Business (English) UOLP with SUNY-New Paltz
The Bachelor of Science in Business (English) UOLP with SUNY-New Paltz and Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) is an international dual-degree program that combines business education with global experience. In this program, students spend the first years at İTÜ in Istanbul and later complete their studies at SUNY-New Paltz in the USA. You learn fundamentals such as economics, finance, marketing, accounting, business law, management and data analysis. The program also includes English-language instruction and international courses, helping you build strong business knowledge and global perspective. Through group projects, case studies and internship opportunities, you get practical business skills and readiness for real-world challenges.
This dual-degree structure gives you exposure to both Turkish and American academic systems and business environments. You improve your English, learn different approaches to business problems, and gain cross-cultural experience — a great advantage in international companies. Students work on real business cases, collaborate with peers from different backgrounds, and build a network that spans countries. With diplomas from both İTÜ and SUNY-New Paltz, you have a strong foundation for a career in national or international business, finance, consulting or entrepreneurship.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Dual Degree (İTÜ + SUNY-New Paltz)
- Standard period of study: 8 semesters (4 years)
- Location: Istanbul & New Paltz, USA
- Study Type: Undergraduate, international joint program
- Admission semester: Fall semester
- Area of study: Business, Management, Economics, Finance, International Business
- Admission modus: Based on national exam (EA) and English proficiency (TOEFL or İTÜ Prep if needed)
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Business Foundations & Quantitative Tools
- Introductory Economics
- Mathematics / Statistics I
- Introduction to Business Management
- Basic Information Systems
Semester 2 – Core Business Principles
- Financial Accounting / Business Accounting
- Marketing Fundamentals / Market Analysis
- Business Law & Ethics Basics
- Statistics II / Quantitative Methods
Semester 3 – Business Analysis & Organizational Behaviour
- Managerial Accounting / Cost Analysis
- Organizational Theory & Management
- Microeconomics II / Business Economics
- Data Analysis & Business Statistics
Semester 4 – Finance, Management & Business Tools
- Corporate Finance Basics
- Operations Management / Supply Chain Basics
- Business Communication & English for Business
- Business Mathematics / Applied Quantitative Methods
Semester 5 – International Business & Marketing
- International Business / Global Markets
- Marketing Management / Digital Marketing Basics
- Management Information Systems / Business Analytics
- Elective Course (e.g. Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics)
Semester 6 – Advanced Business Topics & Strategic Planning
- Strategic Management / Business Strategy
- Human Resources Management or Organizational Development
- Business Project Management & Planning
- Elective Course (e.g. Finance, International Trade, Data Analysis)
Semester 7 – U.S. Study Period – Global Business & Internship
- Global Business Practices & International Trade
- Business Project I / Team Case Work
- Elective Course (specialization)
- Internship or Practical Work Experience
Semester 8 – Graduation Project & Professional Readiness
- Business Project II (Final Thesis / Business Plan)
- Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & Sustainability
- Elective Course (Advanced Business Topic / Specialization)
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as business analyst, financial analyst, marketing specialist, sales manager, project manager, consultant, entrepreneur, or international business coordinator. They may find jobs in companies, banks, consultancies, international firms, export-import businesses, marketing agencies or start their own ventures. Dual-degree graduates have advantage with global education, language skills and international credentials, which makes them appealing to multinational companies and organisations. The program gives flexibility to work in Turkey or abroad, in many business sectors.
Why Choose This Program
Choosing the Business UOLP program with İTÜ and SUNY-New Paltz gives you the chance to study business in two countries and understand how global markets work. You learn business fundamentals, financial and managerial skills, and gain international experience with different business cultures. Projects, internships and team work help you build real business skills. The English-language structure improves your communication and global employability. This program helps you become a flexible, confident and globally minded business professional.
The dual-degree format gives you two diplomas — one from İTÜ and one from SUNY. This increases your job opportunities, both in Turkey and worldwide. You can work in many sectors: finance, marketing, international trade, consulting or entrepreneurship. If you like business, global work, languages and want a career with many choices, this program offers a solid and broad foundation.
Contact Information
Istanbul Technical University – Department of Business, UOLP Program Office
Maçka Campus, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 293 13 00
Email: business-uolp@itu.edu.tr
Faculty / Student Affairs Office – Business Program
Maçka Campus, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 285 30 30
Email: studentaffairs@itu.edu.tr
International Office – Istanbul Technical University
Ayazağa Campus, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 212 285 71 13
Email: international@itu.edu.tr
SUNY New Paltz – Department of Business
New Paltz, New York, USA
Tel/Email: see official SUNY New Paltz Business Department contact page
