Overview
The programme aims to provide graduate level studies and its objective is e-Business. It is targeted at graduates who wish to acquire expertise in digital technologies and e-business and digital marketing. Entrepreneurial skills, when combined with deep technical knowledge, can lead to producing innovative ideas in the global competitive e-Business environment. This postgraduate course aims at providing balanced and well-designed training in the principles of Information Technology (software and telecommunications) applied to e-Business and Marketing practices, as well as the essential managerial and financing skills needed to start-up and successfully run an e-Business.
The 18-month course will appeal to graduates pursuing a career in a range of entrepreneurial, managerial and marketing positions in the ICT or other similar IT-oriented domain in the emergent creative economy.
The syllabus provides a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, focusing on e-Business/e-Commerce applications and the underlying technologies:
- Project management, leadership and team working
- Management and marketing
- Entrepreneurial skills and knowledge needed to develop start-up businesses
- Key skills on strategic decisions, regarding innovation and technology management,
- Essential communication skills
- Exercise practice-oriented teaching based on case studies and real-world examples
- Skills related to data analysis and evaluation
- Planning and time management
The MSc in e-Business and Digital Marketing programme promotes learning and teaching characterised by a diversity of resources and teaching styles and techniques, which recognise that the University operates in an ever-changing environment. Teaching and learning methods should assist the development of these skills, by encouraging not merely the capacity for abstract reasoning, but also the students’ capacities for independent and self-motivated learning, problem-solving skills, and some of the knowledge and skills, which are common to employment in many fields.
This programme is designed for University graduates of Telecommunications, Informatics/Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering but also of Natural Sciences and Economic and Business Departments, with a background in ICT and a strong motivation to pursue a career in e-Business and Digital Marketing related domains. The courses of the programme are taught exclusively in English. The academic staff comes from Universities in Greece and abroad.
Official Government Gazette:
Start date: October 2023
Application deadline extension: 30 September 2023 or until places are filled
Campus: Thermi, Thessaloniki
Duration/Mode: 18 months (full-time) or 30 months (part-time)/(available also in distance learning mode)/weekdays evenings
Taught language: English
Entry requirements: An undergraduate degree from an accredited University
Language requirements: English language knowledge documented with a relevant certificate, corresponding at least to the State Certificate of Language Learning Level B2 or other certificate proving good knowledge of English. Holders of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a Foreign University in English are exempt from this obligation.
Fees: 3,700€ (total)
How to apply: Programme announcement- 2nd Phase of Admission of Graduate Students (en+gr)
Who can apply
To be considered for the programme, candidates are required to have:
- an undergraduate University degree in Engineering, Science, Informatics, Economics & Business Administration as well as from Technological Educational Institutes in related subject areas, in Greece or equivalent institutions from abroad (interested parties that expect to complete their first cycle studies in September may submit an application with their academic transcript so far)
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English language knowledge documented with a relevant certificate, corresponding at least to the State Certificate of Language Learning Level B2 or other certificate proving good knowledge of English. Holders of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a Foreign University in English are exempt from this obligation.
Course content
The core courses
1st Term Core Courses
2nd Term Core Courses
The elective courses
During the second term students tailor their programme further by choosing elective courses. The choice of elective courses must sum up to 12 ECTS (2 courses). Some of the elective courses may not be offered in a particular year, depending entirely on student demand.
Part-timers attend the following courses during the two (2) years of studies: 1st Year Term 1: ICT Management, ICT Essentials | Term 2: Digital Entrepreneurship: Developing and Financing an e-Business, Social Media and Online Community Management, Digital Organisations: eCommerce and eGovernment 2nd Year Term 1: Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Data Science for Business: Theory and Practice | Term 2: Two (2) electives | Term 3: Dissertation
The Dissertation
During the third term, students work on their Masters Dissertation project, the thematic area of which is relevant to their programme of studies and their interests. The dissertation provides a good opportunity to apply theory and concepts learned in different courses to a real-world e-Business problem or challenge. Students are supervised throughout their projects by a member of the academic faculty and the academic assistants. After submission of the dissertation, students present their projects to classmates and faculty at a special event.
Duration of studies
The duration of the full-time study programme in order to obtain the MA degree is three (3) academic semesters. For students who so wish, there is also the possibility, upon request, of attending the programme on a part–time basis. In this case, the duration of the MA will be five (5) academic semesters. Lectures mainly take place on weekday evenings. The programme is also available through distance learning. Distance Learning teaching methods involve: (a) Face-to-face or classroom based learning: Students will be required to be physically present at the University for a weekend at the beginning of each semester (b) Synchronous learning: Student will have to attend remotely the classes which will be held regularly during each semester, weekday afternoons (about 2-4 times per week depending on the mode, always after 17:00) and possible Saturday morning (c) Asynchronous learning: Students will use online learning resources and will be assessed through a variety of diagnostic tools and formative assessment techniques (d) Summative assessment: Students will be typically required to be physically present at the University for the final exams at the end of each semester.
The Academic Faculty
Faculty Members
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Dr Christos Tjortjis Associate Professor
Dean of the School +30 2310 807576 c.tjortjis@ihu.edu.gr |
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Professor Maria Drakaki
Deputy Dean of the School +30 2310 807524 mdrakaki@ihu.gr |
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Professor Panayiotis Bozanis
+30 2310 807501 pbozanis@ihu.gr |
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Dr Eleni Heracleous
Associate Professor e.heracleous@ihu.edu.gr |
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Dr Vassilios Peristeras Associate Professor
+30 2310 807539 v.peristeras@ihu.edu.gr |
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Dr Dimitrios Tzetzis Associate Professor
+30 2310 807548 d.tzetzis@ihu.edu.gr |
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Dr Spiros Papakostas Assistant Professor
spapakostas@ihu.edu.gr |
Other Research and Teaching Personnel
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Dr Christos Berberidis Research and Teaching Staff +30 2310 807534 c.berberidis@ihu.edu.gr |
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Dr Dimitrios Baltatzis Research and Teaching Staff d.baltatzis@ihu.edu.gr |
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Dr Georgios Martinopoulos Academic Associate +30 2310 807533 g.martinopoulos@ihu.edu.gr |
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Dr Leonidas Akritidis Academic Associate |
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Dr Dimitrios Karapiperis Academic Associate |
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Dr Paraskevas Koukaras Academic Associate |
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Dr Nikolaos Serketzis Academic Associate |
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Dr Katerina Tzafilkou Academic Associate |
Visiting Faculty
- Dr Ioannis Magnisalis
- Prof. Panagiotis Tzionas
- Prof. Konstantinos Asimakopoulos
- Prof. Stavros Stavrinides
- Dr. Despoina Elisabeth Filippidou
- Dr Paris Kokorotsikos
Fees & Financing
Fees
The programme fees for the MSc in e-Business and Digital Marketing is 3700€. The amount is payable in two instalments for the full time mode or in four instalments for the part time mode at the beginning of each semester. The fees are also eligible for financing through LAEK 0,45% – OAED programme.
Deposits
If you have been accepted to a postgraduate programme, you will need to make a payment of the deposit of 500 Euros to secure your place. This amount will count towards the first instalment of your tuition fees. The deposit is non-refundable once you have commenced your studies at the IHU. Prior to that, a refund can be made but a 20% administrative fee will be retained. The deposit can be paid by bank transfer or bank draft. Credit card payments can be made through electronic banking (contact your Bank as handling fees may apply).
Scholarships
The School of Science & Technology offers a number of scholarships for the programmes it offers, covering a significant proportion of the fees. These scholarships are competitive. Award criteria include the quality of the first degree, the undergraduate grades of the candidate, his/her command of the English language and overall profile. Candidates for scholarships should include a separate letter with their application documents in which they request to be considered for a scholarship, stating the reasons why they think they qualify.
Programme announcement – Admissions
Next MSc in e-Business and Digital Marketing class starts in October 2023. The application deadline for the MSc programme has been extended. Interested parties are invited to submit their application from July 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2023 or until places are filled, by following instructions at the application page.
Ideal Career path
In a rapidly evolving market, startups but also established ICT companies require experts with a deep understanding of both technological and business aspects of entrepreneurship. Graduates from the MSc in e-Business and Digital Marketing programme can play a pivotal role in the growth and internationalization of virtually any company or organization, helping to bridge the gap between technology and business, by utilizing their knowledge in the new business models, the emerging technologies and the management and exploitation of innovation. Therefore, a multitude of employment opportunities are envisaged for graduates of this programme. Indicatively they include:
- ICT companies
- New technology startups
- Multinational Corporations and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- e-Commerce and Health software companies
- Mobile network providers and broadband Internet providers
- Sensor networks and telematics companies
- Venture capitals and hedge funds
- Consulting companies
In addition to technical skills gained through study, our students benefit from the University’s excellent Careers Office, in order to attain essential soft skills (e.g. communication skills, interview preparation, CV writing etc.) to better prepare for the job market.
Location
The MSc in e-Business and Digital Marketing takes place in the facilities of the School of Science & Technology of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University in Thermi-Thessaloniki.
Contact
Postal address: School of Science & Technology Department of School of Science & Technology University Center of International Programmes of Studies 14th km Thessaloniki – Nea Moudania 570 01 Thermi, Thessaloniki, Greece Tel: +30 2310 807 529 Email: : infotech@ihu.edu.gr