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12Oct 2025 by fbaadm

October 15 – Cem Demiroğlu

Past Seminars

Date: 15 October 2025, Wednesday Time: 10.30 – 11.30 Place: MA-330 "Empty Creditors: How Public Credit Guarantees Impair Loan Restructuring" by Cem Demiroğlu Koç University Abstract Public credit guarantees (PCGs) are increasingly used worldwide to stimulate lending during economic downturns, yet their impact on loan restructuring remains unexplored. This paper shows that PCGs can transform banks into "empty creditors" with reduced loss exposure, leading to inefficient defaults. Using comprehensive loan-level data from Türkiye's 2017 PCG program---the world's largest at the time---we find that, conditional on distress, PCG loans exhibit substantially higher default rates and lower restructuring rates than non-PCG loans, even when comparing loans to the same firm in the same quarter. The effect strengthens with higher guarantee coverage and weakens as banks approach portfolio-level loss caps, demonstrating moral hazard…

10Oct 2025 by fbaadm

🎉 Great Moments from Our Faculty’s Happy Hour Activity! (October 7) 🌿

News & Events

On October 7, 2025, the Faculty of Business Administration’s academic and administrative staff came together for a Happy Hour event at Piel Roja, Bilkent Center.The event provided a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to connect in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, exchange ideas, and strengthen bonds of friendship and collaboration.Events like this will continue to foster a strong sense of community 🌟 and reinforce our shared purpose of excellence in academia 🎓

06Oct 2025 by fbaadm

October 8 – Cenk Koçaş

Past Seminars

Date: 08 October 2025, Wednesday Time: 10.30 – 11.30 Place: MA-330 "Unintentionally Prestigious: Exclusivity Through Bulk Purchases" by Cenk Koçaş Sabancı University Abstract Consumers typically buy bulk for their cost-saving benefits. Drawing on costly signaling theory, we argue that such commitments, however, serve as subtle unintentional signals of status. Although consumers buy bulk for cost saving purposes, observers consistently perceive bulk purchasers (long-term subscribers, clubhouse shoppers, loyalty card holders) as higher in status not only because they appear to possess greater financial resources, but also because they are seen as respected customers. Consequently, such customers are afforded a way of costly signaling where the risk of being labeled a show-off is minimized due to the low-cost disguise. Hence, bulk purchases essentially come with a reward of exclusivity that customers do (consciously…

15Sep 2025 by fbaadm

The EMBA 2025 Class Set Sail for Leadership in Bodrum

News & Events

The Faculty of Business Administration, together with Bodrum Offshore Sailing Club, welcomed the EMBA 2025 class with a 3-day orientation program in Bodrum Through sailing, our incoming EMBA class didn’t just navigate the waters — they navigated teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Taking on different roles within the crews gave them the chance to experience trust, collaboration, and the true spirit of being part of a team. The journey ended with an exciting sailing race and a medal ceremony that celebrated not only the winners but also the bonds built at sea. With this inspiring start, we are confident that our EMBA 2025 class will keep sailing toward success in both their academic and professional lives!

11Sep 2025 by fbaadm

Faculty Dinner and Farewell to Interim Dean Prof. Dr. Selim Aktürk (September 9)

News & Events

The Faculty of Business Administration held a faculty dinner on September 9, 2025, at Deniz Yıldızı Restaurant in Çayyolu to mark the beginning of the 2025–2026 academic year and to express sincere appreciation to Prof. Dr. Selim Aktürk for his invaluable contributions during his tenure as Interim Dean. Faculty members and their spouses gathered in a warm and friendly atmosphere, celebrating both the start of the new academic year and Prof. Aktürk’s dedicated service and leadership.

02Sep 2025 by fbaadm

September 5 – Alper Ünalan

Past Seminars

Date: 5 September 2025, Friday Time: 09.30 Place: MA - 202 “THE IMPACT OF BANKING MARKET STRUCTURE ON SME DEVELOPMENT: EVIDENCE FROM TÜRKİYE” by Alper Ünalan (Advisor : Assoc. Prof. A.Başak Tanyeri Günsur) Abstract This thesis examines the influence of local banking structures on the opening, closing, and performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Türkiye. Specifically, it investigates the roles of state-owned, foreign, and domestic banks in facilitating the creation, growth, and survival of SMEs. The research draws on annual data from 2008 to 2022, combining banking statistics, firm performance indicators, and macroeconomic measures. The findings show that state-owned banks are particularly important in fostering the creation of new SMEs, as they provide favorable financing conditions. They also play a stabilizing role during economic downturns by supporting profitability…

15Jun 2025 by fbaadm

MAN 495 – Project Fair and Competition 2025

Course Based Events

[ E-Book ] The Faculty of Business Administration at Bilkent University successfully held its Fourth Project Fair and Competition on May 30, 2025, at the Mithat Coruh Auditorium. The event served as a platform for 105 senior students—organized into seventeen teams—to present their research findings and innovative solutions to real-world business problems, developed in collaboration with sixteen prominent companies. The day commenced with a poster presentation session, during which all participating teams introduced their projects to a diverse audience of faculty members, industry professionals, and fellow students. This interactive session allowed attendees to engage directly with the teams, offering valuable insights into their analytical approaches and research methodologies. The competition for the Best Poster Award was highly competitive, with all teams displaying commendable rigor, creativity, and presentation skills. The event…

10Jun 2025 by fbaadm

Üniversite Adaylarına

Other Activities

Bilkent Üniversitesi İşletme Fakültesi, analitik düşünceyi, etik liderliği ve küresel bakış açısını merkeze alan bir eğitim anlayışıyla, sizi iş dünyasının geleceğine hazırlamayı hedefler. Uluslararası geçerliliğe sahip programlarımız, dinamik ve deneyimli öğretim kadromuz ve dünya çapında başarıya ulaşmış mezunlarımızla fark yaratıyoruz.Fakültemiz hakkında detaylı bilgiye bu siteden ulaşabilir, Bilkent Üniversitesi’ndeki yaşam, burs olanakları, yurt imkanları ve başvuru süreçleri gibi daha genel bilgiler için Bilkent Üniversitesi Üniversite Adaylarına Bilgi sayfasını ziyaret edebilirsiniz.

01Jun 2025 by fbaadm

Bilkentpreneurs Challenge 2025

News & Events, Other Activities

🎉 We are excited to share that the #BilkentpreneursChallenge 2025 — our annual startup pitch competition — successfully concluded on May 30, 2025! Organized in collaboration with the Bilkent University Faculty of Business Administration, the Beba Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation, Loop Games, and the logistic support of Bilkent Cyberpark and Durukan Şekerleme, the event brought together some of the most promising student entrepreneurs. Out of 26 applicant teams, the top 10 finalists pitched their business ideas to a curious audience and a distinguished jury for a chance to win 💰 prizes sponsored by Beba Foundation and Loop Games: 1st Place: $7,0002nd Place: $4,0003rd Place: $3,000 Our finalists impressed both the crowd and the jury — which included Korhan Beba, Mert Gür, Barış Karakullukçu, Nihal Yazgan, Yekta Özcömert, and Tolga Demir — with their creativity, innovation, and energy. 🎉 Congratulations to the winning teams: Team Jared AI – 1st Place Team Heidi – 2nd Place Team Kocly – 3rd Place 📽️ The…

27May 2025 by fbaadm

Seminars Archive

Past Seminars

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Before 2018 The Faculty of Business Administration regularly hosts research seminars that bring together distinguished scholars, industry experts, and our academic community. This archive provides access to past seminars, offering an overview of the diverse topics, methodologies, and perspectives shared over the years. Here, you can explore previous seminar sessions delivered by our faculty members, visiting professors, and leading researchers from around the world. Each entry includes the speaker's name, institutional affiliation, seminar title, and—when available—additional materials such as abstracts or presentation files. Our Seminars Archive reflects the Faculty’s strong commitment to intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the continuous advancement of knowledge in business and management fields.

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