Department of Foreign Trade

An associate degree programme training qualified technicians in Foreign Trade.

FacultyVocational School of Social Sciences
Duration2 Years
DegreeAssociate Degree
LanguageTurkish
Programme TypeFull-Time

Who Is It For?

Suitable for students inclined toward hands-on work and practical skills.

Quick Summary

  • 2 Years associate degree program
  • Full-time education in Turkish
  • Internship and practice opportunity
  • Comprehensive curriculum in Foreign Trade

About the Department

Foreign Trade Department of Foreign Trade Program, 1993-1994 Academic Year, the Mersin Vocational School of Economics and Administrative Programs at the Department of Customs Administration Program under the name of formal education in the 2006-2007 academic year in additional quota by the second instruction has started. Since the 2010-2011 academic year the Foreign Trade Department continues to operate under the name. In formal education of 50 students, including 50 students in secondary education has a total quota of 100 students.

The purpose of the program; who can use effective communication techniques, national and international levels, which operates businesses in foreign trade, export, import, foreign trade operations, accounting, foreign exchange and customs etc. is to educate Professional foreign trade they need in People. The goal of the program; In our Professional qualification criteria to fulfill qualifications courses in designated and four term. Contact the external stakeholders and internal stakeholders taking into account the changes required by the day, with the aim to meet the needs of the lesson plans on the required changes are made.

To successfully complete all the program courses (which is totally 120 ECTS), all students have to take minimum 2.0-weighted GPA of 4.00.

Our Graduates; Foreign trade companies; Import operations specialist Export operations specialist Customs clearance procedures are employed as principal, etc. Customs brokerage firms customs departments in the task. Logistics companies the task. The KPSS exam with Customs Directorates; Customs enforcement officer, Can be employed as a Customs Inspection Office, etc.

Graduate students can register to 4 year program if they get enough points from Vertical Pass Exam (DGS) and prove their English language knowledge. In addition, they can register to 4 year program to Anadolu Univeristy which it called (AÖF) without taking an exam.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as technicians in public institutions and the private sector. They may continue to bachelor's programs through DGS.

What Will You Learn?

Fundamental concepts and theoretical knowledge in Foreign Trade
Current applications and methods in the field
Scientific research methods and analytical thinking
Professional ethics and responsibility
Teamwork and communication skills
Technology use and digital competencies
Problem identification and solution development
Applied vocational skills and field experience

Competencies You Will Gain

Theoretical and applied knowledge in Foreign Trade
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Professional ethics and responsibility awareness
Lifelong learning and self-improvement

Educational Opportunities

FACILITY #1

International exchange programs

FACILITY #2

Internship and field practices

FACILITY #3

Academic counseling and guidance services

FACILITY #4

Participation in seminars, conferences, and workshops

FACILITY #5

Student communities and social activities

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