Description 

In the modern business environment which poses many challenges and opportunities, the ΒSc (Hons) Economics for Business offers students the chance to understand in depth the methods, theory and practical applications of Economics having at the core of the programme’s philosophy the “learning-by-doing” approach. The content of the programme covers a wide range of economic issues and the topics in micro-and macroeconomic analysis, corporate finance and financial markets, monetary economics, international economics and corporate strategy. The BSc (Hons) Economics for Business graduates are fully equipped to compete successfully in the job market and move up the corporate ladder. The teaching process, aiming at fully supporting the student during his/her studies, is accompanied by tutorials, specialized seminars, student work and discussions in the classroom and real life projects in cooperation with private companies.

Duration: 4 years (full-time) or 3 years (fast-track)
Language of Instruction: Greek

Modules

 YEAR 1

• • Study Skills for Business Students
  • Business English I
  • Business Analysis
  • Contemporary Business Environment
  • Business Economics
  • Theory and practice of Finance and Accounting
  • Understanding Management in Organizations
  • Principles of Political Economy

 YEAR 2

• • Business English II
  • Human Resource Management
  • Financial Planning and Control
  • Operations Management
  • Applied Microeconomics
  • Applied Macroeconomics
  • Work-based learning

 YEAR 3

• • International Trade and Investmen
  • tInnovation, entrepreneurship and start-ups
  • Banking and Money
  • Business Research Methods
  • Political Economy in a Global Context
  • Portfolio Management

• • Management Insight and Consultancy
  • Contemporary Issues in Economic Science
  • Sustainability and Economic Development
  • Honours Dissertation

Career Prospects

The BA (Hons) Economics for Business programme offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in the Economics sector. Graduates of the programme can:   

• • • Pursue a career in large multinational companies, banks, international organizations as well as organizations in the private and public sectors as:
    • Economists

    • Finanacial Managers

    •  

      Financial Consultants.
    • Financial or Business Analysts

• • Work as freelancers, creating and developing their own business.

  • Continue their studies at postgraduate level in Greece and abroad.

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Economics for Business.

Required documentation:

• • Completed application form
  • Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  • Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers
  • Other certificates/degrees

Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to their secondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the School of Business and Finance consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and management consultancy work, teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they are also top business executives who can familiarize students with the latest business administration practices and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.