Department of Finance

Greetings, everyone. My name is Sude Göztepe, and I am currently studying Public Finance at Balıkesir Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Our department focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to understand, evaluate, and interpret financial issues. It is housed within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Our curriculum covers a wide range of subjects in the field of taxation, with the exception of Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions and English. Courses such as tax, penalties, tax law, the Turkish tax system, corporate finance, introduction to finance, and international finance are offered in the finance domain. Our school provides a computer lab and a study room for students to utilize. Internships are optional in our program. Upon graduating, there are various career opportunities available, including becoming a certified public accountant, independent accountant, tax auditor, academician, or specialist in banks and ministries in the private sector. The reason I chose this department is primarily due to my family's background in public finance. My mother works in the government's tax office, and I have always been exposed to that environment, which sparked my interest in the field. As for choosing Balıkesir University, it was mainly due to the constraint of not being able to relocate to another city. Additionally, our faculty provides excellent accessibility options for individuals with disabilities, such as ramps and elevators, which played a significant role in my decision. Another factor that influenced my choice is that our university grants a “blue diploma”. The study room, cafeteria, and the visual arts community workshop are the areas where I benefit the most within our school, especially in our faculty. After graduation, my goal is to pursue an academic career. My advice to incoming students in our department and university is to make the most of internship opportunities, actively participate in seminars, and stay engaged with current issues. I wish the best of luck to all my peers who will be taking the university entrance exam. I look forward to welcoming you to Balıkesir University.