ABOUT THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
The aim of the Business Administration Department at the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences of Istanbul Gedik University is to equip students with contemporary techniques and methods related to business management through practical applications.
The Business Administration Program offers significant opportunities with the Faculty’s long-standing experience, its unique practical knowledge transferred from industry, and the quality of its academic staff.
The main objectives of the Business Administration Department are as follows:
- Quality Education: To provide students with a solid education in business management, finance, marketing, human resources, and other core areas.
- Leadership and Management: To develop students’ leadership and management skills.
- Global Perspective: To give students an international perspective so they can compete in the global business world.
- Applied Learning: To offer opportunities for applied learning, such as internships and projects, allowing students to transform theoretical knowledge into practice.
- Career Development: To support students in their career planning and strengthen their connections with the business world.
- Continuous Development: To help students develop habits of continuous learning and self-improvement.
The Business Administration Department trains its graduates to be innovative and effective individuals who can lead in the business world. In line with this goal, a strong Advisory Board composed of academic experts, industry leaders, private sector and public administrators, and successful businesspeople is formed in the department. This advisory board plays a critical role in ensuring that the educational content aligns with industry needs, enhancing the interaction of our students with the business world, and increasing graduates’ employment opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates enjoy a wide range of career opportunities and can find jobs in various sectors. The primary career paths for Business Administration graduates include:
- International Trade: Graduates can work in international trade transactions and export-import operations.
- Banking: They can take on various roles in banks, financial institutions, and investment firms.
- Customs Procedures: Graduates can specialize in customs processes and legal regulations in trade.
- Logistics: They can pursue careers in transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management.
- Insurance: Graduates can work in areas such as risk analysis, policy management, and customer relations within insurance companies.
Additionally, graduates who wish to work independently can qualify as certified public accountants or customs consultants by passing the necessary exams and meeting requirements. These professions offer graduates the opportunity to establish and manage their own businesses.
Double Major, Lateral and Vertical Transfer
As the Business Administration Department, we enrich our students’ education by offering the opportunity to pursue a double major with the “International Trade and Finance (English),” “International Trade and Logistics (English),” “Psychology,” and “Management Information Systems” departments.
Graduate Studies Opportunities
Graduates who wish to continue their academic career may pursue a master’s degree with special advantages offered to them in the following programs at the Institute of Graduate Education, depending on their interests:
- Business Management Master’s Programs with Thesis/Non-Thesis
- e-MBA Distance Learning Non-Thesis Program
- MBA Programs with Thesis/Non-Thesis (100% English)
- Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Management and Organization
- Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Human Resource Management
- Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Business Management for Professionals
- Non-Thesis Master’s Program in International Financial Reporting and Auditing
- Master’s Programs in International Trade with Thesis/Non-Thesis
- Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Statistics and Data Science
- Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Political Science and Public Administration
- Master’s Programs in Marketing with Thesis/Non-Thesis
Professional Training Opportunities in Business Administration
In the eighth semester of their education, Business Administration students can participate in professional training programs designed to help them transition into the workforce. In this context, all necessary measures are taken to support business administration students.