Department of Accounting and Tax
An associate degree programme training qualified technicians in Accounting and Tax.
Who Is It For?
The Accounting and Tax program is suitable for students who are inclined toward hands-on work, wish to acquire practical skills in their field, and aim to quickly adapt to industry.
Quick Summary
- 2 Years associate degree program
- Full-time education in Turkish
- Internship and practice opportunity
- Industry-oriented applied education
- Transfer to bachelor's program through DGS
- Comprehensive curriculum in Accounting and Tax
About the Department
Establishment
Erdemli Vocational School began its educational activities in 1994 by accepting students for the Computer Programming and Business Management programs opened in the Alata district of Erdemli. Over time, the program diversity has increased, with Accounting and Tax Applications added in 1995, Banking and Insurance in 1997, and Tourism Animation in 2008, bringing the total to five different programs. From the 2006-2007 academic year onward, evening programs were offered in the Computer Technologies and Programming, Business Management, Accounting and Tax Applications programs, and in 2008, the Banking and Insurance program. Today, our school continues its educational activities in a new building allocated by our university, located in the heart of the Erdemli district. Our department, which began accepting students in 1996, has a total enrollment of 191 students, 118 female and 73 male, in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The department has one faculty member, two teaching staff, and two administrative staff. The school building, which operates on a land and building complex allocated by the Erdemli Municipality, is located close to the city center and the district center. This provides easy access to the school, and thanks to the adequate dormitory facilities, most students do not experience housing problems. Our department has numerous classrooms and two computer laboratories.
Degree Earned
Graduates of our department receive an associate's degree.
Admission and Registration Requirements
Our department accepts students based on their TYT scores. The final placement score for 2024, with a TYT coefficient of 0.12, was 273.66986.
Program Profile
The program aims to train qualified professionals who can work in finance and accounting in public and private sector enterprises. In this context, the first year of the program offers core courses such as basic business administration, basic accounting, and general law. In the second year of the program, professional courses focusing on accounting and taxation are taught theoretically and practically. The curriculum includes compulsory and professional courses, as well as elective courses. By the end of the program, students will be prepared for professional life in their respective fields.
Graduate Employment Profiles
Graduates can find employment as professionals in public accounting offices and in the accounting and finance departments of public and private sector enterprises. Additionally, by completing the required educational and exam requirements, they can also earn a Certified Public Accountant certificate. They can also be employed in sales and marketing departments of banks and other businesses.
Department Head Information
Dr. Hüseyin Gürkan Abalı, gurkanabali@mersin.edu.tr, ORCID ID: 0000-0001-7144-2277
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accounting and Tax program can work as technicians and mid-level professionals in public institutions and the private sector. They may also continue to bachelor's degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).