Human Resources Management

Vision
To be a leading program in Human Resources Management that adopts a contemporary management approach, integrates digital transformation and innovative practices into its educational processes, adheres to ethical values, and focuses on application-oriented education, with graduates preferred by the public and private sectors.
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Mission
To train qualified professionals in the field of Human Resources Management who possess professional knowledge and skills, can think analytically, have strong communication skills, adhere to ethical values, effectively use digital technologies, embrace lifelong learning, and can adapt to the changing working life. Increasing the employability of students and contributing to regional development through applied education activities conducted in cooperation with the public and private sectors is our fundamental mission.
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Program Objective
The Human Resources Management Program is a two-year associate degree program that aims to train qualified human resources professionals needed by public and private sector organizations. The program aims to equip students with knowledge and skills in human resources management, recruitment and selection processes, performance and career management, labor law, work psychology, occupational health and safety, digital human resources applications, artificial intelligence, data analysis, and financial literacy.
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Program Objectives
The main objectives of the program are to train qualified human resources professionals who:
• Can effectively utilize the basic principles and practices of human resources management,
• Can manage recruitment, performance, career, and training-development processes,
• Can apply the basic legislation related to labor law and working life,
• Can effectively use digital human resources systems, artificial intelligence applications, and data analysis tools,
• Can think analytically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and adapt to teamwork,
• Have a sense of professional ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability,
• Embrace lifelong learning. ________________________________________
Student Facilities
Educational activities in the program are conducted in modern classrooms. Computer labs, a library, a cafeteria, and social areas are available for student use. The program includes a mandatory 30-day internship, during which students gain practical experience in public institutions, private sector businesses, and human resources departments. ________________________________________
Horizontal and Vertical Transfer Opportunities
Horizontal Transfer
Students can transfer horizontally to equivalent associate degree programs in accordance with the principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Main programs that can be transferred to horizontally:
• Banking and Insurance
• Foreign Trade
• Real Estate Management
• Healthcare Institutions Management
• Business Administration
• Accounting and Tax Practices
• Marketing
• Tourism and Hotel Management
• Logistics
Vertical Transfer
Graduates of the program can transfer to the following undergraduate programs with the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS):
• Human Resources Management
• Labor Economics and Industrial Relations
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Political Science
• Political Science and Public Administration
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Graduation and Employment Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the program are entitled to receive an Associate Degree in Human Resources Management and graduate with the title of Human Resources Professional. Graduates;
• Graduates can work in the human resources and personnel units of public institutions and organizations,
• in the human resources departments of private sector businesses,
• in human resources consulting firms,
• in private employment agencies,
• in training and career development centers,
• in payroll and personnel administration units,
• in industrial relations and administrative departments,
• in organized industrial zones and production and service businesses. ________________________________________
Contribution to the Economy and Regional Development
The Human Resources Management Program contributes to increasing the efficiency of businesses, effectively managing human resources processes, and corporate development by training qualified human resources professionals needed by the public and private sectors. The program contributes to regional and national development by supporting the training of a workforce that can adapt to digital transformation and sustainable human resources practices.