297 ECONOMICS (ENGLISH) (INTERNATIONAL DUAL DIPLOMA PR

Pamukkale University Economics (English) (UOLP – SUNY Cortland) program is an international joint undergraduate program conducted between Türkiye and the United States. The program is designed as a dual-degree structure aiming to provide students with an economics education that is valid both locally and globally. The language of instruction is entirely English, and students complete the first two years of the program in Türkiye and the final two years in the United States. This structure enables students to experience different academic systems, engage in an international learning environment, and develop intercultural competencies. The program is carried out through academic coordination between Pamukkale University and SUNY Cortland, and the course content as well as learning outcomes are designed in alignment with the curricula of both institutions. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded diplomas from both universities, which provides a significant advantage in the global labor market.

Objective
The primary objective of the program is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of both the theoretical and applied aspects of economics and to train individuals who can evaluate economic phenomena through an analytical perspective. In this context, the program aims to develop students’ abilities in microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis, enable them to effectively use econometric and data analysis methods, and enhance their capacity to interpret global economic developments. Furthermore, the program seeks to improve students’ advanced English language proficiency, allowing them to communicate effectively in international academic and professional environments. In addition, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and policy analysis skills is considered a key objective, supporting graduates in pursuing successful careers in academia, the private sector, and public institutions.


Admission Requirements
The Student Selection and Placement Center, Students must comply with the legal and academic requirements to access the studies in The PamukkaleUniversity according to the process established by the ÖSYM (Higher Education Council Student Selection and Placement Centre) regulations. Students who have started studies in other universities within or outside of the country may apply for their recognition. The recognition record is unique for each student and therefore the procedure is carried out accordingly before the start of each academic year. More information about general admission requirements can be found in the catalogue of Information on the Institution. Under an established exchanges program or one approved by the University, exchange students from abroad may be accepted for studies on the courses taught in English. Or, if they are confident in Turkish, they may then enrol any courses, running in Turkish, shown on the Course Structure diagram.

Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete all compulsory and elective courses in the curriculum successfully with no failing grades, and have a minimum CGPA requirement as stated in Pamukkale University’s undergraduate program guidance.

Career Opportunties
Students who graduate department of economics can increase their possibility of finding job like national and international company’s departments of economy, export and import, banking, national and international money and financial markets. At the same time they can be employed public institutions like Central Bank of Turkey, State Planning Organization, Turkish Statistical Institute, Ministry of finance, Istanbul Stock Exchange, Capital Market Board.

Qualification Awarded
Economics (english) (international Dual Diploma Program - Suny Cortland)

Level of Qualification
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning
For students who want to transfer from higher education institutions in Turkey to Pamukkale University, the provisions of the "Regulation on the Principles of Transfer between Associate Degree and Undergraduate Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer" are applied. The common compulsory foreign language courses exemption exam is held at the beginning of the fall semester on the date specified in the academic calendar. No make-up exam is allowed for this exam. Students of faculties/vocational schools/schools who do not have a preparatory program take the joint compulsory foreign language exemption exam. Students who will take the exemption exam apply to the relevant unit within the period specified in the academic calendar. Also; Students who enroll in departments with foreign language preparatory programs for the first time take a placement and proficiency exam before the academic year starts. Students are placed in one of the beginner, intermediate-lower level or intermediate level groups according to the scores they get in this exam, or those who have proficiency points are exempted from preparatory education. The score ranges of these groups are determined by the School Directorate. Exam results are announced in relevant places and on the website of the School of Foreign Languages. Among the students who are enrolled in the departments/programs accepted to the compulsory preparatory education, those who do not take the level determination and proficiency exam start their education at the beginning level.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Students are required to complete all compulsory and elective courses in the curriculum successfully with no failing grades, and have a minimum CGPA requirement as stated in Pamukkale University’s undergraduate program guidance.

Access to Further Studies
Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies can study in post-graduate programs provided that they receive valid grades from ALES and have sufficient knowledge of English.

Mode of Study
Full Time

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Measurement and evaluation methods that is applied for each course, is detailed in "Course Structure&ECTS Credits".

Contact (Programme Director or Equivalent)





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