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Public Relations and Publicity

Haliç Üniversitesi | Academic | Faculties | Faculty of Business Administration | Departments | Public Relations and Publicity
About The Program

Mission

To train communicators with a critical point of view, who have internalized the theoretical background of Public Relations and related disciplines, have the ability to put this infrastructure into practice by considering local and universal values, and prioritize the benefit of society and social responsibility awareness in line with ethical values.

Vision

To train communicators who can differentiate themselves from their competitors by taking the theoretical and practical infrastructure of Public Relations and related communication disciplines, and to adopt a training program that keeps up with the current and digital age, which will enable us to differentiate from similar departments of universities, and which is in direct contact with the sector.

ECE ÜNÜR

ECE ÜNÜR

Associate Professor Doctor

Head of Public Relations and Publicity Department

eceunur@halic.edu.tr

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GÜL BANU DAYANÇ KIYAT

GÜL BANU DAYANÇ KIYAT

Professor

Faculty Member

banukiyat@halic.edu.tr

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FATİH SERDAR ÖZGÜLTEKİN

FATİH SERDAR ÖZGÜLTEKİN

Asst. Prof.

Faculty Member

serdarozgultekin@halic.edu.tr

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KEMAL ASLAN

KEMAL ASLAN

Asst. Prof.

Faculty Member

kemalaslan@halic.edu.tr

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MELİSA PİROL

MELİSA PİROL

Research Assistant

Instructor

melisapirol@halic.edu.tr

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ECE ÜNÜR

ECE ÜNÜR

Associate Professor Doctor

Head of Public Relations and Publicity Department

eceunur@halic.edu.tr

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The Department of Public Relations and Publicity was established in 2008 within the Faculty of Business Administration and had its first graduates in 2012-2013. In our department, which is open to innovation, there are commissions, internal and external stakeholders, advisory boards established in line with quality standards; Curriculums are regularly updated in line with stakeholder opinions.
In order to prepare the students for the sector, workshop trainings on basic journalism are organized apart from the curriculum courses. In addition to these, as of the 2022-2023 academic year, The Public Relations Agency started its activities under the chairmanship of Assistant Prof. Dr. Kemal ASLAN.

The Public Relations and Publicity Department has been accredited by İLEDAK/İLAD until January 12, 2028.
Our graduates are awarded The Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and Publicity.
Student admissions to the Department of Public Relations and Publicity are made according to the results of the examinations made by the Assessment, Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM) or the decisions of YÖK (Council of Higher Education).
Our graduates are able to study for postgraduate degree in public relations or other relevant fields.

1.Semester Course Plan

Ders KoduDers AdıT+U+LAKTSDers Türü
HİT1001Introduction to Public Relations3+0+06Compulsory
HİT1003Introduction to Communication3+0+06Compulsory
HİT1005Political Science3+0+05Compulsory
İŞL1007Introduction to Law3+0+04Compulsory
İŞL1009Social Science3+0+04Compulsory
OZD0103History of Turkish Revolution and Ataturk's Principles I2+0+02Compulsory
OZD0105English I3+0+03Compulsory

2.Semester Course Plan

Ders KoduDers AdıT+U+LAKTSDers Türü
HİT1002History of Civilizations3+0+05Compulsory
HİT1004Social Psychology3+0+06Compulsory
HİT1008Fundamentals of Business3+0+06Compulsory
HLÜ0110Introduction to Information Technology3+0+03Compulsory
İŞL1012Fundamentals of Economics3+0+05Compulsory
OZD0104History of Turkish Revolution and Ataturk's Principles II2+0+02Compulsory
OZD0106English II3+0+03Compulsory

3.Semester Course Plan

Ders KoduDers AdıT+U+LAKTSDers Türü
HİT2001Theories of Communication3+0+06Compulsory
HİT2003Theories and Applications of Public Relations1+2+06Compulsory
HİT2005Integrated Marketing Communication3+0+05Compulsory
HİT2007Communication Studies1+2+06Compulsory
HLÜ0105English for Academic Purposes I3+0+03Compulsory
OZD0101Turkish Language I2+0+02Compulsory
OZD0130Career Planning2+0+02Compulsory

4.Semester Course Plan

Ders KoduDers AdıT+U+LAKTSDers Türü
HİT2004Communication Ethics2+0+04Compulsory
HİT2006Brand Management3+0+06Compulsory
HİT2008Interpersonal Communication3+0+06Compulsory
HLÜ0106English for Academic Purposes II3+0+03Compulsory
OZD0102Turkish Language II2+0+02Compulsory
ADS2XX2Non-Area Elective-4Elective
AİS2XX2Area İçi Elective-5Elective
HİT0202Popular Culture and Media3+0+05Elective
HİT2202Visual Applications1+0+25Elective
HİT2204Semiotics3+0+05Elective
HİT2206Campaign Design1+2+05Elective
HİT2208Storytelling with Emerging Technologies3+0+05Elective
HİT2212Basic Journalism3+0+05Elective
HİT2214Healthcare Communication3+0+05Elective
HİT2216Agency Management3+0+05Elective
HİT2218Customer Experience Management1+2+05Elective
HİT2222Data Literacy3+0+05Elective
HİT2224Public Opinion Research3+0+05Elective

5.Semester Course Plan

Ders KoduDers AdıT+U+LAKTSDers Türü
HİT3001Public Diplomacy3+0+06Compulsory
HİT3005Copywriting in Public Relations1+2+05Compulsory
HİT3007Media Planning3+0+05Compulsory
HİT3009Principles and Practices of Advertising3+0+05Compulsory
HLÜ0101Professional English I3+0+03Compulsory
İŞL3005Consumer Behaviour3+0+06Compulsory

6.Semester Course Plan

Ders KoduDers AdıT+U+LAKTSDers Türü
HİT3002Political Communication3+0+06Compulsory
HİT3004Digital Public Relations3+0+05Compulsory
HİT3006Crisis Communication Management3+0+05Compulsory
HİT3008Communication Psychology and Persuasion3+0+05Compulsory
HLÜ0102Professional English II3+0+03Compulsory
HLÜ0120Occupational Health and Safety2+0+02Compulsory
ADS3XX2Non-Area Elective-4Elective

7.Semester Course Plan

Ders KoduDers AdıT+U+LAKTSDers Türü
İŞL0000Internship0+0+05Compulsory
AİS4XX1Area Elective (5 Courses)-25Elective
HİT4200Corporate Social Responsibility3+0+05Elective
HİT4201Media Relations and Practices1+2+05Elective
HİT4203Gender and Media3+0+05Elective
HİT4205Current Issues in the Media3+0+05Elective
HİT4207International Public Relations3+0+05Elective
HİT4209Selected Topics in Communication3+0+05Elective
HİT4211Cinema and Politics3+0+05Elective
HİT4213New Media and Social Transformation3+0+05Elective
HİT4215Perception Management3+0+05Elective
HİT4217Reputation Management3+0+05Elective
HİT4219Digital Communication3+0+05Elective
HİT4221Media and Collective Memory3+0+05Elective
HİT4223Sociology of Media3+0+05Elective
HİT4225Communication Consultancy3+0+05Elective
HİT4227Sponsorship3+0+05Elective
HİT4229Photography and Video Shooting Techniques3+0+05Elective
HİT4231Body Language and Public Speaking3+0+05Elective
HİT4233Digital Event Management3+0+05Elective
HİT4235Sectoral Public Relations I3+0+05Elective
HİT4237Internal Public Relations3+0+05Elective
HİT4239Intercultural Communication3+0+05Elective
HİT4241Digital Visibility and Algorithm Strategies3+0+05Elective
HİT4243AI-Enabled Advertising3+0+05Elective
HİT4245Immersive Brand Experience3+0+05Elective
HİT4247Digital Content Creation Strategies1+2+05Elective
HİT4249AI Ethics3+0+05Elective
İŞL0201Digital Marketing3+0+05Elective

8.Semester Course Plan

Ders KoduDers AdıT+U+LAKTSDers Türü
İŞL4000Graduation Project0+2+06Compulsory
ADS4XX2Non-Area Elective-4Elective
AİS4XX2Area Elective (4 Courses)-20Elective
HİT0202Popular Culture and Media3+0+05Elective
HİT4202Advertising Copywriting1+2+05Elective
HİT4204Storytelling in Public Relations1+2+05Elective
HİT4206Presentation and Debate Techniques1+2+05Elective
HİT4208Representation in Cinema3+0+05Elective
HİT4212Critical Public Relations3+0+05Elective
HİT4214Cultural Text Analysis3+0+05Elective
HİT4216Governmental Public Relations3+0+05Elective
HİT4218Globalization3+0+05Elective
HİT4222Media Workshop3+0+05Elective
HİT4224Editing Techniques3+0+05Elective
HİT4226Political Communication Campaigns3+0+05Elective
HİT4228Communication Law3+0+05Elective
HİT4232News Sociology3+0+05Elective
HİT4234Alternative Media3+0+05Elective
HİT4236Social Media Management3+0+05Elective
HİT4238Sectoral Public Relations II3+0+05Elective
HİT4242Science Communication3+0+05Elective
HİT4244Digital Literacy3+0+05Elective
HİT4246Corporate Communications3+0+05Elective
HİT4248Creative Content Development in Advertising1+2+05Elective
HİT4252Digital Culture and Trend Analysis3+0+05Elective
HİT4254Global Creative Industries3+0+05Elective
İŞL4234Customer Relations Management3+0+05Elective
İŞL4236Sustainability3+0+05Elective
Students who have fulfilled the following conditions are deemed to have graduated by completing their studies:

1. To have successfully completed the obligations stipulated by the education and training program in which they are registered.
2. To complete 240 credits
3. To be successful in all compulsory and elective courses required by the education and training program
4. To be successful at least 60 ECTS elective courses in the curriculum
5. To have provided at least 2,00 WGPA
6. To be successful in completing the internship and graduation project

Graduates of Public Relations and Publicity Department work in various departments such as corporate communication, public relations and marketing in the private sector and/or public institutions. Graduates conduct strategic planning, market and consumer research in PR agencies, tourism sector, media organizations or any kind of companies; they also carry out works such as media planning and communication consultancy. Graduates of the program are employed as brand manager, communication consultant, strategic communication coordinator, public relations manager, customer representative, customer relations manager and media relations manager.
The academic performance of students in the Department of Public Relations and Publicity, Faculty of Business Administration at Haliç University is determined in accordance with the provisions of the “Haliç University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations.” The relevant regulation can be accessed through the legislation page of our university.
Associate Prof.Dr. Ece ÜNÜR
Faculty Sectary AYŞE SİNEM KESEPARA