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PUBLIC LAW - DOCTORATE

About the Program

It consists of seven courses, seminar, proficiency exam, thesis proposal and dissertation study. (240 ECTS total) The normal duration of this program is 8 semesters and the maximum duration is 12 semesters.

a.In order for a student who is enrolled in a doctoral program to graduate, at least one of the following conditions must be fulfilled.

  1. Two papers presented at national or international scientific meetings,
  2. An article published in a peer-reviewed/ indexed journal, accepted for publication, or received a DOI number,
  3. Two papers presented at Social / Science symposiums organized by IZU.
Program Objectives & Goals

Objectives

  1. The aim of the program is to train experts in public law who can continuously improve themselves, follow national and international current events, and have the ability to synthesize with their theoretical and practical knowledge.
  2. The main goal of the program is to give its graduates the ability to evaluate current Public Law problems and to train "Expert Public Lawyers".
Program Learning Outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

  1. Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanlarında ve alt disiplinlerine ait kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin güncel ve ileri düzeydeki bilgileri özgün düşünce ve/veya araştırma ile uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir, derinleştirir ve bu kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin yenilik içeren özgün tanım ve nitelemelere ulaşır.
  2. Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanları ve alt disiplinlerine ait kuram ve uygulamayı, edindiği araştırma ve/veya uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgileri kullanarak analiz eder, değerlendirir ve buradan hareketle yeni ve özgün sonuç ve düşüncelere ulaşır.

SKILL

  1. Evaluates and uses the research and / or expertise level knowledge gained in public and private law fields and sub-disciplines with a theoretical and systematic approach.

COMPETENCE

  1. It evaluates an existing concept or institution with a new thought, approach or method in the fields and sub-disciplines of public law and private law, or contributes to the theory and practice of law by independently performing an original study that explores a new concept or institution with an original perspective.
  2. Contributes to the development of legal theory and practice by publishing at least one scientific article in national or international peer-reviewed and / or reputable journals and / or producing an original work.
  3. It develops new ideas and methods in public and private law fields and sub-disciplines by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
  4. Defends his original views and establishes an effective communication that shows his competence in the field of public law and private law with experts in the fields and sub-disciplines.
  5. To be able to follow the information in the field of law and communicate and discuss with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the C1 Level of European Language Portfolio.
  6. Establishes a functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems that arise from the theory and practice of law and affect social life.
  7. It acts in order to spread the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required to be a lawyer and to dominate the society.
  1. Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanlarında ve alt disiplinlerine ait kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin güncel ve ileri düzeydeki bilgileri özgün düşünce ve/veya araştırma ile uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir, derinleştirir ve bu kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin yenilik içeren özgün tanım ve nitelemelere ulaşır.
  2. Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanları ve alt disiplinlerine ait kuram ve uygulamayı, edindiği araştırma ve/veya uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgileri kullanarak analiz eder, değerlendirir ve buradan hareketle yeni ve özgün sonuç ve düşüncelere ulaşır.
  3. Evaluates and uses the research and / or expertise level knowledge gained in public and private law fields and sub-disciplines with a theoretical and systematic approach.
  4. It evaluates an existing concept or institution with a new thought, approach or method in the fields and sub-disciplines of public law and private law, or contributes to the theory and practice of law by independently performing an original study that explores a new concept or institution with an original perspective.
  5. Contributes to the development of legal theory and practice by publishing at least one scientific article in national or international peer-reviewed and / or reputable journals and / or producing an original work.
  6. It develops new ideas and methods in public and private law fields and sub-disciplines by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
  7. Defends his original views and establishes an effective communication that shows his competence in the field of public law and private law with experts in the fields and sub-disciplines.
  8. To be able to follow the information in the field of law and communicate and discuss with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the C1 Level of European Language Portfolio.
  9. Establishes a functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems that arise from the theory and practice of law and affect social life.
  10. It acts in order to spread the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required to be a lawyer and to dominate the society.
Subject-Specific QualificationsProgramme Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical / Conceptual
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanları ve alt disiplinlerine ait kuram ve uygulamayı, edindiği araştırma ve/veya uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgileri kullanarak analiz eder, değerlendirir ve buradan hareketle yeni ve özgün sonuç ve düşüncelere ulaşır.
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanlarında ve alt disiplinlerine ait kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin güncel ve ileri düzeydeki bilgileri özgün düşünce ve/veya araştırma ile uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir, derinleştirir ve bu kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin yenilik içeren özgün tanım ve nitelemelere ulaşır.
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanlarında ve alt disiplinlerine ait kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin güncel ve ileri düzeydeki bilgileri özgün düşünce ve/veya araştırma ile uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir, derinleştirir ve bu kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin yenilik içeren özgün tanım ve nitelemelere ulaşır.
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanları ve alt disiplinlerine ait kuram ve uygulamayı, edindiği araştırma ve/veya uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgileri kullanarak analiz eder, değerlendirir ve buradan hareketle yeni ve özgün sonuç ve düşüncelere ulaşır.
SKILL
Cognitive / Pratical
  • Kuramsal ve uygulamalı bilgilerden hareketle hukuk politikasına ilişkin çözüm önerileri geliştirir.
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanları ve alt disiplinlerinde mevcut bir kavram ya da kurumu yeni bir düşünce, yaklaşım ya da yöntemle değerlendirir ya da yeni bir kavram ya da kurumu özgün bir bakış açısıyla araştırır, teşhis eder.
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanlarında ve alt disiplinlerinde edindiği araştırma ve/veya uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgileri kuramsal ve sistematik bir yaklaşımla değerlendirir ve kullanır.
  • Evaluates and uses the research and / or expertise level knowledge gained in public and private law fields and sub-disciplines with a theoretical and systematic approach.
COMPETENCE
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanları ve alt disiplinlerinde mevcut bir kavram ya da kurumu yeni bir düşünce, yaklaşım ya da yöntemle değerlendirir ya da yeni bir kavram ya da kurumu özgün bir bakış açısıyla araştıran özgün bir çalışmayı bağımsız olarak gerçekleştirerek hukuk kuram ve uygulamasına katkıda bulunur.
  • En az bir bilimsel makaleyi hukuk alanına özgü ulusal veya uluslararası hakemli ve/veya saygın dergilerde yayınlayarak ve/veya özgün bir yapıt üreterek hukuk kuram ve uygulamasının gelişimine katkıda bulunur.
  • It evaluates an existing concept or institution with a new thought, approach or method in the fields and sub-disciplines of public law and private law, or contributes to the theory and practice of law by independently performing an original study that explores a new concept or institution with an original perspective.
  • Contributes to the development of legal theory and practice by publishing at least one scientific article in national or international peer-reviewed and / or reputable journals and / or producing an original work.
Learning Competence
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanlarında ve alt disiplinlerinde, yaratıcı ve eleştirel düşünme, sorun çözme ve karar verme gibi üst düzey zihinsel süreçleri kullanarak yeni düşünce ve yöntemler geliştirir.
  • It develops new ideas and methods in public and private law fields and sub-disciplines by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
Communication and Social Competence
  • Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanlarında ve alt disiplinlerinde uzman olan kişiler ile bu alanlara ilişkin konuların tartışılmasında özgün görüşlerini savunur ve alanındaki yetkinliğini gösteren etkili bir iletişim kurar.
  • Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü C1 Genel Düzeyinde kullanarak hukuk alanındaki bilgileri izleyebilme ve meslektaşları ile iletişim kurar ve tartışır.
  • Defends his original views and establishes an effective communication that shows his competence in the field of public law and private law with experts in the fields and sub-disciplines.
  • To be able to follow the information in the field of law and communicate and discuss with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the C1 Level of European Language Portfolio.
Field Specific Competence
  • Hukuk alanındaki değerleri topluma tanıtarak, toplumda hukuk ve adalet bilincinin yerleşmesine ve bunun sürdürülebilmesi sürecine katkıda bulunur.
  • Hukukçu olmanın gerektirdiği dürüstlük, adalet ve etik anlayışını yaygınlaştırma ve topluma egemen kılma yolunda faaliyette bulunur.
  • Hukuk kuram ve uygulamasından kaynaklanan ve toplumsal yaşamı etkileyen sorunların çözümünde stratejik karar verme süreçlerini kullanarak işlevsel etkileşim kurar.
  • Establishes a functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems that arise from the theory and practice of law and affect social life.
  • It acts in order to spread the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required to be a lawyer and to dominate the society.
Relationship Between Programme Learning Outcomes and Objectives
KNOWLEDGEOBJECTIVET%
Theoretical / ConceptualO1O2
1Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanlarında ve alt disiplinlerine ait kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin güncel ve ileri düzeydeki bilgileri özgün düşünce ve/veya araştırma ile uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir, derinleştirir ve bu kavram, kurum ve yöntemlere ilişkin yenilik içeren özgün tanım ve nitelemelere ulaşır. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
2Kamu hukuku ve özel hukuk alanları ve alt disiplinlerine ait kuram ve uygulamayı, edindiği araştırma ve/veya uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgileri kullanarak analiz eder, değerlendirir ve buradan hareketle yeni ve özgün sonuç ve düşüncelere ulaşır. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
SKILLOBJECTIVET%
Cognitive / PraticalO1O2
1Evaluates and uses the research and / or expertise level knowledge gained in public and private law fields and sub-disciplines with a theoretical and systematic approach. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
COMPETENCEOBJECTIVET%
Competence to Work Independently and Take ResponsibilityO1O2
1It evaluates an existing concept or institution with a new thought, approach or method in the fields and sub-disciplines of public law and private law, or contributes to the theory and practice of law by independently performing an original study that explores a new concept or institution with an original perspective. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
2Contributes to the development of legal theory and practice by publishing at least one scientific article in national or international peer-reviewed and / or reputable journals and / or producing an original work. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
Learning CompetenceO1O2
1It develops new ideas and methods in public and private law fields and sub-disciplines by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
Communication and Social CompetenceO1O2
1Defends his original views and establishes an effective communication that shows his competence in the field of public law and private law with experts in the fields and sub-disciplines. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
2To be able to follow the information in the field of law and communicate and discuss with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the C1 Level of European Language Portfolio. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
Field Specific CompetenceO1O2
1Establishes a functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems that arise from the theory and practice of law and affect social life. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
2It acts in order to spread the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required to be a lawyer and to dominate the society. 5 VH ✔ 5 VH ✔10%100,00
NUMBER OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (10)1010--
WEIGHT5050--
PERCENTAGE%100,00%100,00--
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - VERY HIGH [5] (VH)1010

* T: Total, %: Percentage

O1 — The aim of the program is to train experts in public law who can continuously improve themselves, follow national and international current events, and have the ability to synthesize with their theoretical and practical knowledge.

O2 — The main goal of the program is to give its graduates the ability to evaluate current Public Law problems and to train "Expert Public Lawyers".

Contribution Level: 5 = Very High
Contribution Level: VH = Very High
Contribution Level: ✔ = Has contribution
Teaching Methods

The most used teaching methods in Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Public Law doctorate program are given below.

Expression
Question answer
Discussion
Practice and Practice
Notation
Show and Make
Role Playing

Assessment Methods

The most commonly used measurement methods in the programs at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University are given below.

Exam (Written Exam / Test: True, False Test, Multiple Choice Test, Short Answer Test, Matching Test)
Oral examination
Homework
Project / Design
Portfolio
Performance Task (Application / Laboratory / Workshop / Seminar / Presentation / Thesis)

Degree and Level Awarded

Public Law Doctorate Degree

Admission Requirements

-To be a graduate of the Faculty of Law and a master's degree in Private Law or Public Law with thesis,

-Get at least 60 points from ALES (EA-point type),

-To get a score of at least 60 from YDS or YÖKDİL or an equivalent score from foreign language exams accepted as equivalent by ÖSYM,

-The courses of this program are given at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Halkalı campus.

Graduation Requirements

It consists of seven twenty-one-hour courses, a seminar, proficiency exam, thesis proposal and thesis work. (Total 240 ECTS and 3.00 and above) The normal duration of completing this program is 8 semesters and the maximum duration is 12 semesters.

Students enrolled in doctoral programs must fulfill at least one of the following conditions before the thesis defense exam in order to graduate.

1.Two papers presented at national or international scientific meetings,
2. An article published in a refereed / indexed journal, accepted for publication or with a DOI number,
3. Two papers presented at the symposiums organized by IZU in the fields of Social / Science.

The publication should be about the subject of the student's thesis or a subject related to the department.
In publications, the approval of the thesis supervisor must be obtained.
Publications must have the name of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.


On the condition of successfully completing the courses and seminars, having a weighted grade point average of 3.0 and above and being successful in the thesis exam; The student who submits at least two copies of the bound thesis to the institute within one month at the latest from the date of entrance to the thesis exam and whose thesis is found appropriate in terms of form is entitled to receive a doctoral diploma.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have completed at least one semester in a graduate program at the university or another higher education institution can be admitted to the graduate programs of the University through undergraduate transfer within the framework of the relevant legislation and the principles determined by the institute board of directors.

The principles regarding the transition between thesis and non-thesis graduate programs are determined by the institute board of directors.

Employment Opportunities

The graduates of the program have the opportunity to work as experts in the public and private sectors.

Access to Further Studies

İlgili alanlarda Doktora Sonrası programlarına başvurabilir.

Study Plan

1th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 4 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
BLS 001 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 002 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 003 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 004 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:12001230,012,0

1th Semester Elective Courses

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
KMH 603 Disciplinary Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 605 Drug Offences within the Context of International Law of Extradition Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 606 International Economy Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 607 System of United Nations and Influence of UN on International Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 609 Analysis of Offences That Have a Foreign Aspect Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 611 International Law of Armed Conflicts and Humanitarian Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 613 International Law Problems of Turkey Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 615 Crimes Against the Financial Integrity of the European Union and Legal Assistance Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 617 Constitution Making Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 619 Pandemic Law with its National and International Dimensions Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 621 Offenses Against Assets Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 623 Private Life Via Criminal Law Protection Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 625 Mass Media Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 627 Commercial Penalty within the Framework of the New TCK Principles law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 629 Reasons Eliminating or Decreasing Criminal Liability Reasons Decreasing the Relationship between Lawsuit and Penalty Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 631 Crimes Against Society Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 633 Determination and Individualization of Punishment Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 635 Offenses Against Honor Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 637 Alternative in Criminal Procedure Law Dispute Resolution Methods Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 639 Philosophy of Law and Criminal Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:600060150,060,0

2nd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 4 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
KMH 699 Seminar CompulsoryTurkish20027.52
BLS 001 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 002 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
BLS 003 Departmental Elective Course Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:11001130,011,0

2nd Semester Elective Courses

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
KMH 602 Civil and Criminal Liability for Traffic Accidents Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 604 Economic Crimes in the New Penal Code Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 606 International Economy Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 608 Developments in The Field of Offenses Against Goods  Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 610 International Dimensions of Air Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 612 Crimes Against Freedom Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 614 Conciliation According to New Turkish Criminal Code (TCC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP) Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 616 Alternative Solution Ways in the Penal and Criminal Court Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 618 Constitution Movements in Turkey Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 620 Current Issues of International Criminal Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 622 Organized Crime and Crimes Committed for Economic Interest Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 624 Offenses Against the Courthouse Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 628 Criminal Procedure Law Prosecution stage Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 630 Overcoming the Drawbacks of Prison Institutions for Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 632 Juvenile Criminal Law Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 634 Offenses Against Sexual Immunity Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 636 Current Comparative Criminal Law matters Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 638 Comparative Criminal Law General Provisions Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
KMH 640 International Criminal Courts and its Jurisprudence Departmental ElectiveTurkish30037.53
Total:570057142,557,0

3rd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 1 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
KMH 600-1 Ph.D. Qualifiying Exam ThesisTurkish0000300
Total:000030,00,0

4th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 2 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
KMH 600 PhD Thesis ThesisTurkish30031203
KMH 600-2 Ph.D. Thesis Proposal ThesisTurkish0000300
Total:3003150,03,0

5th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 1 Number of Elective Courses: 0

CodeCourse NameTypeLanguage of InstructionTPLHECTSCr.
KMH 600-3 Ph.D. Thesis ThesisTurkish00001200
Total:0000120,00,0

Course Load Summary

Course Load SummaryTPLHECTSCr.
Grand Total (Number of Courses: 12)260026360,026,0
Compulsory Course Total (Number of Courses: 1)20027,52,0
Elective Course Total (Number of Courses: 7)21002152,521,0
Course TypeNumber of CoursesRatio (%)
Zorunlu Ders18,33
Seçmeli Ders758,33
Bölüm Dışı Seçmeli Ders00,00

T: Theory, P: Practice, L: Laboratory, WCH: Weekly Course Hours, ECTS: European Credit Transfer System, Cr.: Credit

Core Area Distribution
Core AreaTotal ECTSRatio (%)
Law112.588.2%
Humanities1511.8%
Course Category List

Elective Courses

CourseECTSRatio (%)
KMH 602 - Civil and Criminal Liability for Traffic Accidents7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 603 - Disciplinary Law7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 604 - Economic Crimes in the New Penal Code7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 605 - Drug Offences within the Context of International Law of Extradition7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 606 - International Economy Law7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 607 - System of United Nations and Influence of UN on International Law7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 608 - Developments in The Field of Offenses Against Goods 7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 610 - International Dimensions of Air Law7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 611 - International Law of Armed Conflicts and Humanitarian Law7.5
22 - Humanities%100
KMH 612 - Crimes Against Freedom7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 613 - International Law Problems of Turkey7.5
22 - Humanities%100
KMH 614 - Conciliation According to New Turkish Criminal Code (TCC) and Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP)7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 615 - Crimes Against the Financial Integrity of the European Union and Legal Assistance7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 616 - Alternative Solution Ways in the Penal and Criminal Court7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 617 - Constitution Making7.5
38 - Law%100
KMH 620 - Current Issues of International Criminal Law7.5
38 - Law%100
Mükerrem Onur BAŞAR
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi

Mükerrem Onur BAŞAR

mukerrem.basar@izu.edu.tr 0212 692 89 09
Research Areas Medeni Usul ve İcra İflas Hukuku