat僡k and History of the Turkish Revolution
• Turkish Economy
• Directed Study in External Trade
• General Accounting
• Commercial Mathematics
• European Union and Common Trade Policy
• Exchange Transactions

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 days of internship to graduate from the program. The internship can be completed in customs offices, customs consultancy offices, or companies that are actively engaged in import and export activities.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are awarded the title of "External Trade-Customs Business Specialist." They can work as customs consultants, expert staff in import and export offices, or as civil servants in public institutions.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction in the External Trade program is Turkish. English preparatory education is optional.

Program Administration

The program is administered by the Department of External Trade, with Professor Emrah K烼OLU serving as the department head.