Aviation Management Programs at Okan University

Program Overview — What Makes Okan’s Degree Stand Out

• Duration and language: A four-year undergraduate program taught fully in English, enabling smoother placement of international students into global roles.
• Faculty and administration: Administered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, the program blends academic rigor and applied vocational training.
• International readiness: Optional foreign language instruction enhances graduates’ competitiveness across regional and international aviation markets.
• Industry alignment: Strong ties to airlines, airports, regulatory bodies, and aviation technical companies provide real-world exposure.

Core Curriculum and Competencies

The curriculum equips students across technical, regulatory, and managerial dimensions of aviation. Key modules and competencies include:

• Aviation business management: airline economics, route and network planning, revenue management, and commercial strategy.
• Civil aviation security: regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, and airport security operations.
• Occupational health, safety, and quality: safety management systems (SMS), accident prevention, and quality assurance.
• Avionics and structural analysis: basics of aircraft systems and maintenance-oriented structural awareness.
• Fundamentals of air transport and safety: aviation law, liability, and international regulations.
• Operational modules: navigation, meteorology, aircraft performance, crew resource management, and aviation theory.

Professional Preparation and Industry Integration

Practical Training and Internships

Okan University emphasizes practical training through:

• Internships and industry placements with airlines, airports, and logistics firms.
• Applied projects supervised jointly by academics and industry professionals.
• Guest lectures and workshops from active professionals in aviation operations, safety, and logistics.

Career Outcomes and Sector Fit

Graduates are prepared for a broad set of roles:

• Airline and airport management (operations, commercial, ground services)
• Civil aviation regulatory authorities and safety oversight
• Air cargo, freight forwarding, and logistics companies
• Flight planning, route management, and dispatch roles
• Aviation insurance, digital marketing, and HR for aviation companies
• Aviation systems development, consulting, and IT roles

Admission Requirements and Application Checklist

Core Application Documents

To admit international candidates for the English-taught program, Okan University requires:

• High school diploma or equivalent, translated into English or Turkish.
• Valid passport and personal photographs.
• Equivalency certificate from the Turkish Ministry of Education (necessary for formal enrollment).
• Proof of English proficiency — TOEFL or the university’s language test.
• Some applicants may also need to submit a motivation letter or participate in a personal interview.

Practical Admissions Checklist for Recruiters and Agents

• Verify and obtain certified translations of diplomas and transcripts.
• Initiate equivalency procedures early — the Ministry process can take time.
• Prepare candidate portfolios (CV, motivation letter, language scores).
• Schedule mock interviews and language readiness sessions to increase offer conversion.

How International Recruiters, Admissions Teams and Agencies Can Engage

Recruitment Strategies That Convert

• Targeted student messaging: emphasize career outcomes and internship pathways rather than course content alone.
• Partnerships with local aviation academies and secondary schools to build pipelines of technically inclined candidates.
• Host specialized webinars and virtual open days with Okan’s faculty and alumni to present real-world career stories.

Admissions and Onboarding Best Practices

• Pre-departure orientation focusing on aviation industry expectations, workplace culture in Turkiye, and safety standards.
• Language and soft-skills bootcamps (crew resource management, conflict resolution, workplace communication).
• Coordinated internship placement through industry partners to ensure students gain immediate practical exposure.

Practical Partnership Model — How Study in Turkiye Adds Value

International Recruitment Leadership

• Managing full recruitment funnels for aviation programs from lead generation to enrollment.
• Providing localized marketing campaigns in target markets to attract candidates with aviation technical backgrounds.

Admissions Process Automation

• Using automated workflows reduces administrative burden.
• Providing real-time updates to students, agents, and university admissions teams to reduce delays.

Tailored Training for Placement Success

• English and technical language support aligned to aviation workplace standards.
• Internship placement assistance via our network, increasing employability immediately after graduation.

Actionable Checklist for Recruitment and Admissions Teams

Short-Term (0–3 Months)

• Confirm application document requirements and equivalency timelines.
• Launch targeted outreach in priority markets with aviation-focused messaging.

Mid-Term (3–9 Months)

• Pre-screen candidates for internships and language readiness.
• Establish employer partnerships for guaranteed internship placements.

Long-Term (9–24 Months)

• Develop co-branded micro-credentials with industry partners.
• Monitor graduate outcomes to refine curriculum and recruitment messaging.

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