The Scientific Preparation Program aims to provide foundational academic knowledge for students admitted from disciplines other than Political Science, Public Administration, or related fields.
It ensures that students acquire basic competence in public administration, administrative law, and political science before beginning the master’s curriculum.
The program is two semesters long (Fall and Spring) and consists entirely of compulsory courses.
For Students Admitted in Fall Semester (Starting September 2025)
| Semester | Course Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (First Semester) | Sociology | Compulsory |
| Administrative Law I | Compulsory | |
| Public Administration | Compulsory | |
| Constitutional Law | Compulsory | |
| Local Governments | Compulsory | |
| Spring (Second Semester) | Introduction to Management Science | Compulsory |
| Turkish Public Administration | Compulsory | |
| Contemporary State Systems | Compulsory | |
| Public Personnel Management | Compulsory | |
| Administrative Law II | Compulsory |
For Students Admitted in Spring Semester (Starting February 2026)
| Semester | Course Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (First Semester) | Introduction to Management Science | Compulsory |
| Turkish Public Administration | Compulsory | |
| Contemporary State Systems | Compulsory | |
| Public Personnel Management | Compulsory | |
| Administrative Law II | Compulsory | |
| Fall (Second Semester) | Sociology | Compulsory |
| Administrative Law I | Compulsory | |
| Constitutional Law | Compulsory | |
| Public Administration | Compulsory | |
| Local Governments | Compulsory |
