Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Higher Economy and Trade School, which is called Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences in todays, was established on September 9, 1944. Then it was named Economic and Commercial Sciences Academy by the Law No. 7334 adopted on June 8, 1959. ıt was joined to Ege University as a four- year faculty in 1968. On July 20, 1982 it was joined to Dokuz Eylül University under the name of Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences by Decree Law No. 41 on the Organization of Higher Education Institutions. Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Dokuz Eylül University has distinguished position among the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in Türkiye with deep rooted history and academic staff.
In the 2021-2022 Academic Year, Department of Public administration is continuing its education and training activities with 4 professors, 4 associate professor and 5 assistant professors. Academic staff carries out researches and studies on subjects affecting to Public Administration and subjects related with public administration of these disciplinarians. In Public Administration, there is only master programme with thesis. Apart from that, there are 4 sub-departments named Political Science, Management Sciences, Urbanization and Environment Issues, Juridicial Science.

Qualification Awarded

Master`s Degree in Public Administration (MA)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle Degree in the same or in related disciplines, Transcript, Acceptable score on ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Exam) or Equivalent GRE, GMAT score. Acceptable score on Language Proficiency Tests. Acceptable weighted score based on the first cycle cumulative grade point average (GPA) and ALES score. The exceptions to the requirements of ALES and Foreign Language Proficiency scores is announced by the Graduate School. However, ALES requirement is waived for the admissions to the second cycle graduate programs offered by the Conservatory and the departments of Fine Arts Faculty, where students are admitted only by the Artistic Aptitude Test as well as for the graduates of doctorate /arts proficiency/medical residency/ dental residency/ veterinary residency/ pharmaceutical residency programs. Final admission is based on the evaluation of the related academic unit committee. International student admission requirements are decided by the Graduate School Executive Committee.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

The master program in Public administration aims to educate students with a theoretical background which also includes knowing the theories about public administration, accessing to information and the ability to interpret information. In that way, it is aimed students to gain theoretical knowledge in the fields of political science, urban and environmental problems, administrative sciences and law. Also it is aimed to associate theoretical knowledge with the practices by using the different methods such as paper, project and field research. As of secondary class, it is enabled students to specialize in the fields which they want to specialization by elective courses in their programs.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Have basic academic knowledge of Public Administration at advanced level.
2	Brings solutions to the basic problems of political science, management, law, urban and environment areas of Public Administration in the light of scientific principles recognized internationally.
3	Contribute by taking part in the scientific research and project teams.
4	Have academic methodology and knowledge.
5	Prepare seminar works which are accordance with academic standards and offers in graduate programs
6	Prepare paper and master thesis which are accordance with academic writing provisions following national and international legislation and literature.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The Graduates of Department of Public Administration graduate as having a comprehensive knowledge related with the fields of Political Science, Management Science, Urbanization and Environment and Law. It is aimed students to graduate as having the goods by having not only a theoretical Infrastructure related with public administration but also an ability of accessing and interpreting the information. Because of this, it is aimed to associate theoretical knowledge with practices by using the different methods such as paper, project and field research. Also our students take the courses in the other fields such as Public Finance, Economics, and Business Administration. The graduates do not have specific titles. However, they can work almost every institution when they are successful in the exams which are provided as central or prepared by each institutions one by one. Also they can apply to some occupations such as administrative jurisdiction judges, district governor (prefecture), inspector, expert and assistant expert. Besides, they can be employed in local administration. The graduates, who want to work in private sector, can be employed in banks, research institutes, companies. They can tent to have an academic career in public administration and related disciplines. There are a great number of our students appointed different universities as research assistants.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
Students graduated from 4-year education can apply for this programme. Applicant outside the department of Public Administration, Political Science and Public Administration can be accepted to the programme on condition of being involved to scientific preparation. During master, students chose four courses correspond to 30 ECTS including Researches Methods and Techniques in Social Sciences, obligatory course ( KMY 5021), in the first period of course stage. There are 5 courses in the second period. Each student has to take course from all different sub-departments during two periods. (Political Science, Management Sciences, Urbanization and Environment Issues, Juridicial Science)
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	SBE 5000	TECHNIQUES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	25
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	KMY 5101	HUMAN RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	2	KMY 5149	BIOPOWER AND BIOPOLITICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	3	KMY 5105	GLOBALISATION AND MINORITIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	4	KMY 5107	STATE AND SECURITY INSTITUTIONS IN TüRKIYE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	5	KMY 5109	HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	6	KMY 5111	THE IMPACTS OF GLOBALISATION ON SOCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	7	KMY 5113	COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL ADJUDICATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	8	KMY 5115	GLOBALISM AND CIVIL SOCIETY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	9	KMY 5117	SUPRANATIONAL FINANCIAL ORGANISATION AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	10	KMY 5119	INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES IN THE E.U AND THE COE AND INTERNATIONAL APPROACHES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	11	KMY 5121	THOUGHT OF ADMINISTRATION AND APPICATIONS IN PRE-MODERN ERA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	12	KMY 5123	TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	13	KMY 5125	INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	14	KMY 5127	WORK PERMITS OF FOREIGNERS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	15	KMY 5129	CLASS AND POLITICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	16	KMY 5131	INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	17	KMY 5135	POLITICAL TRENDS IN MODERN TüRKIYE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	18	KMY 5137	REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL COMPETITION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	19	KMY 5139	WASTE MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	20	KMY 5141	URBAN AND RURAL TRANSFORMATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	21	KMY 5143	SPECIAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES REGARDING PUBLIC SERVANT AND CIVIL SERVANT IN CRIMINAL LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	22	KMY 5145	CONTROL OF ADMINISTRATION BY NON-JUDICIAL WAYS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	23	KMY 5103	UNDERSTANDING OF STRATEGY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN LOCAL GOVERMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	KMY 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	3
B	2	KMY 5098	FIELD STUDY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	2
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	25
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	KMY 5020	POLITICAL PARTIES IN TüRKIYE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	2	KMY 5082	LAW OF ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	3	KMY 5014	SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	4	KMY 5010	THE BALKAN DIPLOMACY AND TüRKIYE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	5	KMY 5008	INSTITUTIONAL LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	6	KMY 5006	TüRKIYE IN EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHT CASES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	7	KMY 5046	ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA- AND STRATEGY _ ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	8	KMY 5036	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	9	KMY 5040	CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO ENVIROMENTAL POLICIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	10	KMY 5048	CONTEMPORARY TURKISH THINKERS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	11	KMY 5060	TRIO DEALINGS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	12	KMY 5062	CLASSIC TEXT READINGS: EASTERN AND WESTERN PHILOSOPHERS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	13	KMY 5066	MANAGEMENT OF MOUNTAINOUS AREAS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	14	KMY 5064	ADMINISTRATION OF MIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	15	KMY 5068	CHANGE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	16	KMY 5078	PARTICIPATION AND GOVERNANCE AT LOCAL LEVEL	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	17	KMY 5080	CRIMES AGAINST RELIABILITY AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	18	KMY 5028	THEORY OF BUREAUCRACY AND THE TURKISH BUREAUCRACY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	KMY 5099	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	KMY 5099	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course is defined in the the Course Description Form which is prepared by related faculty member / s and included in the information package. Exams and course success notes is subject to the relevant articles of the DEU Regulation on Graduate Education.
Dokuz Eylul University, Graduate Education Regulation web address: http://www.sbe.deu.edu.tr/sbe/mevzuat

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) Program with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 55 ECTS), a seminar (3 ECTS) and field study (2 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS), in total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/ S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Zerrin TOPRAK KARAMAN
Address: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi İktisadi ve idari Bilimler Fakültesi, İktisat Bölümü Dokuzçeşmeler Kampusu, 35390 Buca İZMİR - Telephone: 0 232 3010553
Address: Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the Department of Public Administration Dokuzçeşmeler Campus 35390 Buca İZMİR
Email: zerrin.toprak@deu.edu.tr

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