Students interested in working in the business side of design may choose to complete a design management program. In a program, students learn skills in sales, marketing, human resources and leadership, along with studying design topics, such as design theory and visual presentation.

Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education for undergraduate studies, while graduate programs last a minimum of two years. There are around 820 higher education institutions in Turkey including 76 universities with a total student enrollment of over 1 million. The quality of education at the Turkish universities varies greatly, some providing education and facilities on par with internationally renowned schools.