General Information
The Department of International Trade and Logistics Management, which started to admit graduate students for the first time in 2018-2019 within Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Institute of Social Sciences, is a master's program with thesis, which can be considered one of the first in the field. The program has a young, dynamic and competent academic staff consisting of 2 Professors, 2 Associate Professors and 1 Assistant Professor.
Master's students are required to complete a total of 120 ECTS of courses, seminars and thesis work in order to successfully complete the program. In addition, graduate students can continue part of their education in European Union countries thanks to bilateral agreements made within the framework of the Erasmus program.
Students who successfully defend their Master's Thesis prepared after the course period graduate from the program with the title of International Trade and Logistics specialist. Students who graduate from the program can continue their doctoral education if they meet the necessary conditions according to the Graduate Education and Training Regulations.
The exams held at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University are held in accordance with the Bologna process in accordance with the student workload according to Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations.
Aims and Objectives Objective:
To contribute to the effective and efficient execution of International Trade activities and Logistics processes at different levels of the public and private sectors by combining the knowledge of International Trade and Logistics Management Specialization with scientific thinking and research skills, and to contribute to the acquisition of an integrated supply chain perspective.
Objective:
The main objectives of the Department of International Trade and Logistics Management are to educate individuals who are preferred at national and international level, where university-graduate solidarity is strengthened, who think critically, question, respect human rights for the future of the country in the light of high human values, respect human rights, and observe the public interest by leading the social development process with innovative and creative researches within the framework of the graduate program in line with the core values of the university.
Level-Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) and Degree Level Awarded
International Trade and Logistics Management Master's Program is a 2-year program consisting of 120 ECTS credits. The program meets the ECTS credit requirements and level qualifications determined for the “First Cycle” defined in the “European Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (QF-EHEA)” of the Bologna Process and the “Level 7” qualifications defined in the “Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)”; as well as the “Level 7” qualifications defined in the “European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL)”.
Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded a Master's Degree in International Trade and Logistics Management.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are decided in accordance with the regulations set by the Higher Education Council of Turkey. Information about the requirements for application and admission to master's programs is announced on the university's website at the beginning of each academic year. The following conditions apply to Turkish students:
Bachelor's degree
To have at least 55 points (or equivalent) from ALES (Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination)
To be proficient in YDS (Foreign Language Proficiency Level Test), ÜDS (Interuniversity Board Foreign Language Examination) or KPDS (Public Personnel Language Examination) at the national level, or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) at the international level accepted by the Interuniversity Board. Students without foreign language proficiency may apply, but their scores in this area will be evaluated as 0.
Candidates who have received a Bachelor's Degree abroad must obtain a certificate of equivalence from the Council of Higher Education.
ALES score is valid for 3 years.
Candidates must apply in person. Applications with missing documents will not be evaluated.
For more information, please visit the Graduate School Admission Procedures and Registration Procedures section under the Institutional Information menu.
For more information about the admission requirements for foreign students, please contact Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University International Relations Office.
Contact
International Relations Office
Nigde Omer Halisdemir University, Campus, Bor Yolu, Nigde, TURKEY
Tel: 0 388 225 21 48 Fax: 0 388 225 23 85
E-mail: erasmus@ohu.edu.tr
Web: http://www.ohu.edu.tr/uluslararasi/index.php
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students studying at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University may be exempt from some courses according to Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations. Based on the principle of lifelong learning, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University recognizes courses previously taken at another educational institution. If the learning outcomes of these courses are compatible with the program registered at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, it exempts them from graduation credits.
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations, students are required to apply for exemption within the specified periods and the institute board of directors must approve the exemption.
Program Profile
International Trade and Logistics Management Master's Program is an interdisciplinary department that emerged on the basis of synthesizing different disciplines in the field of social sciences and offers students a versatile education opportunity. Students can choose courses in areas such as International Trade and Logistics Economics, Production Management and Marketing. Students can also take courses from other departments if they wish.
International Trade and Logistics Management Master's Program (Level 1 in the Bologna Process Higher Education Qualifications Framework, Level 7 in TYYÇ) is an academic-oriented program that provides its graduates with the necessary qualifications for transition to professional practice areas, research fields, doctoral programs that require advanced knowledge, skills and competencies. The classification of the program according to the “International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011” and “Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)” and education field codes are given below:
ISCED Education Area Code: 31 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ISCED Program Qualification Level: 7, Category (Profile): 74 Subcategory: 747 - Master's degree with academic emphasis
Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Core Area Code: 31- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ) Qualification Type (profile): “Level 7” master's degree with academic emphasis
Education Teaching Methods
The most commonly used education and training methods in the programs at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University are given below. Programs use most of the methods listed in this list according to their aims and objectives. In order to achieve the program learning outcomes targeted in the Master's Program of International Trade and Logistics Management Department, the education and training methods used in the whole program are included in the “program learning outcomes” section, and the methods related to the course in the program are included in the “course description and application information” section.
Examples of Education and Training Methods Used
Lecture & Classroom Activities
Field Work
Group Work
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Seminar
Internship
Technical Trip
Web Based Learning
Application
On-site Implementation
Professional Activity
Social Activity
Thesis Preparation
Fieldwork
Report Writing
Professional Profiles of Graduates with Examples
After graduating from the International Trade and Logistics Management Master's Program, students can be employed in different business lines of national and international companies and in the public sector according to the courses they take and their interests.
Candidates who graduate from the International Trade and Logistics Management Master's Program also gain the opportunity to enroll in doctoral programs.
Qualification Criteria & Regulations
The Master's Degree in International Trade and Logistics Management is awarded to students whose General Academic Grade Point Average (GPA) is not less than 2.5/4.00, who have successfully defended their thesis and passed all courses (120 ECTS) in the program with a grade of at least CB or S.
For detailed information, please refer to “Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations”.
Academic Progress Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this program can apply to PhD programs in the Department of International Trade and Logistics Management or related fields.
Examination Regulations, Evaluation and Grading System
The methods used to measure whether the program learning outcomes foreseen during the master's program of International Trade and Logistics Management are achieved are given below. The outputs related to the course units are shown in the section of the course description together with their contribution to the final grades.
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Make-up Exam
Short Exam
Homework Evaluation
Report Presentation
Computer Presentation
Thesis Presentation
Document Submission
Exams
Midterm and final exams are held on the dates, places and times determined and announced by the university. The final grades of the students are given by the faculty members based on the results of the midterm exam, homework evaluation and final exam, and also taking into account that the students meet the attendance requirement.
In determining the final grade, the contribution of the semester activities is maximum 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60% for all courses in all graduate programs determined by the Regulation.
Evaluation:
The success of a student is evaluated by the instructor for each assessment (semester work and final) defined for each course. The evaluation is based on 100 full points.
A student who receives one of the grades AA, BA, BB, CB and S (Successful) from a course is considered to have succeeded in that course. The success status of the students is determined by calculating the semester academic average and general academic average over 4.00 and announced at the end of each semester. The multiplication of the credit of a course and the coefficient of the success grade obtained from that course gives the weighted score of that course. The semester academic average is calculated by dividing the sum of the weighted points of the courses that must be taken in that semester in the course plan by the total credits of the courses. Annual courses are included in the spring semester academic average. The overall academic average is calculated by dividing the sum of the weighted points to be calculated on the basis of the success grades obtained from all the courses that the student has to take during the education period by the total credits (120 ECTS) of the courses taken. Course success grades and coefficients are determined as follows:
For detailed information, please visit the “Grade Evaluation” section.
Graduation Requirements
In order for a student to graduate from the Department of International Trade and Logistics Management Master's Program, the following conditions must be met:
To complete 120 ECTS credits with a passing grade (54 ECTS credits for 7 graduate courses, 6 ECTS credits for Seminar Course, 20 ECTS credits for 2 Special Area Courses and 40 ECTS credits for Thesis Studies for 2 consecutive semesters)
Preparing and successfully presenting the thesis
Type of Instruction
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Institute of Social Sciences Department of International Trade and Logistics Management master's program provides full-time and face-to-face education.