Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration

What Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration does

Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) is an academic department within Bilkent University, a private non-profit university established in 1984 and located in Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye. The Faculty delivers a multi-tier business education portfolio comprising a four-year Undergraduate Program, an MBA, an Executive MBA, MS programs with concentrations in Finance, Management & Organization Studies, Marketing, and Operations Management, a PhD program with specializations in Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management, plus executive education and corporate training engagements. It also runs the MAN 495 Business Capstone Project (in which student teams work with named corporate partners including Türkiye İş Bankası, Nestlé, Jotform, Bilkent Holding, Cengiz Holding, and Roketsan) and the Bilkentpreneurs Challenge entrepreneurship competition in collaboration with external sponsors.

The Faculty operates within a standard university learning management infrastructure — a website, an online application portal (stars.bilkent.edu.tr), and Zoom-based seminar delivery — with no proprietary technology platform or AI-native products disclosed. Its commercial engine rests on two revenue streams: tuition fees across degree programs (the predominant stream, structurally recurring) and customized executive education engagements (a professional-services stream exemplified by the "More Than Rocket Science" program for Roketsan). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective students and corporate clients are directed to contact the institution directly.

The Faculty is AACSB-accredited (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), maintains CFA Institute affiliation, and participates in the NIBES international research network. Its go-to-market is event- and recruitment-driven: career fairs, MBA/MS/PhD information sessions, research seminars, and entrepreneurship events like Bilkentpreneurs. Distribution is single-country, anchored to the Ankara campus, with international exposure via Erasmus and Bilkent exchange partnerships. The current Dean is Özgür Kıbrıs (Ph.D., University of Rochester), supported by Associate Deans Başak Tanyeri Günsür (Undergraduate) and Zahide Karakitapoğlu Aygün (Graduate Programs), with Örsan Örge leading Executive Education.

Name

Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration

Legal name

Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration

Website

https://fba.bilkent.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration is an AACSB-accredited academic department in Ankara, Türkiye, offering undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and PhD business programs plus customized corporate executive education to students and enterprise clients.

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Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)

Keywords

• Business education
• Executive education
• Mba programs
• Undergraduate business
• Doctoral programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, MS, and PhD program tuition fees paid by students.
2. Executive Education Programs: Custom management development programs such as the 'More Than Rocket Science' program for Roketsan, generating revenue from corporate training engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) is an academic business school that delivers AACSB-accredited degree programs (Undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, MS, PhD) and customized corporate Executive Education programs. It also engages in academic research, hosts research seminars, and runs entrepreneurship programs such as the Bilkentpreneurs Challenge. The faculty is based on Bilkent University's main campus in Ankara, Türkiye, and serves both individual students and corporate clients in Türkiye.

Product overview

Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic business programs at undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive levels. The core product suite includes the Undergraduate Program, MBA, Executive MBA, MS Program (with concentrations in Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, and Management & Organization Studies), and PhD Program (with specializations in Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management). Supporting programs include the MAN 495 Business Capstone Project, Executive Education offerings, Research Seminars, and the Bilkentpreneurs Challenge entrepreneurship competition. These programs are AACSB-accredited and designed to develop graduates with strong analytical and quantitative skills, critical thinking, ethical awareness, and deep understanding of complex organizational and economic environments.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Program Four-year undergraduate business administration program preparing students for leadership roles in business, with a curriculum covering marketing, finance, accounting, operations management, and management & organization studies. Targeted at high school graduates seeking a quality business education in Türkiye.
• MBA Program Academically rigorous MBA degree designed to develop change-oriented managers and executives, with a curriculum emphasizing analytical methods and strategic problem-solving across corporate finance, marketing, operations, data-driven decision making, and business strategy. Targeted at professionals seeking career advancement.
• Executive MBA Program Executive MBA for experienced professionals seeking career advancement, focused on leadership, strategic thinking, and business acumen, combining classroom learning with practical application. Targeted at senior professionals and managers.
• MS Program Master's program with four concentration areas: Finance, Management & Organization Studies, Marketing, and Operations Management, combining rigorous coursework with research opportunities. Targeted at graduate students aspiring to careers in academia or industry.
• PhD Program Doctoral program with three specializations: Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management, designed for students pursuing academic careers through rigorous coursework and research opportunities.
• Executive Education (Corporate Training) Customized management development programs and executive education offerings designed for organizations, covering modules on people management, operations, finance, and strategic decision-making, and combining academic rigor with practical organizational impact. Targeted at corporate clients such as ROKETSAN.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Meteksan TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Sponsor for Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2026 competition alongside Beba Foundation and Revitt, providing logistic support and prize sponsorship.
• Beba Innovation & Entrepreneurship FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Collaboration partner for Bilkentpreneurs Challenge startup pitch competition. Provides prize sponsorship ($5,000 1st, $3,000 2nd, $2,000 3rd place) and mentorship network for student entrepreneurs. Competition invites startup proposals with innovative products, technologies or services creating positive impact.
• Meteksan MatbaacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Prize sponsor for Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2026. Supports student entrepreneurship ecosystem in Ankara through funding and involvement in the startup competition.
• RevittcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Collaborating organization for Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2026, supporting the startup competition for student entrepreneurs in Ankara.
• ROKETSANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Corporate client for custom management development program 'More Than Rocket Science'. Faculty delivers modules on people management, operations, finance, and strategic decision-making for Roketsan's high-potential managers. Brings academic rigor, practical relevance, and real organizational impact together.
• Loop GamescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Collaborator for Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2025, providing prize sponsorship and entrepreneurial ecosystem support.
• Durukan ŞekerlememinorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Logistic support provider for Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2025.
• Bilkent CYBERPARKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistic support for Bilkentpreneurs Challenge startup competition, providing technology park ecosystem connections for student entrepreneurs.
• CFA InstituteminorOthersAffiliation with CFA Institute for finance education and professional development.
• NIBES (Network of International Business and Economics Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of business and economics schools hosting collaborative research sessions and academic exchange. FBA co-hosted 3rd NIBES Research Session on 'Sustainability Research in Business and Economics' in 2021.
• AACSB InternationalcoreOthersGlobally recognized business school accreditation body. FBA maintains AACSB accreditation, demonstrating commitment to quality, rigor, and continuous improvement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• İstanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Business Administration: Istanbul private university offering English-language business programs at UG and graduate levels. Competes for Turkish and international students seeking AACSB-aligned business education.
• Koç University Graduate School of Business: Top-tier Turkish business school with MBA, EMBA, MS, and PhD programs. Directly competes with FBA for graduate students and corporate executive education clients in Turkey, with strong international brand.
• Boğaziçi University Faculty of Administrative Sciences: Istanbul-based public university with prominent business administration programs. Competes with FBA for Turkish undergraduate and graduate students seeking top-tier business credentials.
• TOBB University of Economics and Technology Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences: Ankara-based private university with business administration offerings. Geographic peer that competes with FBA in the Ankara market for students and corporate training partnerships.
• Özyeğin University Faculty of Business: Istanbul-based private university with English-language business programs. Competes directly for AACSB-style quality perception, English-taught business education, and corporate executive education partnerships in Turkey.
• Sabancı University School of Management: Istanbul-based AACSB-accredited business school offering UG, MBA, MS, and PhD programs. Competes directly with FBA for Turkish students, faculty talent, and corporate training clients; current Dean Özgür Kıbrıs previously served as Dean here.
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences: Major Ankara-based public university with business administration programs. Competes with FBA in the Ankara talent pool and for Turkish corporate executive education engagements.
• METU Faculty of Business Administration: Middle East Technical University's business faculty offering similar degree portfolio. Competes for top Turkish students, particularly in undergraduate business education, and shares Ankara market overlap.

Broad incumbents

• London Business School (LBS): Globally recognized AACSB/EQUIS-accredited business school with MBA, EMBA, MS, and Executive Education. Comparable in AACSB accreditation profile and in competing for top Turkish candidates seeking international business credentials.
• INSEAD: Global triple-accredited business school with MBA, EMBA, and executive education programs. Comparable AACSB-tier accreditation and executive education offering to FBA, competing for senior Turkish executives and global candidates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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