Minor and Double-Major Programmes

Minor and Double-Major Programmes

DOUBLE MAJOR PROGRAM

The purpose of the double major program (DMP) is to ensure that the students who successfully carry out the diploma programs they are enrolled in can also study in order to receive a diploma in a second branch.

Application and Admission Requirements for the Double Major Program 

  • Double Major applications are made to the Registrar's Office with the application form and transcript on the dates announced in the academic calendar.
  • The student can apply for a Double Major program at the earliest of the 3rd and at the beginning of the 5th semester of the major undergraduate program. In the major associate degree program, they can apply at the beginning of the second semester at the earliest and at the beginning of the third semester at the latest.
  • In order for a student to apply for a Double Major, he / she must have successfully completed all the courses in the undergraduate / associate degree program that he / she attended until the semester he / she applied. The grade point average (GPA) must be at least 2.72 and must be in the top 20% in terms of success in the relevant class of the major program.
  • Among the students who have a GPA of at least 2.72 in the major program but do not rank in the top 20% of the relevant class of the major diploma program, those who have a score not less than the base score of the Double Major program in the relevant year can also apply to the Double Major program.
  • Students who study in Turkish programs and want to do a Double Major in English programs must pass the DÜİYES exam or document that they have been successful in international and national exams accepted by the authorized units of Doğuş University.
  • If foreign students, whose mother tongue is not Turkish, wish to do a Double Major program in programs conducted in Turkish, they must certify that their knowledge of Turkish is sufficient by taking the exams of the relevant institutions.
  • Candidates who apply to Doğuş University's programs that require special skills must pass the special talent exams to be held by the aforementioned programs.
  • In case the number of applications exceeds the quota determined by the Faculty / Vocational School, priority is given to the one with a high grade point average. When the GPA is equal, the student's percentage of success in the major program is considered.
  • Student applications that meet the necessary conditions are sent to the relevant Faculty Deanships and Vocational School Directorate by the Directorate of Student Affairs. Admission to the Double Major is finalized with the decision of the Faculty / Vocational Board of Directors one week before the "Course Registration" date in the academic calendar.
  • It is not possible to enroll in more than one double major program at the same time. However, you can enroll in a double major and a minor program at the same time.
  • Students studying in daytime education programs can only do a Double Major in daytime education programs, while students studying in evening education programs can only do a Double Major in evening education programs.

Double Major Program Advisor: Asst. Prof. İsa Ahmet GÜNEY

MINOR PROGRAM:

The aim of the minor program is to ensure that students who successfully continue their undergraduate program are informed about another branch of their interest.

Application and Admission Requirements for the Minor Program

  • The student can apply to the minor program at the earliest of the 3rd semester of the undergraduate program in which they are registered, and at the beginning of the 6th semester at the latest.
  • Applications for a minor program; It is submitted to the Registrar's Office with the application form and transcript on the announced dates.
  • In order for a student to apply for a minor program, they must have successfully completed all credit courses in the undergraduate program in which they applied until the semester they applied, and the GPA at the time of application must be at least 2.50.
  • Students who study in the Turkish department and wish to do a minor in English departments must pass the DUİYES exam or document that they have been successful in international or national exams accepted by the authorized units of Doğuş University.
  • If foreign students, whose mother tongue is not Turkish, wish to do a minor in the programs conducted in Turkish, they must certify that their knowledge of Turkish is sufficient by taking the Turkish proficiency tests of the relevant institutions.
  • Candidates who apply to Doğuş University's programs that require special skills must pass the special talent exams to be held by the aforementioned programs.
  • In case the number of applications exceeds the quota determined by the faculty, priority is given to the one with a high grade point average. When the GPA is equal, the student's percentage of success in the major program is considered.
  • Student applications that meet the required conditions are sent to the relevant faculties by the Directorate of Student Affairs and become final with the decision of the relevant administrative boards at the latest one week before the "Class Registration" date announced in the academic calendar.
  • It is not possible to register for more than one minor program at the same time. However, you can enroll in a double major and a minor program at the same time.

Digital Game Design Department students are offered the opportunity to do a minor in many departments of Doğuş University Faculty of Art and Design.

Minor Program Advisor: Asst. Prof. İsa Ahmet GÜNEY

- Compulsory Course Students Must Complete Total Credits: 16 Total ECTS: 24

- Minimum Elective Course Students Must Complete: 2: Total ECTS: 6

- Minor Programs to be Completed by the Student Total Courses: 6: Total ECTS: 30