Finance - Banking
Description of the Specialization
The specialization "Finance – Banking" offered at the Master's level at Odlar Yurdu University is aimed at training highly qualified specialists who respond to the challenges of modern financial systems and the banking sector. Within the program, students are instilled with deep knowledge and practical skills in the theoretical foundations of financial management, the functional structure of banks, credit policies, and risk management mechanisms. The specialization aims to cultivate personnel who are competitive in global financial markets by mastering the operating principles of both national and international banking systems.
Main Objectives of the Specialization
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Banking Systems and Financial Management: Teaching students the structure, management models, and the essence of strategic decisions of commercial banks and other financial institutions.
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Risk Management: Ensuring theoretical and practical preparation in the analysis of credit, liquidity, and other financial risks, and the application of effective management methods.
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National and International Banking: Formation of knowledge on the comparative analysis of banking systems in various countries, international financial relations, and global regulatory principles.
Structure of the Curriculum
The main modules taught within the program include:
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Bank Management and Financial Strategies: Effective decision-making, strategic planning, and financial performance evaluation in the banking sector.
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Credit Policy and Risk Management: Credit assessment, portfolio formation, risk modeling, and control mechanisms.
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International Banking Operations: Relations with foreign banks and international financial institutions, international payment systems, and cross-border financial transactions.
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Applied Practice and Research: Internship programs in the banking sector, case-study approaches, and preparation of the Master's thesis.
Career Prospects
Graduates who have obtained a Master's degree in this specialization can pursue professional activities in the following areas:
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Management or Analyst positions in the banking sector.
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Specialist and Expert in credit risk management.
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Economist or Auditor in financial regulatory and supervisory bodies.
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Project Managers and Financial Analysts in international banks, financial corporations, and investment institutions.
Acquired Skills
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Analytical thinking in the strategic management of the banking and finance sector.
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Technical skills in credit portfolio management and risk measurement.
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Deep scientific and practical knowledge of national and international financial systems.
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Decision-making based on professional ethics and effective communication skills.
Duration of Study
The Master's program covers a period of 2 years, and during this time, a comprehensive teaching approach is applied, aimed at both mastering theoretical knowledge and forming real practical skills in the banking sector.
