Overview

The Business Administration programme offered by Istanbul Bilgi University offers a broad background across a variety of underlying disciplines. During the core courses, students acquire a commitment to a specific research area .

Key facts

These substantive courses are complemented by seminars and electives where students begin building their research streams. The programme provides a solid training in quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics to equip students with newest techniques. Courses are conducted by highly qualified academicians with extensive industrial links and experience in various disciplines of social sciences including business administration, educational sciences, statistics, and sociology so on. This unique background provides an interdisciplinary environment for the generation of creative ideas in management. The programme also encourages collaboration among the faculty, as well as between students and the former.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Sociology of Work and Institutions

Organization Theory

Organizational Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

71

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Business Administration View 12 other PhDs in Business Administration in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

71

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Other requirements

General requirements

The online application form must be filled in completely.

Undergraduate Degree

Master Degree

Official Transcript

ALES | GRE | GMAT

Foreign Language Proficiency | Foreign Language Exam

Statement of Purpose: Applicants must write a one-page letter of intent (approximately 1500 words, in English) explaining their reasons for applying to the programme, their expectations, and their interests concerning the programme.

Thesis Proposal: During the application process, applicants are asked to submit a thesis proposal (approximately 1500 words, in English) explaining the research questions, methodological approaches and the relationship of this topic to the field on which they wish to work.

Exam and Interview

Programme Special Conditions: Only candidates with a master's degree in any discipline may apply to the programme. Candidates with only undergraduate degrees are not accepted to the programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4500 USD / year

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Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.