Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences | Program in Business Administration (English)

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Business organizations have fundamental roles in the economic system of countries. Business education provides the knowledge and skills required for effective management of business organizations in a rapidly changing global environment. In this respect, business education focuses on decision making process that will lead to effective and efficient use of resources, strategic management, marketing, finance and accounting, human resources and contemporary management techniques. The Department of Business Administration in the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS) has six main fields of science, i.e. Management and Organization; Accounting and Finance; Quantitative Techniques; Production Management and Marketing; Trade Law; Cooperatives. The curricula of the Department consist of the compulsory courses in these distinct fields and a large variety of selective courses. The content of the courses enable students to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in business, to enhance their analytical thinking and to improve their ability to analyze business problems.

Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation and the central placement procedures administered by the Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). Candidates who are offered a place in the programme must complete their registration within the deadlines announced in the University's academic calendar and registration announcements, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To complete final registration, candidates must satisfy all general and programme-specific admission requirements. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.
This program requires compulsory Intensive English Language Training. The students are exempt from the Compulsory program if they have score of 70 or above from the centralized exemption exam, or present at least 65 from KPDS/ÜDS, 60 from IBT,140 CBT, 460 PBT TOEFL or 5,5 from IELTS.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;
Assessment and grading are mostly based on mid-term and final examination.Manyinstructors also adopt assignments, quiz exams and other assessment methods. Decision on the methods that will be adopted for a specific course is made by the instrcutor.

Grade	Coefficient
AA	4,0
AB	3,7
BA	3,3
BB	3,0
BC	2,7
CB	2,3
CC	2,0
CD	1,7
DC	1,3
DD	1,0
FF	0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

To be awarded a Bachelor's Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 240 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.
A student is required to successfully complete the designated curriculum with the completion of minimum 240 ECTS credits and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 without FF, DZ or YZ grades.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Program in Business Administration (English) Graduates obtain a Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Fundamental education philosophy of the Department of Business Administration is to provide students with the quality knowledge that is compatible with the needs of the changing business environment; emphasize the global perspective in a contemporary and developed educational setting. Business education brings in a broad vision about the business management, business functions and decision making.The graduates of our Department work in various management levels in public and private sector. They may work in functional departments such as marketing, sales, accounting,finance, auditing and human resources.Training our students as the future's entrepreneurs is also a purpose of business department.

Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for Master's Degree programmes (with or without a thesis) in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education and the admission requirements of the receiving higher education institution.


ASSOC. PROF. DR. GÜLŞAH KULALI