The Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations (ÇEEİ) within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Nazilli University is one of the leading institutions in Turkey dedicated to examining the multidimensional nature of labor processes, social inequalities, social policies, and labor relations through an interdisciplinary approach. Our department aims to educate students to become ethical, critical thinkers with an analytical perspective, while also providing the qualified human resources needed by both the public and private sectors. The program offers a rich curriculum that enables students to analyze the fundamental dynamics of working life from historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives. Courses offered in subfields such as social policy, labor law, industrial relations, human resource management, social security systems, and gender studies are structured to support students' academic and professional development. Within this framework, the education and training activities conducted in our department are continuously updated in line with the principle of lifelong learning and supported by quality assurance systems. Graduates of our department are employed in various public institutions, including the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, the Social Security Institution, the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR), and the Ministry of Family and Social Services, as well as in human resources departments in the private sector, trade unions, employer associations, non-governmental organizations, and academia. Additionally, we provide systematic guidance services to our students for the Public Personnel Selection Exam (KPSS) and academic career opportunities. Distinguished by its academic staff, research capacity, and student-centered approach, our department has adopted scientific production and social benefit as its primary goals in line with social justice, equality, and human dignity principles in the workplace. The Department of Labor Relations and Industrial Relations closely monitors the transformations occurring in global labor markets and is committed to building a participatory, critical, and transformative academic culture at both national and international levels.

The Bachelor's Degree Program in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations was established in 2005 and began its educational activities in 2012 by accepting its first students. The educational process within the program is conducted in both full-time and part-time formats. In addition to undergraduate education, the department offers two active graduate programs: a thesis-based master's program and a non-thesis master's program. Currently, the department has a faculty of 5 members, including 2 Professors, 1 Associate Professor, 1 Assistant Professor, and 1 Research Assistant, who are engaged in teaching, research, and other academic activities.

To educate individuals who are capable of analyzing labor markets, well-equipped in the fields of social policy and labor relations, committed to ethical values, and highly aware of social responsibility. It is intended that our graduates, equipped with digital competencies, contribute to policy development processes in public, private, and civil society organizations.

To educate individuals who can analyze the transformation of working life, prioritize work that is worthy of human dignity, critically evaluate the effects of digitalization on labor processes, and develop inclusive policies. With an approach that integrates scientific production and social contribution, and through a contemporary, innovative, and solution-oriented education model, it aims to become a respected academic reference point at both national and international levels.

1. Work as a manager, consultant, or expert in areas such as human resources, business analytics, payroll and personnel, and digital performance management in the private sector. 2. Participate in social policy development processes based on values such as gender equality, social justice, and inclusivity. 3. Contribute to the implementation and development of public policies by working in roles such as inspector, expert, auditor, social security expert, and labor inspector in public institutions. 4. Play an active role in collective bargaining, representation, research, and social dialogue processes in trade unions, employer associations, and civil society organizations. 5. Analyzing the impacts of artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and remote work applications on labor processes and developing policies regarding these transformations.

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.