Message of the Departmental Chair
In the 21st century, the extension of life expectancy, the diversification of demand for healthcare services, and advancements in health technologies have increased the strategic importance of the healthcare sector. In Türkiye, the healthcare sector is also projected to become one of the high value–added fields alongside tourism. The success of the sector largely depends on the quality of healthcare services and the qualified human resources responsible for managing these services. In this context, graduates of healthcare management play a decisive role in the development of both healthcare institutions and the sector by taking part in the managerial processes of healthcare organizations.
The Department of Healthcare Management at Istanbul Gelisim University aims to educate healthcare managers equipped with competencies such as communication, leadership, team management, analytical thinking, and openness to innovation. In line with this objective, students’ professional and academic development is supported through theoretical education, practical training, sectoral meetings, internships, graduation projects, and opportunities for international experience.
The mission of the department is to train managers who will improve the quality of healthcare services and contribute to the advancement of the sector, while its vision is to become one of the leading departments in Türkiye that prepares senior executives for healthcare institutions and contributes to social development. As a result of the activities carried out in line with these objectives, the department has achieved international accreditation success, and the university has attained significant positions in national and international rankings. Graduates may pursue careers in various fields such as public and private healthcare institutions, health insurance, health tourism, corporate communication, and academia.