Istanbul Arel University

The Doctoral Program in Business Administration at Yildiz Technical University is designed to prepare students for academic and advanced research careers in business administration. The program emphasizes both theoretical and practical knowledge, enabling students to independently design and conduct research in core business fields such as management, finance, marketing, and organizational behavior. Students engage in an interdisciplinary curriculum that covers advanced coursework, seminars, and a dedicated course in research methods and scientific ethics. Those entering with a master's degree with thesis must complete a minimum of 7 courses (including at least two compulsory ones), a seminar, and a research methods course, accumulating at least 21 credits. Bachelor’s degree entrants complete 14 courses and a higher credit requirement. All students must pass a comprehensive proficiency exam, submit a thesis proposal, and undergo regular thesis monitoring before successfully defending their dissertation. The program also requires fulfilling a publication condition, further preparing graduates for scholarly and academic contributions. The language of instruction is entirely Turkish. Career prospects primarily include academic appointments, research positions, consultancy, high-level management roles, and strategic positions within public or private organizations, both domestically and globally. Students benefit from regular seminars, interaction with faculty, and collaboration in research networks, providing a rigorous environment to support their career ambitions in academia or industry.[2]