Faculty Of Economics, Administrative And Social Sciences

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, ADMINISTRATIVE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Our Mission

As the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences at Toros University, our mission is to educate qualified individuals who contribute to improving human life and sustainable development by acting with universal values, scientific excellence, and a sense of social responsibility.

With our departments in management, economics, and social sciences:

• We educate graduates who are entrepreneurial, innovative, aligned with ethical values, and capable of adapting to the dynamic needs of the real sector, based on scientific research and ethical principles.
• We support societal needs by producing knowledge and providing leadership, prioritizing social contribution.

In line with the core mission of Toros University, our faculty aims to be an academic unit that produces and shares knowledge.

Our Vision

By 2035, to become a “center of academic excellence” that holds international accreditations, has completed its digital transformation, ranks in global rankings through research impact, and where 90% of its graduates reach leadership positions in their sectors.

Strategic Goals:

• Obtain international accreditation for all departments by 2033.
• Increase annual publications in international indexes by 10% each year.
• Digitally support all faculty courses by 2035.
• Equip all students with digital literacy skills.
• Increase graduate employment within the first 6 months to 80% within 10 years.
• Provide at least 20% of students with internship opportunities in international companies.
• Participate in 10 local sustainable development activities by 2035.

Our Core Values

1. Scientific Freedom and Academic Ethics
   • Encouraging critical thinking and original research
   • Commitment to academic integrity and ethical principles
2. Social Responsibility and Public Benefit
   • Producing knowledge that benefits society
   • Supporting projects focused on equality and sustainability
3. Participation and Pluralism
   • Freedom of expression for diverse perspectives
   • Encouraging participation in decision-making
4. Innovation and Digital Transformation
   • Adapting to modern fields like AI, data analysis, digital economy
   • Innovative teaching and research methods
5. Interdisciplinary Approach
   • Supporting interaction between fields such as economics, psychology, law
   • Encouraging holistic and mixed-method research
6. Global Perspective
   • Promoting international collaboration and exchange programs
   • Enhancing global competitiveness
7. Transparency and Accountability
   • Open and reliable governance
   • Ethical use of resources
8. Student-Centered Education
   • Competency-based and practical training
   • Integration with the business world
9. Sustainability and Human Rights
   • Equality, inclusiveness, and anti-discrimination
   • Environmental and social sustainability
10. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Strong ties with public and private sectors
• Practice-oriented projects and fieldwork

Our Core Policies
Our Faculty conducts its activities within the framework of the following core policies:

    A-Education and Teaching PoliciesEducation and Teaching Policies

1. Competency-Based Learning Policy

• Establishing field-specific, professional, and social competency matrices for each department
• Structuring course outcomes to be directly aligned with competencies

2. Digital and Hybrid Education Policy

• 30–50% digital content and practice-based course model
• Virtual classrooms, simulations, and AI-supported assessment and evaluation
• Encouragement of open course resources

3. Internationalized Curriculum Policy

• At least 20% English content
• Contribution of international faculty members
• Active use of Erasmus and similar bilateral agreements

    B- Research and Publication Policies

1. High-Impact Publication Policy

• Support models encouraging SSCI/SCI/ESCI publication performance
• Co-authorship, mentorship, and academic writing workshops

2. Faculty Research Centers Policy

• Alignment with the policies of the University’s Research and Application Centers
• Establishment of units such as:
• “Center for Digital Economy and Data Policies”
• “Center for Social Sustainability and Innovation”

3. Applied Research and Fieldwork Policy

• Contract-based research with local governments, organized industrial zones, and the business sector
• Requirement for students to work with field data

    C- Quality Assurance and Accreditation Policies

1. Institutional Accreditation Policy

• Program accreditation targets such as FEDEK, AACSB, and EPAS
• Annual performance monitoring reports

2. Internal Quality System Policy Set

• Regular measurement of student and alumni feedback
• Integration of course evaluation reports into the quality assurance cycle

    D- Human Resources and Academic Development Policies

1. Academic Development Policy

• Mentorship system for early-career academics
• Research funding and international conference support

2. Ethics and Merit Policy

• Transparent criteria for academic promotion
• Ethics violation policy and active ethics committee

    E- Social Contribution Policies

1. Social Responsibility Projects Policy

• Community-oriented training in areas such as environment, women’s studies, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy
• University–city collaboration programs

2. Accessible and Inclusive Faculty Policy

• Physical accessibility
• Inclusive course materials and learning environments

     F- Management, Communication, and Institutional Governance Policies

1. Strategic Management Policy

• A dynamic 5-year strategic plan
• KPI (Key Performance Indicators)-based management model

2. Internal and External Stakeholder Communication Policy

• Transparent communication channels
• Regular stakeholder meetings and feedback systems

3. Institutional Risk Management Policy

• Monitoring financial, academic, and operational risks
• Crisis management and business continuity plans

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