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Birtan Ünsal
2009 - Economics Graduate
I started my studies at Izmir University of Economics, Department of Economics in 2005. In 2005-2006, I worked as a bass guitarist in Grup Turuncu, the official music band of the University.
Ekrem Sözdinler
2017 - International Relations and European Union Graduate
It was one of the best decisions I made to start Izmir University of Economics - Department of International Relations and EU, my first choice, in 2012 with a 100% scholarship. My major gave me an international perspective and a wide range of cultures. I tried to be as active as possible throughout my university life. During my undergraduate education, I gained various internship experiences.
Coşkun Deniz Temel
2009 - International Trade and Finance Graduate
My university life, which started at Izmir University of Economics in 2004, ended with my graduation in 2009. After completing my military service, I gained 1 year of commercial experience in the family business retail sector. To put into practice what university education has given me, I started to work as an import and export manager for 3 years in a company called Dirmak Makina in Izmir. At the end of 2013, I decided to move to Sweden to start a family. After 1 year of intensive Swedish language training, at the beginning of 2015, I started to work as an import export manager at Sydsvensk Form Reklam AB company, of which I am a 50% partner today.
Naciye Şekerci
2008 - International Trade and Finance Graduate
I completed International Trade and Finance and Business Administration (double major) undergraduate programs of Izmir University of Economics. Following my undergraduate education, I started the Finance Master program at Lund University, Sweden. As I was very satisfied with Lund University's graduate program, I started my doctorate in Business Finance at Lund University.
Hatice Eylül Alan
2018 - Political Science and International Relations Graduate
I graduated from the Department of Political Science and International Relations in 2018 and I wanted to improve myself with the advantages of this field. I started to work at Magmaweld-Oerlikon company in 2018 by taking Foreign Trade and E-commerce trainings thanks to my international relations, money / market courses. Thanks to a year and a half of foreign trade experience and the nice people I have met, the knowledge I have gained has helped me gain experience in terms of management.
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Birtan Ünsal |
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Ekrem Sözdinler |
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Coşkun Deniz Temel |
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Naciye Şekerci |
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Hatice Eylül Alan |
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