Category: News & Events

We are pleased to announce the Bilkent Marketing Day, a dedicated, full-day workshop focused on marketing research and academic development. This year’s workshop brings together leading scholars and journal editors with early-career researchers and students. Our aim is to create a supportive and interactive environment where participants can gain valuable insights into the publication process and build confidence as they navigate their academic journeys. We would be delighted to welcome you and hope that, regardless of your specific research area, you will find sessions that resonate with your interests. Program: 📅 17 April 2026 - Friday ⏰ 08:30 📍 MA-305

Dear Students,You are cordially invited to an information session introducing the Master’s and PhD programs offered by the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at Bilkent University. 📅 14 April 2026 - Tuesday ⏰ 18:00 📍 MA-202

The Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences Open House is being organized on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The online event registration page is currently active at https://esbegradopenhouse.bilkent.edu.tr/. Open House Program ⏰ 10:30 - 10:40 Opening Remarks (Vice Director Assoc. Prof. Emel Özdora) ⏰ 10:40 - 10:45 Break to get to Breakout sessions ⏰ 10:45 - 11:30 Departmental Information sessions

Dear undergraduate students of all programs, M.S. students and MBA students, We are excited to announce that Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2026, a startup pitch competition organized in collaboration with Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration, the Beba Foundation, Meteksan Matbaa and Revitt with support from Bilkent Cyberpark, is now open to all students enrolled in universities located in Ankara! The competition invites students to form teams and submit startup business proposals featuring innovative products, technologies, or services that create a positive impact on people and the environment. Each team must include at least one Bilkent University student. 💰 Prizes sponsored by the Beba Foundation and Meteksan Matbaa: 1st Place: $5,0002nd Place: $3,0003rd Place: $2,000 For more details, visit Bilkentpreneurs Challenge website and join our Zoom info session on Tuesday, Arpil 07,…

Dear Students, You are invited to an information session on summer internship application and evaluation procedures. The session will cover requirements, conditions, and recent updates, followed by a Q&A session. 📅 31 March 2026⏰ 12:30 – 13:20📍 V-02 All students who are eligible for and intend to complete their mandatory internship in Summer 2026 are required to attend. Those considering a voluntary internship are highly advised to participate. In the meantime, you are kindly advised to review the documents available on the Summer Practice website for detailed information on the procedures and requirements.🔗 https://fba.bilkent.edu.tr/undergrad/summer-practice/ Best regards,Summer Practice Committee

As the Faculty of Business Administration's MBA, MS ve PhD programs, we participated in the 28th Bilkent University Career Fair held on February 19, 2026. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Rector, Prof. Dr. Kürşat Aydoğan, who supported our promotional activities by visiting our booth, to the Bilkent University Career Center for organizing the event, and to all the candidates who showed interest in our programs.

Dear Students, You are cordially invited to an information session introducing the Master’s and PhD programs offered by the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at Bilkent University.Date: February 13 and 27, FridayTime: 12:30 – 13:20Venue: V-02This session will provide an overview of our graduate programs, including academic structure, career prospects, and the application process. You will also have the opportunity to learn what makes Bilkent FBA a leading center for business education and research, both nationally and internationally. Whether you are considering advancing your professional expertise through a Master’s degree or pursuing an academic career through our PhD program, we would be delighted to welcome you and answer your questions.

On February 11, we celebrated the birthdays of our January & February-born colleagues at Bilkent University – Faculty of Business Administration. It was a pleasure to come together, share joyful moments, and celebrate the wonderful people who contribute so much to our academic community every day. Wishing all our colleagues a year filled with happiness, good health, and continued success! 🥳✨

The Faculty of Business Administration recently hosted an AI Training Seminar for both academic and administrative staff, delivered by Bora Güngören, Instructor and Founder & Managing Partner of Portakal Teknoloji. The seminar focused on the effective and responsible use of artificial intelligence in university work, introducing context-first and structured AI workflows for teaching, assessment, research support, and administrative processes. Emphasis was placed on clear task definition, explicit constraints, and human verification. The session brought together faculty members’ high expectations and critical perspectives, resulting in constructive discussions on the limitations, risks, and appropriate framework for AI use.

On Friday, January 9, we were delighted to host Mr. Haluk Dortluoğlu, CEO of File Market, as part of the Bilkent EMBA Leaders’ Talks series. Set in the inspiring atmosphere of the İhsan and Ayser Doğramacı Science, Culture and Arts Center, the event brought our EMBA community together for an inspiring conversation on the retail sector, as well as Mr. Dortluoğlu’s leadership vision. The evening continued with a lively Q&A session, followed by a networking cocktail that created a warm and engaging atmosphere for further exchange of ideas. We sincerely thank Mr. Haluk Dortluoğlu for sharing his valuable insights and all our colleagues who contributed to the organization of this memorable event. At Bilkent EMBA, we remain committed to connecting our participants with distinguished leaders from the business world.