Message from the Department Head

Entrepreneurship today is widely recognized not only as a pathway to starting new ventures but also as a key capability for creating value across different roles, sectors, and contexts. The ability to recognize opportunities, take initiative, and create value is increasingly important for how individuals contribute within organizations, launch new ideas, and respond to emerging societal needs.

In line with this broader perspective, entrepreneurship education is evolving globally. Rather than being confined to a single field, it is increasingly integrated across disciplines, enabling it to have the greatest impact. At Özyeğin University, we embrace this approach by positioning entrepreneurship as a mindset that can be developed and applied across disciplines. We aim to equip students with both the conceptual foundations and practical capabilities to think and act entrepreneurially across diverse contexts.

Our program is designed not only for those who aspire to establish their own ventures, but also for those who seek to contribute to innovation within existing organizations or to address societal challenges. In this sense, entrepreneurship is approached as a competence that strengthens initiative, adaptability, and the ability to create meaningful impact across career paths.

Our goal is to cultivate individuals who are not only knowledgeable in their own fields but also capable of identifying opportunities and leading change. We welcome students who are curious, proactive, and eager to expand their perspectives to engage with entrepreneurship as a way of thinking and creating impact in whatever path they choose.