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Visa Information

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Visa Information

All students applying to BCA Business College of Athens residing from a non-European Union country are obliged to apply for and obtain a student visa. This will enable the student to enter the country and ensure that he or she is legal in Greece. Applicants that are academically qualified are provided with a Letter of Acceptance confirming the student’s official admission.

Please note that it is required that the tuition and fees are paid in full by Bank Draft. Upon receipt of the tuition and fees, we will issue and mail the following documents to the student:

Official Letter of Acceptance
Receipt of Tuition and Fees
Official Approval Letter from Greek Ministry of Education

Steps towards applying for a Student Visa

Students wishing to apply for a student visa are required to contact and schedule an appointment with the Greek Consulate in their country. We recommend that you contact the Greek Consulate as early as possible because the visa application process may delay your admission to BCA Business College of Athens. It is advisable to apply at least ten weeks before your desired entry date.

Prior to your appointment, please make sure that you have gathered the necessary documents needed for applying for a visa at the Greek Consulate. Students must contact the Consulate directly to confirm the requirements. In most cases the Greek Consulate requires the following:

Student’s valid passport & photocopy
Visa Application Form (provided by the Greek Consulate)
Official Letter of Acceptance from BCA Business College of Athens
Official Approval Letter from Greek Ministry of Education
English Language Certification
Police clearance document
Health Certificate from Public Hospital
Receipt of Tuition and Fees
Two (2) photographs
Proof of Health Insurance
Proof of Accommodation (hotel bookings, or rental agreement)
Proof of student’s financial status in the form of a bank draft or tax returns. Non-EU travelers must hold visible means of financial support to cover their stay in Greece amounting to € 500 or its equivalent per month.
Interview with the Consular Officer

Please be informed that students are responsible for staying informed about the specific immigration requirements of the Greek Government.

Acquiring a Residence Permit – Maintaining Legal Status in Greece

Upon arriving to BCA, you will be required to register with the local immigration office to extend your visa and acquire a Residence Permit. Our Office of International Services will assist and advise you with this process.

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Online MSc in Shipping, 2014-15

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

Welcome to our new Master in Shipping programme, now offered online.

The MSc in Shipping is designed to be flexible in the choice of option subjects, and being offered on a distance learning pattern of attendance, is of specific interest to international students and professionals with a busy schedule. The course is designed for graduates and professionals who seek an in-depth education and knowledge development in the traditional, yet developing maritime sector, but cannot attend regular taught classes.

The programme of study combines a thorough understanding of the theoretical concepts of shipping business in particular, along with case studies and practical subjects. The modules offered cover the entire range of the main generic shipping business areas and functions, and put particular focus on decision making.

Commencement: 1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)

Duration:

1 Year (Full Time ) / 2 Years (Part Time) – Maximum duration 6 years

Full – Time Study: October 2014 – January 2015 4 modules / February 2015- June 2015 4 modules / Summer 2015 Dissertation ( to be submitted in September 2015 or December 2015)

Part – Time Study: Less than 6 modules per academic year

Language of Delivery and Assessment: English

Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria

A score of 6.5 and above from a Greek University or a Ptychion of 7 and above from a TEI University

A Second Class Honours degree from a UK university.

A Bachelor from an American University with GPA 2.75 and above.
Equivalent qualification.
Graduates from the old Postgraduate Diploma in Shipping Studies (DMS) will be considered for admission.

English Language entry requirements

IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): 80% and above
Pearson Academic: 56 (with a minimum score of 56 in each component of the test)
Cambridge English Placement Test: from 69 and above

Enlrolment

Enrolment is the process by which you will be formally admitted to BCA’s e-learning MSc Shipping course. For the academic year 2014-15, there are four enrolment periods: Autumn 2014 for mid October 2014 start, Winter 2015 for mid January 2015 start, Spring 2015 for mid March 2015 start and Summer 2015 for mid June 2015 start.

Enrolment period	Applications submitted by	Classes start
Autumn 2014	30th September 2014	13th October 2014
Winter 2015	31st December 2014	12th January 2015
Spring 2015	28th February 2015	16th March 2015
Summer 2015	31st May 2015	15th June 2015

Key Features

Access to the content of the programme is performed through our appropriately customised learning platform, and the material for each module consists of :

full-length videos (approximately 25 hours per module) with English captions
transparencies, notes and, where applicable, e-books
self-assessment tests, webinars, and discussion fora
web conferencing and continuous teacher support ( maximum 48 hour inquiry reply )
access to the world largest e-resources ,including a full access to the CLARKSON’S database.

The main resources provided, are videos (approximately 25 hours in total per module) broken down in smaller pieces that maintain their didactic integrity. We have worked with professionals to develop these videos and we feel that the result is rewarding. You are encouraged to establish your own pace and learning style. The best part about this approach is that you can pause, rewind and fast forward the videos at will. This helps you keep notes and repeat difficult areas, and thus become an active participant rather than a passive listener.

Assessment Strategy

Assessments include individual research projects and courseworks as well as open book exams and a final dissertation. The mix of assessments provides the necessary balance between individual research work as well as a rigorous examination matrix. The modules also provide the opportunity for student self-assessment at various time points enabling students to gain feedback during the unfolding of modules. The final dissertation aims to provide the chance to undertake a high calibre research project applying the theoretical knowledge acquired throughout the course.

There will be 5 assessment periods each year as follows: February, April, June, September, and December. Students are entitled to sit each module for first time during one of the assessment periods within four months from their enrolment. According to academic regulations, if they fail they can resit only once in the next available assessment period. If they fail again, they have to retake the module and of course to pay again for this module. Students can retake only once each module. Should they fail again a retake module (after reassessment), they may be asked to leave the course.

Philosophy and Aims

The MSc in Shipping (e-learning) programme is designed for students and professionals, who wish to become familiar and expand their knowledge of the shipping sector, exploit the organisational and operational functions in shipping, and further examine and analyse the interrelationships and correlations of the shipping functions and areas to those of general management. It is intended to develop analytical and research skills and focuses on the students’ ability to undertake research, work on their own while producing a major project to a specified deadline. More specific, the educational aims of the course are:

To provide and/or revisit the foundations in the Shipping industry, and build from there on a deep understanding of shipping business functions and operations.

To provide a profound knowledge of shipping, and its characteristics, and assess its contribution in a country’s economy.

To develop advanced generic business skills required by a shipping practitioner.

To provide the practical and commercial considerations necessary to handle decision-making processes in the shipping sector from a management perspective.

To provide the essential knowledge of the diverse subjects which comprise the shipping industry and an understanding of the relationships between them.

To develop managerial skills in shipping.

To develop the skills of critical analysis and apply them in shipping business cases and problems.

The MSc in Shipping is designed to be flexible in the choice of option subjects offered to students and being offered on a distance learning pattern of attendance is of specific interest to international students and professionals. A number of designated themes have been established that enable students to pursue clearly defined shipping areas. In this way, it is envisaged that students will be able to specialise in areas of interest.

Award Titles

While most students will aim to achieve the full Masters qualification, all Masters courses offer the subsidiary awards of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma (both available with Merit or with Distinction) for students unable to complete their full programme of study. The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award	Title	Notes
PG Cert	Postgraduate Certificate in Shipping	Awarded for 60 credit modules
PG Dip	Postgraduate Diploma in Shipping	Awarded for 120 credit modules
MSc	Master in Shipping	Awarded for 180 credit modules

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MSc Shipping, 2014-15

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

The MSc Shipping of the graduate department of BCA is tailored to the requirements of the shipping industry for executives with high academic background and practical knowledge of the subjects they are to apply in the workplace. The goal of the programme is to enable our graduates to respond directly to the demands of the shipping companies and supportive businesses.

Commencement: 1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry) part -time only

Duration: 1 Year (Full Time ) / 2 Years (Part Time)

Schedule: 2 week nights and Saturday morning 2-3 weeks per month. Buffet Lunch is provided on Saturdays.

Language: English

Building: BCA Glyfada Campus

Admission requirements

A degree of 6.5/10 or more from a Greek University or TEI.
A Second Class Honours degree (2:2) from a UK university.
Applicants without a first degree may be asked to attend first the Diploma in Shipping Studies (DMS) which is offered by the college. DMS graduates are admitted to the ΜSc Shipping programme with advanced standing.

English Language entry requirements

IELTS or BCA IELTS placement test 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components (at least 6.0 in writing and speaking)
TOEFL iBT 92+ a minimum of 20 in each component
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) GRADE C
Michigan Proficiency (ECPE)

Philosophy and Aims

The MSc Shipping provides students and professionals with the necessary analytical and research skills so as to equip them for critical evaluation of developments in the shipping environment and undertake relevant managerial and strategic decisions.
The course aims to focus on the operational and organisational aspects of the shipping companies and shipping-related organisations and expects students to undertake research work and produce a major shipping project (dissertation) at a specified deadline.
In the first semester, students create and deepen their shipping knowledge and in the second and final semester there is a choice among five available pathways connected with common areas of shipping graduates’ employment.

Award Titles

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award	Title	Notes
PG Cert	Postgraduate Certificate in Shipping	Awarded for 60 credit modules
PG Dip	Postgraduate Diploma in Shipping	Awarded for 120 credit modules
MSc	Master in Shipping [pathway]	Awarded for 180 credit modules

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MA Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2014-15

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

The MA Hospitality and Tourism Management programme seeks to prepare and equip future managers with the necessary contemporary skills and knowledge in order to accept high-level responsibilities in all tourism and hospitality sectors, including hotel and catering management, Tourism planning and development, destination marketing and consulting.

Commencement: 1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)

Duration: 1 Year (Full Time ) / 2 Years (Part Time)

Schedule: Monday – Friday evenings

Language: English

Building: BCA Athens Campus

Admission requirements

Applicants can be admitted to the course as long as they possess a second class honours degree from a UK University, or a Ptychion of 6.5 and above from an AEI University or a Ptychion of 7 and above from a TEI University, or a Bachelor from an American University with GPA 2.75 and above or equivalent qualification.

Those who wish to attend the course in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): P (Pass) and above
Pearson Academic: 56 (with a minimum score of 56 in each component of the test)
BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)

Philosophy and Aims

The course is designed to offer graduates from various disciplines an intensive conversion course to prepare them for a career in hospitality. It offers individuals who want to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of international hospitality and tourism management, knowledge on aspects like tourism’s numerous economic, social and cultural impacts and the management interventions needed to address problems related to hospitality operations and the development of tourism. It is anticipated that students will come from two different backgrounds: directly from the successful completion of a first degree, either in this country or from abroad, or from a background where they have had significant work experience in one or more sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry.

Aims

To offer an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment based on current thinking and best practice in Hospitality and tourism education which facilitates in-depth understanding of the role played by international Hospitality and tourism in a world order increasingly subject to the stresses and strains of globalisation.
To enable participants to understand the key concepts in Hospitality and tourism management and the theoretical debates associated with the nature of hospitality and tourism and its operation within the wider context of national and international hospitality and economic development.
To critically evaluate the key notions in tourism (e.g. the sectors comprising the tourism industries, the destination as a framework for analysis and management and issues associated with sustainability) will provide an overarching context for students to understand the management and development of tourism.

Award Titles

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award	Title	Notes
PG Cert.	Postgraduate Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management	Awarded for 60 credit modules
PG Dip.	Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management	Awarded for 120 credit modules
ΜΑ	MA in Hospitality and Tourism Management	Awarded for 180 credit modules

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MSc Accounting & Finance, 2014-15

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

In an economic environment full of challenges and uncertainty a Master programme in Accounting and Finance offers a promising future to graduates, as professionals, in the area of accounting and finance. The programme provides undergraduate students with the necessary advanced knowledge to work not only as corporate accountants and financial managers, but also as independent professionals.

Commencement:

1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)

Duration:

1 Year (Full Time ) / 2 Years (Part Time)

Schedule:

Evening

Language:

English or Greek

Building: BCA Athens Campus

Admission requirements

Applicants can be admitted to the course as long as they possess a second class honours degree from a UK University, or a Ptychion of 6.5 and above from an AEI University or a Ptychion of 7 and above from a TEI University, or a Bachelor from an American University with GPA 2.75 and above or equivalent qualification.

Applicants who do not possess appropriate Higher Education qualifications may be admitted on to the programme on the basis of appropriate prior experience if the Programme Manager considers the applicant has demonstrated the potential to sucessfully complete the programme. The Programme Manager may require such applicants to provide further evidence to support their application and undertake an interview.

Those who wish to attend the course in English should also submit one of the following certifications:
- IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
- Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): P (Pass) and above
- Pearson Academic: 56 (with a minimum score of 56 in each component of the test)
- BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)

Philosophy and Aims

The philosophy of the programme is to create integrated personalities able to meet any professional and/or academic challenges in the area of accounting and finance. Its goal is to generate elite graduates capable of evolving as corporate and/or individual professionals.

Its objective is to provide students with:

Advanced financial knowledge necessary to understand the macro and micro economic environment and its latest developments.
The ability to use reliable methods to solve accounting and financial problems from the work field.
The key knowledge of investing in both corporate projects and money and capital markets.
The fundamentals and advanced accounting and financial knowledge that affect the financial management of a corporation.

The ability to understand and operate under international financial accounting and reporting standards.

Award Titles

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award	Title	Notes
PG Cert	Postgraduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance	Awarded for 60 credit modules
PG Dip	Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance	Awarded for 120 credit modules
MSc	MSc in Accounting and Finance	Awarded for 180 credit modules

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MA Marketing [Digital Marketing], 2014-15

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

With the rapid development of technology emerged a growth in communication and more specifically in online communication. In response to these changes BCA introduces the MA in Marketing [Digital Marketing] which is designed to give you the ability to develop your career in a variety of interesting and challenging career opportunities, such as online communication, e-commerce, e-selling management, advertising through social media and mobiles at an accelerated pace.

Commencement:

1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)

Duration:

1 Year (Full Time ) / 2 Years (Part Time)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday evenings

Language:

English or Greek

Building:

BCA Athens Campus

Admission requirements

Applicants can be admitted to the course as long as they possess:

a second class honours degree from a UK University, or
a Ptychion of 6.5 and above from an AEI University or
a Ptychion of 7 and above from a TEI University, or
a Bachelor from an American University with GPA 2.75 and above or
equivalent business qualification.

Participants they have to attend and pass a non-credited module “Personal Development”.

Those who wish to attend the course in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): P (Pass) and above
Pearson Academic: 56 (with a minimum score of 56 in each component of the test)

BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)

Philosophy and Aims

The MA Marketing [Digital Marketing] course aims to provide insight into the online marketing activities of any organisation as well as an in-depth understanding of marketing functions. The course is designed to help participants to have a critical understanding of the competitive global business environment, as also the market demands on online communication.

More specifically this programme aims to:

provide both pre-experience career preparation and post-experience career development opportunities for participants from any business discipline background
develop lifelong learning skills and personal development so as to be able to work with self-direction and originality
enable participants to design and conduct applied research and analyse results to inform strategic marketing decision making
improve participants’ capabilities on marketing related activities in particular to make a significant, sustained contribution to the achievement of their employers’ goals
provide to the participants the practical experience of marketing in the digital environment
facilitate the use of digital marketing techniques through all digital media for customer acquisition, retention and development
enable participants to plan, design and conduct applied digital campaigns

The MA Marketing [Digital Marketing] seeks to address the needs of a growing number of people who wish to develop their understanding of digital marketing, or formalise, through acquiring a postgraduate qualification, their past marketing work experience.

Developments in both digital marketing practice and marketing as a discipline have reflected these changes, such that more attention is now given to the marketing of services and specialist attention is devoted to marketing within particular sectors. Pressures for global responsiveness in many markets have increased. This has led to a range of ‘global marketing’ strategies and the proliferation of global brands.

The dynamic tension between globalisation and pressures for local responsiveness is becoming increasingly important, and provides further stimulus for changes in digital marketing practice and analysis.

Other stimuli for change include the direct and indirect implications of developments in information technology, which has produced increased interest in customer profiling, direct marketing, and new forms of marketing research.

Increased recognition of the strategic role and position of digital marketing within organisations, and new approaches to marketing which have emerged from a review of some of the basic concepts underpinning the subject of marketing (e.g. creating value for online customers, customer e-satisfaction, buying patterns for online customers, etc.) have contributed additional items to the marketing agenda.

The central philosophy underpinning the programme is the study of digital marketing within an applied decision-making context. The MA Marketing [Digital Marketing] will seek to take advantage of student’s work experience knowledge of marketing and undergraduate level intellectual skills to provide a rigorous marketing programme of study at a Master’s level.

Award Titles

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award	Title	Notes
PG Cert	Postgraduate Certificate in Marketing [Digital Marketing]	60 credits – Modules also Required: “Marketing through Social Media and Mobiles” & “Metrics and Effectiveness of Digital Campaigns (web analytics)”
PG Dip	Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing [Digital Marketing]	120 credits – Modules also Required: “Marketing through Social Media and Mobiles”& “Metrics and Effectiveness of Digital Campaigns (web analytics)”
MA	Master in Marketing [Digital Marketing]	180 credits – Modules also Required: “Marketing through Social Media and Mobiles”, “Metrics and Effectiveness of Digital Campaigns (web analytics)” & “Digital Communication Project” or “Digital Marketing Dissertation”

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MA Marketing, 2014-15

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

The Marketing degree is designed to give you the ability to develop your career in a variety of interesting and challenging career opportunities, such as brand development, personal selling, advertising through social media and mobiles, consumer behaviour, marketing research, online communication, retailing, at an accelerated pace.

Commencement:

1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)

Duration:

1 Year (Full Time ) / 2 Years (Part Time)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday evenings

Language:

English or Greek

Building: BCA Athens Campus

Admission requirements

Applicants can be admitted to the course as long as they possess:

a second class honours degree from a UK University, or
a Ptychion of 6.5 and above from an AEI University or
a Ptychion of 7 and above from a TEI University, or
a Bachelor from an American University with GPA 2.75 and above or
equivalent business qualification.

Participants have to attend and pass a non-credited module “Personal Development”.

Those who wish to attend the course in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): P (Pass) and above
Pearson Academic: 56 (with a minimum score of 56 in each component of the test)

BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)

Philosophy and Aims

The MA Marketing course aims to provide insight into the marketing of any organisation as well as an in-depth understanding of marketing functions. The course is designed to help participants to have a critical understanding of the competitive global business environment, as also the market demands on products or services and on marketing operations and resource utilisation.

More specifically this programme aims to:

provide both pre-experience career preparation and post-experience career development opportunities for participants from any business discipline background
develop lifelong learning skills and personal development so as to be able to work with self-direction and originality
enable participants to design and conduct applied research and analyse results to inform strategic marketing decision making
improve participants’ capabilities on marketing related activities in particular to make a significant, sustained contribution to the achievement of their employers’ goals

The MA Marketing degree seeks to address the needs of a growing number of people who wish to develop their understanding of marketing, or formalise, through acquiring a postgraduate qualification, their past marketing work experience. Developments in both marketing practice and marketing as a discipline have reflected these changes, such that more attention is now given to the marketing of services and specialist attention is devoted to marketing within particular sectors.

Pressures for global responsiveness in many markets have increased. This has led to a range of ‘global marketing’ strategies and the proliferation of global brands. The dynamic tension between globalisation and pressures for local responsiveness is becoming increasingly important, and provides further stimulus for changes in marketing practice and analysis. Other stimuli for change include the direct and indirect implications of developments in information technology, which has produced increased interest in customer profiling, direct marketing and new forms of marketing research.

Increased recognition of the strategic role and position of marketing within organisations, and new approaches to marketing which have emerged from a review of some of the basic concepts underpinning the subject of marketing (e.g. value, customer satisfaction, buying patterns, etc.) have contributed additional items to the marketing agenda. Whilst the dynamism of marketing, both in practice and as a subject discipline, is attested to by the changes referred to above, marketing has not gone unchallenged. Concerns regarding the difficulties in sustaining brand values and producing new product innovations are two examples of such challenges.

A central philosophy underpinning the programme is the study of marketing within an applied decision-making context. The MA Marketing will seek to take advantage of student’s work experience knowledge of marketing and undergraduate level intellectual skills to provide a rigorous marketing programme of study at a master’s level.

Award Titles

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award	Title	Notes
PG Cert	Postgraduate Certificate in Marketing	Awarded for 60 credit modules
PG Dip	Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing	Awarded for 120 credit modules
MA	Master in Marketing	Awarded for 180 credit modules – Students should succeed in”Marketing Dissertation”

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MBA for Executives (2014-15)

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

he MBA degree is regarded as being one of the most prestigious and sought after degrees in the world as it enables its graduates to strengthen their knowledge in business skills, enabling them to address the critical global challenges of the future.

Commencement:

1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)

Duration:

2 Years part-time only

Schedule:

2-3 Friday evenings and 2 -3 Saturday mornings per month. Buffet Lunch is provided on Saturdays.

Language:

English or Greek

Building:

BCA Athens Campus

Admission requirements

Applicants can be admitted to the MBA for Executives programme as long as they have at least three years professional experience in the Business sector.

Participants without 1st degree, as also participants with a degree but not in the Business area, they have to attend and pass a non-credited module “Fundamentals of Leadership & Management”.

Those who wish to attend the course in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the test)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): HP (High Pass) and above
Pearson Academic: 57 (with a minimum score of 57 in each component of the test)

BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the test)

Philosophy and Aims

The MBA for Executives is designed to provide further learning and specialisations to working professionals in order to strengthen their knowledge in business skills, advance their qualifications and become effective leaders and managers of business organisations operating in a globally competitive and complex environment. The MBA for Executives provides an opportunity to analyse key business issues and problems facing managers today with a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Main educational aims of the course:

facilitate the advanced study of management and the complex external business context in which enterprises are operate.
develop critical thinking of the key areas of business administration.
offer to the participants a boost in their career in business and management through the development of relevant managerial and innovative skills.
prepare participants to understand business and management complex issues through critical and analytical approaches to management theory, practice and research.
enhance the ability of the participants to evaluate management techniques, tools and models in a variety of business contexts.
develop personal and interpersonal skills that is relevant to effective business administration.
equip participants with the necessary practical and professional skills to achieve the appropriate level of post graduate award and develop their experience.

Award Titles

Award	Title	Notes
PG Cert	Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration	The participants should obtain any 60 credits.
PG Dip	Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration	The participants should obtain any 120 credits.
ΜΒΑ for Executives	Master of Business Administration for Executives	The participants should obtain 180 credits (Participants should succeed in “Business Project Consultancy”)

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MBA (2014-15)

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

The MBA degree is regarded as being one of the most prestigious and sought after degrees in the world as it enables its graduates to strengthen their knowledge in business skills, thereby empowering them to address the critical global challenges of the future.

Commencement:

1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)

Duration:

1 Year (Full Time ) / 2 Years (Part Time)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday evenings

Language:

English or Greek

Building: BCA Athens Campus

Admission requirements

Participants with 1st degree but not in the Business area, they have to attend and pass a non-credited module “Fundamentals of Leadership & Management”.

Those who wish to attend the course in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the test)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
Michigan Proficiency (ECPE): HP (High Pass) and above
Pearson Academic: 57 (with a minimum score of 57 in each component of the test)

BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the test)

Philosophy and Aims

The MBA is designed to provide further learning and specialisations to graduates in order to strengthen their knowledge in business skills, advance their qualifications and become effective leaders and managers of business organisations operating in a globally competitive and complex environment. The MBA provides an opportunity to analyse key business issues and problems facing managers today with a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Main educational aims of the course

facilitate the advanced study of management and the complex external business context in which enterprises are operate.
develop critical thinking of the key areas of business administration.
offer to the participants a boost in their career in business and management through the development of relevant managerial and innovative skills.
prepare participants to understand business and management complex issues through critical and analytical approaches to management theory, practice and research.
enhance the ability of the participants to evaluate management techniques, tools and models in a variety of business contexts.
develop personal and interpersonal skills that is relevant to effective business administration

equip participants with the necessary practical and professional skills to achieve the appropriate level of post graduate award and develop their experience.

Award Titles

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award	Title	Notes
PG Cert	Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration	The participants should obtain any 60 credits.
PG Dip	Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration	The participants should obtain any 120 credits.
MBA	Master of Business Administration	The participants should obtain 180 credits (Participants should succeed in “Business Project Consultancy” or in “MBA Dissertation)

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Specialised Modules (2014-15)

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Eric Cauchi

Course offered by: BCA, Athens

Introduction

The Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, in collaboration with BCA, offers more than 20 free choice Hospitality Management courses, available through traditional home study (correspondence courses) or online through our distance learning programme. Our Hospitality courses are designed to incorporate the latest practices and trends in the hotel industry. The course is aimed at professionals who wish to enrich their knowledge in specific areas of hotel management, as well as new entrants in the hotel industry who desire to start a new career.
The structure and the subject areas of the course reflect a more intense practical approach. This gives potential students the opportunity to specialise in specific areas and techniques which are required in departments of a hospitality organisation. Moreover, the student assessment process is more simple and contemporary.

Duration:

Distance learning

Language:

English

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) was founded in 1910 and is the trade association that represents the Hotel and Tourism sector in the United States of America. It is seated in Washington DC and its purpose is to offer international representation of the industry in each government, education, research, information and any other service with added value required by the members of the organisation in order to work in a balanced and competitive environment.

The collaboration of the BCA with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), one of the largest organisations for hotel and tourism education of the USA gives the ability for a contemporary and high level of training to new students but also new and senior executives of the Hotel industry who wish to expand their knowledge base and improve their skills in various sectors of the industry and as a result to be able to develop their career faster and more effectively.

For more than 50 years the AHLA is the primary source of education, research and training of the Hotel industry in America but also globally. The Educational institute of the American Hotel & Motel Association publishes books and manuals for hotel training and their programmes are used by more than 3,000 Universities and schools of hotel education and training around the world.

The programmes of the AHLA are designed based on the proposals and viewpoints of professionals of the sector and so reflect the most contemporary practices and trends in the hotel industry. The businesses of the sector know that students that have completed Hospitality Management AHLA programmes are well prepared to undertake management responsibilities and add value to the business.

For those who have acquired the knowledge and skills offered by the AHLA programmes, career growth is a rapid process in the hotel industry.

“It’s been proven that certificates and diplomas from the Educational Institute of AH&LA open doors to graduates looking for careers in the Hospitality industry,” (Hotel Association USA)

Additional Benefits

Main bibliography
Access Ilearn of BCA is the (intranet) from where you are able to have access to the educational material.

Course Structure

Hospitality Today: An Introduction
Hospitality Facilities Management and Design
Managing Front Office Operations. This module is also offered as taught.
Managing Housekeeping Operations. This module is also offered as taught.
Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry. This module is also offered as taught.
Management of Food and Beverage Operations. This module is also offered as taught.
Food Safety: Managing with the HACCP System
Managing Service in Food and Beverage Operations. This module is also offered as taught.
Purchasing for Food Service Operations. This module is also offered as taught.
Planning and Control for Food and Beverage Operations
Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting
Basic Hotel and Restaurant Accounting
Fundamentals of Destination Management and Marketing
Revenue Management: Maximizing Revenue in Hospitality Operations
Hospitality Sales and Marketing. This module is also offered as taught.
Convention Management and Service
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry. This module is also offered as taught.
Training and Development for the Hospitality Industry
Managing Hospitality Human Resources
Spa: A Comprehensive Introduction
Retail Management for Spas
Leadership and Management in the Hospitality Industry
Risk Management for Spas
World of Resorts: From Development to Management
International Hotels: Development and Management

Distance Learning

If you are looking for ways to evolve your career or wish to enrich your knowledge and learn about the latest developments in the field of hospitality and tourism, the Distance Learning programme of BCA and AH&LA EI can help.

Through the programme you can expand your career options with the creation and development of skills in management of hotel and tourism business. Make yourself more valuable to the business and prepare for new challenges. No need to work in a hotel or a restaurant to take advantage of the distance education programmes. While it is an ideal “career advancer” for people already working in the industry, it is also indicated for those who would like to start a new career in the hospitality industry, or for anyone who would like to learn more about the tourism industry before they make a new choice or career change. Previous training or experience is not required. Anyone can participate. In a short time, our courses can give you the knowledge you may need to give you or prepare you for a new career or career change. Put yourself on the fast track.

Advantages of distance education:

Flexibility: continue to work while taking classes.
Saves time-wasting and studying on your free time.
Use educational material that has been created by professionals and specialist trainers in the industry.
Earn globally-recognised certificates of the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Save money: these courses are almost always cheaper than programmes requiring a physical presence. Also reduces other costs such as accommodation – travel etc.
Convenience: you can submit your work by pressing a button or participating in the exam from your computer, it’s so simple!
24X7 access to learning materials and fellow students: this is the best way to study if you are comfortable with the Internet and technology. You can have direct access to your material whenever you want and also to exchange opinions with your fellow students!
Read any scientific field you want: Once you have all your books and educational material on line and with you, you can read the topic that interests you.

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