Turuhan Alkır
2017 - International Relations and European Union Graduate
I have squeezed 2 diplomas, 4 internships, 9 short films, 14 theater plays and hundreds of good memories into my Izmir University of Economics adventure that started in 2012. I graduated from the Department of International Relations and EU with a full scholarship in 2017, and from the Department of Media and Communication (my double major program) in 2018 as a high honor student.
Murat Yatağan
2008 - Computer Engineering Graduate
Murat Yatağan is a proven product marketing and growth strategy leader with over 12 years of experience in product management, web analytics, search engine optimization and marketing, app store optimization, conversion rate optimization, and user experience. He has led optimization, product management, analytics, and growth strategy at companies such as Brainly, Global Savings Group, Google, and Microsoft. Murat is currently the VP of Growth at Brainly, focused on building and scaling high-performing growth teams and increasing Brainly's 400 million monthly visitors.
Serkan Güngör
2008 - International Relations and EU Graduate
I graduated from the Department of International Relations and EU in 2008 as a high honor student. At the same time, I completed the minor program in International Economics by using the opportunities provided by my university, and I had the opportunity to study for 6 months in the field of European Studies at Maastricht University in the Netherlands as part of the Erasmus program. In my last year, I was just entering the finals when I received a job offer from Ernst & Young (EY) Company that I applied for to start after my graduation.
Yudum Acar
2018 - Business Administration Master Program Graduate
I graduated from MBA in 2018. After I completed my education in Germany, where I was born, I received my undergraduate education in the Netherlands. I studied Business Administration - Marketing in the Netherlands and during that time I had the opportunity to perform internships at many businesses. Due to my interest in the automotive industry, I have worked in Volkswagen, Audi and TRW / ZF Marketing departments. After graduating from the undergraduate program, I researched the master's programs, learned that medium of education was English at Izmir University of Economics and attended the introductory meeting.
Simin Ercan
2012 - International Relations and European Union Graduate
I stepped into Izmir University of Economics in 2002 for the first time. I dropped out of school in 2004 due to unexpected sad events. I returned to school in 2009 at the insistence of my family. During this time, I got married and became a mother. Everyone except me believed I could graduate, but I was caught between motherhood and being a student. Then I decided what I really wanted. I was very happy to be a part of Izmir University of Economics.
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Turuhan Alkır |
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Murat Yatağan |
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Serkan Güngör |
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Yudum Acar |
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Simin Ercan |
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A 5-Day ‘Theatre’ Festival |
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‘Double Cup’ Joy |
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IUE Press on the Global Stage |
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The Oscar of Higher Education Goes to IUE |
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Enthusiastic Celebration for the 25th Anniversary |
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‘Pollen’ Alarm |
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In the Finals with a 27-Story Office Design |
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Project Management Workshop for Civil Society at IUE: 10 Participants from 8 NGOs Trained |
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EBSO showered Izmir University of Economics with awards |
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A 113,000-Kilometer Journey in Architecture |
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A ‘Classical Music’ Feast at the Nursing Home |
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International Collaboration for Osteoporosis Treatment |