Duration

16 months

Monitoring Method

Part-time

Language of Delivery

Greek

Start Date

October 2024

Location

Athens, Greece

Description

A holder of an Executive Master in Business Administration is undoubtedly recognized for their exceptional knowledge and competence in the field of business management. The Executive MBA offered by IST College in partnership with College de Paris is a leading educational choice, designed for business executives who wish to enhance their management skills and develop a broader understanding of business strategy. Through a combination of theoretical training, practical case studies and interactive presentations, the programme offers a comprehensive learning experience that contributes to personal and personal and professional development.

Objectives of the programme

The aim of the Executive MBA is to provide students with the specialized knowledge, skills and competencies required for the effective management and strategic direction of businesses and organizations.

The objectives of the programme are:

  • To enhance leadership skills and competencies for effective management
  • To develop competencies in project management and the design of marketing strategies
  • understanding of the basic principles of economic analysis and management and their application to decision-making
  • to enhance the ability to deal with risks and to develop strategies that promote the sustainability of the business
  • Promoting strategic thinking and understanding its importance for business success
  • Integrating corporate social responsibility and digital strategy into the overall business strategy
  • Identifying and exploiting opportunities for innovation and new business initiatives
  • Knowledge of current trends, challenges and tools that affect the management of human resources in a dynamic business environment
  • Understanding the processes and techniques for digital business transformation and adaptation to the digital environment
  • An understanding of the legal issues related to the digital age and data management.

The programme offers you a unique perspective as:

  • It offers comprehensive education in Business Administration.
  • It offers a comprehensive range of Business Management courses.
  • Contributes to skills development and personal growth.
  • Enriches your existing work experience with new management techniques and practices.
  • Refreshes and strengthens your existing knowledge.
  • Focuses on application, without overlooking the theoretical basis.
  • It is flexible and adapts to current market requirements and business needs.
  • It has a highly experienced academic staff that combines in-depth knowledge with a wealth of work and teaching experience.

Structure of the Study Programme

The programme is developed in five thematic modules covering all functions of a modern business.

  • Corporate Strategic Management
  • Performance Management and Evaluation
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Digital Business Strategy

  • Project Management
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Management
  • Financial Management
  • Entrepreneurship

  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Transformation
  • Business Intelligence
  • Management
  • Information Systems
  • Legal Issues in the
  • Digital Age
  • Data Analytics

  • Management Theories and Implementation
  • Financial Markets for Executives
  • Risk Management
  • Sustainable Development Strategies

  • Labor Law
  • Challenges in HR Management
  • Empowering Leadership Skills
  • Change Management

Personal & Professional Development

The Executive MBA offers multiple benefits that contribute to the personal and professional development of students:

  • Strengthening Leadership Skills
  • Enhancing Leadership Development
  • Enhanced Decision-Making Ability
  • Strengthening Business Thinking
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Strategic Thinking

Also, as a graduate of the Executive MBA programme, you will have all the formal and substantive skills and qualifications to progress up the hierarchy of the business you are already working in, and you will also be able to create, organise and manage your own business.

Our graduates hold senior positions in international companies, consultancies, research institutes, large FMCG companies, banks and financial institutions, as well as non-profit organisations, and many run their own businesses.

IST College, true to its philosophy, encourages innovation and promotes entrepreneurship in all its programmes. For this reason, it collaborates with, among others, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), the largest Chamber of Commerce in Greece and the Balkans, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry), the Hellenic-British Chamber of Commerce, the Hellenic-British Chamber of Commerce, and others, the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Piraeus Chamber of Commerce) and the Association of Tax Professionals of Attica (EFEEA), offering many networking opportunities to our students and graduates as well as connecting them with the business world.

On completion of the Executive MBA programme you will:

  • Become familiar with management strategies and be able to take on leadership roles in business.
  • Gain the skills to develop and manage innovative projects and business opportunities.
  • Gain deep knowledge and skills in managing and developing human resources, improving your ability to create and lead successful teams.
  • Understand the management of financial resources and the financial strategy of the business.
  • Gain the skills necessary to optimise business processes and ensure the efficient operation of the business.
  • Acquire the skills and competencies required to analyse the business environment and design strategies to successfully enhance its competitiveness.

The above benefits make the Executive MBA a powerful tool for your professional development, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s business world and stand out as a highly skilled executive.

  • The courses are conducted in Greek.
  • The teaching is interactive and participatory.
  • Real case studies are applied for a better understanding of the topics.
  • Students’ needs are recognized and analyzed based on their professional experience.
  • The structure of the program allows participants with different professional and academic backgrounds to deepen their understanding of the principles of Business Administration.
  • The teaching staff consists of academics and experienced market executives with expertise in their fields.
  • The programme offers all the necessary knowledge that a modern, evolving, effective and successful executive needs to know.
  • Teaching is conducted part-time, allowing employees to combine training with their work and personal commitments.
  • Special sessions and events are organised with Guest Speakers with renowned senior executives from the labour market, while networking opportunities are offered.

The Executive MBA offers graduates a significant competitive advantage in improving and developing their careers in areas such as:

  • Sales & Marketing Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Development
  • Financial Management
  • HR Management
  • Technology and Innovation Management
  • Project Management

More information

The program is offered with physical presence at our premises – 68 Sygrou Avenue (next to the metro stop “Sygrou – Fix”) but you have the opportunity, through our modern educational platform, to access the courses on demand, at your own time, pace and place.

The Executive MBA is addressed to:

  • Graduates of top-level educational institutions (TEI – ATEI) or equivalent institutions abroad.
  • Executives of companies and organizations with at least eight years of proven professional experience or a position of responsibility.

For more than 30 years, IST College has remained at the centre of the market, following the latest trends in academic education and training, meeting the real needs of executives and businesses. In this context, IST offers, in collaboration with College De Paris, a Postgraduate Programme, which enjoys wide recognition from businesses for its specific direction and practical application.

By attending the Executive MBA Postgraduate Programme, students enrich their knowledge and skills, gaining a competitive advantage in the labour market. The real value of the programme is highlighted after its completion, as the career development of graduates is the best recognition of the investment they have made.

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