International Finance

In today's globalized business world, the influence of multinational companies is rapidly increasing. The management styles and challenges faced by local and international firms differ in many ways. These differences drive the growing demand for managers with international expertise. Rapid technological advancements, the expansion of information networks, and the openness of financial markets to foreign investors and firms have increased the interactions and integrations of financial markets on an international level.

The International Finance program aims to educate competent and well-equipped graduates who can leverage technological opportunities and maintain a global perspective. Our graduates have career opportunities in the finance departments of both local and international companies, as well as in financial institutions. Additionally, they possess the skills to establish their own businesses.

Our Faculty stands out with its interdisciplinary education approach, aiming to nurture graduates with a perspective aligned with the dynamics of the globalized business world. With our broad and esteemed academic staff, we offer a variety of elective courses to equip our students with the skills to adapt to a wide range of situations they may encounter in their careers.

The curriculum of our department has been designed, with contributions from Bahçeşehir University Financial Research and Application Center (BFRC) and the Coop Center, to train successful graduates. Our students gain practical experience through applied courses at BFRC and branded courses or internships provided by the Coop Center. This ensures they graduate as young professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Program Overview

To graduate from Bahçeşehir University, students must complete 130 credit hours. In the first two years, students take foundational courses such as economics, business, accounting, and statistics, which are mandatory. In the third and fourth years, students begin to specialize in finance through mandatory courses and elective options. Students can choose electives within the department to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of finance, or select external and general electives to enhance their global outlook and acquire additional skills.

Mission of the International Finance Department

The mission of the International Finance Department is to train individuals who are knowledgeable about global financial market dynamics and players, solve problems and make decisions using technology effectively, and contribute value to their institutions and communities as innovative and socially aware leaders.

 

 

Objectives of the International Finance Department

Graduates of the International Finance Department:

1. Understand the requirements of the global competitive environment and create value by embracing differences.
2. Analyze international financial markets and solve financial issues encountered in institutions.
3. Continuously develop themselves using technological tools.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identify problems and ask the right questions.
2. Develop analytical approaches and problem-solving skills for financial challenges.
3. Understand theoretical approaches and counterarguments comprehensively.
4. Be prepared for graduate education in finance and have lifelong learning awareness.
5. Apply the theoretical principles of finance to real-world scenarios.
6. Understand the requirements of international financial markets and develop solutions for managerial challenges.
7. Generate innovative and creative ideas in complex situations.
8. Make decisions on both local and international levels, considering the effects of globalization on business and society.
9. Acquire digital competencies and use necessary financial applications.
10. Use at least one foreign language effectively in academic and daily communication.
11. Understand the importance of business ethics and make decisions while considering the legal and ethical consequences of their actions in academia and business.
12. Develop objective critiques and self-evaluation perspectives in professional and academic life.