I started in 2002 and graduated in 2007. I had tremendous knowledge and experience in addition to long lasting friendships. I learned the best from the best teachers and being still in touch with them today makes my university step forward in my work life. I started my professional life in 2010 at DİMES, a leading fruit juice and Milk Company in Turkey, as Distribution Manager and Chain Stores Manager. In 2013, I transferred to TÜRK HENKEL Kimya San. Ve Tic. AŞ, a leading name in fast moving consumer goods, Key Account Manager. I consistently feel the quality of education I received in both my personal and work life.
Duygu Poroy
2008 - Business Administration Graduate
I crossed paths with Izmir University of Economics on an autumn day in 2004. It was the place where I had the best four years of my life; and established fine friendships in addition to achieving academic competencies. I graduated from Department of Business Administration in 2008 and was accepted to a master’s program at University of Hertfordshire, London the same year with references from my instructors in order to further my education and have experience.
Candaş Ener Erdener
2007 - International Trade and Finance Graduate
I started at Department of International Trade and Finance with 100% scholarship in 2003 and graduated in 2007 with High Honors. The most important thing the University helped me with was to equip me with presentation skills by improving my analytical skills. When I graduated, I prepared for inspectorship exams of the banks in the light of theoretical information I learned, and passed the first exam I took. I started my career as Assistant Inspector at Turkish Economy Bank.
Aslı Nur Timur Yordanov
2015 - Architecture Graduate
I received my bachelor’s with a major in Architecture and a minor in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design from the Izmir University of Economics (IUE) in 2015. The most important factors that led me to select IUE was the distinguished professors, the courses being taught in English, and the opportunity to choose Italian as my 2nd foreign language during my degree. Thanks to my minor degree, I was selected to do an internship in Japan where I gained valuable experience and connections with professionals from different cultures and backgrounds. After graduating, I worked in the design, tender and construction phases of the retail and housing projects in FMB Architecture, Construction, and Project Management.
Tutku Konuk Altındal
2005 - International Relations And European Union Graduate
After graduating as one of the first graduates of Izmir University of Economics, Department of International Relations and EU in 2005, I completed my master's degree in European Studies at Boğaziçi University. Due to my desire to work in private sector, in 2007, I started my career at Arkas Holding's Communications Directorate. Later, I took on various roles in the 'corporate communications' departments of CMS Jant and Turcas Petrol, Turkey’s best family run companies.
Gizem Arslan
2020 - International Trade and Finance Graduate
I started at Izmir University of Economics in 2015 in the Department of International Trade and Finance. Thanks to this program, which provides 100% English education, I gained not only theoretical knowledge, but also a global perspective, critical thinking and analytical competencies. In 2020, I graduated as a high honor student.
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Duygu Poroy |
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Candaş Ener Erdener |
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Aslı Nur Timur Yordanov |
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Tutku Konuk Altındal |
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Gizem Arslan |
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A Strong Step for the Climate |
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‘New Year’ Cookies from Little Chefs |
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A ‘Peak’ Award in a 53-Year Scientific Journey |
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Domestic Robot for Space Exploration |
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Exemplary Cooperation between IUE and Cervantes |
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International Award for ‘Green Library’ |
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‘Sports management’ education from the masters |
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Prof. Dr. Saso Met with IUE Students |
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24-hour game marathon |
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‘Sustainable tourism’ emphasis |
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Laurel saplings met the soil |
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Life is in this message |
