Strategic Cooperation Protocol Between the Department of Business Administration and IGEA

Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration and the Innovation Entrepreneurship Education and Research Association (IGEA) have signed a cooperation protocol aimed at enhancing students’ capacities in project development, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and access to international programs.

During the protocol ceremony held at the Department of Business Administration, the parties exchanged ideas on joint initiatives that will strengthen university–civil society collaboration. Within the scope of the protocol, it is planned to carry out training, informational, and practical activities particularly related to international funding programs such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and Digital Europe.

In line with the cooperation, project writing trainings, entrepreneurship and innovation-oriented workshops, bootcamp programs, mentoring activities, and applied social responsibility projects will be organized for students. In addition, the protocol aims to support students’ access to national and international project networks and help them gain practice-oriented experience.

Through this protocol, it is intended that Business Administration students will develop competencies not only in academic knowledge, but also in project management, teamwork, building international collaborations, and creating social impact. Faculty members of the department will provide scientific consultancy and academic guidance throughout the process.

This cooperation is regarded as one of the significant steps strengthening the sector-oriented, civil society-focused, and internationalization vision of the Department of Business Administration at Bandırma Onyedi Eylul University.