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IMS College wishes everyone a Happy Easter!
Have a blessed holiday filled with health, happiness and love!
Enjoy these festive days and have a funny and memorable Easter!

SBS Elective - The Game Changer - Athens 12-14 April @ IMS College

The Game changer - delivered by Alistair Gray - has the following high level agenda and learning outcomes :

Understand the background to the 5 principles of the Game Changers
Appreciate the fundamental differences between different approaches to developing strategy and how they complement the teaching on the MBA/Masters courses
Critically analyse and reflect on the 5 principles of The Game Changer organisatons that feature in the class and the benefits of practicing strategic management
Consider options for application of principles, concepts and models and processes to your special context
Design and use of the Focus Framework™️

Full and enjoyable 3-day experience. To the next one!

Join us in IMS College for this innovative Seminar !

Burns Night Supper was hosted yesterday, on 24 January 2024, by HM Ambassador Matthew Lodge and Mrs. Alexia Lodge of the British Embassy of Athens.

University of Strathclyde was represented by Mrs. Afroditi Feredinou.

We would like to thank HM Ambassador Matthew Lodge and Mrs. Alexia Lodge for their wonderful hospitality in Saint George Lycabettus Hotel.

Here’s to many more outstanding events!
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Burns Night is celebrated every year on 25 January in honour of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. The Ayrshire poet and lyricist is still regarded as the most prominent poet to have written in the Scots dialect. Alongside his literary contributions, Burns gained fame for his numerous love affairs and radical political leanings, expressing sympathy for the French and American revolutions.

Burns Night, or Burns Supper, is traditionally celebrated with a dinner consisting of haggis, neeps, and tatties - more commonly known as turnips and potatoes. This event has endured for 200 years and continues to be celebrated today. It is a place where the past and the present come together and create a celebration that resonates with the spirit of Scotland.

One of the hallmark of Scottish traditions is the Ceilidh dancing. This type of dance has derived from the Old Time dances and couple dances that found their way onto the Scottish dance floor in the 19th century. Originally the word Ceilidh (kay-lee) descended from the Gaelic word which translates approximately to ‘a visit’ or ‘a gathering’. An important feature is its accessibility, with just about anyone - young or old, experienced dancers to beginners - being able to get up and join in with minimal instruction.

Wishing all of our IMS College, Strathclyde community and friends around the world a Happy New Year! 🎈

May 2024 be a prosperous year filled with personal growth, shared achievements and professional success!

Wishing everyone a season that’s merry and bright!

May the sparkle of Christmas fill your heart and home!

Here’s to receiving unlimited blessings the upcoming year!

“Economic Analysis for Strategists” intensive seminar took place the weekend - 16th and 17th December 2023 – directed face-to-face by Dr. Alex Dickson and hybrid by Professor Simon Roberts in Strathclyde’s Greek Centre – International Management Studies.

It was a fruitful weekend with plenty presences not only physically but virtually too. Both days were filled with constructive discussions, individual-group work and obviously pleasant moments full of laugh. Our MBA students were positively inspired and started to get into the necessity of EAS as well as prepared for their upcoming assessment.

Upon successful completion of “Economic Analysis for Strategists” students will:

1. understand the key influencers of profit in a business: production conditions on the supply side and the nature of demand
2. learn about a range of decisions and constraints businesses face in a market environment
3. understand the impact of market structure and competition on profitability
4. gain command of the issues associated with entering foreign markets
5. appreciate the impact of competition policy on business activity
6. develop an ability to apply this thinking to contemporary business issues.

Overall, this module aim to equip students with a toolkit to augment their judgement when considering business strategy within existing markets and entering new markets.

This year’s “Economic Analysis for Strategists” intensive weekend is about to launch the upcoming weekend, on 16th and 17th December 2023.

The class will be directed by Dr. Alex Dickson face-to-face in Strathclyde Greek Centre – International Management Studies in the region of Chalandri, Athens.

Many business decisions involve an assessment of the market landscape to understand how to evaluate the decision. The tools of microeconomics lend a rigorous approach to understanding the nature of the market and the completion therein. This involves an understanding of the demand conditions the firm cases, the completion on the supply side and the policy framework.

Markets can often be highly complex and judgement can be clouded by this complexity. By taking an approach based on microeconomic analysis, students will learn to undertake a meticulous and “emotionless” approach to analyzing opportunities in existing and new markets and the potential these hold.

The class introduces students to microeconomic concepts and develops an understanding of the link between the features of market environments and the ability of businesses to make profit by investigating this through the lens of microeconomics.

The annual compilation of the Financial Times’ European Business Schools of 2023 has just arrived!

SBS has climbed ten places to 62nd rank out of the top 90 European Business Schools!

The Strathclyde Business School is one of just 14 in the UK and the highest ranked Scottish Business School.

You can find the relevant information published in the following link:
https://brnw.ch/21wEZQe

Strathclyde's Executive MBA is offered via Glasgow and five international MBA centres – Bahrain, Greece, Malaysia, Oman, UAE.

Strathclyde Business School has held triple accreditation from the three main business school accreditation bodies – AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB – since 2004 and we were the first business school in Scotland to achieve triple accreditation. The Strathclyde Executive MBA is highly experiential and based on collaborative learning. Students share their varied work experiences, knowledge, understanding and skills. The program has therefore adopted a holistic integrated approach to management education which aims to develop executive potential by giving a broad understanding of business and management and a depth of vision essential to tomorrow’s top managers and corporate leaders. We ensure that all of our course members are experienced business people. Therefore your colleagues will truly understand the dynamics of the work-place and be able to contribute more readily to sessions. All in all, we aim for the Executive Strathclyde MBA to be a challenging, stimulating and enjoyable experience, which will leave you a more confident, rounded manager.

As depicted in the picture, it was a splendid conference for the Strategic Leadership Development turnout, taking place hybridly on Saturday 25th of November 2023.

Directed by Ahmed Fahmy, Sharon Cooksey and Joanna Bulter , it was a truly enriching learning session attended by inquisitive and experienced professional MBA students, who shared insightful discussions and reflections around communication and collaboration.

The SLD module aims to provide students with a range of learning contexts, theories, perspectives and practical tools to critically reflect on, adapt and develop their soft leadership skills. In addition, it introduces them to multiple experiential learning and teaching approaches to help them engage with and develop responses to strategic problems in the world. Last but not least, another SLD’s purpose is to facilitate a learning process that develops competence and practice in reflection for life-long personal, professional and organisational development.

May your 2 years SLD journey be filled with both challenges and blessings in every field of your life!

“Accounting & Financial Management” intensive seminar took place the weekend - 18th and 19th November 2023 – directed face-to-face by Dr. Yu-Lin Hsu and Dr. Livia Pancotto in Strathclyde’s Greek Centre – International Management Studies, Chalandri, Athens.

It was a fruitful weekend with plenty presences not only physically but virtually too. Both days were full of work and surprises. Our MBA students were positively inspired and started to get into the necessity of AFM as well as prepared for their upcoming assignments.

After its completion, we can summarize the following points highlighting the importance of “Accounting & Financial Management” in the real world. This module introduces to some of the fundamental methods, skills and techniques that all managers must use to effectively manage their organisations. AFM relates most closely to the day-to-day management of an organisation and this class provides a framework to assess how to use accounting and financial information to inform decision making. As such the class allows students to understand accounting and finance concepts from the perspective of the general manager.

The aim of the class is to develop an understanding of financial strategies including scenarios, modelling and identifying trends, to be able to apply economic theory to decision-making, to evaluate financial and non-financial information and last but not least to develop an understanding of financial governance and legal requirements.

The University of Strathclyde has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its research and innovation in the field of Photonics – the science of light.

The Award, announced at a reception in St James’ Palace, reflects the University's longstanding and internationally recognised contribution to photonics research and development and its three-decade journey in establishing a globally acknowledged photonics ecosystem.

This is Strathclyde's third consecutive and fourth overall Queen's Anniversary Prize, which is the highest national award in higher education, recognising world-class excellence.

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/49JfyAu

This year’s “Accounting & Financial Management” intensive weekend is about to launch the upcoming weekend, on 18th and 19th November 2023.

Both Accounting & Finance sessions will be structured and offered by Dr. Yu-Lin Hsu and Dr. Livia Pancotto face-to-face in our IMS Greek Office, in the region of Chalandri, Athens.

The module provides an introduction to the principles of accounting and finance with a view to decision making. The first part of the module is designed to provide an understanding of accounting that is essential for any manager and to develop the ability to use accounting information for decision taking purposes. The focus will be on understanding the nature and limitations of the information provided in the financial reports and to ensure that managers appreciate the significance of the financial implications of any decisions or policy initiation being proposed. The second part of the module focuses on the principles of financial decision making. The primary focus of this part will be on the basic question of how a company should evaluate proposals to invest in additional assets.

AFM focuses on the accounting and finance aspects as an aid to decision making. The issues will be the primary focus and there will also be links to both business policy and strategy as well as risk management issues. Students should be able to make strategic recommendations for improvement in business performance. The overall background for this course is rooted in macro and micro economics and these will be alluded to.

University of Strathclyde is implementing this fall semester of 2023 a series of sessions called “Project Methodology” in order to facilitate all students for the Thesis process.

These classes will be run by Strathclyde’s team of Thesis supervisors both face-to-face and hybrid to everyone who wish to start their projects.

Our Greek Centre launches today this module, which is going to be delivered by Dr. Harris Apostolopoulos.

The aim of “Project Methodology” is to provide a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. In addition, it allows controlling the entire management process through effective decision making and problem solving, while ensuring the success of specific processes, approaches, techniques, methods and technologies. Typically, a project methodology provides a skeleton for describing every step in depth, so that students will know what to do in order to deliver and implement the project thesis according to a certain chosen field.

Congratulations to all postgraduate students for receiving their EMBA degree on Friday 3rd November 2023!

Taking place in Glasgow, the ceremony was touching not only for those who finished their studies but also their professors and definitely for those who supported them with all their powers in these challenging years – family, friends, colleagues, etc.

Getting an MBA does not just mean graduating. It is about starting a new journey, learning new skills and be open to new experiences. It is the purpose of life to never stop learning.

All your hard work and dedication, dedication and commitment have brought you to this incredible milestone. We wish you all success and happiness in your future!

Bravo again to Strathclyde Business School class of 2023!

WELCOME BALLATER INTAKE – GREEK CENTRE!

SLD LAUNCH – ONE STEP CLOSER TO YOUR GOALS

The “Strategic Leadership Development” induction for the new academic year of 2023-2024 officially started yesterday.

The class was directed by Mr. Emile Locke hybrid where all new students were connected.

The module aims to provide students with a range of learning contexts, theories, perspectives and practical tools to critically reflect on, adapt and develop their soft leadership skills. In addition, it introduces them to multiple experiential learning and teaching approaches to help them engage with and develop responses to strategic problems in the world. Last but not least, another SLD’s purpose is to facilitate a learning process that develops competence and practice in reflection for life-long personal, professional and organisational development.

We would like to wish all an enjoyable 2 years SLD journey!

IUF Expo launched on Friday 27th of October 2023 in the city of Athens!

The University of Strathclyde was present among 40 + top universities and colleges not only from Greece but from all over the world.

For 9th consecutive year, the International University Fair was overall successful since a wave of prospective postgraduate students visited it during its opening hours.

Young people's decisions regarding their academic career can be decisive for later working life. Therefore, in this fair all visitors were properly informed about degrees and career prospects in the field of their choice that suited them.

From our side we gave a strong representation of the University’s programs to everyone who wanted to start their postgraduate studies. Continuing presentations, direct discussions and counseling to those willing to follow their academic journey!

The number 1 Executive MBA with a specialism in Shipping is offered in Athens, Greece from Strathclyde University!

Study with us and gain an internationally-recognised qualification from a collaboration between Strathclyde’s Business faculty and its department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering, an accredited MBA specifically designed for high potential executives in global shipping and the maritime sector, intensive seminars delivered in Athens by University of Strathclyde academics, study strategy with internationally-acclaimed academics, a choice of elective subjects tailored to the global shipping and maritime sector, develop confidence as a manager and leader and improve your career prospects or change career direction.
The Strathclyde MBA in Shipping in Athens has two intakes per year, one starting in April and the other in October. It is a 180 credit - Triple Accreditation from the three main business school bodies: AMBA, AACSB & EQUIS, two-year duration, part-time, taught General MBA programme.

A collaboration between Strathclyde University and NAOME offers a true competitive advantage to any executive wishing to pursue this particular program.
Our engagement with Greek MBA alumni and corporate contacts working in senior positions in the shipping and maritime industry has both highlighted the importance of a specialist MBA and helped inform our programme content.

The program is launched with a very strong focus on Leadership/Coaching/Personal Development Plan, as well as a Strategic Leadership Challenge. This is followed by regular two or three day seminars (about twice a month, on a weekend and one evening per week). Participants are required to complete a range of preparatory tasks and readings both from published materials and materials specially commissioned by Strathclyde Business School before seminars. In each subject, the seminars are led by faculty from the University of Strathclyde Business School, supported by Local Counselors and Global Practitioners, and will focus on the key theories, principles, case studies, and practical applications of the area under discussion. Finally, the capstone project which leads to the MBA award consists of either a research dissertation, an entrepreneurial or consultancy projects, which can be directly selected from the real corporate world.

For further information, feel free to contact us:

Telephone: 210 – 72 30 814
Email: [email protected]

We are glad to inform you that IUF Expo is almost here!

Taking place on Friday 27th October 2023 in Royal Olympic Hotel – Athens, the University of Strathclyde will give its presence representing its faculties and studying programs.

The entry hours for the general public to the expo will be from 16:00pm to 21:00pm.

IUF is the largest educational event in Southeast Europe where pupils, students and parents learn everything they need to know about studying abroad. During Friday’s event, every visitor will have the opportunity to interact with representatives of universities and educational institutions from all over the world, with students already studying abroad and with specialized counselors on international studies and professional guidance.

We are very happy to introduce our University and its programs to everyone who seeks to start their studies. Feel free to reach out to our stand, speak to us with no hesitation and let the academic journey begin!

Still accepting applications for October’s 2023 intake!

Join the Strathclyde Executive MBA program offered in Athens, Greece and achieve your personal and professional dreams!

Strathclyde Business School has held triple accreditation from the three main business school accreditation bodies – AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB – since 2004 and we were the first business school in Scotland to achieve triple accreditation.

Our Executive MBA has two intakes per year, one starting in April and the other in October. The program is flexible and responsive to the needs of working individuals. It allows you to study whilst continuing with your career and allows you to implement your learning into work.

The program is launched with a very strong focus on Leadership/Coaching/Personal Development Plan, as well as a Strategic Leadership Challenge. This is followed by regular two or three day seminars (about twice a month, on a weekend and one evening per week). Participants are required to complete a range of preparatory tasks and readings both from published materials and materials specially commissioned by Strathclyde Business School before seminars. In each subject, the seminars are led by faculty from the University of Strathclyde Business School, supported by Local Counselors and Global Practitioners, and will focus on the key theories, principles, case studies, and practical applications of the area under discussion. Finally, the capstone project which leads to the MBA award consists of either a research dissertation, an entrepreneurial or consultancy projects, which can be directly selected from the real corporate world.

Feel free to contact us:

Telephone: 210 – 72 30 814
Email: [email protected]

The new academic year of 2023 – 2024 has officially started!

The Strathclyde MBA induction for both of our programs offered in Greece – Executive MBA & Executive MBA with a specialism in Shipping – gave to our newly registered students a glimpse of their upcoming postgraduate studies. Representatives of the University, Local Counselors, Alumni and Active students shared their experience and scope about both programs, answering also to various questions and highlighting important points.

Wishing everyone a fall semester full of knowledge, creativity and challenges!

Begin this journey with a positive mindset and the rest will follow accordingly!

For those who are still interested in applying, feel free to contact us.

Telephone: 210 – 72 30 814
Email: [email protected]

We are delighted to announce our Executive MBA has been ranked in the annual Financial Times’ top 100 Executive MBA ranking for the year 2023.

Strathclyde Business School is ranked 85th, which places us 13th in the UK and the only Scottish business school to be ranked.

The rankings was based on the responses from our 2020 EMBA graduates and a school survey. Strathclyde's Executive MBA is offered via Glasgow and our five international MBA centres.

You can find full details of our Executive MBA on our pages: https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/mba/

You can see the full rankings in the following link: https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/2950/emba-2023

Strathclyde Business School has held triple accreditation from the three main business school accreditation bodies – AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB – since 2004 and we were the first business school in Scotland to achieve triple accreditation. The Strathclyde Executive MBA is highly experiential and based on collaborative learning. Students share their varied work experiences, knowledge, understanding and skills. The program has therefore adopted a holistic integrated approach to management education which aims to develop executive potential by giving a broad understanding of business and management and a depth of vision essential to tomorrow’s top managers and corporate leaders. We ensure that all of our course members are experienced business people. Therefore your colleagues will truly understand the dynamics of the work-place and be able to contribute more readily to sessions. All in all, we aim for the Executive Strathclyde MBA to be a challenging, stimulating and enjoyable experience, which will leave you a more confident, rounded manager.

A few days ago we participated in QS Fair Masters 2023! The University of Strathclyde was present for once more among 49 top universities from all over the world.

The expo had overall a great success since a wave of prospective postgraduate students visited it during its opening hours.

From our side we gave a strong representation of the University’s programs to everyone who wanted to start their postgraduate studies. Continuing presentations, direct discussions and counseling to those willing to follow their academic journey!

In this fair the students were properly informed about graduate degrees and career prospects in the field of their choice that suited them. Therefore, its aim was successfully achieved.

The previous week we represented our University in International Universities Expo among 80 universities from all over the world both in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Strathclyde's Business school and NAOME - Naval Architecture Ocean and Marine Engineering joined their forces and introduced themselves to the audience of both cities.

It was an honor to have with us Dr. Iraklis Lazakis, who is currently Reader of Maritime Operations and Maintenance as well as the Academic Director of our Executive MBA with a specialism in Shipping. He is also involved in key departmental and Faculty-wide positions supporting the NAOME and university scope and interests as well as helping colleagues in achieving greater success in research funding applications, academic publications and knowledge exchange activities.

The fair was overall successful since students had the chance to participate in a series of Informative Workshops by university admissions counsellors. In addition, they reached out to existing stands learning information about their desired studying programs. Everyone who was seeking to start their studies hopefully found many opportunities suitable to them.

Many thanks again to the organisers for the wonderful events.

Here’s to the next ones!

QS Fair Masters 2023 is almost here!

Getting ready for the launch tomorrow, on Tuesday 10th October 2023 at Divani Caravel Hotel, the University of Strathclyde will give its presence among top universities from all over the world.

The entry hours for general public to the expo will be from 16:30pm to 20:00pm. We are very happy to introduce our University and its programs to everyone who seeks to start their postgraduate studies. Feel free to reach out to our stand during the day, speak to us directly and let the academic journey begin!

In a fair that includes top universities, seminars, counseling for graduate programs, the students will be able to be properly informed about graduate degrees and career prospects in the field of their choice.

The aim of the fair is to help all prospective students find the postgraduate program that suits them.

Additional benefits from the exhibition: Seminars and information sessions from leading universities. Information about IELTS from the British Council. Counseling and CV check by SkyWalker. Postgraduate scholarships from QS totaling $45,000.

The International Universities Expo is still active!

Since Athens’ Expo was completed with success, tomorrow on Friday 6th October 2023, we continue to Thessaloniki at Anatolia College, where the University of Strathclyde will be present once more among 80 universities from all over the world.

The expo opens its doors to Anatolia College & Pinewood students and community at 13:15pm and the entry for general public will be from 16:00pm to 20:00pm. During the expo, students will have the chance to participate in a series of Informative Workshops by university admissions counsellors upon registration.

We are very happy to introduce our University and its programs to everyone who seeks to start their studies. Feel free to reach out to our stand during the event, speak to us directly and let the academic journey begin!

We are absolutely thrilled that the International Universities Expo is almost here!

Starting on Thursday 5th October 2023 from Athens at Pierce - The American College of Greece, the University of Strathclyde will give its presence among 80 universities from all over the world.

The entry hours for general public to the expo will be from 16:00pm to 20:00pm. During this event, students will have the chance to participate in a series of Informative Workshops by university admissions counsellors upon registration.

We are very happy to introduce our University and its programs to everyone who seeks to start their studies. Feel free to reach out to our stand during the day, speak to us directly and let the academic journey begin!

Join October’s 2023 intake for the Executive MBA program offered in Athens, Greece and achieve your personal and professional dreams!

Strathclyde Business School has held triple accreditation from the three main business school accreditation bodies – AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB – since 2004 and we were the first business school in Scotland to achieve triple accreditation.

Our Executive MBA has two intakes per year, one starting in April and the other in October. The program is flexible and responsive to the needs of working individuals. It allows you to study whilst continuing with your career and allows you to implement your learning into work.

The program is launched with a very strong focus on Leadership/Coaching/Personal Development Plan, as well as a Strategic Leadership Challenge. This is followed by regular two or three day seminars (about twice a month, on a weekend and one evening per week). Participants are required to complete a range of preparatory tasks and readings both from published materials and materials specially commissioned by Strathclyde Business School before seminars. In each subject, the seminars are led by faculty from the University of Strathclyde Business School, supported by Local Counselors and Global Practitioners, and will focus on the key theories, principles, case studies, and practical applications of the area under discussion. Finally, the capstone project which leads to the MBA award consists of either a research dissertation, an entrepreneurial or consultancy projects, which can be directly selected from the real corporate world.

For applications for the upcoming intake, feel free to contact us:

Telephone: 210 – 72 30 814
Email: [email protected]