Strategic Collaboration Protocol Signed Between İstinye University and RSM Turkey
İstinye University has signed an important collaboration protocol with RSM Turkey, a leading global network offering audit, tax, and consulting services. The protocol, signed by İstinye University Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş and RSM Turkey Founding Partner Cihat Kumuşoğlu, aims to strengthen the bond between academia and industry while providing students with a strong start in their careers.
Under the collaboration, students will gain expertise in finance and auditing through branded courses, seminars, workshops, and hands-on training programs supported by RSM Turkey’s experts. Additionally, opportunities for internships and employment will be provided to help students prepare for the business world.
“We prioritize training qualified graduates who meet the needs of the business world”
At the signing ceremony, İstinye University Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş highlighted the advantages offered to students and emphasized the importance of strong collaborations between academia and industry.
“Our collaboration with RSM Turkey will contribute to our students specializing in finance and auditing, gaining industry experience, and taking solid steps to start their careers. As a university, we place great importance on training qualified graduates who meet the needs of the business world. This collaboration is an important reflection of our vision.”
– Rector Prof. Dr. İbiş
“The collaboration will be a bridge to nurture the next generation of leaders”
RSM Turkey Founding Partner Cihat Kumuşoğlu stressed the long-term impact of the collaboration and emphasized RSM Turkey’s commitment to education and continuous development as a strategic step toward the future.
“As RSM Turkey, with our focus on knowledge, innovation, and continuous development, we are taking another strategic step to move our company into the future. This collaboration with İstinye University will go beyond just an agreement between two institutions; it will be a bridge where knowledge and experience are shared, and the next generation of leaders is nurtured.”
– Cihat Kumuşoğlu, Founding Partner of RSM Turkey
One-on-one training with expert professionals and employment opportunities for graduates
Through this collaboration, İstinye University students will have unique opportunities in the fields of auditing and finance. Students will have the chance to experience real audit processes, participate in technology transformation projects, and receive one-on-one training from industry experts. Five students selected from the İstinye University Auditing Club will participate in a special internship program. Additionally, 25 new graduates are expected to join the RSM Turkey team in 2025. Special awards and recruitment advantages will be offered to winners of the sustainable business model case competition.
This strategic partnership between İstinye University and RSM Turkey will provide students with more than just theoretical knowledge; it will offer them direct industry experience, allowing them to start their careers strong. The collaboration stands as a significant step in nurturing future leaders in the fields of finance and auditing.
