Vocational School
Business Administration (Evening Education)
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
The Business Management Program was established in 2010 and continues its activities within the Vocational School. The program accepted its first students in 2010-2011 academic year and gave its first graduates in 2012.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Degree in Business Management
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are admitted to the program by central placement according to TYT score type. Students who are placed in the program by OSYM are required to complete their financial obligations and register on 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. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program in Turkey or abroad can apply for transfer. The acceptance of the student is examined and evaluated individually before the start of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree applied for. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Transfer Directive Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Students coming from Turkey and abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the University and framed by an agreement can take the courses given in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements can be recognized in accordance with the "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on Recognition of Previously Acquired Qualifications, Course Equivalency and Adjustment Principles" and exemption from the necessary courses can be provided accordingly. Link to reach the directive:
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements and Rules are as described in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Vision To be a program that can provide qualified education in the national and international arena within the framework of universally accepted values, to conduct scientific research and publications with high scientific value and accepted in the scientific world, to interact with all internal and external stakeholders, including students, and to be a program that students will be proud to be a part of. Mission To train human resources needed by businesses with the competence to respond to the changing demands of the world. Aims and Objectives: The aim of the Business Management program is to train intermediate staff who enable all businesses to produce effectively and efficiently regardless of the sector, in accordance with the modern business management approach and keeping up with today's technology, innovative, proactive, capable of analytical thinking. Adhering to its vision and mission, the program aims to contribute to the business world while promoting academic excellence and professional competence among its graduates. Core Values of the Program: Student orientation, commitment to national and moral values, cooperation, lifelong learning, innovation, universality, social and environmental sustainability are the core values of the business administration program. General Information: The Business Management program is a four-semester higher education program that aims to train qualified intermediate staff, offering students job opportunities in all private and public sector areas. The program, which is located in the Vocational School of our university, is affiliated to the Department of Management and Organization and has formal and secondary education. The language of education is Turkish. In 2023, the program has a quota of 63 students in formal education and 53 students in secondary education. The Business Management program accepts students who score TYT points according to ÖSYM exam regulations. Students enrolled in the Business Management program are required to take all the courses in the prescribed curriculum in order to graduate from the program and to do an internship for 15 working days before graduation. The department gives utmost importance to the follow-up and sustainability of internships.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of the Business Management program have a wide range of fields of study. Our graduates can work in all businesses in all sectors, in all departments except technical departments; In addition to the industrial sector, they have the opportunity to find jobs in various departments such as production management, human resources management, marketing, accounting, finance, public relations and promotion in a wide variety of sectors such as banking, tourism, auditing, consultancy, insurance, foreign trade and logistics. They can work in middle management or assistant manager positions in businesses. Graduates can also establish their own businesses by using various supports in line with the entrepreneurship training they have acquired.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the program can take the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) organized by ÖSYM every year to the related 4-year (undergraduate) departments. You can find the list of related undergraduate departments that can be transferred vertically from ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to take the final exam. Students are subjected to midterm and final exams for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exams, quizzes, etc. can also be evaluated as midterm grades) to the success grade is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. You can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below) for the assessment and evaluation criteria of each course. You can review the relevant regulations and directives. Nisantasi University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Examination and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Department of Foreign Languages 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 of the courses in the curriculum (totaling at least 120 ECTS credits) and have a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 at the graduation stage. For graduation, the student must also have successfully completed the internship or graduation project (see the curriculum below). You can review the relevant regulations and directives. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University Directive on Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Program Officer: Canan Şeker Email: canan.arslan@nisantasi.edu.tr Telephone: +90(212)2101010 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/Istanbul
Facilities
Business Management students graduate from our university by adding the theoretical education they receive from academicians who are experts in their fields to the experience gained through collaborations with sector representatives. The computer laboratories within our university allow students to reinforce the theoretical knowledge in applied courses.
Programme outcomes
- Can express the production, accounting-finance, marketing and management functions of businesses.
- It clarifies the issues in the production, accounting-finance, marketing and management departments of enterprises.
- To be able to diagnose problems in production, accounting-finance, marketing and management departments of businesses.
- To be able to transfer his/her knowledge and suggestions about the subjects he/she works in production, accounting-finance, marketing and management departments of enterprises by using all kinds of communication tools.
- To be able to use the necessary information and communication technologies in relation to the subjects of the production, accounting-finance, marketing and management departments of the enterprises
- To act in accordance with social ethical values in relation to the issues that businesses take part in the production, accounting-finance, marketing and management departments
- To follow the innovations in the production, accounting-finance, marketing and management departments of the enterprises
- To question the position of the organization where he/she works in relation to the issues he/she works in production, accounting-finance, marketing and management departments of enterprises
- To be able to follow the information in the field by using at least one foreign language at a general level
- To be aware of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues
- To clarify the processes related to the field in public and private sector organizations
- To show Atatürk's principles and revolutions and the basic values of the Republic
- To be able to express oneself orally and in writing, to define the language of law and judicial correspondence
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 theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 6 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 12 · 13 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 11 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes8
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes1 · 2 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes3 · 6 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes1 · 12 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 6 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes10 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 11 · 13
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 6 · 12 · 13 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 12