Kadir Has University Economics PhD Program is specialized in political economy and development economics.

We aim our students to be equipped with advanced knowledge in macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometric methods.

Our graduate programs are taught in English.

Finance as an area of expertise has extended its scope with help of developments in recent years. Besides, risk management, derivative markets, banking, insurance, behavioral finance, investment analysis and management, financial modeling, international financial markets have become academic specialization fields as sub-disciplines of finance. The aim of the Ph.D. program in Finance is to develop academicians and professionals who are capable of conducting high-quality scientific research and are eligible to meet the increasing demand for a qualified manager in the field. Graduates of the program are leading researchers in the field of finance who are qualified in quantitative research methods in finance and financial econometrics, can follow theoretical literature in micro and macroeconomics, contribute to current issues in national and international financial system and create scholarly solutions to increase the financial efficiency of real sector firms.... [-]

Nowadays, science and technology are rapidly developing with an ever-increasing impetus and a substantial part of knowledge is comprised of quantitative data. The analysis and interpretation of this data require the use of mathematical and statistical methods. The Applied Mathematics and Statistics doctorate program practiced by the Department of Mathematics enables the students to conduct advanced research for application in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Biology, Computer Sciences under the supervision of advisors. The academic staff comprises dynamic lecturers who are capable of conducting efficient scientific research and publishing them in internationally recognized journals.... [-]

The İzmir University of Economics, Department of Economics offers an English language based graduate program for prospective students to earn a Ph.D. degree in Economics.The program provides a high-quality alternative to similar programs both in domestic and international institutions.

The participating academic staff and course contents are chosen specifically to provide the necessary tools and expertise to the students, preparing them with a strong background for the highly competitive international academic and business environments.

Students are expected to complete the program in four years. After completing the course requirements in the first two years of the program, students have to take their comprehensive exams. Upon successful completion of their exams, students will be assigned to advisors that will direct them to proceed with their research.... [-]

The field of Finance is one of the disciplines that provide many high-quality job opportunities all around the world. The demand for the study of Finance is increasing, which in turn, increases the need for academicians specializing in Finance. Additionally, development of new complex financial products and instruments has triggered a profound change in the practice of Finance, necessitating more researchers and managers with quantitative skills that can be obtained during a Ph.D. study. The Ph.D. program in Finance aims to satisfy the needs of both the academic world and the capital markets for highly-qualified researchers and managers.

The first year of the Ph.D. program consists of coursework, followed by one year of preparation for the Doctorate Proficiency Examination. After passing the examination successfully, students will begin to write their dissertations, for a total research period of two years.... [-]

PhD in Economics

Ph.D. program in economics aims to prepare students for outstanding research in economics. Upon graduation, our students will be able to pursue careers in prominent universities, research institutions, and government agencies in Turkey and abroad.The first year of the program establishes a solid foundation in economic theory and econometrics, while during their second year, students take more advanced courses in the fields of their own choice. After finishing their coursework, students begin their own research and devote most of their time to writing their Ph.D. dissertation.Koç University is one of the best places to obtain a Ph. D. degree in economics. The Economics faculty at Koç University has a solid reputation as contributors to the frontiers of knowledge in Turkey and abroad. Recently, the department has been ranked number 1 in Turkey and continues to improve its ranking in Europe and the world.... [-]