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  4. MA Local Governments and Decentralization with Thesis

MA Local Governments and Decentralization with Thesis

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Istanbul Aydin University

Program Overview

The main objectives of the Local Governments and Decentralization Master's program are; to examine government and private sector relations, to provide intensive and comprehensive information to embed governance and democratic management models and to assist in scientific studies in these areas. In addition to this, non-governmental organizations called third sector are introduced with the decentralization philosophy and types of decentralization, their functions. In addition, theoretical and practical thesis studies are carried out within the program. The students prepare and present seminars with the case study method.

Program Key Stats

₺4450 (Annual Fees)



Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Completion of all the courses designated within the curriculum of the programme, having a total of 120 ECTS Credits including a thesis work of 60 ECTS, with passing grades, and Achievement of a cumulative grade point average CGPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00, Undergraduate diploma a copy translated to Turkish or English, Undergraduate transcript a copy translated to Turkish or English, Photocopy of the relevant pages of your passport, A cumulative GPA of 2,5 on a 4,0 or equivalent, English degree program applicants: TOEFL score - 66 points or YDS/Y KD L score - 55 points / PTE 60, If students do not have TOEFL or YDS/Y KD L or PTE then they have to pass English Proficiency Exam, which will be held in IAU, Students applying for Turkish Degree program TOMER B2 Level, If you know Turkish You can pass a Turkish Proficiency Exam, 1 Biometric Photograph

Career Options

  • Public and private institutions as managers who have the necessary skills and knowledge to initiate projects that contribute to the development of the urban society in technological
  • social and cultural domains

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