Program Overview

About the Program

İstanbul Bilgi University started education in 1996 in a small building in Maslak, İstanbul. In 2000, first in English and six months later in Turkish, e-MBA in Turkish was launched. Only 6 years after the Internet came to Türkiye, Türkiye's first internet-based e-MBA in Turkish came to life. This program became one of the few internet-based e-MBA programs in the world. For more than 20 years, BİLGİ has been continuing its master's programs in Turkish and English in Kuştepe, Dolapdere and most recently in santral istanbul Campus.

Program Duration and Structure

The program duration is 3 semesters. For graduation, a total of 10 courses (5 core, 5 elective) and a Graduation Project must be completed.

Core Courses

• Business Management
• Finance
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Business Analytics

These courses are designed to provide managers with the necessary background to answer questions in business life.

Elective Courses

A large number of elective courses provide students with the opportunity to specialize in their desired field.

Learning Platform and Class Schedule

Lecture notes, presentations, assignments, and discussion forums can be followed on BİLGİ Learn learning platform. Classes are held online on weekday evenings between 19:00-21:00 and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Final exams are held face-to-face on campus on weekends and on the dates specified in the Academic Calendar.

Networking Opportunities

Offering extensive networking opportunities with over 2000 alumni, the program includes courses that are not only based on theoretical knowledge that remains in the classroom, but are designed to provide knowledge and skills that will find their place in business life.

Course Renewal

In the light of current developments, courses are also renewed to meet changing needs.