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In the MAN 495 Business Capstone Project 🎓, senior students at Bilkent University’s Faculty of Business Administration work on real business challenges, bringing together the knowledge and skills they have built throughout their undergraduate education in a hands-on consulting environment 💡. During the 2025–2026 academic year, student groups collaborated with 29 partner companies from a wide range of industries, including banking, energy, healthcare, software, gastronomy, textiles, automotive, and entertainment. Working closely with company executives and faculty advisors, students developed strategic and data-driven solutions in areas such as marketing, financial analysis, digital transformation, sustainability, operational efficiency, and international expansion 📊. Through this process, students combined academic frameworks with field research, surveys, benchmarking, and data analytics to deliver actionable business recommendations. The experience reflects the faculty’s commitment to developing analytically minded, responsible,…

We are pleased to highlight this event organized by the MEC Club, which aligns closely with Bilkent Faculty of Business Administration’s sustainability focus. The “Be.Sustainable: Corporate Sustainability Strategies and Leadership” event, organized by the Bilkent University Management and Economics Community(MEC), took place on May 7 with the participation of Umran Beba. The event addressed the strategic importance of sustainability in today’s business world, the role of leadership in companies’ long-term success, and changing business dynamics on a global scale. Drawing on her own career experiences, Ümran Beba shared valuable insights on building a sustainability-oriented corporate culture, leading teams across different geographies, inclusive leadership, and companies’ responsibility to create social impact. The importance of an international perspective in alumni career journeys, the new responsibilities leaders face in a changing world, and…

🎓 Following approval by the Board of Trustees, our colleague Fehmi Tanrisever has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor.👏 As the Faculty of Business Administration, we warmly congratulate him on this well-deserved achievement and a significant milestone in his academic career.

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? The Bilkent University MBA program is now accepting applications! 📅 Save the Dates for Info Sessions: 🔹 Session 1: April 16, 2026 🔹 Session 2: May 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: 18:30 📍 Location: Bilkent University, Faculty of Business Administration, MA 202 ⏳ Application Period: February 15 – May 15, 2026 Don't miss the chance to be part of a globally recognized business community. 🎓

The Quality Management in Education team at Bilkent University's Faculty of Business Administration would like to express sincere appreciation to Hajar Novinsalari, Alp Deniz Uyanık, Cenker Yıldız and  Zeynep Sakarya for their ongoing support and valuable feedback. Their contributions play a vital role in our efforts to enhance the learning environment at Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration. Quality assurance activities at our university are conducted in accordance with the national quality assurance framework established by the Council of Higher Education.As part of this structure, faculty-based QME (Quality Management in Education) teams have been established to support and enhance continuous improvement in education.

Qualifications of the participants we would like to see in the EMBA class this September: Want to build the transition to the next stage in their career on conscious and solid foundations, Those who miss reading, discussing and thinking from different perspectives in their busy work schedule, Have the motivation to truly prioritize spending time on learning and meet the expectations required by the academic discipline, Willing to share their own experience, but also open to learning from the experiences of others, Who cares about developing together with strong professionals from different sectors and building a permanent network of relationships. Introductory meetings to be held for candidates who want to get detailed information about the program: 📅 April 30, 2026 ⏰ 18:30 📍 Faculty of Business Administration, MA-202 📅 May…

As Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration, we brought our MBA and Executive MBA students together with our esteemed guest Ergun Kırlıkovalı as part of our "Leader Meetings" speaker series.Kirlikovali, an entrepreneur with a chemical background, has achieved remarkable success in the USA with the advanced polymer technology he developed to reduce the radar visibility of warplanes. His story powerfully demonstrates how scientific expertise, when met with the right problem, can turn into a high-impact initiative.In the interview, it was stated that entrepreneurship is not just a journey based on courage or intuition; on the contrary, it was emphasized that it is a set of competencies that can be developed, disciplined and matured with the right processes. The insights filtered through Kirlikovali's experiences were both inspiring and highly guiding for…

On April 26, 2026, the Faculty of Business Administration at Bilkent University brought its community together for a tree planting event by the lake. Students, alumni, staff, and their loved ones came together to make a lasting contribution to the environment—planting trees that will grow for years to come. It was a meaningful day filled with connection, fresh air, and a shared commitment to sustainability. A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event truly special!

On April 17, 2026, the Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration participated in the Sustainability Fest organized by Bilkent University, hosting a booth that showcased its sustainability and societal impact initiatives. At the booth, the faculty presented its sustainability-focused work, including the use of Ecosia as a tree-planting search engine, alongside collaborative initiatives carried out with student-led organizations such as the Management and Economics Community (MEC), 180 Degrees Consulting, and the Bilkent University Student Council. As an AACSB-accredited faculty, FBA also highlighted its sustainability practices within the AACSB Societal Impact framework, emphasizing the integration of sustainability into education, research, and community engagement. The event provided an opportunity to engage with the campus community, reinforcing the faculty’s commitment to fostering a culture of sustainability. Thank you to everyone who stopped by…