Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAM DEFINITION |
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Qualification Title |
International Relations Undergraduate Diploma |
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Awarding Body |
Çağ University |
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Awarding Body Contact |
Cag University Baybogan Campus Adana Mersin Highway 33800 Yenice/Mersin/Türkiye |
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Credit Value |
240 |
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Program Duration |
4 |
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Head of Program |
Assoc. Prof. Sevgi Balkan Şahin |
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Erasmus Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Sevgi Balkan Şahin |
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Program Profile |
The International Relations Program is designed to equip students with essential and relevant fundamental and technical knowledge in the field of international relations while enhancing their managerial skills, self-confidence, and ability to express themselves effectively. |
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Learning Environments |
Education and training are carried out in a formal way (on-campus education). Since the University’s technological facilities are sufficient, distance education method is also partially implemented. In addition, applied training is provided through research centers etc. units within the University. |
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Learning Outcomes (Definition) |
1. Graduates critically evaluate fundamental theories and principles of international relations. 2. Graduates demonstrate foundational knowledge of International Relations as a discipline. 3. Graduates analyze global political, economic, and social structures. 4. Graduates identify and assess key concepts, functions, and issues in international relations while considering the country’s strategic priorities. 5. Graduates examine power balances in international relations, crisis and conflict management, and international security threats to propose viable solutions. 6. Graduates understand and interpret global economic relations and the dynamics of international trade. 7. Graduates, as individuals or team members, take responsibility for solving unexpected problems that could arise during an operation. 8. Graduates articulate their knowledge, opinions, and recommendations both verbally and in writing and uses English at the “European Language Portfolio B1 General Level”. 9. Graduates apply acquired knowledge and collaborate with professionals from other fields to develop optimal solutions. 10. Graduates adhere to scientific methodology and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, dissemination, and application of relevant data. 11. Graduates utilize information and communication technologies effectively in international relations studies and practice. 12. Graduates assess and analyze diplomatic processes and international negotiations. 13. Graduates demonstrate awareness of occupational health and safety, social responsibility, and environmental protection. 14. Graduates actively engage in social responsibility projects that promote human rights, environmental sustainability, and sustainable development goals. |
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Key Competencies |
1. Competence on reading and writing 2. Competence on multilanguage 3. Competence on mathematics and science, technology, and engineering skills 4. Competence on digital skills 5. Competence on personal, social, and learning-to-learning 6. Competence on citizenship 7. Competence on entrepreneurial skills 8. Competence on cultural awareness and communication skills |
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Measurement and Evaluation Methods |
1. Grading system, examination systems and their contributions to course grades are defined on “The Regulation for Education, Teaching, and Examination Rules for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees of Cag University” and determined by the University's Senate. 2. Different systems like homeworks, projects, practical applications, midterms, and final exams are employed for grading. 3. The grading system is based on letters and/or numbers. 4. Grades like AA, BA, BB, CB and CC reveal that course is successfully completed while grades like DC and DD reveal conditional pass that would be counted as successful if weighted average of all grades are accepted as successful that have defined in the Regulation. FD and FF show student is not successful. Point Grade (letter) GPA coefficient 90-100 AA 4.0 85-89 BA 3.5 80-84 BB 3.0 75-79 CB 2.5 70-74 CC 2.0 60-69 DC 1.5 50-59 DD 1.0 40-49 FD 0.5 00-39 FF 0.0 |
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Quality Assurance (Optional) |
In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs; • Higher Educational Board (YÖK) is responsible for the planning, organization, administration and supervision of education, training and other activities carried out in higher education institutions. • "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions, prepared every year within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK, are published. YÖK publishes and shares with the public a report that prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions. • YÖK also publishes every year the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. • Quality assurance of the International Relations undergraduate program is provided as follows: Creation and Approval of Curriculum: - YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of associate/undergraduate programs in higher education institutions. - The curriculum of associate/undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the student are determined by YÖK. Cag University Senate has prepared its own regulation in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK. Assessment and evaluation: - The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that International Relations undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out in accordance with the “The Regulation for Education, Teaching, and Examination Rules for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees of Cag University”, which are prepared in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues. Certification: - Students who enrolled to International Relations undergraduate program obtain associate/bachelor’s degree if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: - In the context of continuous monitoring, Cag University enters the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. The "Institutional Feedback Report", prepared by YÖKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions, is shared with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies, authorized or recognized by YÖKAK, also show that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. It carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the YÖKAK legislation. |
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Entry Requirement |
To be placed in Çağ University International Businesss Management Program as a result of the central exam conducted by ÖSYM. |
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Conditions for Qualification |
The graduation requirements for the International Relations Program are specified in Çağ University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations. Accordingly, students can graduate when they achieve a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00, provided that they pass all the courses in the curriculum with at least DD letter grade. |
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Opportunities for Progress |
Graduates of the International Relations undergraduate program can apply to master's and doctoral programs. |
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Legal Basis for Qualification |
1. Higher Education Law No. 2547 2. Çağ University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations 3. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Council |
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Validity Period |
The qualification is valid indefinite times. |
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Website to Access Qualification |
International Relations Web Address: https://www.cag.edu.tr/en/program-definition-27 International Relations Department Bologna Web Address: |