Ece Melisa Arslan
Trainee Certified Public Accountant

I graduated from the Department of Economics and the Department of Business Administration (Double Major) at Istanbul Ticaret University. Upon graduation, I passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Internship Entrance Examination and began my professional accounting internship. I am currently continuing my education in the Thesis-Based Master’s Program in Accounting and Auditing.

Throughout my academic journey, I had the opportunity to develop myself in various fields thanks to the distinguished academic staff of Istanbul Ticaret University. Through my role as a student assistant, I took part in various research activities and contributed to the YAPKO Project. The certificate programs offered by our university also enabled me to further enhance my professional and academic skills.

The approachability of our faculty members and their genuine support as mentors and colleagues consistently encouraged our personal and academic growth. We approached our courses not merely as academic requirements, but with the mindset of “what can we gain and add to ourselves?” During my studies, I learned to use various computer-based programs, which allowed me to understand the fundamental principles of economics through practical, data-driven analyses.

In addition, I benefited greatly from the social activities, conferences, and seminars organized by our university, which have proven valuable in my professional life. I am highly satisfied to have completed both my undergraduate and graduate education at Istanbul Ticaret University.

Elif Ötgen
Türkiye Emlak Katılım Bank – Budget Assistant Specialist

Because nearly every faculty member in the Department of Economics represents a different field of expertise, students are able to gain insights not only into the theoretical foundations of economics, but also into its practical applications from a variety of perspectives. Learning from academics who come from diverse backgrounds—such as academia, industry, public policy, and banking—enriches our knowledge base and enables us to develop perspectives beyond textbook learning, offering valuable guidance for our future careers.

As a graduate of the Department of Economics, I can confidently say that my education provided me not only with strong theoretical knowledge, but also with practical insights that are highly useful in professional settings. Throughout my studies, I prepared numerous academic papers in article format across different fields, which allowed me to reinforce what I learned with concrete analytical components.

Whenever I encountered challenges related to assignments, lecture notes, or coursework, I consistently received strong academic and personal support. At our university, our faculty members were not only instructors, but at times mentors, supportive colleagues, and trusted advisors—each contributing in their own way to our academic and personal development.