The Organic Farming Business Management Program aims to train qualified specialists who can meet the increasing workforce demands of the rapidly developing organic agriculture sector at both national and international levels. The program seeks to educate individuals who possess the knowledge and skills necessary to consciously implement agricultural and organic farming techniques in small-, medium-, and large-scale enterprises or organizations. It aims to train professionals who actively participate in organic agricultural practices, prioritize environmental sustainability and human health, and contribute their expertise to society. The Department of Organic Farming Business Management aims to cultivate entrepreneurial agricultural professionals capable of operating in the field of organic agriculture using scientific methods. The program emphasizes the production and consumption of safe and healthy food, recognition of the importance of biosafety and biodiversity, adaptation to emerging global approaches in organic agriculture, and the development of competencies in marketing, production, and business management. Graduates of the program pursue careers in agricultural enterprises, institutions operating within the organic agriculture sector, and field-based areas including land management.
In the department, four preliminary research projects and three master’s theses funded by the Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Pamukkale University have been successfully completed. Additionally, one TÜBİTAK-supported 1505 Industrial R&D Project has been successfully completed. Furthermore, one TÜBİTAK-supported 1001 Scientific and Technological Research Project and four 2209-A University Student Research Projects are currently underway. In addition, one Advanced Research Project, one Interdisciplinary Project, and one Rapid Support Project are actively continuing within the scope of BAP (Scientific Research Projects).
An optional foreign language preparatory program is offered within our department. During the first year of study, students follow a common curriculum shared across departments, providing a foundational knowledge base. Beginning in the second year, each department delivers theoretical and practical courses specific to its discipline. In addition, through vocational internships, students are given the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical and professional settings, thereby strengthening their field experience.
The establishment of graduate education further strengthens the department’s academic and institutional profile, enhancing both research capacity and scholarly development.
Our department offers students access to an instructional application field, one greenhouse, two climate-controlled rooms, a microbiology laboratory, and an entomology laboratory to support both coursework and practical training. These facilities provide hands-on learning opportunities that reinforce theoretical knowledge.
Graduates of the Organic Farming Business Management Program are awarded a Bachelor’s (Licence) degree. The diploma explicitly states: "Completed the Licence's Degree in Organic Farming Business Management."
Mission
Organic Agriculture aims to create new value, meet the demand for qualified personnel in national and international institutions and organizations, and educate professionals who are development-oriented, entrepreneurial, innovative, and committed to humanistic and ethical principles.
Vision
Our aim is to become a world-class department that educates highly qualified, confident, and reliable professionals who are respected, nationally and internationally sought after, and capable of contributing to the economy while addressing the evolving needs of the modern era.