LaSalle College Istanbul, a member of LCI Education Network, and Beykoz University Lifelong Learning Center have signed a cooperation agreement to advance Higher Education in Turkey. The two educational institutions will jointly offer long-term certificate programs in the fields of Interior Architecture, Fashion Design, and Fashion Marketing.

LCI Education CEO, Claude Marchand is pleased to work with Beykoz University in this mutually beneficial partnership. Marchand said, ''Over the last few months, and during these unique times, my appreciation has deepened for the powerful ways Beykoz University and the LCI Education Network complement each other. Each organization shares a culture that values innovation and quality educational standards. Together we can benefit students and support key industries here in Turkey through jointly developing a highly trained and skilled workforce.''

Beykoz University Rektor, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Durman, stated that the collaboration with LaSalle College, which was established in Canada over 60 years ago and has been operating in Istanbul since 1993, is an important opportunity for students to receive a world-class education. Durman said, ''We are starting three programs in cooperation with LaSalle College as of May 1, 2020. Our curriculum is jointly developed by Beykoz University and LaSalle College and our certificate programs will consist of 6 terms over 2 years.'' Indicating that students will receive a dual completion certificate at the end of these programs, Durman said, ''The language of instruction in our programs will be English. Thus, students who complete the programs will both receive a certificate from Beykoz University, and will also receive the internationally recognized diploma of LaSalle College, Montreal, Canada.'' Durman also said, ''Our cooperation with LaSalle College and the LCI Education Network offers exciting new opportunities for our students, including new programs offering.''

About Beykoz University

Beykoz University which is founded in 2008 with the establishment of Beykoz Logistics Vocational School, represents an innovative vision in higher education with its structure build on its strong history in vocational higher education. Beykoz University has six faculties, including the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Faculty of Arts & Design, Faculty of Social Science, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, School of Foreign Languages, and two Vocational Higher Education Schools: Beykoz Logistics Vocational School and Beykoz Civil Aviation School. Beykoz University also offers Graduate and Ph.D. Programs thought the Beykoz University Graduate Programs Institute. 

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