1. General Information

Department of International Relations at Eskisehir Osmangazi University has a young, promising and aspired academic staff. Since 2007-2008 academic year, when our first students were enrolled, our department has gradually strengthened its staff with new professors and research assistants. Now, our department enjoys two Professors, two Associate Professor, four Assistant Professor Doctors, one Lecturer and five Research Assistants. Our professors concluded their graduate education in major European and American universities and were specialized on various areas of International Relations discipline. Therefore, our department offers courses ranging from IR theory to Turkish Politics, and from the Middle Eastern and the Central Asian Politics to the European Union issues, most of which are taught in English. In addition, instructors from other departments of the faculty teach courses in our department.

Our students have a good command of English and a comprehension of current international issues. They are not only encouraged to advance their knowledge on those issues, but also to learn a second foreign language. They regularly organize seminars and workshops concerning various topics of International Relations. Our university and library were endowed with sufficient means for the requirements of students. As city is close to the capital of Turkey, Ankara, and a metropolis, Istanbul, students have opportunities to participate in national and international conferences and events. They also have chance to quick access to the headquarters of international organizations and public offices in order to obtain internships.

2. Qualification

Bachelor Degree in International Relations is given to students who successfully complete the program. Graduates department of International Relations is the title of Bachelor Degree in International Relations.

3. Level of Qualification

Undergraduate

4. Admission Requirements

General acceptance requirements are applicable for both Turkish and Foreign students in order to start the department.

5. Recognization at Former Education

Recognition of prior non-formal learning in the Turkish higher education institutions vertical, horizontal and transitions within the university is determined by the Board of Higher Education is made under “SWITCHING BETWEEN SHORT AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATİON INSTITUTIONS, DOUBLE MAJOR, MINOR AND CREDIT TRANSFER BETWEEN CORPORATE ACTION ON BASIS OF REGULATION”.

6. Competency Requirements and Terms

Students need to pass all courses and they should get at least 240 ECTS. Additionally, their grade-point average should be minimum 2.00 out of 4.00.

7. Program Profile

Six Program Training Objectives were established to train International Relations Specialists:

Awareness of life-long learning, awareness of entrepreneurship, ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing, and ability to work effectively in inter- or multi-disciplinary areas,
Ability to use both theoretical and practical knowledge in international relations,
Ability to make analysis in various sub-branches of International Relations (Foreign Policy Analysis, Migration Studies, Area Studies, Political History, etc.),
Ability to have the knowledge and skills to choose and shape their own professional careers in the field of International Relations,
Ability to have independent and critical thinking and investigative personality in their careers,
Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish and also knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.

8. Program Competencies (Learning Outcomes)

Students who complete this Program will gain the following outcomes:

Ability to make various analyzes in contemporary IR fields such as Area Studies, Migration Studies, International Organizations, Political Economy, Environmental Policies, as well as basic IR areas such as International Relations Theories, International Law, Diplomatic History, Foreign Policy Analysis etc.,
Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish and also knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
Ability to prepare a research question in the field of International Relations, to analyze this question within the framework of certain theories and conduct academic studies,
Ability to make research in a multidisciplinary framework (Political Science, Sociology, Economics, History, Comparative Analysis, etc.),
Understanding of professional and ethical issues,
Awareness of life-long learning, quickly adapting technological developments and ability to use them effectively in working life.

9. Employment Opportunities for Graduates

Our graduates have similar career and employment opportunities as the other departments have in the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences. Additionally, graduate students have numerous opportunities to find a job both at state institutions especially Ministry of Foreign Affairs and private companies.

10. Further Study

Students who completed successfully its bachelor degree can apply Master programs to improve their academic and career knowledge on the condition that they fulfill necessary requirements.

11. Testing, Measurement and Evaluation

The assessment and evaluation method applied for each course is described in detail at “The Course Information Form”.

12. Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements are similar to the ones which are explained at “The Competency Requirements and Terms”.

13. Manner of Study

Full-time

14. Address and Contact Details (Head of Department/Program and Deputies)

zi University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations, Meselik Campus 26480 Eskisehir

Telephone Number: 222 239 37 50/1115

Prof. Dr. Ramazan ERDAĞ (Head of Department)

Dr. Tamer KAŞIKÇI (Deputy head of Department)

Dr. Cansu ATILGAN PAZVANTOĞLU (Erasmus Coordinator)

15. Courses

1st Year
Code	Course Name	ECTS	D+U+L	C/E	Language
Fall Semester
131411027	Introduction to Political Science	5	3+0+0	Core	English
131411028	Sociology	3	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131411029	Diplomatic History I	5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131411030	Micro Economics	4	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131411031	Introduction to Law	3	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131411007	History of Atatürk’s Principles and Revolutions I	2	2+0+0	Core	Turkish
131411008	Turkish Language I	2	0+0+0	Core	Turkish
131411032	Advanced English	2	2+0+0	Core	English
131411033	Basic Information Technologies	3	0+0+0	Core	Turkish

131411016	Professional Vision	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131411015	Self Development	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131411014	Turkish Folk Culture	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131411013	Literature Readings	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131411012	Individual and Society	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131411011	Democratic Culture	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
Fall Semester Total		30
Spring Semester
131412028	Introduction to International Relations	6	3+0+0	Core	English
131412029	Constitutional Law	5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131412030	Diplomatic History II	5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131412031	Macro Economics	4	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131412009	History of Atatürk’s Principles and Revolutions II	2	2+0+0	Core	Turkish
131412010	Turkish Language II	2	0+0+0	Core	Turkish
131412032	Reading and Speaking Skills	5	3+0+0	Core	English

131412017	Web Design	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131412016	Cinema Culture	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131412015	Social Responsibility and Tax Awareness	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131412014	Psycological Success Techniques	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131412013	Buisness and Environment	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131412012	Non-Governmental Organizations	1	1+0+0	Elective	Turkish
Spring Semester Total :		30
1st Year Total :		60

2nd Year
Code	Course Name	ECTS		D+U+L	M/E	Language
Fall Semester
131413011	IR Theories	5		3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131413012	Comparative Political Systems	5		3+0+0	Core	English
131413001	History of Political Thought	5		3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131413013	International Organizations	5		3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131413002	International Law I	5		3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131413014	Academic Writing	5		3+0+0	Core	English
Fall Semester Total :		30
Spring Semester
131414013	International Political Economy		5	3+0+0	Core	English
131414004	Turkish Political Life		5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131414002	International Law II		5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131414014	Academic Presentation Skills		5	3+0+0	Core	English

131414015	Statistics		5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131414016	Civil Law		5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131414017	Accounting		5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131414018	Public Finance		5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131414020	Mathematics		5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131414019	Turkey and Turkic World		5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131414021	Islamic Civilization		5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131414022	History of Civilization		5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
Spring Semester Total:			30
2nd Year Total :			60

3rd Year
Code	Course Name	ECTS	D+U+L	C/E	Language
Fall Semester
131415001	Turkish Foreign Policy I	5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131415018	European Integration	5	3+0+0	Core	English
131415019	Research Methods in International Relations	5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish

131415020	History of Economic Thoughts	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131415021	Media and Foreing Policy	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131415022	Financial Management	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131415023	International Non-Governmental Organizations	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131415024	International Business Administration	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131415025	American Foreign Policy	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131415026	International Market Research	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131415027	Entrepreneurship	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131415028	Turkish Diplomatic History	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131415029	Tax Law	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish

Fall Semester Total		30
Spring Semester
131416018	Current International Issues	5	3+0+0	Core	English
131416002	Turkish Foreign Policy II	5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131416018	International Economics	5	3+0+0	Core	Turkish
131416019	International Trade and Marketing	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131416020	Economic Geography	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131416021	Introduction to Management Science	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131416022	Regional Security Policies	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131416023	Translation Skills	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131416024	Law of Obligations	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131416025	International Migration and Politics	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131416026	International Private Law	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131416027	Diplomatic Oral and Written Communication Techniques	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131416028	Caucasus and Central Asia	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131416029	Middle East in World Politics	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131416030	Public Administration	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
Spring Semester Total :		30
3^rdYear Total :		60

4th Year
Code	Course Name	ECTS	D+U+L	M/E	Language
Fall Semester
131417026	Middle Eastern and North African Politics	5	3+0+0	Core	English
131417027	Geopolitics	5	3+0+0	Core	English
131417041	International Relations Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417042	EU Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417043	Turkish Foreign Policy Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417044	International Energy Policies Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417045	Eurasian Politicies Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417046	International Management Research	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417047	Far East Studies Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417048	Middle East Studies Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417049	African Studies Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417050	American Studies Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417051	International Security Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417052	Transnational Social Movements Research I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417028	State and Society in the Ottoman Empire	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417029	Economy of Turkey	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417030	Strategic Management	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131417031	Negotiation and Decision Making Techniques	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417032	EU Law	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417033	Criminal Law	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417034	Management Administration	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131417035	Urbanization and Environmental Issues	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131417036	Africa in World Politics	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131417037	Asia-Pasific in World Politics	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131417038	Russian I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Russian
131417039	Arabic I	5	3+0+0	Elective	Arabic
131417040	Diplomacy and Lobbying	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
Fall Semester Total :		30
Spring Semester
131438023	Globalisation and World Politics	5	3+0+0	Core	English
131438024	Foreign Policy Analysis	5	3+0+0	Core	English
131438039	International Relations Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438040	European Union Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131418042	Turkish Foreign Policy Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438042	International Energy Policies Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438043	Eurasian Policies Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438044	International Management Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438045	Far East Studies Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438046	Middle East Studies Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438047	African Studies Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438048	American Studies Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438049	International Security Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438050	Transnational Social Movements Research II	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438025	Environmental Issues in International Relations	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438026	Russian Politics	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131438027	Analysis of International Projects and Investments	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438028	Economy of European Union	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438029	Global Energy Politics	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
131438030	Commercial Law	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438031	Administrative Law	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438032	Contemporary Balkan Politics	5	3+0+0	Elective	Turkish
131438033	Conflict Analysis and Resolutions	5	3+0+0	Elective	English
Spring Semester Total:		30
4th Year Total:		60