ENG 101

Academic English

 Occupational Health and Safety

This course covers occupational health and safety culture, the national OHS system, OHS approaches, and legislation. It also addresses occupational health and safety services provided by employers, the concepts and costs of work accidents and occupational diseases. The course provides an overview of risk factors, individual and organizational factors, and required records in the field of occupational health and safety. Students examine occupational health and safety issues encountered in different types of workplaces.

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and principles of entrepreneurship and to form project groups to implement project ideas developed in line with these principles. Students are introduced to the current entrepreneurship literature and gain an understanding of the role and importance of entrepreneurship in the global economic system. Marketing and market analysis tools are taught, and students are encouraged to develop project ideas and test entrepreneurial value propositions.

 Introduction to University Life

This course aims to help students adapt smoothly to university life. In addition to academic studies, various activities are offered to support students in achieving their goals as individuals and contributing to their personal development. The course aims to foster intellectual curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and a sense of responsibility, while developing students’ vision and preparing them as socially responsible individuals.

  Computer-Based Research Methods

This course introduces fundamental concepts used in research and scientific social research methods. It presents basic and advanced concepts in statistics and probability and demonstrates how data is collected and analyzed, as well as how to understand others’ analyses. The course emphasizes statistical reasoning, problem-solving, computer applications, and interpretation of results.

  Business Mathematics I

This course introduces mathematical concepts and applications necessary for a successful business career. Content includes algebraic language, basic calculus, fundamental mathematical operations, solving equations, functions, and simple and compound interest.

 Introduction to Business Administration

The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge of international trade and to help them understand its importance. The course includes theoretical topics such as the history of international trade, its importance for economies, trade restrictions, regulatory institutions, international trade transactions, and market entry strategies. Additionally, industry professionals share their experiences through seminars.

 Introduction to International Trade

This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge of international trade and to help them understand its importance. Topics include the history of international trade, its importance for economies, trade restrictions, regulatory institutions, international trade operations, and strategies for entering international markets. Experts in the field also share their experiences through seminars.

 Elective Second Foreign Language I

 Academic English II

This course aims to improve students’ language skills in written and spoken business contexts. It covers business correspondence such as emails, business letters, notes, resumes, and proposals, as well as presentation and meeting organization skills through business cases. The course provides students with a range of tools to succeed in today’s business world.

Entrepreneurship Project

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of entrepreneurship and to form group projects to implement their business ideas. Students are given the opportunity to clarify their ideas and test whether these ideas offer valuable entrepreneurial propositions within the global economic system.

Building the Future

This course aims to enhance students’ competencies in career planning, interview processes, personal image, and communication. It also provides information on developments in science, technology, industry, and R&D, helping students gain critical thinking, reasoning, and future opportunity evaluation skills. Weekly book, documentary, and podcast recommendations support learning.

Workplace Training

Activities carried out in the workplace enable students to understand their future professions and gain professional skills. Student development is monitored by university instructors and industry mentors. The course aims to introduce first-year students to professional experience through seminars delivered by professionals.

Introduction to Psychology

This course aims to provide an understanding of basic psychological concepts and their importance in business life. Students become familiar with fundamental psychological theories, findings, and historical trends and are able to analyze the psychological aspects of employee behavior.

Business Mathematics II

Management Information Systems

This course introduces mathematical concepts and applications required in business life, including derivatives of functions, the chain rule, finite and infinite series, integral calculations, and applications of derivatives and integrals in business.

 Introduction to Economics

The aim of this course is to understand the importance of management information systems in business, learn how these systems are used in practice, and identify their areas of application in organizations.

Elective Second Foreign Language II

 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Reforms I

This course consists of two parts. In the first part, Turkish modernization history is discussed within the general framework of world civilization history. Major periods of civilization history are briefly explained and the contributions of Turkish history to these periods are presented. The reasons behind the decline of the Ottoman Empire are emphasized, followed by an explanation of the establishment process of modern Türkiye on the Ottoman legacy. In the second part, the Turkish Revolution under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is examined in its social, economic, and legal dimensions.

 Turkish Language I

The aim of this course is to help students acquire basic comprehension and written expression skills, reinforce accurate and effective use of Turkish, and contribute intellectually through exposure to Turkish and world novels and theatre. It also provides writing techniques useful for projects and presentations and supports professional applications such as job applications and interviews, including the use of Turkish in digital environments.

Turkish Language for International Students I

This course aims to teach basic structures of Turkish to international students to facilitate daily life in Türkiye, with an emphasis on speaking skills. It also aims to improve writing and listening skills to support academic development while promoting cultural adaptation and interaction among students from different countries.

Workplace Practice I

Activities conducted within the scope of workplace experience enable students to gain various skills and become more competent employees. Students’ progress is evaluated by university faculty members in cooperation with experienced mentors and practitioners in the field.

English for 

Business Life I

This course aims to teach the fundamentals of academic writing and formal email writing. Students experience the stages of brainstorming, organizing, drafting, reviewing, and revising while improving their writing skills. Two take-home writing assignments and one in-class assignment are given to encourage active learning.

Commercial Law

The objectives of this course are to teach the basic concepts of commercial law, introduce types of business entities, and present the fundamental rules, principles, and institutions of commercial law

General Accounting

The main objective of this course is to help students understand basic accounting principles, learn how commercial transactions affect financial statements, and how these statements and annual reports are prepared, read, and analyzed. The course also highlights alternative accounting methods, their impact on earnings quality, and related ethical implications.

Management and Organization

This course aims to teach the fundamental functions of management and organizational design and change processes. Topics include management functions, managerial skills, leadership practices, corporate culture, group structures, and developments in corporate governance. Guest speakers from the business world may be invited if time permits.

ITF 205 

 Elective Second Foreign Language III

Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Reforms II

The main objective of this course is to enable students to establish a connection between history and their field of specialization and to view contemporary global issues from a broader perspective. It aims to identify key turning points in civilization history and highlight the role and contributions of Turkish-Islamic civilization. The course also examines 20th-century Turkish modernization and Kemalist thought in comparison with earlier historical foundations.

Turkish Language II

This course covers derivational suffixes, inflectional suffixes, word types, sentence structure, and the reading and analysis of selected texts.

Turkish Language for International Students II

This course aims to further develop international students’ Turkish language skills by improving speaking, writing, and listening abilities, while supporting academic success and cultural adaptation

Workplace Practice II

Activities conducted within the scope of workplace experience enable students to further develop professional skills. Progress is evaluated through collaboration between university faculty members and workplace mentors.

English for Business Life II

This course aims to improve students’ ability to use English effectively across a wide range of business contexts. It enhances communication skills required for success in business life and increases students’ confidence and fluency in business English.

  Principles of Marketing

This course provides a marketing perspective for businesses and explains marketing management principles, including the marketing concept, marketing mix, consumer needs, marketing research, B2B marketing, positioning, branding, pricing, distribution, sales techniques, advertising, promotions, digital marketing, and customer relationship management (CRM).

Managerial Accounting

The aim of this course is to understand the determinants and uses of accounting information and to use this information to support planning, organizing, and control functions of management. The course introduces management and cost accounting concepts and practices.

Business Statistics

This course aims to emphasize the importance of basic business statistics concepts and develop students’ understanding of statistical techniques and data analysis.

EPR 222     

 Entrepreneurship and Social Impact II

ITF 206 

 Elective Second Foreign Language IV

Workplace Practice III

Activities carried out within the scope of workplace experience enable students to gain various skills and become experienced employees. Students’ progress in understanding their future professions and acquiring professional competencies is evaluated by university faculty members in close cooperation with experienced mentors.

Financial Management

The aim of this course is to examine the functioning principles of financial markets in a rapidly growing, changing, and globalized world economy and to provide students with the theoretical and practical infrastructure necessary to gain effective management and analysis skills throughout their careers. The course also examines fundamental concepts shaping financial markets and instruments, risk management, and investment decision-making in firms.

Target Market Analysis and Commercial Intelligence

This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of effective target market analysis and business intelligence strategies in the context of international trade and finance. Through applied studies, practical exercises, and exploration of online platforms, students develop skills in identifying and evaluating potential markets, collecting relevant data, analyzing trade trends, and making informed business decisions that enhance global competitiveness.

  International Trade Theory and Policies

This course examines trade theories such as Absolute Advantage, Comparative Advantage, and Heckscher-Ohlin and explains these theories in detail. After gaining a solid understanding of trade theories, trade policies and instruments such as tariffs and quotas are analyzed.

 Import and Export Operations

Students learn how to prepare main contracts that offer flexible solutions to cross-border agreements and how to determine contractual clauses and trade terms that better protect their interests.

 International Business

The primary aim of this course is to explore the unique opportunities and challenges faced by international managers while managing companies in highly complex and constantly changing global economic, political, legal, technological, and cultural environments. The course focuses particularly on people, values, and culture, preparing students for international careers and culturally diverse organizations.

  Entrepreneurship and Social Impact III

Elective Second Foreign Language V

Elective Course I

 Workplace Experience I

Foreign Trade Finance

This course examines the fundamental models of international trade and finance, emphasizing their theoretical foundations, empirical relevance, and policy implications. It focuses on strategies required for successful international trade transactions, including optimizing payment methods, applying risk mitigation strategies, using financial instruments, managing contract processes, and effectively organizing cash flow. Techniques for resolving potential disputes are also covered.

Project Management

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of project management and guide them in developing project ideas within this framework. The course presents current global project management practices and emphasizes the importance of project management worldwide. Business Model Development Practices are also covered to help students create entrepreneurial value.

  International Trade Law

This course provides an advanced understanding of the legal framework governing international trade and finance in today’s global markets. It examines the legal challenges faced by multinational companies, focusing on corporate governance, international trade transactions, and competition law.

International Marketing

 Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Entrepreneurship and Social Impact IV

 Elective Second Foreign Language VI

 Workplace Experience II

Activities carried out within the scope of workplace experience enable students to gain professional competencies. Students’ progress is evaluated by university faculty members and experienced workplace mentors.

Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies

This course aims to provide students with knowledge about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, explain the differences between traditional, digital, and cryptocurrencies, and enable students to develop skills by creating their own cryptocurrencies using blockchain technology.

 E-Commerce and Digital Marketing

This course begins with an introduction to e-commerce, its history, and types, followed by digitalization and international e-commerce practices. In the second part, digital marketing concepts, planning, strategies, social media marketing, and branding in digital marketing are covered, including practical applications on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

 International Sales and Negotiation Techniques

This course aims to provide students with various negotiation tools and techniques to conduct international negotiations efficiently under challenging global conditions. Through training techniques, case studies, and negotiation simulations, students learn strategies and tactics while considering different cultural and business contexts.

International Financial Markets and Institutions

This course aims to help students understand international financial markets and financial instruments. Topics include financial decision-making approaches, time value of money, portfolio valuation, and selected financial instruments

This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge on brand concepts, brand equity, brand awareness, brand image, brand identity, customer-based brand equity, and global brand management strategies, emphasizing the importance of branding in marketing, consumer behavior, and global competition. 

Entrepreneurship and Social Impact V

 Elective Second Foreign Language VII

Elective Course III

Workplace Experience III

Activities carried out within the scope of workplace experience enable students to gain professional competencies. Students’ progress is evaluated by university faculty members and experienced workplace mentors.

 Graduation Project

This interdisciplinary project course prepares students for professional life by enabling them to expand their theoretical and empirical knowledge beyond disciplinary boundaries, apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, and develop interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills.