Duration

Full time-1 year

Μοde of Delivery

On site, Online

Language of Delivery

Greek - English

Start Date

October 2026

Location

Athens, Greece

UCLY

Description

The Master in International Business offered by IST College in collaboration with the ESDES Business School of the Catholic University of Lyon, is specifically designed to prepare you for a successful international career through the acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills. During the course of the programme you will learn to plan and execute strategies, as well as identify, evaluate and solve problems, both in the Greek and global markets. You will focus on the principles and methodology of modern management within a diverse, cross-cultural business environment, with the aim of achieving competitive advantage.

The programme includes three phases focusing on the following:

  • Phase 1: International Environment and Factors Affecting Decision Making.
  • Phase 2: Development of Management Skills.
  • Phase 3: Creating Value for the Business or Organization by Applying the Principles of Sustainable Business Development.

Objectives of the programme

The programme aims to provide you with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as the skills required to become business executives and senior managers with the skills to operate directly and effectively and to stand out in the labor market. More specifically, the aim of the programme is to offer you:

  • It covers in depth all the main functions of a modern international business, such as: Marketing, Human Resources Management, Operations Management, Finance & Economics, Business Strategy, providing students with a comprehensive knowledge of Business Management at national and international level.
  • It enhances the ability to analyze complex situations and make strategic decisions with greater confidence as well as the ability to take on additional responsibilities.
  • It will help you develop communication and interpersonal skills
  • Because it provides insights into international marketing and cross-cultural management that can be applied to a wide range of business disciplines and subjects.
  • Obtaining the ESDES Business School MIB is a sought-after academic qualification that will enhance your professional profile and career prospects in managerial roles across a wide range of sectors and objects both nationally and internationally.

International Ranking

For the fourth time, ESDES is ranked among the top 100 Master in Management Programmes by the Financial Times.

For the second consecutive year, Esdes Business School is featured in the QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026! This recognition confirms the school’s position among the best business schools in the world.

Structure of the Programme of Studies

  • The Legal and Political Environment of International Business
  • Assessment and Management of Global Risks
  • Cross Cultural Management and Communication
  • Markets and Competition
  • Economics for Responsible Executives

  • International HR, Leadership and Management
  • Negotiations
  • Strategy for Developing a Sustainable Business & CSR
  • Developing and Management of International Projects
  • Ethical Issues and International Development

  • Research Methods for Business & Dissertation
  • Digitalization in an International Economy
  • Financial Corporate Analysis
  • Business Strategy Game
  • Supply Chain & Distribution Strategy

More information

The Master in International Business offered by IST College in collaboration with the ESDES Business School of the Catholic University of Lyon provides you with all the appropriate knowledge and skills, giving you a significant competitive advantage and career opportunities in areas such as:

  • Business Developer
  • Market Leader
  • Marketing Officer
  • Management Controller
  • Administrative Service Manager
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Consultant for an International Organization
  • Export and Import Management
  • Export Coordinator
  • International Finance
  • International Marketing
  • International Logistics

Also, as a graduate of the programme you will have all the formal and substantive skills and qualifications to progress up the hierarchy in the company you already work for, 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.

The programme is offered in class at scheduled sessions within our facilities located on 68 Syngrou Avenue (next to the ‘Syngrou – Fix’ Metro station). Through our modern educational platform you also have the opportunity to follow classes live on line (synchronous e-learning).

  • Degree in Higher Education (TEI, TEI, Colleges, etc.) from National and/or International Institutions.  
  • In some cases, candidates who do not have a first degree but who have significant professional experience may be admitted to the programme, after an interview.
  • IELTS English language certificate, or other equivalent level certificate.

The registration process is simpler and shorter than ever!

You can register in the following ways:

Α) Online

You can download the registration form here and send it completed to admissions@ist.edu.gr,along with the necessary registration documents (to view them click here) and proof of deposit (to view the bank accounts click here.)

B) By visiting IST College

The IST College Administrative Staff will be at your disposal to help you register. All you need is to come to IST College, bringing with you the necessary registration documents, to view them click here.

The way the already affordable IST College tuition fees are paid is very flexible. In consultation with IST College financial services, it is possible to pay in instalments or in a lump sum with a corresponding discount.

In addition, your Education Advisor will inform you about the financial and social criteria that will secure you a tuition fee subsidy of up to 30%, supported by the IST College Student Support Fund.

You can also apply for one of the Scholarships offered by IST College, announced periodically by IST College, in collaboration with well-known companies and organisations. For more information click here.

It is important to note that by paying your tuition fees, apart from attending the courses, you will also enjoy a range of privileges and services at no extra charge such as:

  • Registration
  • Use of the IST College Library
  • Participation in the Examinations
  • Use of the IST College Modern Education Platform
  • Issuance of all certificates of study, grades and certificates from both IST College and the partner university
  • Participation in seminars, events and conferences organised and offered by IST College
  • A card that ensures preferential prices in college-affiliated shops of various sectors and services

Download the Study Guide (here)

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