The M.A. Program in Economics aims to equip its students from various backgrounds with the ability to understand, use, or extend research in economics. Graduates are typically placed as analysts or economists in either state or private institutions or continue with their Ph.D. studies in different parts of the world. Core theory courses Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Research Methods are complemented by field courses that are shared with the doctoral program. The program's language is English.

Graduate School Frequently Asked Questions: https://lee.itu.edu.tr/en/faq

• Minimum undergraduate GPA: 2.80/4.00 or 72/100.
• Minimum ALES (Equally weighted): 75 or Minimum GRE (Quantitative): 155.
• Minimum YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL/e-YÖKDİL: 65 or Minimum TOEFL: 78.
• Reference letters: 2.
• For additional information https://lee.itu.edu.tr/en/prospective-students/graduate-admissions

Program Structure

• The students should successfully complete 27 credits, 2 seminar courses (no credits –and in one of which the thesis topic should be presented) and a thesis should be submitted. There are 6 core courses (18 credits) and three electives (9 credits).
• MA students who are admitted in 2022-2023 Spring and after, can take one of the career development courses(LEE Coded) as an elective course. (Optional)
• Minimum GPA for graduation: 3.00/4.00.
• MA Thesis Submission Process: https://lee.itu.edu.tr/en/students/masters-degree/thesis-delivery-procedure
  
  

First Semester

Electives