Banking and Insurance

The Hasan Kalyoncu University Vocational School Banking and Insurance Program is a two-year

associate degree program designed to train qualified intermediate personnel who possess the knowledge

needed by the finance, insurance and risk management sector, can think analytically and are ready

for the requirements of the digital age. Thanks to our new curriculum, adapted to the 3+1

education model, our students, after completing their theoretical and applied courses in the first three semesters,

spend the final semester entirely within the sector, undertaking vocational training in the workplace.

This structure ensures that our graduates step into life not only with a diploma, but with real work experience,

a professional network and sectoral connections.

Broad Career Opportunities After Graduation

The Banking and Insurance Program offers its graduates the opportunity to find a place in an extremely diverse and dynamic business

world. Turkey's growing financial ecosystem is increasing the demand for qualified personnel in these

fields with each passing year. The fields most frequently preferred by our graduates, and in which they

work successfully, are as follows:

1- Insurance and Intermediation Sector

Working as staff in the claims, policy and customer services

units of insurance companies and agencies

Running an independent insurance agency or providing freelance insurance consultancy

Working in technical support and operations at reinsurance firms

Portfolio management and consultancy in the field of private pensions and life insurance

2- Finance and Investment Sector

Employment at leasing (financial leasing) and factoring companies as customer relations and

operations officers

Working in support positions at investment trusts, portfolio management companies and

intermediary institutions

Taking part in the operations, support and analysis units

of fintech (financial technology) ventures

Pursuing a career as support personnel in capital market transactions

and stock exchange brokerage services

3- Financial Advisory and Accounting Sector

Working as an office clerk or accounting staff member in accounting, auditing and tax

procedures at financial advisory offices

Working as an accounting staff member or office clerk in the accounting, finance and budget

departments of SMEs and large-scale companies

Gaining pre-professional experience during the preparation process for the

certified public accountancy license

4- Public and Other Corporate Fields

Taking on support and technical personnel positions at public financial institutions

such as the BDDK, SPK, and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance

Working as support personnel in the finance and accounting units of large companies

in the energy, transportation, construction and trade sectors

Taking on versatile roles in human resources, procurement and accounting-supported

administrative units

3+1 Vocational Training in the Workplace Model

One of the strongest features of our program is the 3+1 education model

implemented with the new curriculum. In this model, students take theoretical and applied

courses at the university during the first three semesters and spend the final semester (the 4th semester) entirely in the sector. This period, conducted within the scope of Vocational

Training in the Workplace, involves learning by actually working at insurance companies, fintech firms, financial advisory

offices, leasing organizations and other enterprises in the finance sector.

In this way, our graduates possess real

sector experience and a professional network when they step into working life.

A Strong and Up-to-Date Curriculum

Our restructured curriculum has been designed to fully respond to the contemporary needs of the

finance sector. The core professional courses have been updated in line with the Advisory Board's opinions and

MEDEK accreditation standards. The prominent

courses of the program and their contributions can be summarized as follows:

a) The courses Introduction to Banking and Insurance, Life and Non-Life Insurance, Money and

Banking, and Reinsurance provide an in-depth understanding of the technical foundations of insurance and

the functioning of the banking system.

b) The courses Financial Mathematics, Applied Accounting, and General Accounting I-II

strengthen numerical analysis skills and build a solid foundation in accounting

and financial modeling.

c) The courses Digital Marketing, Information Technologies, and Banking and Insurance Marketing

provide an understanding of the impact of digital transformation on financial services and

practical competence in customer management.

d) The courses Banking and Insurance Law, and Macro and Micro Economics develop the capacity to interpret financial

regulations and read the economic environment.

Among our field elective courses are Financial Technology and Digital Banking, Machine

Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Finance, Financial Risk and Derivative Markets, Finance

Applications with Excel, and Behavioral Economics and Finance — highly current and sector-oriented

options. This diversity allows students to shape their own areas of specialization

in line with their career goals.

Why HKÜ Banking and Insurance?

Graduates ready for the sector: Thanks to the 3+1 model, our students graduate with real

work experience at the same time as they receive their diploma.

A MEDEK-compliant, up-to-date curriculum: A course program renewed in line with advisory board

feedback and national accreditation standards.

The language of digital finance: A range of elective courses covering the topics of the future, such as fintech,

artificial intelligence applications and digital banking.

Gaziantep's industrial strength: Being located in one of Turkey's leading industrial and trade cities

offers unique opportunities in terms of internships and collaborations.

A second chance: Vertical Transfer (DGS): Through the DGS, our graduates can transfer to undergraduate programs such as Banking, Finance, Business Administration,

Economics, Economy and Insurance, thereby extending their academic

careers to a full four years.

The Banking and Insurance Program is a program that offers a broad range of career options, is aligned with today's

changing financial environment, and embraces an applied approach to education.

An ideal choice for students who enjoy analytical thinking, follow economic developments with curiosity and seek flexible career

options, this program prepares its students not just for one

sector, but for the entire financial ecosystem.