Category: News & Events

The Bilkent University team participated in the 2026–2027 CFA Institute Research Challenge Kick-off Meeting, held on November 9, 2026, at the Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent Hotel. The CFA Institute Research Challenge is an international competition that provides university students with hands-on experience in financial analysis, equity research, and company valuation. This year’s competition focuses on Borusan Pipe, with participating teams conducting comprehensive financial analyses and preparing investment research reports and presentations. Representing Bilkent University, our interdisciplinary team consists of İlke Zorba (Business Administration), Oğuz Oral (Business Administration), Nisa Seçer (Economics), Melike Şahin (Industrial Engineering), and Sudenur Özcan (Industrial Engineering). The team is advised by Assoc. Prof. Ahmet Şensoy from the Faculty of Business Administration. We wish our students every success as they embark on this exciting journey, applying their analytical…

FBA Professional Skills Series – Fall 2026 As part of its Class Mentorship Program, Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) organized a series of professional skills development activities during the Fall 2026 semester. The program aims to support students throughout their undergraduate education by offering academic, personal, and professional development opportunities tailored to their needs at different stages of their studies. Through seminars and other activities, FBA seeks to equip students with essential skills that complement their academic learning and prepare them for future professional challenges. Communication Skills – First-Year Students On October 10, 2026, first-year students participated in a Communication Skills seminar delivered by the Bilkent Academic English Program. The session focused on the fundamentals of written, oral, and visual communication, providing practical strategies for expressing ideas clearly…

Our master’s and PhD students joined us for a welcome event at Bilkent University’s Faculty of Business Administration as we begin the new academic year. A warm welcome to our newest students, and best wishes to all for a rewarding and enjoyable year ahead!

On September 20, we welcomed our alumni back to campus for Alumni Homecoming 2026.At our FBA gathering, we presented commemorative medals and caught up with graduates from different years. We shared what is happening at the faculty today and discussed how we can build stronger connections with our alumni in the years ahead.Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was wonderful to see you back on campus.

On September 9, Bilkent FBA marked the beginning of the new academic year with a gathering of our academic and administrative teams. The meeting provided an opportunity to align around our priorities for the year ahead, review initiatives designed to strengthen educational quality and the student experience, and consider how we can continue to improve. Conversations continued over dinner, bringing colleagues together beyond the meeting room. The people behind it shape a strong faculty culture. We thank all our colleagues for their dedication and look forward to a productive and successful academic year together.

On June 18 and 19, Bilkent University held its commencement ceremony, marking an important milestone for graduating students across all programs. As Bilkent FBA, we are pleased to congratulate the graduates of our undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs on the successful completion of their studies. Throughout their time at Bilkent, our graduates have demonstrated dedication, perseverance, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to personal and professional development. Their achievements reflect the hard work and determination they have shown throughout their academic journeys. We are confident that the knowledge, skills, and experiences they have gained will support them in their future endeavors and enable them to make meaningful contributions to their professions, communities, and society. We extend our sincere congratulations to all graduates and wish them continued success in the next chapter…

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.

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.