Executive MBA

Sabancı University Executive MBA Program aims to develop the leadership and management skills of the participants with an intensive 12-month education. The program consists of two six-month terms and the classes are planned on Friday evenings and Saturdays, suitable for working professionals. While the first term focuses on basic management and analytical skills, the second term covers advanced topics such as strategic management, organizational behavior, leadership and business ethics.

With the educational trip to Columbia Business School, which is a mandatory part of the EMBA program, the participants gain a global perspective in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, etc. The program aims to provide competencies suitable for the needs of the business world by offering a personalized learning opportunity with elective courses.

Executive MBA Summary of Degree Requirements

Required Courses:

• ACC 901 – Financial Reporting – 3 Credits
  Covers the preparation, analysis, and accounting principles of financial reports. Develops managers' ability to use financial reports effectively in decision-making. 

• MGMT 900 – Data Driven Decision Making – 2 Credits (Can Akkan)
  Focuses on quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and data usage. Students gain proficiency in data analysis, hypothesis testing, regression, and time series.

• MGMT 910 – Strategic Management -- 3 Credits (Tim Kiessling)
  Examines strategic thinking and action approaches. Evaluates strategy, planning, positioning, and modeling perspectives.

• MGMT 914 – Managerial Economics -- 2 Credits (Ata Bertay)
  Covers economic systems, competition, investment, consumption, and employment. Also includes the relationship between economy and the environment.
• MKTG 901 – Marketing Management -- 3 Credits (Cenk Koçaş)
  Covers economic systems, competition, investment, consumption, and employment. Also includes the relationship between economy and the environment.

• FIN 902 – Financial Management– 3 Credits (Özgür Demirtaş)
  Covers basic financial concepts, capital budgeting, risk-return relationships, and company valuation. Emphasizes financial decision-making processes. 

• MGMT 901 – Global and Local Trends in Business – 1.5 Credits (A.Can Aktan)
  Examines the effects of globalization on the business world, socio-economic outcomes, and governance issues.

• MGMT 905 – Business Ethics – 1.5 Credits (Ozan Duygulu)
  Covers business ethics, social responsibility, ethical codes, and moral dilemmas in decision-making processes.

• OPIM 902 – Operations and Supply Chain Management – 3 Credits (Kemal Kılıç)
  Covers production processes, operations strategies, quality management, and supply chain management. 

• ORG 902 – Organizational Behavior and Leadership – 3 Credits (C. Itır Göğüş)
  Examines human behavior in organizations, motivation, leadership, communication, and organizational change through case analyses and practical applications.

These courses aim to enhance managers' theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for the complex dynamics of the business world. 

Elective Courses:

• ACC 910 – Financial Statement Analysis – 1.5 Credits
  Focuses on the creation, interpretation, and analysis of financial statements. Examines how finance professionals use these statements.

• FIN 906 – Behavioral Finance – 1.5 Credits (Attila Köksal)
  Combines traditional finance theories with psychological factors, analyzing irrational investor behavior and market inefficiencies. Covers biases, errors, and financial decision-making processes.

• FIN 958 – Global Financial Markets – 1.5 Credits
  Examines the functioning of global financial markets, exchange rate risks, futures, and strategies to prevent financial crises. Discusses risk management strategies for international companies and banks.

• FIN 999 – Wealth Management – 1.5 Credits
  Focuses on portfolio management, asset allocation, and investment strategies. Students develop portfolio management skills through real-life problems.

• MKTG 904 – Digital Marketing – 3 Credits (Ezgi Akpınar Uysal)
  Examines the digital economy, internet business models, and changes in consumer behavior. Focuses on digital marketing strategies and technologies.

• MKTG 907 – Sales Management – 1.5 Credits (Yusuf Soner)
  Covers sales processes, customer relationship management (CRM), and methods to improve sales team performance. Also examines the integration of technology into sales processes.

• MGMT 911 – Business Simulation – 1.5 Credits (Berkay Kardeş)
  Students compete in teams in a computer-based environment, experiencing the integration of production, marketing, finance and management functions.

• MGMT 940 – Digital Transformation and Innovation – 1.5 Credits
  Examines the impact of digital transformation on the business world, the role of innovation, and technologies that provide competitive advantages. Discussions are based on case studies and best practices.

• MGMT 964 – Right Decisions, Right Leaders – 1.5 Credits (Murat Yeşildere)
  Covers the use of correct methodologies in leadership decisions, evaluating and motivating leaders. Adopts a practical and understandable approach.

• MGMT 971 – Design Thinking and the Power of Storytelling in Business – 1.5 Credits 
  Focuses on design thinking and storytelling techniques. Students develop user-centered solutions in innovation processes and create effective stories.

• MGMT 972 – Cybersecurity for Managers – 1.5 Credits
  Examines cyber threats, attack methods, and cybersecurity risk management. Enhances managers' awareness and organizational resilience strategies in this field.

• MGMT 996 – Managerial Skills & Development – 1.5 Credits (Yusuf Soner)
  Aims to develop students' teamwork and professional skills through seminars, workshops, and conferences. Prepares students for career events.

• MKTG 951 – International Marketing Strategy – 1.5 Credits (Attila Yaprak)
  Covers the fundamental principles and implementation challenges of global marketing strategies, aiming to develop analytical thinking and strategic decision-making skills.

These courses aim to enhance participants' theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as finance, marketing, leadership, and digital transformation, preparing them for the complex dynamics of the business world. 

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS): Click for information. 

Sabancı Executive MBA: An Intensive, Hands-on, and Global Leadership Experience!

Medium of Instruction: English  

Location: Sabancı University Altunizade Digital Campus (Click for directions) and Tuzla Campus (A modern and flexible learning environment is provided by alternating one week at Altunizade Digital Campus and the other week at Tuzla Campus for training.)  

Lecture Days: Friday 19:00 - 22:00 and Saturday 09:00 - 17:30 (Some of the electives may be scheduled to weekdays)

An essential part of the Sabancı Executive MBA program is the mandatory international study trip to Columbia Business School in New York. This trip offers students the opportunity to learn about the topics they will need most in management roles from world-renowned faculty and business leaders.

Key Points of Mandatory Columbia Business School Study Trip?

• Courses are taught by faculty members with both academic and consulting experience at Columbia University, an Ivy League member.

• Training is provided on critical topics such as leadership, entrepreneurship, negotiation, etc.

• Opportunity to meet leading guest speakers in the heart of New York's business world.

• Teamwork, projects, and role-playing exercises reinforce the knowledge gained.

This unique international experience contributes to students becoming innovative, effective, and highly skilled leaders. Sabancı EMBA offers you this unique opportunity to advance your career and your organization.