1.1. Establishment: The Master’s Programs in Engineering Management (with Thesis and Non-Thesis) were established in 2021 within the Institute of Graduate Studies at İstanbul Nişantaşı University, under the Department of Industrial Engineering.
1.2. Qualification Awarded: Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management, with or without a thesis, depending on their chosen track.
1.3. Level of Qualification: Master’s Degree (Second Cycle).
1.4. Language of Instruction: The language of instruction for the program is Turkish.
1.5. Quota: Student quotas for the thesis and non-thesis tracks are determined by the University for each academic admission period and announced by the Institute in accordance with the applicable admission regulations.

2.1. Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a field specified in the admission requirements announced for the relevant academic period. Graduates of Engineering programs and programs within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences may apply, subject to the University’s admission criteria. Graduates from other disciplines may also be required to complete a scientific preparatory program in accordance with the University’s regulations. For admission to the thesis-based program, a minimum score of 55 in the Quantitative (SAY) score type of the ALES examination is required. There is no ALES requirement for the non-thesis program. Other application conditions are determined and announced by the University for each academic admission period.
2.2. Evaluation and Admission: Applicants are evaluated in accordance with the admission criteria determined by the University for the relevant academic period. The evaluation is conducted by the relevant academic department based on applicants’ academic backgrounds and scientific qualifications. Written or oral scientific examinations may also be conducted when deemed necessary and announced by the Institute. Candidates who meet the admission requirements and are successful in the evaluation process are admitted to the program.
2.3. Registration Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and meet the admission and registration requirements announced by the University for the relevant academic period. Foreign diplomas are subject to the applicable recognition or equivalency procedures. Final registration must be completed within the dates specified in the academic calendar.
2.4. Recognition of Prior Learning: Students’ prior learning and academic achievements may be recognized in accordance with the relevant University regulations. Exemptions from certain courses or credit transfers may be granted upon the student’s application, following the evaluation of the relevant academic unit and approval of the Graduate School Administrative Board.
2.5. Scholarships and Tuition Fees: Scholarships and tuition fees are determined by the Board of Trustees of İstanbul Nişantaşı University and announced for each academic year. Prospective students may apply for available scholarships in accordance with the conditions and application periods announced by the Graduate School.
For Current Admission, Evaluation, Registration Requirements, and Tuition Fees, please CLICK HERE.

3.1. Graduation Requirements – Engineering Management Master’s Program (with Thesis): Students admitted to the thesis-based Engineering Management Master’s Program are required to successfully complete 7 courses totaling 21 credits within the first two semesters. In addition, students must successfully complete a seminar course and a master’s thesis in accordance with the University’s academic and administrative requirements. The normal duration of the program is 4 semesters, and the maximum period of study is 6 semesters.
3.2. Graduation Requirements – Engineering Management Master’s Program (Non-Thesis): Students admitted to the non-thesis Engineering Management Master’s Program are required to successfully complete 10 courses totaling 30 credits and a term project. The normal duration of the program is 2 semesters, and the maximum period of study is 3 semesters.

4.1. Course Descriptions and Curriculum – Engineering Management Master’s Program (with Thesis): For detailed course descriptions and curriculum of the Engineering Management Master’s Program (with Thesis), please CLICK HERE.
4.2. Course Descriptions and Curriculum – Engineering Management Master’s Program (Non-Thesis): For detailed course descriptions and curriculum of the Engineering Management Master’s Program (Non-Thesis), please CLICK HERE.
4.3. Bologna Information Package and Electronic Information System (EBP): To access the Bologna Information Package and review the program through the Electronic Information System (EBP), please CLICK HERE.

Head of Department
Asst. Prof. Dr. Zafer ÖZDEMİR
Faculty Members
Prof. Dr. Habip KOÇAK
Prof. Dr. Zerrin ALADAĞ
Prof. Dr. Uğur YOZGAT
Prof. Dr. Hasan Alpay HEPERKAN
Prof. Dr. Sami Aydın ŞALCI
Assoc. Prof. Dr. İbrahim KORKMAZ
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arif Şenol ŞENER
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nazenin İpek IŞIKÇI
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duygu ŞEN BAYKAL
Asst. Prof. Dr. Nimet KARABACAK

Academic Inquiries: Asst. Prof. Dr. Zafer ÖZDEMİR (Head of Department), zafer.ozdemir@nisantasi.edu.tr
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Graduate School Address: Merkez, Eyüp Sultan Avenue, No. 11, 34406 Kağıthane, Istanbul, Türkiye.