It is a program specially designed for people who are in the workplace, but who have not been given the opportunity to expand and certify their skills in Management. It is designed for executives with experience who want to improve their performance as administrative executives, but also for those who are looking for new professional prospects. It also covers those employed in other business sectors, in addition to Management.
The program also examines the science and mainly the practice of Management. The applications are usually based on the existing problems of the businesses where the students are employed.
The DMS lasts 1 year and the degree is awarded by the University of WINCHESTER.
Upon successful completion and under certain conditions, the opportunity is provided to continue studies with the aim of obtaining a Master in Business Administration (MBA), with the sole condition of achieving a satisfactory final score.
Assessment is done through assignments and exams, while classes take place on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, every 15 days.
Start:
October for the Winter semester / March for the Spring Semester
Duration:
1 year
Study hours:
Friday afternoon & Saturday morning, every 15 days
Language:
Greek
Requirements for enrollment in postgraduate study programs
- Higher Education Degree (TEI or AEI) or professional qualifications
- Professional experience
For the MBA, individuals with significant professional experience, who hold managerial positions, are also admitted, without requiring a first TEI/AEI degree, after an admission interview.
To enroll in the MBA, you complete an application, which is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Your ability to read texts in English will be examined in an interview. As you already work in businesses, services and organizations, you are expected to have a satisfactory level of knowledge of English, which allows you to understand texts in English. This will be examined during the interview.
Supporting Documents
- Copy of Degree or professional qualifications
- Four ID photos (color – 3x4.5)
- Copy of ID
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Employment Certificate
- CV
By enrolling in Athens International College, students are simultaneously enrolled in the University of Winchester, which also issues the corresponding student ID.
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