Mission and Vision

As the Department of International Trade and Logistics, our fundamental mission is to meet the need for qualified expert personnel demanded by national and international markets, capable of adapting to the dynamics of global trade. In line with this mission:

• Analytical Competence: To provide our students with strong theoretical knowledge in international trade and supply chain management and to instill analysis, inquiry, and problem-solving skills to transform this knowledge into practice.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: To raise professionals who possess solid fundamental knowledge in fields supporting logistics such as business administration, economics, law, and finance, and who can make decisions with a broad perspective.
• Global Communication: Although the medium of instruction is Turkish, to ensure students gain a high level of foreign language competency to play an effective role in international business relations.

To be one of the leading departments known and preferred for its education quality and sector-oriented studies, contributing to the development of logistics networks at regional and national levels. Within the framework of this vision:

• Regional Impact: To become a leading educational institution contributing to the development of the region in international trade and logistics by utilizing Samsun's strategic location.
• Academic Contribution: To contribute to the accumulation of knowledge and the local economy by producing valuable scientific research in our field nationally and internationally, as well as applicable projects that meet the needs of the sector.
• Graduate Quality: To prepare graduates for the business world as experts who have proven their competence in global supply chain management, adhere to ethical values and sustainability principles, and contribute to the development of the sector.