Financial Economics

    Master of Financial Economics at Istanbul Bilgi University

    Master of Financial Economics at Istanbul Bilgi University

    The Financial Economics at Istanbul Bilgi University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Istanbul, Turkey. The program is delivered on campus in Turkish and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on October 11, 2026.

    About Master of Financial Economics

    MSc in Financial Economics

    M.Sc. program in Financial Economics aims to train specialists who will able to analyze the impact of potential economic developments to financial markets, to structure financial products via the evaluation of the results that are borne out of financial models created with quantitative and analytical methods, to work in the treasury, risk management or research departments of the financial institutions. Furthermore, the program is designed to provide a strong background to students aiming to continue their education at doctorate level. To this end, the courses offered in the program are mainly based on econometrics, macroeconomics, derivatives pricing and risk management.

    By enrolling in Financial Economics Master's program:

    You will be a preferred professional in financial sector
    You will improve your CV via specialist training addressing the needs of the financial sector.

    You can benefit from global opportunities
    After graduation you may be able to apply international job opportunities offered by the financial sector.

    You can make a good start for an academic career
    If you plan an academic career in this field, you can make a good start by participating in this comprehensive Master's program.

    You can apply for major positions in public institutions
    Thanks to a through education in finance you will become a competitive applicant for major positions in public institutions such as Central Bank of Turkey, Capital Markets Board of Turkey, Banking Supervision and Regulation Agency, and Savings and Deposit Insurance Fund.

    WHY BILGI?

    Bilgi Financial Economics Master's Program, which have presented about 250 graduates to the financial sector in the last ten years, is preferred priorly because of these reasons:

    • The opportunity of specialization in the field you demand through the availability elective courses. By specializing in the path of Quantitive Finance, you can obtain a diploma representing your expertise in the path.
    • The opportunity of attending finance, econometrics and economics workshops instructed by academicians and professionalls coming from Turkey and abroad during the program in addition to the schedule.
    • The royalty of attending course together with a group of elite and successful students which is built up through a severe elimination process including written examination and oral interview.
    • The opportunity of taking courses from well-known academicians and professionals of their fields.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Financial Economics at Istanbul Bilgi University

    Entry Requirements

    The International Student Recruitment Office at Istanbul Bilgi University is always working on processing and evaluating students’ applications within a short time span.

    Applications’ deadline is set to August-end regarding fall-semester applications. Future international students are required to submit their applications as soon as their official documents are ready.

    The students who haven’t graduated from High-school and who want to send their application early and during their senior/last year of high school, can do so as follows:

    • The evaluation will be done over the complete high school transcripts (3 or 4 years) and if accepted will be issued a ‘Conditional Acceptance Letter’.
    • Once the student has graduated and obtained the high-school diploma with the corresponding official transcripts, the student should forward these last documents to the International Student Recruitment Office to issue the ‘Final Acceptance Letter’.

    English Requirements

    • TOEFLMin 75

    Fee Information

    Financial Economics
    Istanbul Bilgi University
    Istanbul Bilgi University
    Turkey

    Turkey, Istanbul

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