I completed my bachelor's degree in International Trade and Finance and Business Administration (double major) at Izmir University of Economics. After my undergraduate education, I started a master's program in Finance at Lund University in Sweden. Since I was very satisfied with this program, I decided to pursue a doctorate in Business Finance at the same university. After completing my doctorate, I received an offer from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and moved to the Netherlands. I worked as an assistant professor in finance at Utrecht School of Economics.I am currently continuing my academic career as a docent (associate professor) at KU Leuven University in Belgium. Izmir University of Economics offers high-quality education thanks to its strong academic staff and contributes to students' personal development by providing rich social opportunities. I believe that the multifaceted and high-quality education I received at IUE played a major role in launching my current career.
Baran Ölekli
2012 - Public Relations and Advertising Graduate
When I entered Izmir University of Economics in 2007, where the medium of instruction is English, my English level was not at the beginner level. Thanks to the English Preparatory Program at Izmir University of Economics School of Foreign Languages, I successfully completed the English preparatory class in 1 year. In 2011, we visited leading advertising agencies and Corporate Communications units of corporate companies in Istanbul, which is the center of the media, communication and advertising sectors, within the scope of the industry trip in the 3rd grade. I had the opportunity to meet professionals in Istanbul and sent my resume for internship application.
Melih Kılıç
2017 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Graduate
I started the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Izmir University of Economics in 2012. During my undergraduate education I encountered many opportunities to gain experience in the field of renewable energy with the project work I participated in, voluntary and compulsory internships, and in addition, I took an active responsibility in different social innovation programs for 3 years at YGA - Young Guru Academy.
Aslı Taşçı
2014 - Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Graduate
I graduated from Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Izmir University of Economics in 2014. As soon as I graduated, I started my master at Electrical and Electronics Engineering Master's Program with Thesis and started working as a research assistant in the department. I am currently working as a research assistant at Izmir Institute of Technology and doing a PhD in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. Ever since I started my major, I wanted to integrate my interest in biology and chemistry with my engineering knowledge.
Murat Esen
2008 - Banking and Insurance Graduate
I started the Banking and Insurance program in 2004. In addition to the education process, I had the honor of representing this distinguished institution that we are a member of, with the social opportunities provided by my university, the opportunity to do sports and the success we have achieved with our school team. During the education process, I had the opportunity to develop myself in terms of different competencies.
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.
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Baran Ölekli |
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Melih Kılıç |
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Aslı Taşçı |
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Murat Esen |
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Murat Yatağan |
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EBSO showered Izmir University of Economics with awards |
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International Collaboration for Osteoporosis Treatment |
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‘Vibrating Smart Wristband’ Wins Regional First Prize |
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Quantum Mechanics Discussed in Opening Lecture |
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EU-Supported Project Reaches 542 Participants |
