Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Business Administration (in English)
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Istanbul Nişantaşı University Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences was established in 2012. The faculty consists of 26 departments. The Department of Business Administration was established in 2013 and continues its activities within the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences. The Department of Business Administration in English started its education activities in the 2020-2021 academic year. In the department, where there are 652 students as of March 2024 and where a modern business education is provided, the education period is a total of 5 years, including one year of preparatory class and four years of departmental education.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Bachelor Diploma in Business Administration
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the program through central placement according to /EA score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must complete their financial obligations and register definitively within the announced registration dates. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Internal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. A student's acceptance is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account each student's conditions and the degree to which he/she has applied. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement, students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Bachelor Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to access the instructions:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 243 ECTS) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. Semester weighted grade point average of at least 1.80 out of 4.00 for each semester. It is also taken into consideration. For graduation, the student must successfully complete the internship or graduation project. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Profile of The Programme
Mission: Having management knowledge and leadership abilities, always willing to learn, seeking continuous improvement, able to look at events and the environment from a macro and micro perspective, having entrepreneurial characteristics, adapting to changes, open to innovations, able to work in cooperation with people from other disciplines, and able to solve problems at a high level. To raise individuals who have talents, universal virtues and can appreciate cultural differences. Vision: Our graduates are expected to become international citizens with the international education they need to be successful in the global world. Purpose and Goals of the Program: The curriculum of the Department of Business English allows students to be equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge about the field, solve business-related problems and think analytically. One of the aims of the program is to train students as entrepreneurs of the future. Department of Business English is a four-year undergraduate program following a one-year preparatory program and has the mission of providing quality education. The curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills relevant to their field of study, as well as exposure to entrepreneurial aspects and to raise awareness of social and environmental sustainability. General Information: The main purpose of Istanbul Nişantaşı University English Business Administration department is to help students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills that are contemporary and solid in the field of business. In this regard, graduates will be able to effectively adopt skills that are frequently used in professional life, such as leadership, management, teamwork and communication; and they can find jobs that suit their abilities and aspirations in a wide range of industrial, commercial and service sectors.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the program will have an opportunity to work in a variety of settings but not limited to: the accounting, finance, production, human resources, sales, management and other departments of national and international firms, Institutions and organizations regulated by the government; non governmental organizations
Access to Further Studies
Upon successful completion of this program, can apply to graduate programs in Business Administration.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must attend at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subject to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm exam grade) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below). You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 243 ECTS) and their overall weighted grade point average at graduation must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. Semester weighted grade point average of at least 1.80 out of 4.00 for each semester. It is also taken into consideration. For graduation, the student must successfully complete the internship or graduation project. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Business Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ümit Deniz İLHAN umitdeniz.ilhan@nisantasi.edu.tr Advisors of Department Res. Assist. Tenzile BALIKÇIOĞLU tenzile.balikcioglu@nisantasi.edu.tr Maslak Mah., 1453 Söğütözü Sokak Ağaoğlu Maslak 1453 No:20, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul
Facilities
Classrooms, lecture hall, computer lab, library.
Programme outcomes
- Possesses theoretical and factual knowledge related to the field.
- Possesses cognitive and practical skills related to his/her field.
- Has the ability to work independently and take responsibility in his/her field.
- Has the competence to learn in his/her field.
- Possesses communication and social competence related to his/her field.
- Possesses field-specific competencies.
- Possesses intercultural competence in a global business environment.
- Has awareness of social responsibility and sustainability.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes6 · 7 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes2 · 3
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes— - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes— - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes6 · 8
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes— - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 5 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes7
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes— - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes— - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes— - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes5 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes8
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes2 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes1 · 6 · 7 · 8