Okan University

Istanbul Okan University is a private university located in Akfırat, Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey. It was established by Bekir Okan in 1999 and started its educational activities in the 2003–2004 academic year. Okan University aims to build a bridge between the academic and the business world. To this end, the university enables students to work at firms as part of its Preparing for Business Life Program, starting from their freshman year. This program not only helps students to become familiar with business life and improve their knowledge and skills by putting theory into practice, but serves to motivate the students as well. Students who have successfully completed the Preparing for Business Life Program are presented with a participation certificate as well as other work experience certifications added to their diplomas when they graduate.