Semester B (ECTS: 30)

Type: Compulsory | ECTS: 7.5

Course aim and description

The aim of the course is the development of students' skills for the investigation, understanding and interpretation of research topics in the field of Business Administration.

The course introduces students to the concept of qualitative and quantitative data processing and prepares them for the preparation of their thesis. Particular importance will be given to the way scientific research is organized in the field of Management Science and research methods will be analyzed, both qualitative (content analysis, interviewing, observation, etc.) and quantitative (questionnaire design, etc.). The course also focuses on the analysis and interpretation of statistical data and the use of SPSS and Multivariate Analysis techniques.

Type: Compulsory | ECTS: 7.5

Course aim and description

The course includes two modules: (a) Strategic Management and (b) Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility. The aim of the Strategic Management module is to help students acquire the necessary skills of strategic analysis and synthesis, so that they are able to proceed independently in the preparation of professional reports that will meet the market specifications of business consulting companies. In addition, the aim of the Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility module is to familiarize students with the concept of Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and present the most important CSR tools that are used by businesses nowadays.

Strategic Management: This module analyses a variety of theories and approaches to strategic management and introduces students to the main tools of strategic assessment, analysis and decision-making. In general, it examines how an organization can develop the appropriate strategic resources to better position itself in the external environment in which it operates (or it is going to operate), thus gaining a sustainable competitive advantage.

Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Initially, an attempt is made to present the theoretical framework of the CSR concept, by examining the evolution of Corporate Responsibility, Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Stakeholder Theory, and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) indicators. Emphasis is placed on the business benefits that accompany the strategic implementation of CSR, while successful case studies of Greek and foreign companies are being used. The discussion then moves to the modern tools of Corporate Social Responsibility. Through various exercises and in-class dialogue, the methodology for designing and developing Corporate Responsibility Reports based on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards will be presented. Finally, the practical implementation of stakeholder consultation (stakeholder engagement) will be discussed.

Type: Compulsory | ECTS: 5.0

Course aim and description

The aim of the course is to familiarize the participants with the basic principles and techniques of human resources management (HRM).

The course offers a comprehensive micrography of the body of knowledge in the field of human resources management by covering in a concise manner the current developments, functions, policies and tools of HRM. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of techniques and tools in the "real world" as well as on the concept of strategic HRM. Participants are not expected to become professional HR specialists however they will learn a lot in relation to these roles.

Type: Compulsory | ECTS: 5.0

Course aim and description

The aim of this course is to provide a detailed framework, based on which students will be able to implement restructuring programs and organizational change.

This course analyses the processes through which an organization can redesign its structures and how it operates. It introduces students to different types of change in the business world, discussing the most important approaches and strategies in change management as well as the procedures for their successful implementation and establishment in organizations. In addition, emphasis is placed on the problems and dilemmas faced by an executive who manages change within the company.

Type: Compulsory | ECTS: 5.0

Course aim and description

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge and skills useful for upgrading their professional prospects, in the context of the evolution of administration and project management into a distinct profession.

The course material introduces the student to the concepts of project and project management, while the five basic process groups are developed, according to the most popular PMBOK guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge, 5th Edition). The groups of processes that are developed concern Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and finally Closing the project. At the same time, there is an extensive description of the Inputs, Tools and Techniques and Outputs of each process.