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Last Updated: 21/09/2026

The educational philosophy behind the department is to educate our students as highly qualified professionals in a global knowledge society. In accordance with this philosophy, students are provided both theoretical and practical education. Instructors serve as learning facilitators, while students are primarily responsible for their learning. The professional guidance provided by the staff and the active participation of the students are the two fundamental elements of the education provided within the department. In achieving the educational goals of the department, a combination of learner-centered education and instructor guidance is utilized. The learning experiences of students are supported with the latest technology available. The department remains in close relations with businesses and reflects this collaboration in the education it provides.

The Department of Communication Design and Management is located at the Anadolu University Yunus Emre campus. The department employs 6 professors, 7 associate professors, 8 assistant professors, 1 instructor and 2 research assistants. Additionally, academics from other schools and departments, and industry professionals as guest lecturers provide instruction to the students of the department. The departmental decision making process is overseen by the administrative board of the department. The department is primarily run by the department chair and their vice. Various staff members also serve as coordinators for a variety of programs and activities conducted by the department.

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.

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;

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.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Dept. of Communication Design and Management Graduates obtain a Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

 

The purpose of the department is to train students as professionals who will undertake communication-related responsibilities in a wide variety of public institutions, private corporations, and non-governmental organizations. The graduates of the department are expected to analyse communication problems in various organizations, produce functional solutions for them, develop appropriate media toward a solution, implement integrated communication strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of applications as well as their efficiency.

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. ÇAĞLAR GENÇ
ASSIST. PROF. DR. İSMAİL KAPLAN
ASSIST. PROF. DR. GÜLÇİN SALMAN
ECTS Department Coordinator
ASSOC. PROF. DR. ÇAĞLAR GENÇ
ECTS Department Asst.Coord
ASSIST. PROF. DR. İSMAİL KAPLAN
ASSIST. PROF. DR. GÜLÇİN SALMAN

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