Further Information
Students, after obtaining the necessary general knowledge (core courses) in the first four semesters, are offered specialty in the subject of their choice, which is part of one of the two directions of advanced semester.
Core courses are designed to provide on the one hand basic methodological tools, knowledge and the reference framework of Business Administration in general and on the other hand a systematic introduction to the individual subjects of the field. They include courses that give general theoretical background and mathematical, economic and basic computer knowledge necessary for the overall direction of understanding knowledge in business administration.
Further deepening (and, up to a degree, specialisation) takes place in the last four semesters of study, during which students choose the scientific field of their choice.
After completion of the fourth semester, students choose one of the two directions of the programme of introductory direction and must attend all compulsory courses in the selected direction and four of the eight compulsory selection courses.
The directions of advanced semester consist of two thematic areas of individual peak cognitive subjects of the science of Business Administration, and are:
• Business Administration
• Management Information Systems.
The curriculum of the direction of Business Administration includes the following fields: Business Administration, Quantitative Methods, Marketing, Law, IT, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Sustainable Development, Foreign Language.
The thematic fields of the Direction of Advanced semester in Management Information Systems are the following: Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Systems Management, Networking and Information Technologies.
The graduate of the Introductory Direction in Business Administration, Direction of Advanced semester in Management Information Systems, is aware of the scientific methodology, has developed technical abilities and skills, gained experience of professional practice and is able to operate professionally, successfully supporting the development of his/her theoretical and empirical knowledge on the subject of Business Administration and Information Technology and Communication technologies in all application areas in Business Administration and Management Information Systems.
In particular, the graduate can be employed either as self-employed, or as a business or organization executive in the public or private sector, since he/she has the following capabilities:
• Apply the principles of science and technology in the analysis, design and implementation of information systems for Business Administration.
• Analyse and meet the needs of organizations and enterprises, through the design, development, implementation, configuration, management and support of computer and information technologies.
• Design, development and maintenance of information systems.
Upon completion of their studies, graduates of both directions have the necessary scientific and technological knowledge and skills to be employed in all sectors of the Department disciplines, either as self-employed or as managers or executives in organizations and businesses in the Private and Public Sector. Depending on experience and education, they can be employed:
• As executives in public sector and local government organisations and private sector companies, involved in the planning, organisation, guidance and control of administrative activities, accounting and tax consulting monitoring, analysis of the problems of human behaviour, the staffing and employee involvement in the operation and the financial results of the business combined with productivity problems, development and improvement of labour remuneration schemes, analysis of production systems and service processes and the general production management issues, management of administration and economy projects, communication and public relations, and analysis of problems in the financial management of the enterprise.
• As business consultants in human resources management, communication and public relations, financial management, accounting and tax issues, market research and sales development, quality assurance, operational research, management of production and information systems, drafting of business plans.
• As members of research groups in management and economy issues.
• As teachers in all levels of education, according to the legislation in force.
• In an existing family SME.
• As founders of their own business.
Relation To Employment
Holders of qualifications that belong to this type may work either as self-employed or in positions of responsibility in companies and organizations in the private or in the public sector.
Transitions
Access to this type of qualification have those who have completed at least the secondary education (level 4).
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 7 or 8.
Ways To Aquire
Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.