General Information

Business Administration Program

MISSION

The goal is to bring qualified and competent professionals into the workforce who are aware of the social and technological changes and requirements of the era, and who possess moral and social values.

 

VISION

To be a vocational college program that continuously develops and adds value by prioritizing quality and professional education.

 

AIM

The aim of the Management and Organization Department's Associate Degree in Business Administration is to train "Qualified, In-Demand Human Resources" equipped with the knowledge, skills, and training needed by local, regional, national, and international businesses operating at various scales . Students are expected to gain organizational, management, and evaluation skills; to understand how resources are planned, organized, managed, and controlled; and in short, how all managerial functions are carried out, thus becoming qualified entrepreneurs and professionals. Through a wide range of courses, students are taught how to use scarce resources most efficiently by developing an analytical perspective on social issues, and contribute to the effective management of companies – and consequently, the national economy.

 

OBJECTIVES

The main objective of the Management and Organization Department's Business Administration Program is to equip students with the skills required by the business world.

To achieve the goal of providing qualified mid-level personnel who can work in the core areas of industrial, commercial, and service businesses (management, accounting, finance, human resources, production, public relations, marketing), the program focuses on providing theoretical and practical knowledge in fundamental areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, and management, as well as developing planning, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Through internships and project-based learning methods, students are prepared for professional life; commitment to ethical values, entrepreneurial thinking, academic development, and lifelong learning are supported.

 

 

PROGRAM PROFILE

The aim of the Business Administration Program is to train graduates who possess fundamental business knowledge and skills, can work as mid-level employees, assistant managers, or middle managers in private and public enterprises, can follow and implement technological and scientific changes, have the necessary qualifications for the market, and are successful in social relations. The Business Administration Program provides two years of education after high school. Students are admitted to the program each year within the quota determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

 

TYPE OF EDUCATION

Full-time (3 courses within the scope of common compulsory courses are offered via the Distance Education System.)

 

DEGREE AWARDED

Upon successful completion of the 120 ECTS credit program and fulfillment of program requirements, an Associate's Degree in Business Administration is awarded.

 

LEVEL OF DEGREE

Associate's Degree

 

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and meet the requirements set by ÖSYM in accordance with the relevant regulations of YÖK (Council of Higher Education).

 

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Between Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions" shall apply.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND RULES

To obtain an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, students must successfully complete all mandatory and elective courses (totaling 120 ECTS credits) in the Business Administration Program and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 .

 

LEVEL AND TYYÇ BASIC AREA

The Business Administration program is a two-year (four-semester) program consisting of 120 ECTS credits . The program is based on the "Short Level " qualifications defined in the "European Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (QF-EHEA)" of the Bologna Process. The program meets the ECTS requirements and level qualifications defined in the "Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ)" and the "European Lifelong Learning Qualifications Framework (EQF-LLL)" for Level 5 qualifications.

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded an Associate's Degree (Diploma) in Business Administration.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To successfully complete the program, students must pass all available courses (equivalent to 120 ECTS credits) and achieve a weighted grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 .

 

PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (OUTCOMES)

Students who successfully complete this program;

1	Students will gain knowledge about fundamental concepts, practices, and developments in the field of Business Administration.
2	In addition to possessing the necessary knowledge in quality management and occupational health and safety processes within businesses, individuals also become knowledgeable about environmental sustainability and protection standards.
3	Through the principle of continuous learning, they can follow and utilize current developments and innovations in the field of business management.
4	They can use information and communication technologies (office and accounting programs) at the level required by their profession. They become a conscious digital literate person who takes advantage of the opportunities of the digital world and avoids its risks.
5	They can apply the knowledge they gain in the field of business administration to problems they may encounter in marketing, production, finance, human resources, management, and accounting, and possess the ability to offer solutions.
6	Within the scope of business activities, they possess the ability to express their thoughts effectively and clearly through written and oral communication, based on their knowledge and skills.
7	As a team member, they take responsibility for solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the workplace.
8	They possess an awareness of lifelong learning behavior, open to change, which enables them to manage their own careers and identify and evaluate job opportunities in their field.
9	They can understand and apply social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of data collection, application, and dissemination of results related to the field of Business Administration.
10	They will possess foreign language skills that enable them to keep up with developments in their field and communicate with colleagues.
11	They will be able to define, analyze, and evaluate fundamental concepts related to management, the functions of management, and management approaches.
12	It can explain processes related to marketing, human resources, accounting, economics, finance, management, and production.
13	They can relate their knowledge of business administration to disciplines such as economics, behavioral sciences, sociology, psychology, and law.

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Business Administration Program can find employment in management, accounting, finance, human resources, production, public relations, and marketing departments of industrial, commercial, and service businesses. They also have job opportunities in public and private sector banks, investment and finance institutions, and accounting and certified public accounting firms. Furthermore, as well-equipped entrepreneurs, they can establish their own businesses.

 

TRANSITION TO HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMS

Candidates who successfully complete their associate degree education can apply to bachelor's degree programs in relevant fields, provided they obtain a sufficient score on the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center.

•            Business

• Health Management

• Management Information Systems

• Technology and Information Management

• Labor Economics and Industrial Relations

• Accounting and Financial Management

• Economics and Finance

• Finance and Banking

• Banking

• Banking and Insurance

• Capital Market

• Insurance

• Insurance and Risk Management

• Insurance and Social Security

• International Business Management

• International Finance

• International Finance and Banking

• International Trade

• International Trade and Finance

• International Trade and Business

• International Trade and Logistics

• Logistics Managemen