Business Administration

Qualification Awarded

Associate degree in Business Administration

Level of Qualification

Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral or vertical transfer student admission is carried out basing on the "The Transfer Regulations for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees, Double Majors, Sub-specialties and Credit Transfer Regulations among Institutions". The prior learning of transfer students is recognized as per the relevant regulations of Council of Higher Education and under the coordination of the Adaptation Committee.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of non-formal and informal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Explains the basic concepts of management, management functions and management approaches.
• Explains marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, management and production processes.
• He/she relates his/her knowledge related to his/her field with the disciplines of economics, behavioral sciences, sociology, psychology and law.
• He/she analyzes the problems that may be encountered in disciplines such as marketing, production, finance, human resources, management and accounting and develops solution suggestions using the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of business administration.
• Have the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions.
• Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively.
• Have the ability to effectively use information technologies to increase efficiency in different business areas and processes.
• Have the necessary knowledge and skills regarding quality management processes, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection practices in businesses.
• Can effectively present and understandably express thoughts through written and oral communication at the level of knowledge and skills.
• Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field.
• In line with the principle of continuous learning, he/she is able to follow and implement current developments and innovations in the field of business administration.
• In Business Management activities, the student adopts social, scientific, cultural and ethical principles in the processes of collecting, analyzing, applying and sharing the results of data related to his/her field.
• By using a foreign language, he/she can follow current developments in his/her field and communicate effectively with colleagues.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Seher UÇKUN