Dear Students and Prospective Students,
As the business world and social structures rapidly transform, job definitions, ways of working, and expectations are also being reshaped. In today’s environment, which is characterized by speed, uncertainty, and complexity, traditional definitions often prove insufficient. Unexpected crises, sudden decisions, and developments that require agility have become part of everyday life. For this reason, it is critically important for individuals not only to possess knowledge, but also to adapt to change, think multidimensionally, and respond quickly to new conditions. As the Faculty of Business and Administrative Sciences, our primary priority is to educate individuals with strong analytical thinking skills who closely follow scientific literature and current developments, and who possess a global cultural perspective. Within this framework, we aim not only to help our students secure good careers, but also to prepare them to become responsible professionals who shape the future and create value for society.
At Istanbul Okan University’s Faculty of Business and Administrative Sciences, we adopt an application-oriented educational approach aligned with international academic standards across our programs in Business Administration, Economics and Finance, Political Science and International Relations, International Trade, Logistics Management, and International Finance and Banking. Our strong and up-to-date curriculum is supported by case analyses, simulations, and project-based work, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life scenarios. In this way, we strengthen our graduates’ analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making competencies, preparing them to compete in a global environment. Our faculty designs its educational processes within a flexible structure that promotes interdisciplinary richness. Through our double major and minor opportunities, students gain academic depth in different fields while developing versatile thinking skills. As part of our student-centered and participatory educational philosophy, we enhance our students’ competencies through complementary side programs. This structural approach broadens academic curiosity while making meaningful contributions to career planning.
We strongly integrate our educational model with the business world. Through our branded course initiatives, leading industry executives share their professional experiences directly with our students, while our O’Plus Future Ready competency development program connects theory with practice to give students a competitive edge. Through the O’COOP workplace education model, students gain hands-on experience in real working environments. Internship opportunities and the O’Mentor career development program help students shape their career goals at an early stage. This holistic structure enables us to build a strong bridge between academic learning and industry practice, supporting our students from job interviews through their transition into professional life.
In line with our internationalization vision, we foster a multicultural learning environment on campus through students from different countries and Erasmus agreements. English-medium education opportunities and international mobility programs allow our students to develop a global perspective and experience global citizenship. This environment strengthens our inclusive and democratic academic culture.
Thanks to the opportunities provided by being a campus university and our collaborations with surrounding industries, we remain in constant interaction with Istanbul’s business ecosystem. Our faculty members and students continue to add value to our community through knowledge production, project development, and social contribution activities.
In an international system that is constantly renewing itself, the concept of good work—grounded in social responsibility, ethical values, and sustainability—forms part of our institutional responsibility. We prepare our students for the emerging global order and continue to expand our contribution to society in this direction.
I wish success in their academic works to all our students as well as prospective students aiming to step into the higher educaiton.
Respectfully,
