We live in an era where technology and scientific advancements gain an extraordinary pace and the effects of globalization are profoundly felt in all sectors of life. These advancements inevitably requires brand new approaches and structurtes in education as well as business.

Graduate programs offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences, IUE, therefore are designed to provide the students with these new skills and knowledge and develop them as the leaders of the future. Programs which are built on a strong infrastructure, provide education opportunities focusing on both theory and practice.

Izmir University of Economics Graduate School of Social Sciences offers graduate programs in Business Management (MBA), Logistics Management, European Studies, Design Studies and Financial Economics. The School also offers a Ph.D. program in the field of Business Administration.

The programs are compatible with the working hours of professionals and the courses are offered in the evenings and/or weekends.

In the Graduate School of Social Sciences, medium of instruction is English. For students, who does lack proficiency skills in English, an English Preparation Program is also available.

An important feature of the graduate programs is that, the curriculum is compatible with the curriculum of the related departments of well-known universities in Turkey and in the world. This feature grant the program international relevancy. Besides, an infrastructure is built for faculty and student exchange occasions and opportunities for pursuing joint programs with and domestic foreign universities.

The Graduate School of Social Sciences faculty includes experienced and scientifically qualified academics. Additionally, during the courses, executives who work as professional managers in public and private institutions are invited to inform students about their business practices.