The information and program qualifications related to the Business Administration Master of Business Administration Program, under the Department of Management of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The Master of Business Administration (with Thesis) Program aims to develop leader managers or researchers, who are able to perform in diverse technological fields, by providing them with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in finance, marketing, management and legal aspects of business organizations.
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Program Profile
The objective of the MA Program in Business Administration at Istanbul Technical University is to educate professionals and researchers who possess advanced theoretical knowledge in business administration, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively apply scientific research methods within an interdisciplinary perspective. The program aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge in key business disciplines such as management, organization, strategy, finance, marketing, and operations management.
Within the program, students are encouraged to develop competencies in scientific research, data collection and analysis, academic writing, and reporting. Through the thesis component, students conduct original research on a selected topic and are expected to contribute to the academic literature.
The program also aims to prepare graduates who can analyze complex managerial problems in dynamic business environments, make data-driven decisions, and develop innovative solutions. Through academic coursework, seminars, and research activities, the program supports students in preparing for both academic careers and professional roles in the business world.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Application / 2025-2026 Spring Semester
2025-2026 Bahar Dönemi / There is no quota available for T.C Nationality.
2025-2026 Bahar Dönemi / There is no quota available for international applicants. Click here for quotas and conditions for all semesters.
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
The MA Program in Business Administration at Istanbul Technical University provides diverse learning environments designed to enhance students’ analytical thinking, research capabilities, and advanced knowledge in management. The courses offered in the program combine theoretical foundations with interactive teaching methods that encourage practical and applied learning.
Learning environments include classroom-based lectures, case study analyses, project-based assignments, seminars, academic discussions, and student presentations. Courses are delivered by experienced faculty members who enable students to follow contemporary management approaches, research methodologies, and current developments in the business world.
Within the program, students benefit from the university’s extensive library facilities, academic databases, research resources, and digital learning platforms. These resources support students in conducting scientific research, performing data analysis, and improving their academic writing skills.
The program also promotes interaction between academia and industry through seminars, guest lectures, workshops, and events involving industry professionals. Such activities help students strengthen their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business problems and develop innovative solutions.
Overall, the learning environments of the program consist of face-to-face instruction, digital learning tools, research-oriented activities, and interdisciplinary academic engagement. These environments aim to develop graduates who are capable of independent research, critical thinking, and contributing to the production of scientific knowledge.
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Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the program include
Providing students with specialization in areas like finance, marketing, management and legal aspects of business organizations in order to be selected for managerial positions offered by top-notch global and national business organizations,
Ability to interpret and analyze business organizations in a comprehensive and holistic manner,
Ability to develop business processes, perform in a team based environment and take the lead when necessary,
Ability to solve business problems effectively and practically, use time and other tangible/intangible resources efficiently,
Ability to observe and analyze societal dynamics, conform to ethical norms and take these into account when making decisions
Ability to conduct scientific research in all fields of business administration.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
Students should complete all (five) core courses, two courses from the Elective Package 1 and two courses from Flexible Elective courses with a GPA not less than 3.00 and succesfully complete their seminar courses and defend their thesis. Students have at most three academic years in order to complete the whole program and have four academic semesters to complete all courses. Students who do not meet the previously listed requirements or do not meet these requirements in due time are expelled from the program.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Business Administration Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Financial methods, Financial market structure, Financial portfolio analysis and management, financial assets and asset pricing, Financial risk analysis and management, Strategic management, Business development, organizational development, Human resources management, Marketing management, brand management, Integrated marketing communications, International marketing, Corporate identity and industrial marketing, Production management, Systems analysis and improvement, Enterprise resource planning and management systems.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 12 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 1. Developing and enhancing the knowledge related to management concepts, research methods, and applications, based upon the competency in undergraduate level (ITU i).
P.O.2 2. Interpreting the knowledge gained from management field via combining the knowledge from other disciplines, comprehending the interdisciplinary interactions, conducting interdisciplinary research, and creating new types of knowledge (ITU ii, iv, xvi).
P.O.3 3. Detecting complex problems in certain areas within the field, collecting and analyzing data in order to fix these problems, developing strategic approaches and solutions by using research methods and conceptual knowledge, which are unique to the field (ITU iii, v, vii, x, xv).
P.O.4 4. Participating in team work, and fulfilling the leader role when it is necessary, using information technologies and presenting the findings in Turkish or in English in oral, visual and written forms (ITU viii, x, xii, xiii).
P.O.5 5. Interpreting the specialized knowledge and skills gained from the Management field critically, and conducting independent research that may contribute to the existing knowledge and applications (ITU vi, ix).
P.O.6 6. Understanding the relationships and interactions among people, organizations and societies, internalizing the ethical values, contributing to the society through emphasizing both the technological and social developments in the field, and the sustainability constraint (ITU xi, xiv).
P.O.7 7. Conducting independent research in one of the Business related areas using qualitative and quantitative data, considering its social, scientific, cultural and ethical dimensions as well as communicating the research output in written, oral and/or visual form (ITU xvii).
Turkish Qualifications Database
The qualification has not yet been incorporated into the TYÇ.
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