Department of Business Administration
Course Schedule Coordinators: Res.Asst. Sedef Nur Gültepe Evis, Res.Asst. Sami Okan Onaran
They are assigned by the department chairperson. They coordinate the planning, preparation, implementation, and monitoring processes of course schedules of the Department in accordance with the academic calendar, course load balance, and assessment principles, within the framework of relevant regulations. They schedule the courses to prevent conflicts in class schedules; make necessary arrangements in coordination with faculty members and administrative units. The monitor the announcement, updating, and implementation of the course schedules.
Exam Schedule Coordinators: Res.Asst. Sedef Nur Gültepe Evis, Res.Asst. Sami Okan Onaran
They are assigned by the department chairperson. They coordinate the planning, preparation, implementation, and monitoring of departmental examination schedules in accordance with the academic calendar, course load balance, and evaluation and assessment principles, within the framework of relevant regulations. They make schedules so as to prevent conflicts in examination times; make necessary arrangements in coordination with faculty members and administrative units. They monitor the announcement, updating, and implementation of the prepared schedules. In this context, they fulfill the duties and responsibilities assigned to them by the examination guidelines [Examination Guidelines]. They evaluate suggestions regarding the exam scheduling procedures and make recommendations, if necessary, to improve the procedures in order to ensure the regular, conflict-free, and effective execution of the exams.
Double Major and Minor Program Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Can ÖZTÜRK
She/he assigned by the department chairperson. She/he coordinates the implementation of double major and minor programs in accordance with relevant regulations and Senate decisions. She/he plans the application, admission, and evaluation processes; ensures that student course equivalencies are carried out correctly and consistently. She/he monitors the processes in coordination with academic units and University Registration Office; follows up on registration and document procedures. She/he evaluates the suggestions regarding the processes, develops improvement suggestions, and ensures that the applications are carried out in a transparent, consistent, and traceable manner. [Double Major Guidelines].
The provisions regarding the assignment and duties of the coordinator within the scope of the relevant Guidelines are stated below:
“ARTICLE 15 – (1) Department/program chairpersons with double major programs appoint a double major program coordinator from among the faculty members.(2) The duties of the coordinator are as follows:a) To provide academic counseling to students enrolled in the double major program,b) To communicate and cooperate with the academic advisors of the main programs of the students in order to ensure that the double major program is carried out in accordance with their defined purpose.”
External Transfer Committee: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Can Öztürk, Assist. Prof. Dr. H. Cansın Uzgören Kazanç, Instructor Dr. Z. Birce Ergör
They are assigned by the department chairperson. They coordinate the adaptation processes of students transferring from other higher education institutions in accordance with relevant regulations and senate decisions. They ensure that course equivalencies and exemptions are determined correctly, consistently, and in line with program outcomes. They monitor adaptation processes in coordination with academic units and University Registration Office; they follow the registration and documentation procedures. They ensure that processes are transparent, traceable, and timely. They evaluate the suggestions and make recommendations, if necessary, to improve the procedures.
Erasmus Coordinator: Assist. Prof. Dr. H. Cansın Uzgören Kazanç
She/he assigned by the department chairperson. She/he coordinates the implementation of Erasmus+ student and staff mobility processes in accordance with relevant regulations and institutional policies. She/he plans the application, selection, placement, and academic recognition processes; ensures that learning agreements and course mappings are completed correctly and consistently. She/he monitors these processes in coordination with the international relations unit and relevant academic units; and tracks the academic and administrative procedures of incoming and outgoing students. By evaluating feedback on these processes, it develops improvement proposals to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of mobility.
Internship Coordinator: Instructor Dr. Güliz AKSOY
She/he assigned by the department chairperson. She/he is responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating internship processes in accordance with relevant guidelines and departmental practices. She/he monitors student internship application, acceptance, and evaluation processes; ensures the preparation, tracking, and filing of internship documents. She/he coordinates the identification and announcement of internship locations suitable for the department’s policies. She/he ensures that internships are initiated with the coordinator’s approval and that processes are carried out in accordance with the guidelines. In coordination with the internship committee, she/he contributes to the evaluation of student internship placements and monitor the processes to ensure they are conducted in an orderly, transparent, and traceable manner. [Internship Guidelines]
The provisions regarding the assignment and duties of the coordinator within the scope of the relevant Guidelines are stated below:
“ARTICLE 5 – (1) … Departments appoint a Department Internship Coordinator from among the faculty members, and internship activities are carried out by this coordinator.(2) The internship coordinator is responsible for organizing, monitoring, and filing the internship documents and internship information of the students. The internship activities are carried out and coordinated in accordance with the guidelines.(3) … An Internship Commission is formed, and the students’ internship placements are evaluated by this commission.”
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Advising Coordinator: Assist. Prof. Dr. H. Cansın Uzgören Kazanç
She/he coordinates the equal and appropriate assignment of undergraduate and graduate students to faculty members. She/he ensures that academic advisor assignments are accomplished in accordance with relevant regulations and academic workload balance. She/he also monitors that academic advisor assignment processes are carried out in a regular, transparent, and traceable manner.
Web Coordinator: Res.Asst. Sedef Nur Gültepe Evis She/he is responsible for managing, updating, and ensuring the accessibility of the department’s website content. She/he coordinates with academic and administrative units to regularly update information regarding courses, announcements, academic staff, and quality assurance processes. She/he ensures the website is managed in accordance with transparency and institutional communication principles; She/he monitors user feedbacks and develops suggestions for the improvement of department’s website.
Social Media Coordinator: Prof. Dr. R. Arzu Kalemci She/he is responsible for managing the department’s social media accounts in line with its institutional identity and communication strategy. She/he coordinates with academic and administrative units to plan, share, and maintain the accuracy of announcements, events, and activities. She/he monitors the access and interaction levels of the posts, evaluates feedbacks, and develops improvement suggestions to increase visibility and communication effectiveness.
Alumni Relations Coordinator: Res.Asst. Sedef Nur Gültepe Evis
She/he assigned by the department chairperson. She/he coordinates the sustainable and systematic conduct of communication with alumni. She/he ensures the creation and maintenance of an up-to-date alumni database, and monitors data on alumni career development and employment status. She/he integrates alumni feedbacks into education and quality improvement processes; plans events, networking, and collaboration activities. She/he develops improvement suggestions by ensuring that processes are conducted transparently, traceably, and data-driven.
Accreditation Committee: Prof. Dr. M. Mete Doğanay, Prof. Dr. R. Arzu Kalemci, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Can Öztürk, Instructor. Dr. Z. Birce Ergör, Res.Asst. Sedef Nur Gültepe Evis
The Accreditation Committee is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring the quality assurance and accreditation processes of the department. The commitee coordinates the measurement, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives. It collects, analyzes, and integrates data related to education, student, and stakeholder processes into decision-making process. Within the scope of accreditation, it ensures the preparation of necessary evidence-based reports, the maintenance of regular documentation, and the development of processes within the framework of the PUKÖ cycle.
Undergraduate Students’ Academic Advisors: Prof. Dr. M. Mete Doğanay, Assoc. Prof. Dr. İrge Şener, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Can Öztürk, Assist. Prof. Dr. A. Orçun Sakarya, Instructor Dr. Güliz AKSOY
They are assigned by the department chairperson. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring academic advising processes at the undergraduate level within the framework of relevant regulations. They ensure that each student is assigned an academic advisor from among the faculty members and coordinate the balanced, regular, and effective conduct of these advising sessions. During the advising process, they ensure that students’ course selections are guided by their academic performance, that registration approvals are carried out smoothly, and that students are informed about adapting to university life, professional development, and career matters. They ensure the traceability of these processes; they evaluate feedbacks and develop suggestions for improvement. [Undergraduate Education Regulations].
The provisions regarding academic advising in the relevant regulation are stated below:
“ARTICLE 34 – (1) Department chairpersons assign an academic advisor from among full-time faculty members to each student enrolled in associate degree, undergraduate, double major or minor programs.(2) The duties of the academic advisors are as follows:a) Inform and guide the students in selection of courses to be enrolled in each semester.b) Approve semester enrollments for each student after examining the courses to be enrolled based on the student’s academic performance.c) Inform and guide the students on adaptation to university life, professional development and career issues. Furthermore, academic advising processes at the undergraduate level are conducted within the framework of the relevant supplementary guidelines. [Academic Advising Guidelines]
Graduate Students’ Academic Advisors: Prof. Dr. M. Mete Doğanay, Prof. Dr. R. Arzu Kalemci, Assist. Prof. Dr. H. Cansın Uzgören Kazanç, Instructor. Dr. Z. Birce Ergör
They are assigned by the department chairperson. They coordinate the assignment of academic advisors and the advising processes for students enrolled in graduate programs in accordance with the relevant regulations. They ensure that academic advising is carried out effectively and regularly, covering course enrollments, and academic guidance processes. Following the assignment of a thesis advisor, the advisor monitors the process of the thesis advisor taking over academic advising duties. It monitors the processes in coordination with academic units and the institute; ensuring that the practices are carried out in a transparent, consistent, and traceable manner. It evaluates feedback on the processes and develops improvement suggestions. [Graduate Education Regulation]
The provisions regarding academic advising in the relevant regulation are stated below:
ARTICLE 34 – (1) Graduate School Department chairpersons assign an academic advisor from among the university’s faculty members or instructors to each student enrolled in the graduate program. The student’s thesis advisor serves as their academic advisor starting from the semester following the advisor’s assignment.(2) The duties of the academic advisors are as follows:a) Inform and guide the students in selection of courses to be enrolled in each semester.b) Approve semester enrollments for each student after examining the courses to be enrolled based on the student’s academic performance.c) Inform and guide the students on adaptation to university life, professional development and career issues.
INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
Prof. Dr. M. Mete Doğanay (Dean of the Faculty) – Faculty member in the Department of Management
Prof. Dr. Mahir Nakip (Chairperson, Department of International Trade and Finance) – Faculty member in the Department International Trade and Finance
Prof. Dr. R. Arzu Kalemci (Chairperson, Department of Management) – Faculty member in the Department of Management
Prof. Dr. İrge Şener – Faculty member in the Department of ManagementAssoc.
Prof. Dr. Can Öztürk – Faculty member in the Department of Management
Assist. Prof. Dr. A. Orçun Sakarya – Faculty member in the Department of Management (Manager of SEDAM)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Bülent Özsaçmacı – Director of Çankaya Vocational School and faculty member in Çankaya Vocational School
Internal stakeholders conduct quality assurance and accreditation processes through coordination and a data-driven approach. They ensure the alignment of educational activities with Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives; monitor and evaluate student, internship, and academic processes. They integrate stakeholder feedback into decision-making processes, track quality indicators, and implement a continuous improvement cycle across all processes. They provide the necessary evidence-based reporting and documentation within the scope of accreditation.
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
Erdinç Mert – Benova Consulting, General Manager/Founder
Cevat Aydın – TCDD Transportation Corporation – Deputy Division Head of Strategy and Corporate Development
Selin Tefil – Başarsoft – Manager, Human Resources
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Soysal – Hacettepe University
Ömer Karapınar – Marka Mutfağı – Founder / Beyaznet Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communication
Bahadır Yılmaz – Hidromek – Manager, Export Operations
Mehmet Erdem Yılmaz – Rönesans Holding – Director, Project Control Office
Şeyda Adak Kızılhan – Public Oversight Accounting and Auditing Authority / Expert
Sevde Sezen – Public Oversight Accounting and Auditing Authority / Expert
External stakeholders contribute to the department’s education, research, and practical application processes by providing an industry perspective. They offer feedback on program content, learning outcomes, and practical applications; support the development of internship, collaboration, and employment opportunities; and contribute to the program’s quality assurance and continuous improvement processes with their opinions and suggestions.