Description
The postgraduate programme “International Master of Business Administration (M.Sc IBA)” offered by IST College in collaboration with the ESDES Business School of the Catholic University of Lyon, is specially designed to prepare you for a successful international career, through acquisition of specialized knowledge and skills. Attending this program you will learn to plan and execute strategies, as well as to identify, evaluate and solve problems, both in the Greek and in the global market. You will focus on the principles and methodology of modern management within a diverse, cross-cultural business environment, with the aim of achieving a competitive advantage.
There is a three-phase learning process to the programme:
– Phase 1: The student will be introduced to an international environment and the factors that influence decision making.
– Phase 2: Once the student has acquired this knowledge the management skills will be developed in order to work in such an environment.
– Phase 3: How to create value for the organization in a responsible manner and to achieve sustainability.
Educational Objectives
The programme aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge at a theoretical as well as a practical level, as well as the required skills so that as business executives and senior managers you have the skills to operate immediately and efficiently and to stand out in the labor market. More specifically, the aim of the programme is to offer you:
Why choose the postgraduate programme "International Master of Business Administration (M.Sc IBA)"?
- Because it covers in depth all the main functions of a modern international business, such as: Marketing, Human Resources Management, Operation Management, Finance & Economics, Business Strategy, providing students with global knowledge in Business Administration at national and international level.
- Because it enhances the ability to analyze complex situations and make strategic decisions with greater confidence as well as the assumption of additional responsibilities.
- Because it will help you develop communication and interpersonal skills
- Because it provides knowledge in international marketing and cross-cultural management that can be applied to a wide range of business sectors and objects.
- Because ESDES Business School's M.Sc IBA is a sought-after academic qualification that will enhance your professional profile and career prospects in managerial roles in a wide range of sectors and subjects nationally as well as internationally.
Curriculum Structure
- The Legal and Political Environment of International Business
- Assessment and Management of Global Risks
- Cross Cultural Management and Communication
- Markets and Competitivity
- 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
Career prospects
The postgraduate program “International Master of Business Administration (M.Sc IBA)” offered by the IST College in collaboration with the ESDES Business School of the Catholic University of Lyon offers you all the appropriate knowledge and skills, also giving you a significant competitive advantage and opportunities professional development, 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 program you will have all the formal and essential supplies and qualifications to progress through the ranks in the business you are already working for, while also being able to set up, organize and manage your own business.
Our graduates hold senior positions in multinational companies, consulting firms, research institutes, large FMCG corporations, banks and financial institutions, as well as non-profit organizations, while others run their own businesses.
True to its philosophy, IST College encourages innovation and promotes entrepreneurship in all its programs. For this reason, it cooperates, among others, with 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 (PCCI), the Hellenic-British Chamber, the Association of Greek Tourists (BHCC), the Piraeus Chamber of Crafts (BEP) and the Association of Freelance Professionals of Attica (EFEEA), offering many networking opportunities to our students and graduates as well as connecting with the business world.
Attendance
The curriculum is offered with a physical presence at IST but also enables a more flexible way of attending through a modern, and dynamic educational platform, combining in class teaching with online learning.
The program is offered to:
Scheduled classes at our premises L.Syggrou 68 (Next to Metro Station Syggrou – Fix)
Online participation live and in real time during the course.
Ε–learning with on demand video recording of the courses so that you can participate on your own time with a personalized study program, through our flexible educational platform.
Blended Learning: You can create your own flexible program of study combining multiple teaching and learning models as noted above.
Enrollment Requirements
- Degree of Higher Education (HEI, TEI, Colleges, etc.) from Domestic and/or Foreign Institutions.
- In some cases candidates who do not have a first degree but have significant professional experience may be admitted to the program, after an interview.
- IELTS Certificate of English Proficiency, or other equivalent certificate
Registration Procedure
The registration process is simpler and shorter than ever!
You can register through the following ways:
Α) Online
You can download the registration form hereand send it completed to [email protected], along with the necessary documents (to see them press here) and with the proof of deposit (to see the bank accounts press here.)
B) By visiting IST
IST Administrative Staff will be at your disposal to assist you with your registration. All you need to do is come to the IST, having with you the necessary registration documents, to see them press here.
Funding & Scholarship Programme
The method of payment for the already affordable IST tuition fees is very flexible. In consultation with the financial services of IST, there is the possibility of installments or one-off payment where a corresponding discount is given.
Also, the Education Counselor will inform you about the economic and social criteria that will ensure you a tuition subsidy of up to 30%, supported by the Student Welfare Fund of IST.
You can also claim one of the offered Scholarships announced by IST on a regular basis, in collaboration with well-known companies and organizations. For more information click here.
It is important to note that with your tuition fees, in addition to the modules taught on the programme, you will enjoy a range of extra benefits and services at no extra charge such as:
- Registration
- Use of IST’s Library
- Use of IST’s computer labs
- Participation in the examinations
- Use of IST’s educational platform
- All certificates of study, grades, transcripts, and other certificates requested from students from time to time.
- Participation in seminars, events, and conferences organized by IST College.
- A student card which offers you special offers and prices in collaboration with affiliated shops and services of various sectors.
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