FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
The Department of Accounting and Financial Management aims to educate individuals who possess strong financial knowledge, analytical thinking skills, adherence to ethical values and practical competence. The program adopts a contemporary approach that integrates theoretical foundations with sectoral applications.
The primary objectives of the department can be summarized as follows:
🎯 Competence in Producing and Interpreting Financial Information
To equip students with the ability to produce reliable financial information, conduct analyses and prepare reports in the fields of accounting and finance, thereby contributing to the qualified human capital needs of the business world.
📊 Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
To train individuals capable of developing scientifically grounded solutions to complex financial problems with critical thinking abilities.
🌐 Adaptation to National and International Standards
To graduate professionals who are well-versed in national regulations and capable of complying with international accounting standards and global financial systems.
🧭 Ethical Values and Social Responsibility
To cultivate individuals who adhere to ethical principles and embrace the values of transparency and accountability, thereby fostering a strong sense of social responsibility.
💼 Practice-Oriented Education and Sectoral Collaboration
To provide a practice-based educational model that enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings and collaborate effectively with public and private sector organizations.
🚀 Entrepreneurship and Professional Development
To support students’ entrepreneurial potential and enable them to establish their own businesses or assume leadership roles in financial management.
The duration of the undergraduate program is four years. In addition to theoretical instruction, students are provided with a practice-oriented learning experience through applied courses. This approach aims to ensure that graduates are well-equipped specialists in the fields of accounting and finance.
In the 8th semester, a 14- week mandatory workplace training is implemented. During this period, students gain professional experience by working in accounting offices, certified public accountant firms, public institutions or private sector companies.
Applied learning is a fundamental component of our department. Students reinforce their theoretical knowledge through projects supported by accounting software, financial analysis tools and case studies. This process contributes significantly to the development of professional competencies prior to graduation.
Our department maintains strong collaborations with accounting firms, certified public accountant offices, auditing companies, public institutions and financial organizations, primarily in Konya and other regions. Within this framework, our students have the opportunity to closely engage with the business world through internships, sector-specific events and career days.
This area covers the structure of accounting records, fundamental accounting principles, and the preparation and analysis of financial statements such as the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
Students are introduced to the Turkish tax system, including various types of taxes, tax return processes and the alignment of accounting procedures with tax legislation.
Students develop strategic financial decision-making skills related to investment decisions, capital structure, cost of capital, cash management and budgeting within enterprises.
Using methods such as ratio analysis, cash flow evaluation and performance measurement, students learn to assess the financial health of businesses through their financial statements.
This area focuses on the calculation and control of costs in production and service enterprises, including decision-support systems and internal reporting processes.
This area includes International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), foreign currency transactions, financial practices in multinational corporations and alignment with global financial systems.
The mission of the Department of Accounting and Financial Management is to educate highly qualified professionals who are committed to ethical values, capable of analytical thinking and possess strong financial literacy to meet the needs of both the public and private sectors. The department adopts an educational approach that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, aiming to equip students with a solid professional background in the fields of accounting and finance.
The vision of the Department of Accounting and Financial Management is to become an academically distinguished unit that is recognized at both national and international levels, known for its scientific research and strong collaborations with the industry and committed to innovative and sustainable financial approaches. Our goal is to equip graduates with the competencies required by contemporary professional standards and to prepare them to take active roles in financial decision-making processes.
