The information and program qualifications related to the Business Administration For Defense Industry Master of Science Without Thesis Secondary Education Program, under the Department of Defense Technologies of the Aeronautics Institute, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Defense Industry Management aims to help professionals working in the defense sector enhance their industry-specific managerial skills. To this end, students will be provided with both theoretical and practical knowledge in key areas such as defense economics, negotiation processes, project management, sustainability, human resources management, supply chain management, risk and strategic analysis, technology management, and innovation. In addition, by focusing on topics such as public policies related to the defense industry, regulatory frameworks, and international competition, the program also seeks to contribute to effective decision-making processes within the sector.
A Master’s student is required to complete a total of 36 credits of coursework along with a seminar course. Under normal circumstances, it is expected that a student can graduate within three semesters. As stated above, in the first semester, four compulsory courses must be taken; in the second semester, five compulsory courses; and in the third semester, students are required to choose one of three different modules and complete at least three courses from the selected module, along with one elective course from outside the module, in addition to completing a term project.
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Active Student Count
Program Profile
The purpose of the Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Defense Industry Management is to enhance the managerial, strategic, and technology management competencies of professionals working in the defense sector. The program aims to equip participants with sector-specific knowledge and skills in areas such as defense economics, project management, supply chain management, and strategic analysis. It also seeks to prepare graduates to contribute effectively to decision-making processes in the defense industry as competent managers and experts.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Application / 2025-2026 Fall Semester (Second Application)
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES is not required. Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.00/4 (53.33/100). At least 2 years of work experience is required within the Presidency of Defence Industries and/or in companies operating in the relevant technology field. The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 35
2025-2026 Güz Dönemi (İkinci Başvuru) Uluslararası aday öğrenciler için kontenjan açılmamıştır.
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Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
1) Classrooms and seminar rooms
2) Online learning systems
3) Case studies and project-based learning
4) Industry talks and workshops
Program Fees
English Proficiency
The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education.
Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
1) To provide advanced knowledge and analytical competencies in strategic management, finance, and technology management relevant to the defense industry.
2) To develop effective decision-making and managerial skills in defense economics, project management, production, marketing, and supply chain processes.
3) To educate leaders and managers capable of developing innovative, sustainable, and ethical business practices in line with the requirements of the global defense industry.
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 who meet the requirements defined in the ITU Graduate Education and Training Regulations Senate Principles and complete their term project on the theme of “Defense Industry Management” are eligible for graduation.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Without Thesis Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the program may work in public institutions, defense companies, and technology firms operating in the defense industry in areas such as management, strategic planning, project management, business development, and technology management. They may also take roles involving decision-making and management in defense economics, supply chain management, production management, and innovation processes. The program supports the development of managerial and analytical competencies required for mid- and senior-level management positions in organizations operating within the defense sector.
Number of Graduates
There are no graduates from 2025 or earlier. The 2026 graduate numbers have not yet been transferred to this page.
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Possess advanced knowledge in management, economics, finance, and technology management specific to the defense industry.
P.O.2 Be able to analyze strategic planning and project management processes in the defense sector and make effective decisions.
P.O.3 Be able to plan and manage production, operations, and supply chain processes in defense projects.
P.O.4 Be able to evaluate business development, marketing, and the international competitive environment in the defense sector.
P.O.5 Be able to apply management analytics, modeling, and data-driven methods in decision-making processes.
P.O.6 Be able to make professional decisions by considering public policies, regulatory frameworks, and ethical responsibilities related to the defense industry.
P.O.7 Be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary teams.
Turkish Qualifications Database
The qualification has not yet been incorporated into the TYÇ.
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