LOCAL GOVERMENTS and DECENTRALIZATION
The main objectives of the Local Governments and Decentralization Master's program are; to examine government and private sector relations, to provide intensive and comprehensive information to embed governance and democratic management models and to assist in scientific studies in these areas. In addition to this, non-governmental organizations called third sector are introduced with the decentralization philosophy and types of decentralization, their functions. In addition, theoretical and practical thesis studies are carried out within the program. The students prepare and present seminars with the case study method.
Masters Degree Program with thesis in Local Governments and Decentralization is a 120 ECTS credit program with a duration of 2 academic years, each with 2 semesters. The regular program consists of 7 courses of 21 local credits, a seminar and a thesis work of 60 ECTS credits with a normal duration of 2 semesters. The institute, upon the request of the program director, may require the prospective student to take additional courses if his/her background is not seen fit to follow the program.