Overview
The Business Administration programme offered by Istanbul Bilgi University offers a broad background across a variety of underlying disciplines. During the core courses, students acquire a commitment to a specific research area.
Key facts
These substantive courses are complemented by seminars and electives where students begin building their research streams. The programme provides a solid training in quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics to equip students with newest techniques. Courses are conducted by highly qualified academicians with extensive industrial links and experience in various disciplines of social sciences including business administration, educational sciences, statistics, and sociology so on. This unique background provides an interdisciplinary environment for the generation of creative ideas in management. The programme also encourages collaboration among the faculty, as well as between students and the former.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Sociology of Work and Institutions
- Organization Theory
- Organizational Behavior
Academic requirements
- GRE®: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
- PTE Academic: 71
Other requirements
General requirements
- The online application form must be filled in completely.
- Undergraduate Degree
- Master Degree
- Official Transcript
- ALES | GRE | GMAT
- Foreign Language Proficiency | Foreign Language Exam
- Statement of Purpose: Applicants must write a one-page letter of intent (approximately 1500 words, in English) explaining their reasons for applying to the programme, their expectations, and their interests concerning the programme.
- Thesis Proposal: During the application process, applicants are asked to submit a thesis proposal (approximately 1500 words, in English) explaining the research questions, methodological approaches and the relationship of this topic to the field on which they wish to work.
- Exam and Interview
- Programme Special Conditions: Only candidates with a master's degree in any discipline may apply to the programme. Candidates with only undergraduate degrees are not accepted to the programme.
Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start date: September 2026
- Application deadline: Not specified
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Discipline: Business Administration
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 6,348 AUD / year (approx. 4,500 USD / year)
Living costs
Istanbul, Turkey: 58-94 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.