Events

FutureAISummit25, the largest AI university event in the MENA region, took place at BAU on April 16-17! Our department faculty member Dr. Burçak Cebeci Perker also presented at AI Summit 2025.

Together with BAU International Trade & Business Club and Lotus Bahçeşehir, International Trade and Business Department visited Darülaceze, where we had the opportunity to share meaningful moments with our elders. The visit was beneficial for our students, as it provided them with the chance to consider how they can contribute to society through projects and collaborations.We also received information from the officials about the lives of the residents, the history, and the architecture of Darülaceze, which was founded in 1895.

Transforming Consumer Culture: Sustainable Choices and Their Impact” panel organized by International Trade and Business Department stood out with its academic depth and inspiring content. Moderated by Prof. Dr. Ahu Ergen, the event featured thought-provoking insights from Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Esmer and Prof. Dr. Meltem Nurtanış Velioğlu, who generously shared their extensive knowledge and experience. The session is followed with great interest by students, offered fresh perspectives on the concept of sustainable consumption, culture and values. Thank you again to the guest speakers Prof. Dr. Meltem Nurtanış Velioğlu  and Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Esmer  and Prof. Dr. Ahu Ergen.

Assist. Prof.  Burçak PERKER attended the İzmir Takev Schools Career Day, held on January 8, 2025, representing the Department of International Trade and Business Administration. He shared insights about his personal career journey, Bahçeşehir University, and the department with 10th and 11th-grade students.

Prof. Dr. Ahu Ergen attended the 18th Professions Day at TED Istanbul College, representing the Department of International Trade and Business Administration. She shared insights about her personal career journey, Bahçeşehir University, and the department with 11th and 12th-grade students.

Under the academic mentorship of Assist. Prof. Fadime İrem Doğan, the International Trade and Business Administration Club organized the E-xplore Summit on December 19, 2024.

On November 27, 2024, at the Akbank LAB event, Ms. Merve Akgün Sarı and Mr. Osman Emre Geredeli shared their experiences as speakers.

The International Trade and Business Administration Department's sector advisory board meeting for the 2024-2025 academic year was held on October 18, 2024. The meeting was attended by Mr. İlkay Sayılan, Mr. Mutlu Yiğit, Mr. Gökhan Bilginer, Mr. Gökhan Duman, Ms. Sanem Yıldız, our student representative Bora Kaplan, and faculty members of the department.

Assist. Prof. Burçak Perker presented the paper titled "Factors Determining Purchasing Behavior in E-Commerce: A Theoretical and Empirical Review" at the ISBES Congress held on October 11, 2024.

The International Trade and Business Administration Department's sector advisory board meeting for the 2023-2024 academic year was held on November 23, 2023. The meeting was attended by Mr. Mutlu Yiğit, Mr. Gökhan Bilginer, Mr. Cihan Gülmez, and faculty members of the department.