Educational Institutions Management

Hello, I am İbrahim Hakan KARATAŞ, an associate professor at the Department of Educational Administration within the Faculty of Educational Sciences. I am also the head of department. This program, conducted jointly with business administration department, offers both thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis program is completed within a maximum of three semesters and is primarily suited for students associated with education. Candidates with a bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for our thesis programs, provided they meet the minimum requirements of 60 ALES and 60 English points. Non-thesis programs do not have any specific prerequisites other than a bachelor's degree, and candidates from Turkey or abroad who have an interest in education can apply. The completion period for a thesis program is a maximum of three years, while for a non-thesis program it is 90 ECTS (European Credit Collection and Transfer System) credits.
Our educational institutions management program is interdisciplinary and is conducted in collaboration with the educational management and business program. Our teaching staff includes experienced faculty members from both the educational administration and business disciplines. With nearly 20 faculty members holding doctoral degrees teaching in the program, we provide a rich academic environment. Additionally, our elective courses benefit from the expertise of faculty members across the Faculty of Educational Sciences and our university, with more than 30 qualified teachers available. Currently, we offer over 20 classes, ensuring a comprehensive curriculum.
The program is designed to address all aspects of educational institution management. It offers a diverse range of courses, including topics such as project management, organization, alternative education systems, international education policies, education policies in Turkey, education financing, budgeting, education investment, and educational institution management. The extensive selection of elective courses allows candidates to tailor their studies to their specific interests, whether in the private or public sector. By pursuing courses aligned with their career goals, candidates can graduate with the qualifications they need to excel in the field of educational institution management, both in Turkey and internationally.

The Department of Educational Administration, which oversees the Educational Institutions Management, provides comprehensive support to our students. Their department has three doctoral faculty members who offer guidance and counseling to our department’s students. Additionally, all our instructors are readily available during their office hours and designated meeting times to address students' questions and meet their expectations regarding the courses. We prioritize efficient handling of bureaucratic processes, ensuring prompt responses to student inquiries.Our university offers a well-equipped library that is spacious, comfortable, and easily accessible to all students. Students can also access internet-based databases outside the university using their student email addresses. Furthermore, our faculty members are more than happy to provide access to their personal libraries, offering a wealth of resources to support students' studies. Our university provides a conducive environment where students can easily access various resources and opportunities in their field of interest.
As a state university, our students have the opportunity to participate in the ERASMUS and Mevlana exchange programs facilitated by our university's International Office. These programs allow our students to experience international academic exchanges during their graduate studies at Istanbul Medeniyet University. Moreover, our students can conduct research both in Turkey and abroad through TÜBİTAK scholarships (Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council). They can also pursue research projects and benefit from scholarships offered by foreign institutions related to their field of study.For international students, having a bachelor's degree is a prerequisite, and those who did not graduate from a Turkish program or institution are required to have a C1 level Turkish proficiency. While our non-thesis programs may be slightly more challenging for foreign students due to cultural differences, we aspire to establish an international non-thesis program in the near future. Students who graduate from our thesis programs at the master's level can continue their academic and research journey by pursuing doctoral programs to become scholars and researchers. Presently, several of our graduates are enrolled in doctoral programs both in the USA and Turkey.Graduates from our non-thesis programs receive additional points from the Ministry of National Education for managerial appointments. Additionally, our graduate students have the opportunity to earn additional scores used by the Ministry of National Education for administrative appointments. Istanbul Medeniyet University distinguishes itself by offering a diverse range of educational institutions management programs compared to other state universities in Turkey. We provide options such as first and second education programs with thesis, second education program without thesis, and distance learning programs. Consequently, students from around the world can join our non-thesis program in educational institutions management, making it a unique opportunity.Our programs stand out from traditional education and training programs as we provide high-quality, up-to-date, and practical education. We continuously revise and update our curriculum to align with current educational issues, global developments, scientific innovations, and evolving educational policies. Furthermore, we encourage our students to build a strong network, develop lifelong friendships, and have a fulfilling and memorable experience throughout their time in the program. We believe that our future students will find their journey in the educational institutions management program at Istanbul Medeniyet University to be enjoyable, productive, and rewarding. We extend our warm welcome and look forward to the success of all applicants to our program.