The International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The institute is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

Designed primarily for faculty from business, foreign language, and area studies, the 13 days program includes seminars on European business and cultural issues, on-site visits to a variety of industries, and exciting side trips to Ghent and Bruges. Participants are exposed to the latest developments in European business issues through discussions with leading faculty and business experts, and develop an increased understanding of the function and structure of the European Union (EU).

Taking the perspective of the business and entrepreneurial sector, this presentation explores key milestones reached in the recent past and comment on unique features of the Turkish business and entrepreneurial scene. Where appropriate, contrast are made to business communities in other countries.