Koç Master of Science in International Management Program is a pre-experience degree as opposed to Koç MBA Programs which require at least 3 years of professional experience.
KOÇ MIM Program is especially aimed at candidates who are willing to extend their network within national borders and pursuit a career in Turkey, since they are not obligated to fulfill the two criteria of the CEMS MIM Program: Exchange semester abroad and International Internship.
The application deadlines for CEMS MIM and KOÇ MIM Programs for the 2020-2021 Academic Year are:
Early Application is February 28th, 2020.
Regular Application deadline is April 30th, 2020.
Late Application deadline is June 30th, 2020.
Only online applications will be considered https://apply.ku.edu.tr/
You can take ALES Exam for KOÇ MIM applications.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 measures students may apply without their GMAT/GRE/ALES and Language Scores (TOEFL IBT or YDS Score). If you would like to apply for a scholarship, you are required to get a GMAT/GRE/ALES Score.
GMAT exam should be taken.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 measures students may apply without their GMAT/GRE/ALES and Language Scores (TOEFL IBT or YDS Score). If you would like to apply for a scholarship, you are required to get a GMAT/GRE/ALES Score.
There is no restriction on who should write your recommendation letters. However, candidates are advised to provide at least one of their recommendations from a business professional. This person can be someone you have worked with during any kind of part-time/ full-time job.
The recommendation forms have been prepared to facilitate the task of your recommender. However, recommendation letters in essay format are equally welcome. In order to upload the essay, the recommender can use the upload button in the recommendation page that s/he is redirected to through e-mail notification from the Graduate School of Business.
Transcripts can be presented in English or Turkish. Foreign students who possess transcripts in languages other than English or Turkish are required to have it translated and approved.
Interviews are arranged after the candidate completes and submits the online application.
Each year, the average GMAT/GRE score of that year’s cohort is calculated. Applicants’ GMAT/GRE scores are expected to be in line with the class average.
There is no minimum GPA requirement.
Taking Business courses at the undergraduate level is a requirement. KOÇ MIM also accepts applications of students whose Bachelor’s degree is not in a business-related field. In that respect, students, holding non-business undergraduate degrees, are expected to participate to the pre-master program.
The application fee for the 2019-2020 Academic year is 150 TL / 30 USD / 25 EURO and the fee is going to be paid on apply.ku.edu.tr
The tuition of CEMS MIM Program for the 2019-2020 Academic Year is 92.500,00 TL.
The tuition of KOÇ MIM Program for the 2019-2020 Academic Year is 92.500,00 TL.
MIM students are provided off campus dormitories in Sarıyer.
In accordance with the regulations and requirements of the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK), the CEMS MIM and Koc MIM degree requires no graduation thesis.
With prior notification, it is possible for candidates to visit the campus and attend a lecture.