Qualification:
Ph.D., Business Management and Organization, Istanbul University, Faculty of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited), Türkiye
MSc Marketing, Istanbul University, Faculty of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited), Türkiye
BSc, Business Administration, Istanbul University, Faculty of Business Administration (AACSB Accredited), Türkiye
Teaching & Scholarly Interests:
Strategic Management, Marketing Strategies, Data Analytics, Financial Aspects of Marketing
Biography:
Dr. Esra Toplu is renowned for her expertise in strategic management, sales development, sales/marketing finance, and data analytics. With a rich background in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, she brings a unique blend of academic prowess and real-world experience to her teaching. She has worked more than 17 years at major international firms such as Diageo, Hewlett-Packard, and has experience in different industries which has shaped her practical know-how.
She holds a PhD degree in Business Management and Organization, a master’s degree in Marketing and a Bachelor of Business Administration. Dr. Esra’s passion for education led her to transition into academia, where she seamlessly integrates her industry insights into her teaching philosophy. Recognizing the importance of equipping students for the future, she is committed to preparing them for their future careers. Her courses are marked by a fusion of theoretical foundations and practical applications, enabling students to grasp the underlying principles while mastering the tools and techniques required in the modern business world.
Publications:
- Rania Mohy EL Din Nafea and Esra Kilicarslan Toplu (2020) “Future of Education in Industry 4.0: Educational Digitization – A Canadian Case Study”, A.O. Tunc (Ed.), Business Management and Communication Perspectives in Industry 4.0, pp.267-287, IGI Publishing.
- Rania Mohy EL Din Nafea and Esra Kilicarslan Toplu, “Knowledge Sharing in Ontario Colleges: The Way to Sustainable Education”, International Journal of Management and Sustainability, Vol. 8, No. 1, March 2018, pp.156-160.
- Aysegul Ozbebek, Esra Kilicarslan Toplu and Selim Yazici, “Understanding the Behavioural Paradox of the Companies’ by Using ‘The Corporation’ Documentary”, International Business Research, Vol.10, No.5, May 2017, pp.169-178.
- Esra Kilicarslan Toplu and Aysegul Ozbebek, “Empowered Employees Knowledge Sharing Behaviour”, International Journal of Business and Management Studies, Vol.3, No.2, 2011, pp.69-76.
- Aysegul Ozbebek and Esra Kilicarslan Toplu, “Does Culture Matter for Corporate Governance? A Case Study of Turkey”, International Journal of Business and Management Studies, Vol.3, No.1, 2011, pp.31-38.
- Selim Yazici, Aysegul Ozbebek and Esra Kilicarslan Toplu, “Exploring Companies’ Behavioural Paradox By Using ‘The Corporation’ Documentary”, The Proceedings of 6th International Strategic Management Conference, St. Petersburg, Russia, July 8-10, 2010, pp. 1277-1282.
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