Overview

The Contemporary Business programme offered by Isik University aims to foster critical thinking and innovative problem-solving abilities to address real-world business challenges.

This programme is essential for developing future leaders who can navigate complex business environments and contribute to the evolution of the business landscape.

Key facts

The faculty's philosophy views research and education not as separate domains but as integral parts of a unified process. Therefore, students in both our undergraduate and graduate programmes develop not only professional knowledge but also critical inquiry and research skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Management

Organizational Behavior

Business Ethics

International Business

Marketing Research

Quantitative Methods

Leadership in Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

270 ECTS

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

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Application Form

Official Transcript Document or Certified Copy

Diploma or Temporary Graduation Certificate

Graduation GPA must be at least 2.5 / 4.00. (In Computer Engineering and Science of Art PhD Programmes, the GPA must be 3.00 / 4.00)

English Proficiency Exam Result Certificate

Letter of Intent

Two reference letters

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Graduate Education Entrance Exam Result Certificate Minimum from the field in which the programme is accepted. 55 ALES or equivalent GRE/GMAT exam result document is accepted

Portfolio (Required for applications to the Art Science Doctoral Programme)

Undergraduate/Master's Thesis Summary and Publications, if any (Required for applications to Computer Engineering and Electronics Engineering Doctorate Programmes)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22800 USD / year

≈ 22800 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22800 USD / year

≈ 22800 USD / year

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.