Business Administration Department Advisory Board

TOROS UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES – DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ADVISORY BOARD REPORT

14 NOVEMBER 2025

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

EVALUATION OF 2024 ADVISORY BOARD DECISIONS

A. EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION

B. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

C. SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION

GENERAL EVALUATION OF 2024 ADVISORY BOARD DECISIONS

The year 2024 was a period of renewal and strengthening for the Department of Business Administration in many areas, ranging from education and instruction to research and development and social contribution. According to the Advisory Board's evaluations, significant steps were taken throughout the year, particularly toward enriching the curriculum with applied education. Suggestions such as the revision of course contents, the incorporation of artificial intelligence–focused studies, the invitation of industry representatives to classes, and the annual updating of the curriculum supported the department's efforts to adapt to the requirements of the modern era.

Among the notable improvements of 2024 were the expansion of the elective course pool aimed at enabling students to specialize according to their areas of interest, the addition of courses that will benefit students after graduation, and the development of content oriented toward the cultivation of practical skills. Activities such as the organization of career summits, technical trips, and port visits to support career development, as well as the invitation to participate in university–industry cooperation projects within the scope of Garaj Mersin, have strengthened the department's industry connections. Furthermore, decisions such as the provision of internship support by stakeholders—particularly AKY Technology—and the assignment of one mentor to every 3–4 students clearly demonstrate the notable development of student support mechanisms.

In the field of research and development, the provision of support to students benefiting from Erasmus internship mobility in finding host companies reflects the importance attached to international mobility. Within the framework of social contribution, the planning of joint training-of-trainers meetings with the industry and various social contribution projects has contributed to the department's mission of integrating with society. In light of all these developments, 2024 is evaluated as a productive year that demonstrates the Department of Business Administration's progress toward becoming a more dynamic, industry-aligned, student-centered structure that establishes strong collaborations with external stakeholders.

2025 ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION/ACTIVITY PLAN

The expectations of the students and all other stakeholders of the Department of Business Administration expressed at the meeting, along with the decisions taken and the processes to be carried out for the improvement of the department's activities, are outlined below. Within this scope, the following activities will be carried out over the course of the one-year period until the next Department Advisory Board meeting and will be monitored by our Department Head's Office.

A. EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION

C. SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD

TOROS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ECONOMICS ADMINISTRATIVE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

EVALUATION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD DECISIONS FOR 2021

MEETING DATE: 01.12.2022 / 15:00

Suggestions

A. Education

1. Adding hands-on courses to the curriculum or incorporating practices (field and industry trips, job search skills, interview simulations, etc.) into existing courses
2. Encouraging students to do double majors and minors

3. Expanding the elective course pool of students and paving the way for specialization based on interest.

4. Carrying out activities that support the career development of students within the framework of Collaboration with Stakeholders:

- Active participation and support to the "Human Resources and Youth Festival" planned to be organized by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Career Center in 2023

- Organizing online or face-to-face career days/fairs

- Increasing student participation in activities organized by stakeholders

5. Increasing the number of activities of the Young Entrepreneurs Community and making the community active (To be coordinated by Associate Professor Metin OCAK)

6. Active participation in the event that will bring together the student communities (entrepreneurship, etc.) of universities in Mersin, which is planned to be organized by Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Career Center in January 2022.

B. Research & Development

1.Organizing National and International scientific events (symposiums, panels, congresses, etc.) by the 1st Department,

2. Establishing cooperation with international universities.

3. A joint training/seminar/project etc. with international universities (Punjab University etc.). organizing events

4. Student visits to some companies that are members of Silifke Chamber of Commerce and Industry and companies in the Free Zone

C. Social Contribution

1. TORSEM provides free basic business administration, management, communication, etc., within a certain quota, in cooperation with stakeholder institutions and the Department of Business Administration. providing education on the subject.

2. Organizing social responsibility projects and trainings on current issues such as “sustainability” and “career development” with stakeholder institutions