Duration

104 hours

Μοde of Delivery

Online & On demand

Language of Delivery

Greek

Start Date

2 March 2026

Location

Athens, Greece

Description

The Diploma in Business Administrationhe  is a modern and comprehensive business administration programme, designed for executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who wish to strengthen their managerial and strategic skills and gain a holistic understanding of the contemporary operation of businesses.

The programme offers structured knowledge, practical tools, and well-developed strategic thinking, covering critical areas such as:

  • Leadership & Management
  • Strategy
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Finance & Investments
  • Organizational Development
  • Corporate Governance
  • Innovation & Sustainability

Objectives of the programme

The objective of the programme is for participants to be able to:

  • Effectively manage people and organizations
  • Design and implement growth strategies
  • Make well-informed business decisions
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of business finance and operations
  • Manage change, transformations, and organizational challenges

Who it is addressed to

The programme is addressed to:

  • Business and organizational executives
  • Managers and department heads
  • Entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals
  • Business consultants
  • Individuals who wish to advance into managerial and leadership roles

Benefits of Participation

Upon completion of the programme, participants:

  • Gain a comprehensive and modern understanding of business administration
  • Develop strategic thinking and managerial maturity
  • Understand business finance and the rationale behind investment decisions
  • Strengthen their leadership and communication skills
  • Acquire practical tools to improve the performance of organizations and teams
  • Learn how to design operational and strategic plans
  • Enhance their professional profile and their value in the labor market

Additional Benefits – AI, Digital & Data Skills

As part of the programme, participants may attend two modern seminars:

Artificial Intelligence in Business


Use of AI and ChatGPT
Practical applications for decision-making and productivity

Data Analysis with Power BI


Data analysis
Dashboard creation
Supporting strategic decisions with data

Participants acquire modern, practical, cutting-edge skills and a competitive advantage.

Structure

A. Business & Strategy (Management & Strategy)

Leadership, Management & Human Resource Management (Leadership, Management & HR)

Focuses on contemporary leadership and the management of organizations. It develops skills in decision-making, human resource management, communication, motivation, and team management.

Strategic Management

Presents the core tools of strategic analysis and planning. Participants learn how to analyze the business environment and translate vision into a concrete action plan.

Strategic & Digital Marketing

Focuses on the strategic positioning of the business in the market, branding, and the use of digital marketing tools.

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability & Business Plan Development

The course introduces the principles of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, and focuses on the design of comprehensive business plans with long-term growth and socio-economic impact.

Change Management

Focuses on the design and implementation of organizational changes, transformations, and restructurings.

B. Finance, Value & Governance (Finance, Value & Corporate Governance)

Investment Appraisal & Company Valuation

Participants learn how to evaluate investments and estimate the value of a company using financial tools.

Business Law & Business Ethics

Presents the basic legal and ethical framework governing business operations and the importance of compliance.

Lecturers

Dimitris Kallos holds a BSc in Economics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MBA from Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.
He has over 33 years of experience in senior management roles in major Greek and multinational companies across the retail sector, dairy and beverages, foodservice and entertainment, frozen foods, the construction industry, and business consulting.
He specialises in smooth succession planning for family businesses, strategy, leadership, crisis management, cultural transformation, and business process redesign (Change Management / Business Process Reengineering).
He is a Certified Trainer with more than 15 years of experience in executive education programmes for senior executives and Managing Directors.

Dimitris Kalogeropoulos holds a Master’s degree in European and International Law from Keele University, United Kingdom.
He has over 25 years of experience as a lawyer in commercial, civil, and family law, representing individuals and businesses at both national and international level. He has collaborated with organisations such as JP Morgan and the United Nations and is a recommended lawyer of the British Embassy.
He is an accredited lecturer specialising in GDPR, commercial, maritime, labour, and administrative law, with extensive experience in executive training, promoting legal compliance and operational security.

Konstantinos Manetas is a business consultant and the owner of Finance Skills Consulting. He is a graduate of the Department of Business Administration of the University of Piraeus and holds an MSc in Banking and Money Management from Adelphi University, New York.
He began his career at the investment bank Dean Witter Reynolds in New York and has worked for major multinational consulting firms such as Arthur Andersen, PwC, and Planet Ernst & Young, as well as in banks and companies including FAMAR and ATTICA BANK.
He has been teaching for over 15 years in postgraduate programmes and MBA courses, focusing on finance, strategy, and business development.

Dimitris Thanopoulos holds a degree in Biology from the University of Patras and a degree in Business Administration from the Hellenic Open University.

He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Janssen Hellas, holding roles such as Business Unit Head, Brand Lead, Product Manager, and Medical Education Expert. He specializes in strategy, team development, partner coaching, digital innovation, and product management.

Today, he is co-founder of 4fluids, an integrated network of consultants providing specialized advisory services tailored to the requirements and needs of businesses.

Panagiotis Velissariou has over 30 years of experience in large Greek and multinational companies across the fields of sales, customer service, marketing, trade marketing, and new market development.
He has more than 15 years of experience as a lecturer in postgraduate programmes and specialised seminars (trainer / coach / mentor) and is a certified trainer by SEV, EOPPEP, EKDDA, EEDE, and other institutions.
He holds a degree in Economics from the City University of New York and an MBA from NYIT, New York.

Modes of Delivery

  • Online: the monitoring of the programme can be done fully online in real time, having access to the courses and content of the programme is possible in real-time through the easy-to-use and modern platform of IST College.
  • On-Demand: The programme offers the possibility of on-demand attendance. This means that you will have access to video-recorded lessons that you can watch or refer to during the course. This means that you can access video lectures during the training.
  • Mixed : Create your own flexible study schedule using any of the above tracking modes in combination.

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