Faculty of Economics was founded in 1936, it is one of the first established Faculties in Turkey. There are seven different departments within the Faculty of Economics. The Business Department is one of these departments. Undoubtedly, the choice of university and department is one of the most important decisions that will shape your future. I thank you for using this important decision for our university and department.

General Purpose: The general purpose of the business department; is to educate and train respected scientists and managers for academia and business world.

Job Opportunities: Where can our students who graduated from the Department of Business Administration find a job? Due to the fact that Istanbul University Faculty of Economics has both educational quality and institutional culture, our graduates are preferred in the first place both in the public and private sectors. In addition, our graduate students are preferred in the first place in the academic field.

Departments: In our Department of Business, there are six departments: Finance Department, Accounting Department, Marketing Department, Numerical Methods Department, Production Management Department, Management and Organization Department.

Number of Teaching Staff: In our department, 9 Professors, 8 Associate Professors, 6 Assistant Professors, 2 Dr. Instructors and 8 Research Assistants are working.

Master and Doctorate Programs: Since the establishment of our department, it has been carrying out postgraduate and doctorate programs in different fields of business administration.

These programs are: Doctorate in Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Money and Capital Markets Master, Master of Business Administration Without Thesis, Capital Markets Master's Without Thesis, Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management without Thesis, Master in Accounting and Auditing.

In addition, our department has an Accounting Research Center. Many scientific studies and projects are also conducted in our department.

Dear Students,

Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics is one of Turkey's oldest and first established faculties. There are eight different departments within the Faculty of Economics. The Department of Business Administration is among these departments. Choosing a university and a department is one of the most critical decisions shaping your future. Thank you for making this important decision for our university and department.

Our faculty has been contributing to education and training for about eighty-two years. The Department of Business Administration has a deep-rooted culture in this sense. The general purpose of the business department is to train respected scientists and managers in academia and the business world.

Our Business Department has trained thousands of graduates for the business world and non-profit organizations. We are proud of the graduates of our department, who have made significant contributions to Turkish society and our economy.

Our Business Department is constantly evolving. For the past decades, our department has been offering M.Sc. It has trained and continues to prepare many graduates with high intellectual capital accumulation from the Non-Thesis and Accounting and Auditing Master's Programs.

In a world where global competition is experienced, there is undoubtedly a need for managers and employees with different fields of expertise to be at the top of the development index and succeed in the competition. Staying within the limits of the development index can only be sustained with a trained workforce in every field. Supporting continuous development; National and international education and training programs specialized in the area will be possible by raising people with natural resources and environmental awareness management. The diversity of programs in our department regarding management disciplines reflects different areas of expertise based on national and international knowledge. Istanbul University differs from other universities in the region, especially in its emphasis on research.

In addition to undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate students, many international students study at Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, Department of Business Administration. In addition, faculty members of the department do research efficiently in research centers and different projects, in addition to giving lectures in various departments of our department and the Faculty of Economics.

Department of Business Administration; It maintains a positive atmosphere that characterizes relations between academic staff, students of the department, and administrative staff. Since its establishment, the traditions of the Faculty of Economics have been continuing for a long time. We are proud of our students and academic and administrative staff, who work as a team, aim for continuous improvement, and show extraordinary efforts.

The primary advice I can give to our students will be: "Do not focus yourself and your lessons on a narrow field during your education at the university. Plan your academic program with an interdisciplinary principle by taking advantage of the flexible structure offered by the education and training programs; try to increase your competence in different fields, learn a foreign language at a good level, learn to use computer programs related to your field well and meet many professional and non-professional people by improving your social relations. Finally, get to know your academic advisors closely."

On behalf of everyone in the department, we invite you, our esteemed students and academicians, to the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics, Istanbul University, to research, work and gain experience. The doors of our academic and administrative staff are always open to you, and we will continue to welcome anyone from your family who wants to join. Even if you sometimes lose, I wish you a successful life and hope you do not succumb to defeat.

Prof. Dr. Halim Kazan
Head of Business Administration

Our Mission

"To become knowledgeable, ethical, and innovative business leaders who are committed to driving positive change in the global marketplace through critical thinking, effective communication, and strategic decision-making skills."

This mission statement emphasizes the following key points:
Knowledgeable: Students are expected to gain a deep understanding of fundamental business principles, as well as the latest trends and developments in their field.
Ethical: Students are encouraged to develop a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility, and to apply these values to their decision-making processes.
Innovative: Students are challenged to think creatively and develop new ideas, products, and services that can help businesses succeed in a rapidly-changing global marketplace.
Positive change: Students are expected to use their knowledge and skills to create positive change in their communities and the world at large.
Critical thinking, effective communication, and strategic decision-making: These are essential skills for success in business, and students are encouraged to develop these skills throughout their academic career.

Our Vision

To become effective and ethical leaders in the business world, students in the Business Administration Department will develop a deep understanding of key business concepts and practices, including financial analysis, marketing strategy, operations management, and organizational behavior. They will cultivate strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, and will gain hands-on experience through internships, case studies, and real-world projects. Through their studies, students will be prepared to navigate complex business environments, adapt to changing market conditions, and drive innovation and growth within their organizations. Ultimately, graduates of the Business Administration Department will be well-equipped to succeed as entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders who create value for their stakeholders while upholding high ethical standards.

Prof. Dr. Halim Kazan
Head of Business Administration Department

Goals and Objectives

Goals:
1. To increase the quality and quantity of scientific publications.
2. To increase cooperation with industry in scientific research.
3. Including more scientific articles as a source of information in course contents.
4. To increase international cooperation.

Objectives:
1. To apply for at least one project every year with third and fourth year students who have above 3.50 GPA.
2. Making Erasmus agreements with at least 2 foreign universities every year until 2025.
3. To increase the average of publications by at least 20% until 2025.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:
1. To have theoretical knowledge at the level of professional expertise in the fields of management, production, marketing, finance and accounting.
2. To know the basic and current theoretical resources of the field.

Skills:
1. To be able to evaluate the information obtained during the learning process with cause and effect relationships; being able to decide what information will be needed where and when.
2. Ability to use Turkish language effectively; to have a foreign language knowledge required in business life and sufficient to follow the basic resources in the field.

Competencies:
1. To evaluate economic and social facts, events and developments from an analytical perspective.
2. In his/her professional and social life; to act in accordance with ethical values, social principles and universal norms.
3. To internalize the lifelong learning principle; to follow professional developments and to constantly renew itself.

Program Competencies

1. To be able to comprehend the basic concepts in social sciences, to have a detailed knowledge of the relations between concepts.
2. To be able to reconcile economic and social phenomena with theories in the field; To be able to follow the functioning of relations between people and societies
3. To be able to evaluate the information obtained in the learning process with cause and effect relationships; be able to appreciate what information is needed where, when and why.
4. Understanding and expressing basic economic models analytically; being able to draw the projection from the main lines of the models to the details.
5. To have knowledge of quantitative methods, logical reasoning processes and modeling techniques.
6. Acquiring information about the economic and social environment, having the equipment to distinguish its functions and benefits.
7. Ability to use Turkish language effectively; knowledge of at least one foreign language in conducting research
8. The ability to internalize that all of life is a learning process; the ability to follow scientific developments and constantly renew themselves.
9. Ability to work effectively, self-confidence to take responsibility, with the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; self-confidence and entrepreneurial power; prioritizing solidarity in teamwork.

Accounting Branch

Our Accounting branch was established under the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics, Istanbul University. Our main goal is to give business administration students the ability to read, understand and analyze current and future trends in the business world and produce solutions. The future will be shaped by the generations who analyze and produce solutions.

Having accounting equipment is key to achieving these goals. Because in order to understand and analyze the business world, it is necessary to know and be able to prepare and analyze financial statements. Accounting courses and content in our accounting branch have been formatted and carried out following this framework.

Other departments of the Faculty Of Economics, especially the Department of business administration, conduct courses in accounting at the Faculty of Law and the Institute of Social Sciences. 12 courses in the Department of Business Administration, 14 courses in other departments of the Faculty of Economics, and 18 courses in the Institute of Social Sciences are given by the academicians in our accounting branch. In addition, Also we conduct scientific studies in the field of accounting.

The accounting department carries out the above education and scientific research services with a staff of 4 lecturers and 1 research assistant. In our Department, 2 professors, 1 associate professor, 1 Dr. Faculty Member, and 1 Research Assistant are employed. This team is growing and getting stronger day by day.

Management and Organization Branch

The Management and Organization field is among the significant sub-field of study within business administration, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of managing organizations, both in the public and private sectors, by bridging the gap between management theory and practice. Various factors, such as the blurring of industry boundaries, interconnections between different industries, the emergence of new industries, the transformative impact of digital technologies on business processes, and the need for knowledge-based strategies have made organizational structures, processes, and systems more complex, leading to increased uncertainty.

The market-oriented developments that complicate management challenges for enterprises, along with the growing diversity of research topics in academia, have facilitated the expansion and diversification of scientific knowledge production in Management and Organization. This expansion and diversification have led to the emergence of various disciplines within the field and the maturation of these disciplines. Consequently, scientific knowledge production in the field of Management and Organization has expanded and diversified, giving rise to sub-disciplines like entrepreneurship, strategic management, international business management, organizational behavior, human resources, organizational theories, business history, comparative management, etc. The rapid generation and abundance of knowledge in these sub-disciplines have facilitated the education and training of highly skilled professionals capable of effectively and efficiently managing complex business processes within enterprises

 Within the Faculty of Economics, the field of Management and Organization operates under the Department of Business Administration, boasting an outstanding team of faculty members devoted to advancing education and research in this dynamic field. Our accomplished team comprises 2 Professors, 3 Associate Professors, 1 Assistant Professor, and 2 Research Assistants, each specializing in the diverse disciplines previously mentioned. This collective expertise empowers us to effectively train and equip the human resources required by organizations in both the public and private sectors. Furthermore, we are steadfastly dedicated to fostering the growth and development of aspiring scholars who aspire to make meaningful contributions to knowledge and devise innovative solutions to real-world business challenges. To this end, our meticulously crafted master's and doctoral programs are meticulously designed to cultivate these emerging academics, enabling them to specialize in the various sub-disciplines within the realm of Management and Organization. Therefore, our department is deeply dedicated to fostering the development of emerging scholars who have a relentless ambition to contribute to expanding knowledge and provide effective resolutions to complex business challenges. Our master's and doctoral programs are purposefully designed to cultivate these aspiring academics, specializing in the specific sub-disciplines within the field of Management and Organization. Through our rigorous curriculum, we strive to endow these scholars with the expertise and proficiency necessary to spearhead scientific advancements and offer practical applications through their research endeavors.

Marketing Branch

In parallel with the development of technology, consumer behaviors are also changing, and companies are developing up-to-date marketing approaches and competitive business models in line with the needs of consumers. Developing marketing strategies to understand customers' preferences, meet demands in target markets, and differentiate from competitors increases the competitiveness of businesses. In today's conditions, companies must closely follow the developments in the marketing world to achieve sustainable profitability and growth. Since the world of marketing shows rapid change and development, the development of academic knowledge within the scope of marketing science, conducting research on this subject, and transferring theoretical knowledge to students and young academicians are among the primary objectives of our chair.

The chair of marketing aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the marketing discipline and skills. With the courses offered by the chair of marketing, students gain knowledge and skills on topics such as understanding consumer needs, making market analysis, determining target markets, positioning products and services, pricing strategies, distribution channels, and marketing communication, as well as also gain skills to create a brand, increase brand value, maintain brand loyalty and develop and implement brand management strategies. A wide variety of courses related to marketing, such as brand management, consumer behavior, customer relationship management, marketing communication, digital marketing, and international marketing, are offered at undergraduate and graduate levels in the marketing chair.

Production Management Branch

Production and operations management is a discipline focused on the planning, execution, and control areas of businesses as a subfield closely related to the Department of Quantitative Methods. The Production Management Department offers courses to provide business students with knowledge, skills, and insights in production and operations management.

In today's highly competitive world, efficiency and effectiveness have become critically important for businesses. This need for efficiency and effectiveness is particularly evident in production and service operations. Our department's undergraduate and graduate courses aim to equip students with knowledge about production and operations, enabling them to utilize this knowledge and skills after graduation.

The courses offered within our department provide students with the necessary knowledge and methods to make accurate decisions in line with the production and operational goals of the businesses they will work for after graduation.

Our students need to be able to conduct profit-cost-loss evaluations based on sound foundations and understand the methods used in capacity planning, inventory management, process design, and quality control. This knowledge and skills will enable them to make strategic decisions. The courses offered by our department are designed and implemented to help students acquire these skills.

Our department comprises 1 professor, 1 doctorate faculty member, and 1 research assistant.

Examples of undergraduate and graduate courses in our department include Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Integrated Production Systems, Project Management, Technology and Innovation Management, Management of Supply Networks for Products and Services, and Supply Chain Management. We aim to enhance the quantity and quality of these courses continuously.

Quantitative Methods Branch

In our rapidly changing world, making the right decisions at the right time and quickly is vital. Differentiating data types, analyzing existing data, and making strategic decisions is essential. The Department of Quantitative Methods aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for decision-making, data analysis, operations research, mathematical programming, and optimization at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

After graduation, our students should be able to anticipate complex business problems they will encounter and generate unique solutions. In today's business world, it is crucial to transform continuously produced and recorded data into valuable assets for businesses, analyze it, commercialize it, and utilize it for predicting various risks and threats.

Moreover, comprehending and making usable emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, cloud computing, blockchain technology, quantum computing, artificial and virtual reality, robotics, and automation in businesses require knowledge and correct utilization of mathematical programming, data analysis, optimization, and decision-making methods. Our department is already preparing our students to meet these future needs.

Currently, our department consists of one professor and one research assistant.

Examples of undergraduate and graduate courses offered within our department include Business Mathematics, Quantitative Techniques in Business, Data Science Applications, Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis, Operations Research, Data Mining and Applications, Game Theory, Optimization Methods in Scientific Management, Scientific Research Techniques, Advanced Research Applications, Computer-Aided Statistical Techniques, and Data Analysis. We aim to enhance the quantity and quality of these courses continuously.

Emeritus

Faculty Member	Beginning Year	Retirement Year
Asst. Prof. Yavuz ILGAZ	1984	2018
Assoc. Prof. Macide ŞOĞUR	1979	2017
Prof. Dursun ARIKBOĞA	1982	2016
Prof. Hülya TALU	1973	2015
Prof. Esin ERGİN	1969	2012
Prof. Mustafa ÇANAKÇIOĞLU	1988	2011
Asst. Prof. Selin KORKMAZ	1988	2011
Prof. Bilgütay AKŞİT	1979	2007
Prof. İsmet MUCUK	1974	2006
Asst. Prof. Süleyman KARATAŞ	1991	2000
Prof. Ahmet KIZIL	1972	1999
Prof. Ali Bülent PAMUKÇU	1971	1999
Prof. Esat ÇAM	1960	1996
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet SÜMER	1972	1994
Prof. Orhan DİKMEN	1939	1969
Ord. Prof. Alfred ISAAC	1937	1951