Program Qualifications

Graduate of the International Trade and Finance program shall;

  1. Possesses advanced theoretical and up-to-date knowledge in discipline-specific areas such as international trade, finance, and logistics, as well as in general business and international business fields such as economics, marketing, management, and accounting.
  2. Follows, internalizes, and transfers new knowledge in the field of international trade into practice.
  3. Conducts market research and develops strategies for a business to enter international markets.
  4. Follows and utilizes national and international trade laws and regulations in managing international commercial operations.
  5. Is capable of working independently by using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
  6. Has the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-life situations through hands-on experience in departments such as marketing, accounting, foreign trade, finance, and logistics.
  7. Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to carry out activities such as export, import, taxation, regional cooperation and organizations, free zone practices, and other international trade activities.
  8. Can develop business ideas using entrepreneurial knowledge, commercialize these ideas, and design and manage their own venture.
  9. Actively participates in decision-making processes in foreign trade and finance using strategic management and analytical thinking skills.
  10. Acts in accordance with ethical values, environmental awareness, and societal and universal values in all activities carried out within the field.
  11. Has the ability to follow current national and international information, gather field-related data, and communicate with international institutions and organizations using foreign language proficiency.
  12. Gains professional competencies to work in national and international businesses, trade organizations and unions, customs offices, commercial and economic consultancy departments, the Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade, and Commercial Attaché offices in both public and private sector institutions.
  13. Approaches problems encountered in the field of international trade and finance from a broad perspective and from the viewpoints of different stakeholders, prioritizes individual and social benefit to the highest degree, and sees this as an opportunity to continually improve their perspective.