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MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Dear Prospective Applicant,

Welcome to AUEB's MBA International program. We understand that your decision about which MBA program to choose is one of the most important ones in your career. In the pages that follow, we will try to give you as much information as possible, so that you can make the decision that is right for you and your future.

The MBA International program of the Athens University of Economics & Business (AUEB) is a leading European business education program. Offered by AUEB, the most prestigious Greek University in Economics & Business, and internationally accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the program is ranked among the top 10 MBA programs in Europe and the top 30 in the world. It offers a unique management program that is specifically suited for today's fast changing, global, and technology-driven economy. Situated in Greece, at the crossroads of three continents, AUEB offers an exceptional exposure to the world, bringing together issues and challenges from the European Union, the fast developing Balkan countries, and the Middle East.

At the MBA International Program we aim to foster a new generation of management professionals capable of analyzing the corporate challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the global business environment, of addressing management issues from a holistic perspective, and of formulating and implementing innovative and effective business strategies in the new era. We can achieve this through our cutting edge specializations, the Personal Development Program, an active Research Program that brings new knowledge to the classroom, international exchanges and a dynamic career office. All these are offered along with numerous corporate activities, including the Field Study Program, the Executive Lecture Series, the Company days, the Executive Seminars and the International Fellowship Program.

In our program you will have the opportunity to study next to faculty from 4 continents, widely recognized as thought leaders in Economics and Business Administration, with extensive teaching, research and consulting activity worldwide. You will acquire knowledge in a wide range of disciplines in business administration, such as finance and financial engineering, marketing and strategy, human resources management, e-business, supply chain management, innovation and entrepreneurship, etc. You will sit next to students from more than 25 countries, including Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Norway, Romania, Russia, Spain, Serbia, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine, USA, and others, and learn from their experiences and culture.

In the MBA International Program you will cultivate your entrepreneurial skills, you will gain exposure to international business, and you will strengthen your interpersonal and managerial skills. You will learn how to become a winner, whether it's an international sailing race, an international business game, or an entrepreneurship competition. And, once you graduate, you will be a member of one of the most active alumni associations in Europe. If you have the ability and the motivation to accept our challenge, we shall prepare you for a great spectrum of possible careers in the area of Business Administration.

Studying for an MBA in Greece also means that you will immerse in a beautiful environment that blends a long tradition of excellence in commerce with a robust academic curriculum, within a dynamic modern economy that enjoys one of the highest growth rates within the European Union. Studying for an MBA at AUEB will prove to be a great experience. Make sure you make the most out of it. Whether you participate in student clubs, compete in athletic activities, attend lectures by leaders, meet companies, engage in international activities, or just experience the Mediterranean way of life and cuisine, it is sure that you will benefit and will turn your studies at AUEB's MBA International program into a life-long success.

The prestigious AMBA quality accreditation awarded for both our Full Time and Part Time programs, in combination with the very reasonable tuition fees and our world-class rankings make our program the No 1 value-for-money proposition internationally. If your goals coincide with ours, we warmly invite you to visit us and apply for admission.

Professor Gregory P. Prastacos
Program Director