Vocational School
Yavuz ERDOĞAN
School Secretary
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Message from Faculty
With the objectives set pursuant to the vision and mission of our University and Faculty, we aim to raise professional and technical personnel with the conscious of life long learning and respect for human and nature, who are capable of analyzing, questioning, researching, teaching and producing ideas.
The curriculums of programs are composed of compulsory and, area and non-area elective courses designed in line with the requirements of the labor market. The Vocational School utilizes all the workshops and laboratories of other departments at the University, besides the workshops and laboratories required by its own programs. Furthermore, the Vocational School organizes seminars, conferences, exhibitions and panels to establish an effective communication between the students and business world, society and industry; in addition to the professional and techical trips in collaboration with various companies.
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Dean of Faculty
Prof.Dr. B.Koray Tunçalp
Prof. Dr. B. Koray Tunçalp graduated from Marmara University Electrical Education Department in 1984. He worked Marmara University, Faculty of Technology Mechatronics Engineering Department between 1984 1nd 2014. He has been working at Haliç University Faculty of Engineering since 2015, and he has been working as Director of Vocational School since 2017. He received the title of doctor in 1999 and the title of Professor in 2008. He participated in electrical, mechatronics, robotics - vibration and foreign language studies at Purdue and Indiana Universities in the USA, Kaunas Technical University and Panevezys Mechatronics Center in Lithuania, and Bruel & Kjaer Acoustic Company Training Center in Denmark. He worked as a product development consultant and type tests laboratory consultant in the private sector.
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Departments
Cookery
It is ensured that cookery students get to know different culinary cultures, cooking techniques, kitchen tools and equipment, follow the innovations related to their departments closely, strengthen human relations and grow well-equipped in the sector.
Banking and Insurance
The Banking and Insurance Program aims to train people who have practical knowledge with system and program applications as well as theoretical diversity, and who can make analytical decisions quickly and accurately. In order to graduate in-house, 30 working days of practical training (summer internship) are required in addition to all courses. In this way, platforms; It has the opportunity to develop storage with sectoral innovations, experiences and practical applications.
Computer Technology
The Computer Technology Program is a two-year associate degree program aimed at training qualified computer technicians to meet the increasing technological needs of the IT sector. Within the program, students receive comprehensive training in computer systems, software development, programming fundamentals and advanced applications, databases, hardware technologies, and computer networks. Thanks to the application-oriented training approach alongside theoretical courses, students become experts in computer installation, maintenance, and repair, as well as network system management, preparing them for the industry.
Child Development
Individuals graduating from the Child Development Program should be equipped to understand normal and atypical children aged 0-18, to plan activities that suit their needs, to support all areas of development, to develop problem-solving skills, to raise creative, happy and self-confident individuals.
Electronics Technology
Our program, which provides education at the associate level, trains technicians who have sufficient knowledge about the technical staff requirement of the sector, who know the subjects such as manufacturing techniques, design techniques, and material selection, and who can apply their knowledge to industrial systems and equipment.
Physical Therapy
The purpose of the physiotherapy program is to train assistant health personnel who are equipped with modern knowledge and skills, have advanced research and problem solving skills, have cultural accumulation and communication, are prone to team work, can use technological tools and equipment in their fields, give importance to human health and ethical values, and know their authority and responsibilities.
Graphic Design
In this two-year period, theoretical lessons, workshop practices and industry-based teaching are provided in the program. In accordance with the development of the age, the Graphic Design Program provides a modern education with a participatory, sharing, original and aesthetic values in the field of science, technology, art and culture, in accordance with the training of qualified personnel equipped with practical and theoretical knowledge required by the industry and business world.
Interior Design
Being able to make technical drawings using art and technology as a result of changing consumer and producer needs and requirements, acquiring the necessary knowledge and technical equipment at international standards for the realization of the designed spaces, having the confidence to design and work independently, and also being able to demonstrate the harmony of being a good team player, professional responsibility and ethics
First and Emergency Aid
The students who will graduate from the program will be able to recognize all kinds of system trauma and diseases, which are defined as the key of the life chain and are an important part of pre-hospital emergency care, equipped with the information that can usually intervene in the critical condition of the patient or injured at first, can provide basic and advanced life support. The main objective of the program is to ensure that they become competent “Ambulance and Emergency Care Technicians” who can take appropriate emergency approach and act in accordance with ethical rules.
Construction Technology
The aim of this program is to educate intermediate technical personnel who will serve our country in the construction sector and can meet the requirements of the age by making use of science, technology and art knowledge.
Logistics
Within this scope, the Logistics Program has been established in a structure that people who has theoretical knowledge, has a high analytical perspective, interprets information, foresee the future, conducts research, and provide training workplace experience with internship activities.
Fashion Design
The program is designed to teach students the basic concepts of textiles, fashion design and ready-to-wear fashion, as well as to develop manual skills in industry and workshop applications. The program aims to meet the industry's qualified staff needs today and in the future.
Tourism and Hotel Management
Tourism and Hotel Management Program was established in 2011 in order to to train personnel who can provide a wide range of services to meet all kinds of customer needs as a staff or manager in hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, etc. in the tourism industry.
Anaesthesiology
Our education program at the undergraduate level, have sufficient information to meet the technical needs of the industry, anaesthesia, intensive care and pain units, the theoretical and practical applications have enough information about the infrastructure, devices and technical elements that are used in anaesthesia, intensive care units, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to train technicians who can gain experience.
Electrics
The purpose of the program is to train qualified personnel to respond to the demands and developments of the sector in the fields of production, transmission and distribution of electricity, performing factory maintenance and control, working systems of electrical machines and motors, projecting electrical facilities, introduction, operation, and malfunctions of all systems operating with electricity.
Mechanics
Our program, which provides education at the associate degree level, trains technicians who have sufficient knowledge about the technical staff requirement of the sector, who know the subjects such as manufacturing techniques, design techniques, and material selection, and who can apply their knowledge to industrial systems and equipment.
Computer Programming
Purpose of our program is to train scientists. They are going to have enough information on technical staff requirement of the sector. Also one of our goals is to train qualified graduates who need the IT sector, follow technological developments, use them actively, and transfer what they learn to production.
Medical Imaging Techniques
The aim of this course is to train the auxiliary technical personnel needed in the practice of medical imaging techniques providing education at associate degree level. By informing patients about the radiological examinations during the two years of training to prepare the radiation safety and the privacy of the patient during the examination, after examination, that are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of patient medical information, keep track of periodic maintenance and repairs of the fixtures, record keeping and audits related to the operations of regular archiving of experience in providing winning aimed to educate technicians.
Big Data Analytics
The Big Data Analyst program equips students with the skills to collect, store, analyze, and transform large-scale data into usable business insights. The program covers various programming languages and big data technologies, as well as data analysis, statistics, machine learning, data visualization, and business intelligence applications. Students also gain knowledge of data security and ethics, and reinforce their theoretical knowledge through practical projects using real datasets.
Autonomous Systems Technology
The Autonomous Systems Program is a technology-based associate degree program within our Vocational School, designed to meet the needs of the modern age. Launched in the 2025-2026 academic year, the program aims to train expert technicians in the rapidly developing fields of autonomous technologies, artificial intelligence, robotic systems, and industrial automation. Our curriculum is modular, incorporating theoretical and practical courses to meet sectoral requirements. The program includes fundamental courses that enhance professional competence, such as robotic systems, fundamentals of artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, embedded systems, control systems, and a final project. Our practical training takes place in modern laboratories and workshops belonging to the university; summer internships support students in gaining sectoral experience.
Artificial Intelligence Operator
The program covers programming fundamentals, data structures, algorithmic logic, machine learning and deep learning principles, and data collection, processing, and visualization techniques with a holistic approach. Big data management and cloud-based processing processes are deepened through elective courses tailored to students' interests and career goals; network security and an introduction to cybersecurity are also supported within the same framework.
Corporate IT Systems Expertise
The Corporate IT Specialist Associate Degree Program aims to provide students aspiring to a career in IT with a comprehensive education that combines practical and theoretical knowledge to meet the current needs of the sector. The program aims to train experts who can manage information technology infrastructure, design corporate IT systems to ensure security and sustainability, and gain competence in fundamental areas such as network, systems, data management, and software development. Furthermore, training professionals who are proficient in cloud technologies and digital transformation processes and can produce IT solutions tailored to the needs of the business world is among the program's priorities. Graduates will be equipped to work in various positions in the public and private sectors, such as corporate IT specialist, system administrator, cybersecurity specialist, data analyst, software developer, and ERP specialist.
Cloud Computing Operations
The Cloud Computing Operator Associate Degree Program is a two-year, theoretically and practically-based education program aimed at providing skilled intermediate personnel to the cloud computing sector, one of the fastest-growing areas of the technology world. Within the program, students receive comprehensive training in areas such as virtualization technologies, network management, server systems, data center infrastructures, cloud services, and basic cybersecurity. Supported by real-world industry applications, this program aims to develop both technical skills and professional competencies such as problem-solving and teamwork. Thanks to the curriculum, which is supported by both theoretical and practical courses, students graduate as analytical, solution-oriented professionals suited to real-world industry needs.
Business Management
The program aims to cultivate visionary, analytical thinkers with strong ethical values and leadership skills, meeting the needs of the global business world. Students are provided with a strong academic foundation in contemporary management theories, finance, marketing, human resources, production, and strategic management, while gaining practical skills through application-oriented projects, case studies, and industry collaborations. Our educational program, shaped around entrepreneurship and innovation, aims to equip our students with a competitive advantage in both national and international business environments. Our graduates enjoy a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors, and can also contribute to the economy by establishing their own businesses.
Digital Transformation Electronics
The Digital Transformation Electronics program consists of courses covering fundamental electronics, circuit analysis, digital electronics, microcontrollers, sensors and actuators, industrial automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, artificial intelligence applications, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Through theoretical knowledge combined with laboratory applications and project work, students gain competence in the design, installation, and maintenance of digitally based systems, thus being trained as qualified technicians needed in the industry and technology sectors. Graduates of the Digital Transformation Electronics Program receive the title of "Digital Transformation Electronics Technician".
CyberSecurity
The Cybersecurity Program is an associate degree program offered within the vocational school in the 2025-2026 academic year.
This two-year associate degree program is a highly advantageous option for those interested in technology and wishing to pursue a career in this field. The increasing advancement of technology and the rise of digital threats are causing a growing demand for skilled workers in this area. The courses aim to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills through applications. Students who complete the mandatory 30-day practical internship for graduation take their first steps into the sector and gain experience.
Students who successfully complete the associate degree program can pass the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS), which grants them the right to transfer to bachelor's degree programs, and enroll in 4-year bachelor's degree programs such as computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, computer and instructional technologies teaching, information systems engineering, information systems and technologies, statistics, statistics and computer science, mathematics and computer science, and management information systems.
Court Office Services
The Court Office Services Program aims to train qualified judicial personnel who will work in the justice system, adhere to ethical values, are equipped with legal knowledge and can use technology effectively. The program is aimed at meeting the need for personnel who can work especially in courthouses, courts, enforcement offices and law offices and support judicial processes.
The program duration is 2 years (4 semesters) and graduates are awarded an associate degree. Students gain professional experience through practical training as well as theoretical courses. Additionally, students who wish can transfer to relevant undergraduate departments by taking the DGS (Vertical Transfer Exam).
Students graduating from the program; They have the opportunity to work as court clerks in courthouses, enforcement clerks in enforcement offices, secretaries or enforcement personnel in law firms and law offices, and support staff in notary offices.
Hair care and Beauty Services
In our age, the place and importance of Hair care and Beauty in human life is gradually increasing. However, considering the vital importance of human health in this regard, there is a need for trained personnel to work in the field. The fact that Istanbul is one of the world trade centers brings with it the need for the sector and qualified personnel to work in the sector. In parallel with the developing technologies in the practice of the profession, it is aimed to equip the graduating student with the knowledge, skills and habits that the graduating student should have by ensuring intensive use of computers and to train experts who are qualified to protect Ataturkist and cultural values with ethical behaviors.
Game Development and Programming
The Game Development and Programming Program is an associate degree program aiming to train creative and innovative technicians with software and design skills for the digital game industry. The program offers students hands-on training that develops both their technical and creative abilities. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to actively participate in all aspects of game development using current game engines, programming languages, and design tools. In the evolving digital world, the use of game technologies not only in entertainment but also in education, healthcare, advertising, and cultural fields increases the importance of this program. The ever-growing structure of the gaming industry also brings with it a need for qualified technical personnel.
E-Commerce and Marketing
The E-Commerce and Marketing Program aims to train qualified graduates who can manage e-commerce processes, develop digital marketing strategies, effectively manage customer relationships, and possess fundamental business and brand management knowledge, in line with the requirements of the digital age. The program also aims to prepare students for the sector by providing them with practical skills in e-commerce infrastructure and software.
The courses included in the program cover a wide range of topics, from the basic concepts and legal framework of e-commerce to marketing principles and digital marketing applications. During this process, students learn the fundamental principles of business management while also gaining competence in customer relationship management, brand management, and developing marketing strategies on digital platforms.
Information security Technology
Haliç University Information Security Technology Program aims to train qualified and equipped professionals needed by companies operating in the fields of information technologies, information security and computer programming. Our graduates work in organizations that provide internet and e-mail services, work on multi-user computer systems, have computer networks, engage in electronic commerce, and provide distance education; They can work in various fields as system security specialist, IT specialist, system support specialist, system and network consultant, and internet programmer.
Human Resources Management
Human resources management has become a crucial field that determines an organization's competitiveness and plays a role in every link of the value creation chain. The aim of our program is to train competent professionals needed in this value creation process. In this regard, we value not only theoretical knowledge but also an education integrated with sector experience. Therefore, our program includes a mandatory internship. In addition, we aim to enable our students to gain direct knowledge and experience by bringing them together with experts who have sector experience.
Health Information Systems Technology
The Health Information Systems Technician program was established to provide the human resources needed by the healthcare sector for the installation, operation, and maintenance of information technology systems. It provides software and hardware that assist hospitals in areas such as testing, analysis, medication, and supplies, using modern computer technologies.
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
The program focuses on a holistic approach to contemporary technologies such as robotic system design, electronics and sensor technologies, control mechanisms, programming fundamentals, data structures, machine learning, and deep learning. Students gain early exposure to embedded systems, mechatronic components, and automation technologies used in robotics applications, acquiring the technical skills needed by the industry. Through applied courses conducted in a modern laboratory environment, students have the opportunity to gain intensive practical experience in Python programming, electronic circuit design, sensor reading, image and sound processing, robotic control, PLC programming, industrial automation, data analysis, and artificial intelligence-based decision-making mechanisms. A project-based learning approach is adopted throughout the education process, with students developing mini-projects, term papers, and graduation projects focused on real-world industry scenarios. Supplementary courses such as ethical responsibility, teamwork, engineering communication, career planning, and occupational health and safety support students in acquiring professional and versatile vocational competencies. The program trains graduates to be equipped with technician-level competencies in robotics and artificial intelligence, enabling them to directly enter the workforce; it also provides a strong foundation for transition to related undergraduate programs.
Machinery
The goal of our Associate Degree program is to train scientists who possess sufficient knowledge of the technical personnel requirements of the sector, and who can produce solutions that meet the needs of the industry, according to their own preferences, and in line with the conditions of the past, present, and future, using the necessary knowledge, skills, and theoretical and practical applications. Furthermore, one of our fundamental goals as the Machine Program is to train graduates who are qualified, follow technological developments, actively utilize them, and can apply their knowledge to production, thus meeting the needs of the manufacturing and energy sectors. Graduates of the Machine Program receive the title of "Machine Technician".
Manufacturing Systems Operations
The students who will graduate from the program will be able to recognize all kinds of system trauma and diseases, which are defined as the key of the life chain and are an important part of pre-hospital emergency care, equipped with the information that can usually intervene in the critical condition of the patient or injured at first, can provide basic and advanced life support. The main objective of the program is to ensure that they become competent “Ambulance and Emergency Care Technicians” who can take appropriate emergency approach and act in accordance with ethical rules.
