WBL (Work Based Learning) is

• a new educational model customized for each individual’s needs, skills and experience.
• a joint programme between METU and Middlesex University (UK) and leading to a dual diploma given by these universities.
• the first of its kind in Turkey.
• a non-thesis master’s programme which require a work-oriented project to be completed.
• a programme which allows an individual’s experience to be assessed and recognized
• a bridge between the individual, the workplace and the university.

WBL is for professionals who

• have at least five years of public or private sector experience.
• want to enhance their vision and move forward in their career.
• want assessment and recognition of their valuable skills, knowledge and work based experience.
• are ready to make a change for their workplaces and transform them into knowledge based businesses. .

WBL aims at

• providing a basis for a knowledge driven economy.
• establishing a link between the academia and public and private industries.
• moving the public and private sector forward.
• continuing professional development for people who are already on their career path. .

WBL leads way to a thriving career for candidates by

• official recognition and accreditation of previous experience,
• preparing the student for knowledge based businesses,
• helping the student to fill in skill gaps by a range of courses,
• completion of a project which adds significant value to the workplace.