Message from Our Department Head

The Department of Public Relations and Advertising at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University is helping shape the field of communication sciences under the roof of one of our country's youngest and most dynamic state universities.

In the short time since its establishment, our department has achieved a significant success by ranking among the top five in student score rankings among its peers in the field. This success is not a matter of chance; it is the result of the dedicated work of our qualified academic staff, the effort of our students, and the meticulous labor of our administrative personnel. This progress instills in us great hope for the bright future of our department and places upon our shoulders a pleasant responsibility: our duty is to raise this bar of success even higher.

One of the greatest strengths of our university and department is undoubtedly its location. Being situated at a historical and cultural crossroads, in a region where the heart of industry and commerce beats, offers us unique opportunities to blend theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Ensuring that our students feel the advantage of this strategic location at every moment of their educational life is one of our top priorities.

Our teaching staff, which is increasingly enriched by the participation of academics who are competent in their field and recognized both nationally and internationally, is our greatest assurance. Our academic staff not only convey professional knowledge and skills to our students, but also accompany them as guides on their intellectual and personal development journeys.

Communication sciences have gained a unique place at the intersection of different disciplines. Undoubtedly, this vast accumulation of knowledge is also a source of inspiration. The great film director Andrei Tarkovsky said, "Educate yourself to not perceive time spent with yourself as loneliness." When we consider the noise rising from today's digital and conventional media channels, we understand more deeply how profound this statement truly is. As a department, we aim for our students not only to become successful communicators, but also to become individuals who can find their own voice within this noise, possess intellectual depth, are able to think critically, and can enrich their intellectual foundations throughout their lives.

In line with this vision, we take rightful pride in raising new communication professionals who understand the value of reading and questioning, who have a developed sense of responsibility toward society and their country, and who are committed to ethical values.

We would be delighted to have you join us on this exciting journey.

With respect and regards,

Dr. Mustafa Çağatay TOK
Head of the Department of Public Relations and Advertising