Introduction to the Banking and Insurance Program
Banks and insurance institutions are among the
most important financial organizations in modern free-market economies. In
addition to offering a wide range of services in their respective fields, these
institutions also perform a vital social function by providing the financing
that businesses require. Our department consists of two main fields: banking
and insurance.
Banks are primarily institutions that collect
deposits and extend loans. In addition, they provide services such as money
transfers, issuing letters of guarantee, opening letters of credit, financing
foreign trade, conducting foreign exchange transactions, and managing
portfolios. Today, banks have also begun to engage in transactions such as
options, swaps, and futures. Based on their activities, banks are classified
into different types, such as commercial banks, investment banks, and
development banks. In the process of globalization, international banking also
plays a significant role. A banker is a professional who possesses knowledge
and expertise in these operations.
Insurance institutions, on the other hand,
provide coverage in many different areas, including health, life, traffic,
earthquake, agriculture, natural disasters, and accidents. Insurance companies
operate within an international hierarchical structure through reinsurance
practices, which gives them a global dimension. An insurance specialist is a
professional who has the necessary knowledge and expertise in all
insurance-related processes and services. Our department’s curriculum includes
core courses required for both banking and insurance. Specialization in one of
these fields is achieved through elective courses starting from the third year.
Educational Objectives of the Banking and
Insurance Program
The Banking and Insurance Program aims to educate
graduates who:
- Work in various institutions within the financial sector, particularly
in banks, headquarters of insurance companies, agencies, and intermediary
institutions,
- Serve as technical personnel in financial institutions (such as banks,
insurance companies, and intermediary institutions) by obtaining
professional competency certificates that enhance their employability in
the sector, or continue their education by successfully passing the
vertical transfer examination,
- Carry out their profession with a strong sense of professional ethics
and social responsibility,
- Are capable of advancing through career steps in corporate settings
and, for those who choose entrepreneurship, possess the skills required to
establish and effectively manage their own agencies.
Program Learning Outcomes of the Banking and
Insurance Program
Graduates of the Banking and Insurance Program
are expected to:
- Possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to
their profession and be able to define key concepts,
- Have knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental
awareness, and quality processes,
- Explain the concepts of banking and insurance, understand the relevant
legislation, and recognize the institutions shaping the sector,
- Perform basic activities in banking and insurance, communicate
effectively, and use digital tools efficiently,
- Interpret fundamental data related to banking and insurance, identify
risks, define problems, and propose solutions,
- Explain and prepare policies related to goods, services, and life
insurance,
- Follow current developments and practices in their field and use them
effectively,
- Effectively use information technologies (software, programs,
animation, etc.) related to their profession,
- Evaluate professional issues independently with an analytical and
critical perspective and present solution proposals,
- Express their ideas clearly and effectively through written and oral
communication at the level of knowledge and skills,
- Take responsibility as a team member to solve complex and unforeseen
problems encountered in professional practice,
- Have awareness of career management and lifelong learning,
- Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical
values in the collection, implementation, and dissemination of
field-related data,
- Use a foreign language to follow developments in their field and
communicate with colleagues.
Vision and Mission of
the Banking and Insurance Program
Vision
The program aims to educate a workforce that is not seeking jobs but is
actively sought after in the sector through applied education and innovative
approaches. It aspires to be a department that is sensitive to societal needs,
integrated with change, shaping the future, and training qualified individuals
who will lead the sector. By adopting a human-centered perspective in
education, the program seeks to cultivate professionals who make a distinct
impact in the labor market.
Mission
The program aims to educate a highly qualified workforce equipped with
contemporary knowledge and technologies through applied training. It strives to
develop individuals who possess a strong sense of responsibility and high
ethical values, who can quickly adapt to societal and sectoral developments,
and who are in demand within the industry.
Banking and Insurance Program Objectives
PH1: To provide students with
knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the banking and insurance sectors, as
well as bank and insurance business management and organization.
PH2: To teach the functioning of
accounting and finance departments in banking and insurance enterprises.
PH3: To equip students with
skills related to customer relationship management in banking and insurance
enterprises.
PH4: To provide knowledge and
practical skills regarding digital systems used in the banking and insurance
sector (such as mobile banking applications and online insurance applications).
PH5: To guide students toward
obtaining professional competency certificates (such as SEGEM, BEAS, etc.) that
will increase their employability in the sector.
PH6: To direct students toward
undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).
PH7: To raise awareness about banking and insurance
legislation, sectoral standards, and ethical principles.
PH8: To create awareness about developing innovative and
sustainable banking and insurance services.
PH9: To instill awareness of career planning, lifelong
learning, and professional development.
PH10: To encourage students to obtain the professional
competency certificates required for career advancement during their education
process.
PH11: To develop the ability to follow professional knowledge in the field and communicate effectively using a foreign language.
Organizational Chart of the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance
About
The Banking and Insurance Program started its
educational activities in 2012 within the body of Süleyman Demirel University
Isparta Vocational School. Since its establishment, the program has adopted an
educational approach that is sensitive to sectoral needs and aims to train
qualified intermediate staff while closely following developments in the fields
of finance and insurance.
Within the scope of the “Law No. 7141 on
Amendments to the Higher Education Law and Certain Laws and Decree Laws,” which
entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette dated May 18,
2018 and numbered 30425, Isparta University of Applied Sciences was
established. Accordingly, the program was separated from Süleyman Demirel
University and incorporated into the newly founded university.
Since then, the Banking and Insurance Program has
continued its activities under Isparta Vocational School of Isparta University
of Applied Sciences. By combining theoretical and practical education methods,
the program aims to equip students with the competencies required to work
effectively in the banking, finance, and insurance sectors.
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Student Class Advising
|
Program |
Class / Type of Education |
Academic Advisor |
Advising Days and Hours |
|
Banking and
Insurance Program |
1st Year |
Lecturer
Afife Esin ATAŞ |
Tuesday:
12:30–14:00 |
|
Banking and
Insurance Program |
2nd Year |
Lecturer
Gürdal ÖZTÜRK |
Wednesday:
14:50–16:30 |
COORDINATORSHIPS
Department
ECTS Coordinatorships
|
Banking and Insurance Program |
Academic Staff |
|
Banking and
Insurance |
Lecturer
Gürdal ÖZTÜRK |
Coordinatorships
for Vocational Training in Business Enterprises
|
Banking and Insurance Program |
Academic Staff |
|
Banking and
Insurance |
Lecturer
Fatih AY |
Farabi Coordinatorships
|
Banking and Insurance Program |
Academic Staff |
|
Banking and
Insurance |
Lecturer
Fatih AY |
Mevlana Coordinatorships
Banking and Insurance Program | Academic Staff |
Banking and Insurance | Lecturer Fatih AY |
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International Student Mobility
Our university and program support national and
international student mobility. For detailed information, you may contact the
Department Coordinators through the Erasmus, Mevlana, and Farabi links.
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Academic Staff
Head of Department
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Başar ÖNEM
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Our Unit Quality Assurance Activities
A site visit was conducted at our Vocational
School by the Evaluation Team between November 12–15, 2023, within the scope of
the “Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) Institutional External Evaluation
Program.”
Our program applied for accreditation to the
“Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Vocational Education (MEDEK)”
in the Spring Semester of the 2024–2025 Academic Year.
Reports
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Unit Stakeholders
Internal Stakeholders
- Academic
Staff of the Banking and Insurance Program at Isparta Vocational School
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of the Banking and Insurance Program at Isparta Vocational School
- Graduate
Students of the Banking and Insurance Program at Isparta Vocational School
External Stakeholders
- Academic
Staff of the Banking and Insurance Program at Yalvaç Vocational School
- Halkbank
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Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri Limited Şirketi
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Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri
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Stakeholder Opinion
Our program applied to the Association for
Evaluation and Accreditation of Vocational Education (MEDEK) during the Spring
Semester of the 2024–2025 Academic Year.
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