Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Nazilli Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences is a higher education institution offering four-year undergraduate education. The faculty currently offers a total of nine undergraduate programs— seven of which are active and two inactive—with approximately 3,200 students enrolled. In addition, 15 graduate programs are carried out by the faculty’s academic staff under the Institute of Social Sciences in the faculty’s classrooms. Educational activities at the faculty are conducted in accordance with Law No. 2547 on Higher Education and the Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations of Aydın Adnan Menderes University. Students are admitted to the faculty through various channels, including the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS), transfer programs (YGS or DGS), and international student admissions. Each student is required to renew their course enrollment during the periods specified in the academic calendar. Every student is also assigned an academic advisor throughout their studies. The academic year consists of two semesters: fall and spring. Midterm exams are scheduled by the Faculty Administrative Board, while final and make-up exams are announced at the beginning of the academic year according to the official academic calendar. The language of instruction is Turkish, and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is in place. Issues such as credit transfers, examinations, grading, and assessments are governed by the university’s education and exam regulations. Grades are generally assigned on a 100-point scale. Success is determined based on a weighted average, with the minimum passing grades defined as follows: • Undergraduate programs: 50 • Master’s programs: 70 • Doctoral programs: 75. The regulations clearly outline how to convert grades from the 100-point scale to other grading systems. All students who successfully complete an undergraduate program at our faculty are awarded a bachelor’s degree diploma.

Nazilli Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences is a higher education institution affiliated with Aydın Adnan Menderes University, offering a four-year undergraduate program. It was established in 1992 and began its educational activities in 1993, accepting students into its Economics and Business Administration departments in a building known as the "Old Government Building" in the center of Nazilli, which is now used as the "Nazilli Public Education Center." In 2005, the faculty was temporarily relocated to the Sümer Campus, and in the 2008-2009 academic year, it moved to its permanent location at the İsabeyli Campus.

The Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences has committed itself to conduct research that will create regional and economic breakthroughs under the existing legislation, train high-quality executive candidates and help to benefit a production society with scientific research.

The vision of the faculty is to become one of the leading faculties of Economics and Administrative Sciences in the Aegean region by determining regional issues and the needs of students with the participation of all stakeholders.

The primary objective of our faculty is to educate individuals who can develop innovative and holistic solutions to economic, financial, social, administrative, legal, and political developments at national, regional, and global levels; who are capable of assuming responsibilities in the public sector, private sector, civil society, and academia; and who are committed to ethical values and social responsibility. In this regard, our faculty aims to foster continuous learning, enhance academic and professional competencies, and contribute to societal progress through the production of scientific knowledge.

Situated on the İsabeyli Campus in the Nazilli district of Aydın, Nazilli Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences occupies a total indoor area of 20,000 square meters. The faculty includes 13 classrooms and 36 lecture halls dedicated to teaching activities. There are 80 offices in total, 64 of which are assigned to academic staff. In addition, a technology room equipped with 40 computers is available for use by students and academic personnel. As part of a protocol signed with İş Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., one of the available spaces has been furnished as a modern finance laboratory equipped with advanced technological infrastructure. The faculty also features a conference hall with a seating capacity of 350, suitable for hosting large-scale events. All classrooms and lecture halls across the faculty are equipped with projection systems and are shared among academic programs on a rotational basis. To support academic work, the faculty houses a library containing approximately 6,700 printed books and 41 periodicals. The library is regularly updated to expand access to information and promote research. For social interaction between classes, the faculty building includes a cafeteria and a staff lounge. Additionally, the campus hosts various sports facilities to support students’ physical development and promote healthy lifestyles. Dining services are provided through a cafeteria and canteen. Furthermore, benches and seating areas have been installed throughout the campus grounds, allowing students and staff to spend time outdoors comfortably. Across from the faculty building, there are commercial establishments such as a market, stationery shop, and café, offering convenient access to additional services for students and staff.

The computer and internet infrastructure at the faculty is designed to provide 24/7 access for academic and administrative staff through desktop or laptop computers available in each office. Continuous access to academic and scientific publications is ensured. Students are also granted access to this infrastructure through computer laboratories that are open during education hours. Wireless internet access available in nearby private cafés and businesses is heavily used by students. All academic and administrative units within the faculty building are supported by both fixed (wired) internet connections and secure, uninterrupted wireless internet through the EDUROAM network. Aydın Adnan Menderes University possesses a robust information system infrastructure aimed at conducting educational activities, academic monitoring, and student support services via digital platforms. Across the university, a total of 15 information systems are actively in use. Of these, 5 directly support the achievement of program learning outcomes and educational goals, while the remaining 10 contribute indirectly through the management of administrative processes, data security, and technical support. The primary platform for managing students' academic processes is the Student Information System (OBIS), which enables students to manage their academic careers online. ADÜZEM, the university’s Distance Education Portal, facilitates access to online course content and allows common and elective courses to be delivered independently of physical location. The ADÜZEM Virtual Meeting System (ADÜ STS) is primarily used at the graduate level for thesis monitoring and defense processes, providing a secure environment for conducting academic meetings online.