News & Events – Faculty of Business Administration

05Jun 2026 by fbaadm

🏅 FBA Project Fair and Competition 2026

[ BROCHURE ] The Faculty of Business Administration at Bilkent University successfully held its Fifth Project Fair and Competition on June 2, 2026, at the Mithat Çoruh Conference Hall. The event served as a platform for senior students, organized into 21 teams, to present their research findings and innovative solutions to real-world business problems developed in collaboration with 21 prominent partner companies: Türkiye İş Bankası A.Ş., Nestlé, Jotform Yazılım A.Ş., Bilkent Holding, Cengiz Holding, Akakçe Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Ş., İkikardeş Otomotiv, ASRHÜR, Mutfak Sanatları Akademisi (MSA), SolarVis Co., ERL Solar Montaj Sistemleri, Tavuk Dünyası, Baklavacı Hacıbaba, Savarona Dining, Saytek Medikal, Fetih Tekstil, TaleWorlds Entertainment, Woppy Teknoloji A.Ş., Vezin Yeminli Mali Müşavirlik A.Ş., Emeklilik Gözetim Merkezi (EGM), and Be Advise. These partnerships spanned banking, automotive, defense and engineering, software and SaaS, healthcare…

02Jun 2026 by Buket Bıyıklı

Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2026 concluded with the final pitches: May 22

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Organized in collaboration with Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration, Beba Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation, Meteksan Türkiye, and Revitt, with the logistic support of Bilkent CYBERPARK, the competition brought together 10 finalist teams selected from 45 applicants.The finalists stood out with their creativity, innovative approaches, and entrepreneurial energy. Congratulations to Dexico, Chalk, and Carpus for placing in the top three.Many thanks to our jury members Korhan Deniz Beba, Haluk AKCALI, Ayşe Nur Tunçel, Merve Yaşaroğlu, and Tolga Demir; and to Beba Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation, Meteksan Türkiye, Revitt, and Bilkent CYBERPARK for their valuable support.Bilkentpreneurs Challenge provides a valuable platform for student entrepreneurs to connect their ideas with the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

18May 2026 by fbaadm

Bilkent MEC Event: “Be.Sustainable: Corporate Sustainability Strategies and Leadership”

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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…

05May 2026 by Buket Bıyıklı

Congratulations to Fehmi Tanrısever!

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🎓 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.

05May 2026 by Buket Bıyıklı

Information Sessions: MBA Program

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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. 🎓

03May 2026 by Buket Bıyıklı

Bilkent Marketing Day: April 17

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Bilkent Marketing Day brought together scholars, graduate students, and early-career researchers working in marketing research, academic publishing, and the future of the field. We were pleased to welcome Eric Arnould, Anu Helkkula, Tatiana Sokolova, and Francesca Sotgiu. Their contributions led to productive and inspiring discussions throughout the day. The event provided a strong academic exchange environment in which researchers from different universities had the opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and work.Many thanks to all speakers, participants, our faculty member Saurabh Shinde and to the Marketing Department at Bilkent University for organizing and hosting this engaging event. Program:

30Apr 2026 by Buket Bıyıklı

QME Team Meeting

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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.

29Apr 2026 by Buket Bıyıklı

Executive MBA (EMBA) program applications for the 2026–2027 academic year

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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…

28Apr 2026 by Buket Bıyıklı

Bilkent EMBA Leaders’ Talks Series – Ergun Kırlıkovalı, President at Integrated Polymer Industries, Inc

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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…

27Apr 2026 by Buket Bıyıklı

🌱 Sustainability in Action: Growing Together for a Greener Future

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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!

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