Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Recent development statistics show that the construction sector is by far the fastest growing sector of the Turkish economy. The construction sector makes up approximately 6% of the GDP. The increasing demand for engineers in a developing country such as Turkey means continued employment opportunities for qualified engineers in our country and abroad. There are diverse employment opportunities for graduates within the area of practice of civil engineering. Whether it is at a construction site or office, we expect that our graduates will easily find jobs in our country or abroad. The opportunities can be anywhere from working in engineering consulting companies to construction auditing firms. Graduates may also choose to establish their own firms provided that they fulfill certain requirements. Civil engineering graduates may also find jobs within the public sector. This sector includes large establishments such as the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning, General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, General Directorate of Highways and the Bank of Provinces, which invests first and foremost on urban renewal projects and other large-scale projects. In addition, the sector includes the housing development administration of Turkey, municipalities and their subsidiaries, which also provide employment opportunities for civil engineers. In the recent years, there has been a growing demand for civil engineers in the finance and insurance sectors. Another area is research, which includes academia and research institutes such as TUBITAK. As the country develops economically, there will be a continuing demand for civil engineers. It is our department?s policy to have strong ties with our graduates, particularly ones who choose to establish their own companies. |
