The Department of Public Finance is a well-established academic unit with an interdisciplinary structure, aiming to train qualified professionals in the field of public finance. Established in 1992 within the Nazilli Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, the department commenced its undergraduate education in 1994. The department’s academic staff consists of experienced and competent scholars in their respective fields. The full-time academic staff comprises 1 Professor, 3 Associate Professors, 3 Assistant Professors, and 2 Research Assistants who hold doctoral degrees. The department is organized into four divisions: Budget and Fiscal Planning, Fiscal Economics, Fiscal Theory, and Fiscal Law. This structure enables students to analyze public revenues and expenditures from economic, legal, and social perspectives. With its strong academic staff, continuously updated curriculum, and research-oriented approach, the program ensures that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical competence. In addition to undergraduate education, the Department of Public Finance also offers thesis-based master’s and doctoral programs under the Graduate School of Social Sciences at Aydın Adnan Menderes University, continuing its academic activities at the graduate level.

Established as one of the founding academic units of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in Nazilli in 1992, the Department of Public Finance was founded to carry out education and research activities in the field of public finance. Following the completion of its academic and administrative infrastructure, the department commenced undergraduate education in 1994. Since its establishment, the Department of Public Finance has continued its activities with a commitment to enhancing the quality of education and academic productivity. With its graduates successfully serving in both public institutions and the private sector, the department maintains a distinguished position in training competent professionals in the field.

The mission of the Department of Public Finance is to educate individuals and public administrators who possess theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of public finance; who can develop innovative solutions to fiscal, economic, and social problems at the local, national, and global levels; who contribute to shaping public policies in alignment with sustainable development goals; and who uphold universal values, think analytically, act with a sense of social responsibility, and exhibit leadership and entrepreneurial qualities.

The vision of the Department of Public Finance is to become a nationally and internationally recognized department that trains individuals and public administrators with critical and analytical thinking skills; a strong sense of social responsibility; commitment to ethical principles and universal values; and qualities of entrepreneurship and leadership. The department aims to propose fiscal policies aligned with sustainable development goals and to produce solutions to fiscal, economic, and social problems at the local, national, and global levels through scientific research and academic competence.

The purpose of the Finance, adopted the conceptual framework of the basic science of finance to students and support them about thinking mathematically, using fiscal knowledge in their bussiness life, sharing a global perspective and inquisitive, adopted the philosophy of lifelong learning and encourage their social talents when they graduate from this programme.

The educational activities within the program are conducted under the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Aydın Adnan Menderes University, located in Nazilli. The faculty plays a central role in providing the physical infrastructure necessary for educational activities and in creating an environment conducive to achieving the program’s learning outcomes. Situated on the İsabeyli Campus in the Nazilli district of Aydın, the Nazilli Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences occupies a total indoor area of 20,000 square meters. The faculty includes 13 classrooms and 36 lecture halls dedicated to teaching activities. There are 80 offices in total, 64 of which are assigned to academic staff. In addition, a technology room equipped with 40 computers is available for use by students and academic personnel. As part of a protocol signed with İş Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., one of the available spaces has been furnished as a modern finance laboratory equipped with advanced technological infrastructure. The faculty also features a conference hall with a seating capacity of 350, suitable for hosting large-scale events. All classrooms and lecture halls across the faculty are equipped with projection systems and are shared among academic programs on a rotational basis. To support academic work, the faculty houses a library containing approximately 6,700 printed books and 41 periodicals. The library is regularly updated to expand access to information and promote research. For social interaction between classes, the faculty building includes a cafeteria and a staff lounge. Additionally, the campus hosts various sports facilities to support students’ physical development and promote healthy lifestyles. Dining services are provided through a cafeteria and canteen. Furthermore, benches and seating areas have been installed throughout the campus grounds, allowing students and staff to spend time outdoors comfortably. Across from the faculty building, there are commercial establishments such as a market, stationery shop, and café, offering convenient access to additional services for students and staff.

The computer and internet infrastructure at the faculty is designed to provide 24/7 access for academic and administrative staff through desktop or laptop computers available in each office. Continuous access to academic and scientific publications is ensured. Students are also granted access to this infrastructure through computer laboratories that are open during education hours. Wireless internet access available in nearby private cafés and businesses is heavily used by students. All academic and administrative units within the faculty building are supported by both fixed (wired) internet connections and secure, uninterrupted wireless internet through the EDUROAM network. Aydın Adnan Menderes University possesses a robust information system infrastructure aimed at conducting educational activities, academic monitoring, and student support services via digital platforms. Across the university, a total of 15 information systems are actively in use. Of these, 5 directly support the achievement of program learning outcomes and educational goals, while the remaining 10 contribute indirectly through the management of administrative processes, data security, and technical support. The primary platform for managing students' academic processes is the Student Information System (OBIS), which enables students to manage their academic careers online. ADÜZEM, the university’s Distance Education Portal, facilitates access to online course content and allows common and elective courses to be delivered independently of physical location. The ADÜZEM Virtual Meeting System (ADÜ STS) is primarily used at the graduate level for thesis monitoring and defense processes, providing a secure environment for conducting academic meetings online.