About Us

History

Quality education since 2003

The establishment process of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Giresun University was initiated by the decision of Karadeniz Technical University Senate, dated September 28, 2001, numbered 173. In accordance with this decision, the proposal to establish a Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in Giresun province was approved by the General Assembly of the Council of Higher Education in April 2002.

This proposal was finalized by the Council of Ministers decision dated March 26, 2003, and came into force upon publication in the Official Gazette with the Presidential approval on April 9, 2003.

Our Mission

Since its establishment, our faculty aims to educate individuals with contemporary knowledge in economics, administrative and social sciences, who have acquired analytical thinking competencies, can specialize in at least one field, can apply their knowledge creatively and flexibly, and have strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

2003Year of Establishment

4Active Departments

1.744Active Students

4.808Graduates

Milestones

Our Development Process

2003Faculty EstablishmentOfficially established on April 9, 2003, with Presidential approval and publication in the Official Gazette.

2005-06Department of EconomicsThe first department of our faculty, Department of Economics, started education with 70 students.

2008-09Department of Business AdministrationOur second department, the Department of Business Administration, started accepting students.

2011-12Department of International RelationsThe academic capacity of our faculty was expanded with the opening of the Department of International Relations.

2015-16Department of Political Science and Public AdministrationWith the opening of our fourth department, our faculty achieved its current structure.

Student and graduate figures are taken from the official data portals of Giresun University: Giresun University in Numbers and Alumni Information System (accessed 15 October 2026).