Faculty of Business
In today’s world, access to information alone is no longer enough. What truly makes a difference is the ability to make sense of information, build connections across disciplines, ask the right questions, and make sound decisions in the face of uncertainty.
At the Faculty of Business of İstanbul Bilgi University, our approach to education is built around precisely this perspective.
The economy and the business world are being reshaped by technological transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainability, evolving ways of working, and global uncertainty. In this environment, we believe that preparing our students solely for the professions of today is not enough. Our aim is to prepare our students to become individuals who can understand change and, when necessary, help shape it; individuals who combine analytical thinking with creativity, ethical responsibility, and social awareness.
For this reason, alongside a strong academic foundation, we provide our students with opportunities to think across disciplines, connect theory with practice, and shape their own academic journeys in line with their interests. We bring together economics and different fields of business with some of the defining issues of our time, including data, technology, entrepreneurship, finance, sustainability, and social transformation.
One of the key strengths of our Faculty is its culture of bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world challenges. We encourage our students to take an active role not only in the classroom but also in research projects, collaborations with industry, international experiences, academic and cultural events, and social impact projects. We see university life not simply as a space where students receive an education, but as one in which they actively contribute and help drive change.
Our distinguished academic staff, national and international academic networks, and graduates working at leading organizations across Türkiye and around the world provide our students with a broad ecosystem for learning, exchange, and engagement. We also see research as an integral part of this ecosystem and place great importance on ensuring that the knowledge we produce contributes not only to academia but also to the business world, decision-makers, and society.
The principles of free thought, pluralism, and social responsibility that İstanbul Bilgi University has embraced since its foundation are also among the core values of the Faculty of Business. We aim to prepare our students for the future not by providing ready-made answers, but by encouraging them to ask better questions; not simply by teaching them the rules of the world as it is, but by giving them the courage to question those rules and, when necessary, reimagine them.
For us, the purpose of a good university education is not merely to open the door to a successful career. It is also to prepare individuals who can understand the world, chart their own course, and create value wherever they are.
Dean Serda Selin Öztürk, Prof.
