On May 23, 2025, the Department of International Trade and Finance of our faculty conducted a visit to the Afyonkarahisar Provincial Directorate of Trade with the aim of strengthening sectoral collaborations and introducing students to public institutions more closely.
The delegation, which included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Letife Özdemir (Vice Chair of the Department), Asst. Prof. Dr. Berfu İlter, and senior-year students of the department, was received by Mahmut Yayla, the Provincial Director of Trade. During the visit, Director Yayla delivered an informative presentation on the duties and responsibilities of the Provincial Directorates of Trade.
The program continued with a presentation titled “Consumer Protection” by Hasibe Mut Kabu, a staff member of the directorate. In addition, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Letife Özdemir provided information to the directorate’s staff about the Master’s (with thesis and non-thesis) programs in International Trade and Finance.
The event was significant in terms of enhancing public–university collaboration while also offering students the opportunity to gain direct insights into sectoral practices.
