The Department of Political Science and Public Administration operates as a considerably established field of study that addresses the problem of how a transparent, effective, efficient, and fair understanding of governance can be achieved in Türkiye and across the world under the main scientific branches of political and social sciences, administrative sciences, legal sciences, and urbanization and environmental problems.

Political Science and Public Administration are two closely related disciplines that complement each other by examining the functioning of the political and administrative structures of societies. Political Science focuses on understanding how resources and values are distributed within a society, analyzing elements such as power, authority, legitimacy, social class, gender, ethnic structure, and political participation. Institutional structures such as states, governments, political parties, pressure groups, and international organizations are among the core areas of study for this discipline, while political concepts like democracy, freedom, and equality also hold a significant place.

Public Administration, on the other hand, investigates the decision-making and policy development processes of an administrative system. Focusing on the functioning of public institutions at the local and national government levels as the executive power of the state, this discipline encompasses processes such as organizational structure planning, human resources management, budgeting, and the implementation of public policies. Since public administrators operate within the political system, they cannot disregard the strategies of political actors. Similarly, politicians must take into account the fact that public policies are implemented by administrators.

The collaboration between these two disciplines helps us understand the political processes and administrative mechanisms that steer the public sphere. It equips individuals with the ability to analyze social changes and effectively evaluate political and administrative structures, thus turning them into conscious and effective citizens. This field offers a rich academic and professional experience, both theoretically and practically, for those who wish to explore the dynamics behind political decisions.

Education in Political Science and Public Administration provides wide-ranging career opportunities in the public and private sectors. Offering various opportunities for those who seek to specialize in government institutions, local administrations, diplomatic services, the finance sector, media organizations, and the academic world, this discipline aims to cultivate individuals who play a crucial role in shaping and managing public policies.

Graduates of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration are employed in departments such as general management/personnel (human resources) management, research and development, and public relations, primarily in public institutions and, increasingly, in private sector organizations and third sector organizations (such as associations, foundations, chambers, research centers, cooperatives, and trade unions). In brief, graduates of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration can work as experts and managers at various levels within all types of organizations.