Dean's Message

Dear Students,

The Faculty of Communication was established within Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University by the Presidential Decree No. 7477, published in the Official Gazette dated August 4, 2023, and numbered 32269. The departments of "Public Relations and Advertising" and "New Media and Communication," which were previously under the Ömer Seyfettin Faculty of Applied Sciences, commenced their academic activities under the umbrella of the Faculty of Communication as of July 2024. We will set out on this new journey with our first students under the name of the Faculty of Communication in the 2024-2025 Academic Year. According to annual department-based statistics, our two departments rank in the top five among the Communication Faculties of both Foundation and State Universities in Turkey, achieving a one hundred percent enrollment rate every year.

Acting with the vision of a “New Generation State University” and the motto “Be the Hope,” our University will now raise young individuals who will become the hope for our country in the field of “Communication” as well. The academic staff of our Faculty, comprising two Professors, five Associate Professors, five Assistant Professors, and four Research Assistants, stands out with their strong academic backgrounds, diverse university experiences, and resounding successes. Additionally, our Faculty has a Faculty Secretary and an Administrative Officer who are dedicated to managing the administrative affairs of our students.

The Faculty of Communication focuses on achieving its objectives rapidly alongside its academic staff, and prioritizes imparting professional knowledge and skills through robust sector-university collaborations. By incorporating applied courses alongside theoretical ones in our curriculum, our Faculty strives to enhance its graduates' competitiveness in the sector. In this regard, through the "Media Center" located within the Faculty of Communication, our students put what they learn in class into practice, gaining valuable sectoral experience during their university years. Furthermore, our students are offered hands-on experiences through the Media and Communication Club and the Public Relations Club, which operate under the faculty's umbrella.

Guided by the perspective of the "Century of Turkey" vision, a four-year formal academic education is provided in the Departments of Public Relations and Advertising, and New Media and Communication—both of which are pioneering departments in sectoral competition. With an academic staff that constantly updates itself and keeps pace with technological advancements, we ensure our students are fully supported with the knowledge and skills necessary for their professional lives after graduation. Graduates from our Faculty's departments stand out in public and private institutions across various areas, including public relations, advertising, sponsorship, lobbying, branding, event management, and image and reputation management. They also have the opportunity to build careers in numerous fields of communication, such as social media management, media planning, copywriting, camera operation, and editing.

Through our academic and administrative staff, as well as bilateral collaborations established with stakeholders and advisory boards, we aim to contribute to the Turkey of the Future with confident and powerful steps alongside our students. We invite our esteemed prospective students, who are currently in the decision-making phase of their university preferences and are considering our Faculty's departments, to join the Faculty of Communication family.

With my warmest regards,

Dean Prof. Dr. Hatice AYDIN