School of Applied Sciences
International Trade and Business
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 Department of International Trade and Business Management commenced its educational activities under the School of Applied Sciences at İstanbul Nişantaşı University on April 19, 2016. It admitted its first students in the 2016-2017 academic year and graduated its first cohort in 2020.
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade and Business Management
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Bachelor's Degree (EQF-LLL Level 6)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Prospective students must have taken the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) administered by ÖSYM in the year they apply and must have a calculated TYT score. Students who gain admission must complete their financial obligations and finalize their registration within the announced registration dates. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted based on the criteria set by the University Senate. Please visit the relevant webpage for more details: 🔗 Lateral Transfer: Students who have started an equivalent program in Turkey or abroad may apply for a lateral transfer. Each application is reviewed individually before the academic term begins, considering the student’s qualifications and the degree they are applying for. Please review the relevant regulations: 🔗 İstanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Lateral Transfer Directive: 🔗 Regulation on Transfers Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers in Higher Education Institutions: Exchange Students: Students participating in exchange programs approved by the university and defined within a formal agreement can enroll in courses offered within the program, whether they come from domestic or international institutions.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students’ prior learning and achievements may be recognized in accordance with the "İstanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on the Recognition of Prior Learning, Course Equivalency, and Adaptation Principles." Based on this directive, students may be exempted from certain courses as necessary. To access the directive, please visit the link below: 🔗
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The qualification requirements and regulations are outlined in the "Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Mission: To equip students with the strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving skills, and digital competencies necessary to succeed in global markets; to nurture entrepreneurial, innovative professionals who value ethical principles and are open to lifelong learning. Vision: To become a respected academic department that leads the way in innovative and sustainable business models using advanced technologies in the digitalizing and transforming global trade environment, contributes to the development of global trade through international collaborations, and fosters competitive individuals committed to ethical values. Program Educational Objectives: 1. Leadership and Management in Global Business: Graduates will be able to take on managerial and expert roles in multinational companies, export-import firms, logistics, and financial institutions within the fields of international trade and business. 2. Versatile Business Management Competency: Graduates will be able to strategically manage various business functions such as trade, finance, marketing, logistics, and operations in a globally competitive environment. 3. Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Graduates will be capable of initiating and managing innovative business models in commercial, intrapreneurial, or virtual ventures within the fields of international trade and the digital economy. 4. Academic and Professional Development: Graduates will be able to independently pursue academic and professional studies to advance their careers, specialize in their industry, or pursue advanced education.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Our graduates have the opportunity to work in expert and managerial positions across various sectors, including industrial organizations, accounting and auditing firms, banks, consultancy firms, insurance companies, tourism enterprises, retail, foreign trade, advertising, marketing, and sales, as well as in institutions such as Chambers of Industry and Commerce, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, the Undersecretariat of Treasury, the Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade, the Capital Markets Board, the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, and the European Union. Additionally, graduates can pursue postgraduate education at our university, opening the door to academic career opportunities.
Access to Further Studies
Candidates who successfully complete their undergraduate education can pursue master’s and doctoral studies in the International Trade and Business program or other programs accepting students from this field, provided they achieve the required score on the ALES exam and meet the foreign language proficiency requirements of the university and program to which they apply.
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 classes and at least 80% of the practical classes to be eligible to take the final exam. Students are subject to a midterm exam and a semester-end exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (which may include scores from assessment tools such as assignments, laboratory exams, quizzes, etc.) to the final grade is 40%, while the semester-end exam contributes 60%. For the assessment and evaluation criteria of each course, you can click on the course name listed in the Curriculum (below). You may also review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Additionally, the course information packages include details on assessment and evaluation methods. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations 🔗
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation, students must successfully complete all courses listed in the curriculum (equivalent to a total of at least 240 ECTS credits) and achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 at the time of graduation. Please review the relevant regulations and guidelines: Istanbul Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations: 🔗 Istanbul Nişantaşı University 8th Semester On-the-Job Professional Practices (IMU) Directive: 🔗 Istanbul Nişantaşı University Directive on the Issuance of Diplomas, Diploma Supplements, and Other Documents: 🔗
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Department: Dr. Fulya ÖZDEMİR Email: fulya.ozdemir@nisantasi.edu.tr Phone: +90 (212) 210 10 10 Address: Neotech Campus, Maslak Mah., Taşyoncası Sok. No: 1V and No: 1Y, 34398 Sarıyer/İstanbul, Turkey
Facilities
Graduates of the International Trade and Business Department are equipped with the competencies, knowledge, and skills to work in all functions of globally scaled enterprises. Additionally, the inclusion of multidisciplinary elective courses that contribute to the field is a key consideration in designing the curriculum. Students who gain proficiency in theoretical knowledge relevant to the profession take the On-the-Job Professional Practices course in the 8th semester. Furthermore, students already employed in the industry have the opportunity to prepare an internship file as full-time employed students at a company (through an applied research project). Each student is assigned an academic advisor who monitors their academic progress, provides guidance, and supports them with academic challenges and career planning. The advising system is tracked and improved through methods such as student portfolios. Students have easy access to their advisors through various means (face-to-face and online). Psychological counseling and career center services are available and accessible (both face-to-face and online), and students are informed about these resources. The adequacy of these services is periodically monitored. Career Counseling: 🔗 Internship and Job Listings: 🔗 Graduate Feedback: 🔗
Programme outcomes
- Global Business and Trade Knowledge: Students gain a comprehensive understanding of international trade and business concepts, theories, and processes. They also acquire knowledge of the legal, economic, and financial aspects of global trade.
- Understanding International Market Dynamics: Students can analyze the competitive strategies of businesses operating in international markets, consumer behavior, and market research methods.
- Intercultural and Multilingual Communication Skills: Students develop intercultural communication and collaboration skills by understanding the impact of different cultural structures in the business world. They are also able to communicate effectively in writing and speaking at an advanced level in at least one foreign language.
- Strategic Management, Leadership, and Risk Management Competencies: Students gain the ability to manage strategic decision-making processes in international businesses, conduct risk and crisis analyses, and develop strategic solutions to handle these situations. Additionally, they enhance business sustainability and competitiveness by effectively utilizing leadership skills.
- Financial and Economic Analysis Skills: Students acquire knowledge of the global economy, foreign exchange markets, international trade financing, and risk management, enabling them to analyze the financial dimensions of international trade.
- Compliance with International Trade Policies and Legal Regulations: Students understand the legal aspects of international trade, including trade agreements, customs practices, intellectual property rights, and sustainable trade policies, and operate within this framework.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Skills: Students develop the ability to think innovatively, generate business ideas, create business plans, and engage in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Students gain the ability to analyze complex business problems, make data-driven decisions, and develop solution proposals.
- Technological Competence and Digitalization Knowledge: Students acquire the ability to effectively use digital transformation processes and information technologies employed in international trade. They gain knowledge in areas such as e-commerce, digital payment systems, and blockchain technologies.
- Research and Project Management Skills: Students develop the ability to conduct academic research, and develop and implement projects in the field of international trade and business management.
- Research and Project Management Skills: Students enhance their ability to conduct academic research, develop projects, and manage their execution in the field of international trade and business management.
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
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Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
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SKILLS
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Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 11 - 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 outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
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Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes1 · 8 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
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Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
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Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes1 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
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Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
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Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 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 outcomes5 · 8 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes7 - 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 outcomes3 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes5 · 8
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
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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 outcomes1 · 8 - 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
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