Program Description
The primary objective of the International Trade PhD Program is to train candidates who will meet the need for senior managers in the trade sector and to educate researchers who will train personnel required by the trade sector. In line with this objective, the program includes courses in areas such as International Trade, International Finance, International Marketing, and Statistics.
Our Doctoral Program is designed for both academic candidates seeking to acquire and contribute to the conceptual knowledge in the fields of International Trade and Finance, as well as professionals aiming to internalize current approaches in the field and advance their careers. Graduates of the program will earn the title of “Dr.” and will have made significant progress in either pursuing an academic career as a faculty member or advancing their professional careers.
Program Structure
The PhD Program in International Trade consists of a total of 21 credits, including 7 courses and a seminar course, as well as a thesis study comprising the stages of doctoral qualification, thesis proposal, thesis monitoring, and thesis defense. The stages comprising the seminar course and thesis study are not credited and are graded as either successful or unsuccessful. The duration of the doctoral program is a minimum of eight and a maximum of twelve semesters. The scientific preparation program is not taken into account in the calculation of the duration. Periods in which the student is not enrolled are included in the maximum duration. There is no “special student” status in doctoral programs. Candidates must meet all minimum requirements at the time of final registration.
International Trade Special Application Requires
As stipulated in Article 17 of the Istanbul Gedik University Graduate Education and Teaching Regulations, applicants must hold a master's degree with thesis.
ALES Score Type
SAY/SÖZ/EA
ALES Score
55
Documents required for enrollment in PhD programs:
Notarized copy of bachelor's degree or graduation certificate obtained from e-Government
Original copy of the bachelor's degree transcript, notarized copy, or e-government printout
Notarized copy of Master's degree diploma or e-government graduation certificate
Original Master's Degree Transcript, notarized copy, or e-government printout
Foreign Language Certificate (For application, a minimum score of 55 on the YDS or an equivalent score on exams listed in the YÖK Foreign Language Equivalency Table is required.)
ALES Exam Result (Including the result verification code, covering the last 5 years as of the registration date, with a score of 55 or above in the relevant score type.)
Original and photocopy of identity card
For male applicants, a recent Military Service Status Certificate (documents obtained from e-Government are accepted).
1 passport-size photo
Note: Students who were enrolled in or graduated from non-thesis master's programs before June 2, 2013 may apply to PhD programs.