A First Step into Academic Life with IKT497–498 Courses at TOBB ETÜ Department of Economics

Starting in the Summer Term of the 2024–2025 academic year, the TOBB ETÜ Department of Economics is offering students a new opportunity to engage more closely with academic life. With the addition of two new courses—IKT497 – Practical Applications in Economics I and IKT498 – Practical Applications in Economics II, our students will, for the first time, have the chance to take on the role of a teaching assistant in a core theoretical course.

Students enrolled in these courses will assist in either a Microeconomics or Macroeconomics theory course. Their responsibilities will include organizing review sessions, guiding peers during problem-solving hours, and supporting homework review processes. Through this experience, students will have the opportunity to reinforce their theoretical knowledge while also developing essential teaching, presentation, and communication skills in a real-world setting. To be eligible, students must be in at least their third year of study, have completed the relevant theoretical course with a grade of BB or higher, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.30.

These courses have been designed as a meaningful complement to TOBB ETÜ’s flagship Cooperative Education program, which places strong emphasis not only on knowledge, but also on experience. For our high-achieving students, IKT497 and IKT498 will serve as a strong first step toward a future academic career.