The Department of International Relations aims to educate individuals who are capable of understanding the functioning of the global system and who are proficient in the fields of international politics, economics, law, and diplomacy. The academic program combines theoretical knowledge with analytical thinking, adopting an interdisciplinary approach that integrates political science, history, economics, and law. Our department prepares students to become critical thinkers, effective communicators in multicultural environments, and active participants on international platforms. In addition to undergraduate education, the department offers master’s and doctoral programs, providing opportunities for those who aspire to pursue an academic career and contribute original research to the field. With its strong academic staff and continuously updated curriculum, the Department of International Relations equips graduates with the skills necessary to pursue successful careers in the public sector, private sector, and international organizations.

Our department was established in 2001 and commenced its academic activities by admitting students in the 2004–2005 academic year. Educational activities are conducted under the Department of International Relations through both regular and evening education programs. In addition to undergraduate education, the department offers two graduate programs: one at the master's level and one at the doctoral level. Furthermore, although a non-thesis master's program was previously available, no new student admissions have been made to this program since 2013. Currently, the department’s academic staff consists of a total of 10 members, including 3 Professors, 4 Assistant Professors (Dr.), and 3 Research Assistants (Dr.).

Our department aims to contribute to the production of scientific knowledge and to promote interdisciplinary research by emphasizing theoretical depth and analytical thinking within the discipline of International Relations. In this direction, it adopts interactive and practice-oriented teaching methods that prioritize methodological competence, enabling students to consolidate their theoretical knowledge through practical experiences and to effectively utilize contemporary technological tools. Through this approach, the department seeks to cultivate individuals who are proficient in the field of international relations, capable of critical thinking, contributing to academic advancement, and sensitively supporting global sustainable development goals.

Our vision, with our experinced academic staff, is to educate students who are pioneer and aware of current issues in the field of international relations.

The program educational objectives have been structured in alignment with the mission and vision of our department, taking into consideration the systematically collected opinions, suggestions, and feedback from internal and external stakeholders. In this context, data obtained through surveys, face-to-face meetings, and online interviews conducted with our students, alumni, academic staff, representatives from public institutions, and professionals from the private sector have served as primary reference sources in the formulation of the program’s educational objectives. As a result of this process, the educational objectives have been defined to ensure that our graduates are well-equipped to achieve their career goals at national and international levels, to competently fulfill roles in various sectors, and to meet the expectations of the professional fields they will enter. The educational objectives of the program are as follows: 1. Graduates will work as analysts, specialists, or consultants in public institutions, ministries of foreign affairs, and international organizations, contributing to the processes of international policy-making. 2. Graduates will be employed in multinational corporations, financial institutions, and chambers of commerce in fields such as foreign affairs, risk analysis, and global strategy, contributing to the formulation of international trade and investment policies. 3. Graduates will pursue postgraduate education, engage in scientific research, produce academic publications, and make original contributions to the discipline of international relations. 4. Graduates will serve as analysts or strategic advisors in think tanks, research institutes, and institutions focusing on security policy, contributing to geopolitical risk analysis, crisis management, and the development of international security strategies. 5. Graduates will take part in national and international non-governmental organizations working in the fields of human rights, international law, and sustainable development, managing social responsibility projects and contributing to the advancement of global governance mechanisms. 6. Graduates will work in international public relations and public diplomacy units within the private sector, contributing to institutional reputation management, intercultural communication, and the development of international cooperation strategies at the global level.

Nazilli Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences is situated in İsabeyli, twenty minutes far from Nazilli and has a three-block, 26-square-meter indoor spaced central building, which includes 15 lecture halls, 8 classes, 2 computer labs with 7/24 internet connection, 1 library, 1 canteen, 1 student and 1 staff dining hall besides a total of 80 office rooms 64 of which are allocated to the academic staff. Also, dormitories for boys and girls, 500 bed capacity for each are located near the central building.

IT and internet infrastructure in the faculty were designed to serve constantly to the academic and administrative staff via the desktop and laptop computers available in all Office rooms; hence, permanent Access to academic/scientific publications have been assured. Students, too, have the same opportunity by means of the computer labs open during educational terms. Students also use the internet Access of nearby cafes/restaurants.