Business Education at Illinois State University

01/25/2026

Hi everyone, I am teaching a graduate course titled Seminar in Business Education. One of the course assignments asks students to learn more about business education organizations by speaking directly with teachers who are involved in them.

I am looking for teachers who work with or advise organizations listed below. Students would conduct a brief 10–15 minute interview to learn more about the organization and explore how these programs support student learning, leadership development, and career readiness.

If you are involved in one of these organizations, or know a teacher who is, I would greatly appreciate you letting me know. Thank you so much for your time and support.

The organizations are:

· FBLA

· DECA

· BPA

· BEI

· Junior Achievement

· National Business Honor Society

Thank you,
-nesrin

12/05/2025

Wrapped up the fall semester with an amazing group of students! 🎉

It’s been a semester full of learning and growth. To everyone heading into student teaching — you’re going to rock it and make a real difference in your classrooms! ✨📚

Here’s to a fantastic finish and an exciting next chapter!

12/05/2025

We are excited to share that we now have Business Education polos and hoodies. Show your BE pride in style.

Welcome to our store! Please place your order on or before: Friday, December 12th Orders will be processed after the store closes and will be ready for distribution approx. 3 weeks after store close date. These are custom wearables and cannot be returned or exchanged.

09/25/2025

Tuesday's field trip to the Studio Teach and Flexible Learning Spaces provided Dr. Bakir's technology class with hands-on experience with different technologies.

08/21/2025

Kicking off the fall semester with an incredible group of students! We’re excited for the semester ahead and all the learning, discussions, and growth we’ll share together. BE students rock!

Here’s to a great start and a successful semester for everyone!

07/31/2025

Hi everybody, we are looking for an individual to supervise our Chicago-area business education student teachers starting Fall semester.

Below is the job posting. If you are or know someone who might be interested, please contact me at [email protected] or our department chair, Bulent Menguc at [email protected].

https://jobsearch.illinoisstate.edu/en-us/job/520596/clinician-or-clinical-assistant-professor-business-education-creating-a-pool

Thank you,
-nesrin

Search Illinois State job listings and apply for open positions that match your skills and career goals.

05/12/2025

The Business Education program at Illinois State University is offering two work-based learning courses this summer. Earn ISBE-approved credit with BE 480 and BE 482.

BE 480 – Organization & Administration of Workplace Experience Programs
📅 June 2–20, 2025

📚 BE 482 – Coordination Techniques of Workplace Experience Programs
📅 June 23–July 11, 2025

✔️ Fully online & flexible
✔️ ISBE required for WBL Educator-Coordinators
✔️ Practical, hands-on assignments

🔗 Register now before spots fill up!
📧 Contact Dr. Gary Hunter at [email protected] or Dr. Nesrin Bakir at [email protected] for more info.

Send a message to learn more

05/12/2025

Job opening: Business Education job for the 2025-2026 school year at Naperville North High School. Classes include: Consumer Economics, Business ACCELerator, and Computer Programming 1.

https://www.applitrack.com/d203/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching&subcategory=Career+%26+Technical+Education&fbclid=IwY2xjawKPBPVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBoOXJpdndNWk84RzFwNVNDAR4nwi6OKhlR8k9MfB5Kf89PQpP-5pMed-vIjOgiUcLSdRODdqKjjDg3UHpdFA_aem_E8A_4eEMQdGNkV3Jz8fu0A

03/03/2025

Always great to catch up with our BE students.

01/27/2025

Lakes Community High Schoo will have an open position for this upcoming fall for a business teacher. Here is the link with information:

Frontline Recruiting and Hiring, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions.

12/07/2024

Thank you for a great semester, future BE teachers.