About
Master of Arts in Management Program
Research-oriented education, academic specialization, and advanced business studies.
The M.A. in Management program offered by the Department of Management aims to provide a rigorous, research-oriented education in specialized areas of Management for students with a Bachelor's degree in Management (applicants without a BA in Management may also apply, but will need to go through a preparatory period).
Students will find a flexible program that provides both a theory-focused groundwork as well as specialization in their chosen field via electives and close interaction with highly qualified faculty members. This culminates in writing their thesis under the supervision and guidance of a faculty member.
Who is the Program Suitable For?
Industry Career Focus
Graduates of a Bachelor's degree program in Management who want to further specialize in a topic of their choice in preparation for a career in industry.
Employers in many industries look for highly specialized and educated experts. The program offers flexibility in choosing electives and faculty mentors to guide professional specialization.
Ph.D. Academic Track
Graduates aiming to continue towards a Ph.D. program in Management by building basic research capabilities and exploring foundational theories.
Students finishing their first year with a CGPA of at least 3.75 can directly apply to enter our Ph.D. program. Upon completing the Ph.D., they are also awarded the M.A. degree.
Program Structure
1st Term — Core Program
Consists of six compulsory core courses covering basic theories of all relevant fields of management as well as research skills for all students.
2nd Term — Specialization
Consists of directed readings and electives through which students specialize, alongside seminars offered by respected scholars and industry leaders from Turkey and abroad.
Areas of Specialization
Candidates are especially invited to apply with a focus on the following specialized areas. Click on a category to view the details.
Management Information Systems & Digital Business
- Management of Information Systems in Organizations
- Social Media
- Management of Innovation and Innovation Communities
- Software Business, Digital Goods and Network Economy
- Online Business Models
Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Service Operations Management: IT, Banking, Insurance, Consulting, Importing, Merchandising
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Demand Forecasting and Targeting
Finance and Capital Markets
- Modelling Financial Assets and Time Series
- Capital Markets and Pricing of Risk; CAPM and Alternative Models of Risk
- Capital Structure Decisions; Tradeoff Theory, Financial Distress Costs; Agency Costs and Asymmetric Information Theory
- Valuation: Valuation of Risky Investments; Estimating the Cost of Capital; Valuation and Financial Modeling
- Debt Financing
- Efficient Markets and Equity Financing: IPOs and SEOs
- Issues in M&A Decisions
- Corporate Governance and Agency Costs
Marketing and Consumer Research
- Marketing Strategy
- Service Marketing
- Service Consumption
- Customer Satisfaction
- Choice Modeling
- Pricing
- Promotions
- Advertising
- Consumer Behavior
- Brand Management
- Marketing Communications
- Retail Management
Organization Studies and Analytics
- Organization Studies, including Organizational Behavior and Organization Theory
- Data Analytics
Application and Information
You can review application requirements or check out our departmental resources using the links below.