DURATION OF STUDIES
1 year
LANGUAGE OF TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Greek, English.
START
October 2021
ATTENDANCE
Full-time
LOCATION
Athens, Greece
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Description
At a time when specialization plays an important role in the labor market, the MBA program is the appropriate postgraduate program, of international standards, which will help you to understand in depth the field of Business Administration. You will also have the opportunity to develop the skills needed for comprehensive research as well as to cultivate your critical ability, which will help you in the decision-making process.
Regardless of whether or not you have work experience, whatever all the above in combination with the specialized academic knowledge and the transfer of know-how will offer you the necessary supplies, which will transform you into a dynamic and effective executive in business administration, in order to claim your position in the labor market in Greece and abroad, to rise in the hierarchy of the company in which you already work, to occupy important management positions, to create or manage your own company and to have a successful career, having comparative advantages that will make you stand out.
This MBA is offered in 15 different specializations and aims to equip you with high level knowledge and skills in Business Administration:
- 1. Entrepreneurship
- 2. Leadership
- 3. General Management
- 4. Retail Management
- 5. Marketing & Sales
- 6. Operations Management
- 7. Business Strategy
- 8. Human Resources Management
- 9. Finance
- 10. Hospitality & Tourism Management
- 11. Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- 12. Information Technology & Services
- 13. Corporate Social Responsibility
- 14. Innovation Management & Design Thinking
- 15. International Business
Educational Objectives
Why choose the MBA for your postgraduate studies at IST?
- Improve leadership and human resource management skills
- To develop a strong network of business connections and partnerships
- To learn how to manage difficult situations and develop critical thinking
- To learn how to keep a company's finances healthy and growing
- To know how to maintain a positive image of a company and how to create strong communication relationships
- To develop analytical thinking and learn how this helps the business profitability
- To learn how to create teams that will work effectively, inspiring trust, collaboration and development among their members
- To think and operate a business, developing your skills and talents
Because, in addition, you will have the opportunity to attend, simultaneously with your curriculum, a series of seminars and lectures, by experienced and renowned executives of the labor market but also by our graduates who have excelled professionally, in order to convey the real pulse, challenges and business opportunities and support your networking and connection to the business world.
Curriculum Structure
- Year 1
MODULES
Managing Business Strategy
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course focuses on the study of strategic management in the modern business environment, including the development of the mission, the analysis of the internal and external environment, as well as the creation of competitive strategies. The topics that will be developed in the course will offer you the knowledge that is directly related to your personal and professional development. In the specific course, the modules that will be presented, will help you to know the action of the company through the coordination of its operations, in order to achieve a competitive advantage and superior business performance.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Understand the concept of strategic management
- Understand the impact of strategy on realizing the business vision
- Make effective decisions throughout the strategy planning process
- Understand the concept of competitive advantage in the Greek and international market
- Combine and use the knowledge from business management in your professional life as well as for your personal development
- Choose ways to solve problems that arise in business life
- To effectively plan and organize the administrative functions of a company
Leading Organization
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines the concepts of leadership and human resource management with an emphasis on optimizing employee performance. Leadership is at the core of business development capabilities, stabilizing their ability to innovate and achieve high business performance. This course provides you with the framework and tools needed to create and develop the right environment and culture that facilitates innovation in a changing work environment.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Understand the concept of Leadership
- Critically review the role of management and leadership in the modern labor market
- Understand the qualities, characteristics and behaviors of an effective leader
- To critically review the role of management and leadership in the modern labor market
- To effectively lead the group or teams that you will be called to lead, in order to function effectively, achieve the goals and consequently the success of the projects you undertake.
Financial Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course aims to develop the basic principles of Financial Planning, financial statement analysis, financial and internal control. More specifically, analyzes the design stages ordination and procedure s decision concerning the implementation of investment projects, as well as the sources of financing, which are used for the realization of these investments. Then, with the help of examples and case studies, the methods and criteria of investment evaluation are analyzed, as well as the cash flow situation. In industries with high competitiveness and constant changes, Financial Management is the cornerstone for the smooth and successful operation of an organization.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Understand the context of Financial Management
- Analyze the financial statements that will facilitate administrative decisions
- Determine the appropriate sources of funding for each project
- Estimate the cost of capital for specific investments
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of leverage
- Make suggestions for dividend policy
- Evaluate and evaluate the value of future investments
- Evaluate the financial viability of the company using appropriate indicators
Marketing Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The subject of the course is the examination of the role of Marketing in the modern business environment. The aim of the course is to understand the basic concepts, general principles and specifics of Marketing. This course provides an overview of the procedures and principles of marketing and gives you the opportunity to apply either the basic concepts in case studies. Through Case Studies and Best Practices top companies in Greece and abroad, you will have the opportunity, in addition to academic, to acquire and practice knowledge tailored to with international standards and current market trends.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Understand the concept and apply the principles of Marketing
- Interpret the features of Marketing, as well as recognize its role in the modern business environment
- Analyze the Marketing environment
- Explain the buying behavior in each industry
Project Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The aim of this course is to understand the basic principles related to the management of a project. More specifically, the phases of project design, the challenges at each stage, as well as the ways of optimization. Also, are analyzed the challenges of multi-project management, budget development process, theories of limited resources, control and risk management, procurement as well as the design and procurement management.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Understand the concept and basic principles of project management
- Evaluate how to effectively manage a project
- Calculate and evaluate the time of completion of the project as well as its cost
- Identify the appropriate sources of funding for a project
Human Capital Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In the context of this course, the basic concepts of human capital management are analyzed. More specifically, you will become familiar with the effective creation and development of jobs in the sports industry, employee performance evaluation systems and the employee development and career development plan. Other issues include staff selection, employee compensation, training, soft skills development and the development of an appropriate work environment. Finally, concepts focusing on youth development will be developed, as well as the modern soft skills you need to possess in order to respond to such a dynamic environment.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Understand the principles governing human capital management
- Understand effective training and human resource development
- Know the process of evaluating the performance of human resources
- Understand the analysis and job description of a job in the sport sector
- Focus on the development of new as well as modern skills (soft skills) that you need to possess
Managerial Accounting
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course aims to present and develop the principles, techniques and the role of accounting in the planning and in control of the agencies on the part of management. More specifically, the budget process and performance appraisal techniques, cost-benefit ratio, costing methods of products and services as well as activity-based costing (ABC) are analyzed.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Understand the context of administrative accounting
- Manage accounting data effectively
- Estimate and analyze the costs and cost components of products and services
- Evaluate the accounting statements
Dissertation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Preparation and submission of the diploma thesis. After completing the courses of the program, you are invited to implement your Diploma Thesis (Research Project) under the guidance of your supervising professor. As part of your dissertation, you will have the opportunity, choosing a topic of interest, to combine the knowledge gained from the courses you attended and to present a work that reflects both your academic and practical knowledge in the light of research proposal, the methodology you used, the structure and relevance.
Career prospects
As a graduate of the MBA program you can apply for and work in senior management positions, in companies, corporations and organizations such as:
- Multinational companies
- Banks
- Commercial enterprises
- Service providing companies
- Industrial Companies
- Craft Industries
- Shipping companies
- Tourist enterprises
Also, as a graduate of the MBA program you will have all the formal and essential skills and qualifications to develop hierarchically in the company you already work for, while you will also be able to create, organize and manage your own business
Our graduates hold senior positions in international companies, consulting firms, research institutes, large FMCG organizations, banks and financial institutions, as well as non-profit organizations, while many also 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.
Career prospects
The curriculum is offered with a physical presence at IST College, but also enables a more flexible way of attending through a modern, flexible and dynamic educational platform, combining lifelong learning with distance learning.
Enrollment Requirements
- Degree in Higher Education and at least 2 years of professional experience or at least 5 years of substantial professional experience in positions of responsibility.
- IELTS English Certificate of Knowledge or other, equivalent level, 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 here and send it back (completed) to [email protected],along with all necessary registration documents which you can find here here here and the proof of payment. To see the bank accounts please see here.
B) By visiting IST
IST’s Administrative Staff will be at your disposal to help you with the registration procedure. The only thing you have to do is to visit IST, brining with you all necessary documents. For all necessary documents please see 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 apply for one of the Scholarships offered by IST, in collaboration with well-known companies and organizations. For more information please see 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 cost such as:
- Registration
- Use of IST’s Library
- Use of IST’s labs
- Participation in the examination period
- Use of IST’s educational plattform
- Issuance of all certificates of study, grades and certificates by both IST and the collaborating University.
- Participation in seminars, events and conferences held by IST College.
- A student card which offers you special offers and prices in collabaoration with affiliated shops and services of various sectors.
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