i.

Developing and intensifying knowledge in the related program's area, based upon the competency in the undergraduate level (sufficient knowledge) (knowledge).

ii.

Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to one's area (knowledge).

iii.

The ability to use the expert-level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the area (skill).

iv.

Interpreting and forming new types of knowledge by combining the knowledge from the area and the knowledge from various other disciplines (skill).

v.

Solving the problems faced in the area by making use of the research methods (skill).

vi.

The ability to carry out a specialistic study related to one's area independently. (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).

vii.

Developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of one's area and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).

viii.

Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems related to the area (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).

ix.

Assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one's own learning process (Learning Competence).

x.

Systematically transferring the current developments in the area and one's own work to other groups in and out of the area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and Social Competency).

xi.

Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary. (Communication and Social Competency).

xii.

Proficiency in a foreign language –at least European Language Portfolio B2 Level- and establishing written and oral communication with that language (Communication and Social Competency).

xiii.

Using the computer software together with the information and communication Technologies efficiently and according to the needs of the area (Communication and Social Competency).

xiv.

Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the area related data and the ability to teach these values to others (Area Specific Competency).

xv.

Developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the subjects related to the area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area Specific Competency).

xvi.

Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application (which are processed within the area) in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency).

xvii.

In the programs with thesis, the ability to present one's own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms (Area Specific Competency).

i.

Developing and intensifying the current and high-level knowledge in the area with the use of original thinking and/or research processes and in a specialistic level, based upon the competency in M.S. level (knowledge).

ii.

Grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to one's area; reaching original results by using the specialistic knowledge in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas (knowledge).

iii.

The ability to evaluate and use new information in the area with a systematical approach(skill).

iv.

Developing a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the area; or, applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different environment; researching, grasping, designing and applying an original subject (skill).

v.

The ability to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate the new and complex ideas (skill).

vi.

Acquiring the most developed skills about using the research methods in studies in the related area (skill).

vii.

Contributing to the progress in the area by independently carrying out a study which uses a new idea, method, design and/or application which brings about innovation in the area; or, applying a conventional idea, method, design and/or application to a different environment (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).

viii.

Expanding the limits of knowledge in the area by publishing at least one scientific article in an international peer reviewed journal and/or creating or interpreting an original work (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).

ix.

Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the original and inter-disciplinary problems (Competence to work independently and take responsibility).

x.

Developing area-related new ideas and methods by making use of high level intellectual processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making (Learning Competence).

xi.

Ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to direct the actions to change these when necessary. (Communication and Social Competency).

xii.

The ability to establish effective communication with experts in the international environments to discuss the area-related subjects and to defend original opinions, showing one's competency in the area (Communication and Social Competency).

xiii.

Proficiency in a foreign language –at least European Language Portfolio C1 Level- and establishing written, oral and visual communication and developing argumentation skills with that language (Communication and Social Competency).

xiv.

Contributing to the society's state and progress towards being an information society by announcing and promoting the technological, scientific and social developments in one's area (Area Specific Competency).

xv.

Ability to establish effective communication in the solving of the problems faced in the area, by using the strategic decision making processes (Area Specific Competency).

xvi.

Contributing to the solution of area-related social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems and promoting the development of these values (Area Specific Competency).