GreeceUNI:Athens Laboratory of Business Administration

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Athens Laboratory of Business Administration (ALBA)
Mission
Our mission is to educate visionary leaders of tomorrow who will act as agents of change and help shape the future business world by pushing forward the frontiers of knowledge related to the management of business organizations and making that knowledge relevant to practitioners. Generating and disseminating knowledge represent our twin objectives.

Vision

Our vision is to become one of the leading research-driven Graduate Business Schools of Europe, attracting outstanding faculty and students from all over the world on the basis of excellence of teaching and intellectual impact on the business world.

MILESTONES IN THE LIFE OF ALBA
ALBA was founded in 1992, through a joint initiative of the Federation of Greek Industries ( ��� ), the leading Employers' Union in Greece, and the Hellenic Management Association ( ���� ); both the preparation for the creation of ALBA and its operations until the end of 1993 were funded by the European Commission and by contributions offered by its Corporate Members.

In February 1995, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( ���� ) joined the Federation of Greek Industries and the Hellenic Management Association to become the third collective body of Greek businesses under whose auspices ALBA now operates.
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Re: GreeceUNI:full-time MBA Program.

full-time MBA Program


Dear Prospective Candidate,

On behalf of the members of the ALBA faculty I would like to thank you for your interest in our full-time MBA Program. We are proud at ALBA that we can offer you an intellectually rigorous, business-relevant, and skills-enhancing program which, believe me, will prove to be a life-changing experience for you.

We both know that there is plethora of MBA degrees available these days. Of course, such a variety can only be good since it gives you choice - the chance to compare what is available and pick what suits you. At the same time, your decision is made more difficult: too many options may be puzzling. The crucial issue you need to bear in mind is that while you can do an MBA anywhere these days, what is increasingly becoming important is where. This is so since the reputation of Business Schools varies a great deal and, as a result, the employement and career chances of graduates also vary.

An ALBA degree will no doubt open up a large range of career opportunities for you. On average, 90% of our graduates from our full-time MBA program are hired by leading companies within five months after the completion of their studies such figures can only speak for themselves.

The Greek business community recognizes the high quality of our work by unfailingly hiring our graduates. In our Program we seek to admit only the best and strive to achieve nothing but the best. Our courses are offered by faculty of international reputation, widely distinguished in their academic fields. Links with the Greek business community are exceptionally strong. Several captains of industry and leading practitioners cross our door to talk with students. State of the art principles and theories of management are blended with cutting edge business practices. While we have a Greek focus, we also maintain a European and global outlook. Through several intensive and interactive workshops our students develop their personal skills. We are close to students, eager to listen to their suggestions and comments, while vigilantly enforcing the highest academic standards.


Dr. Vasilis Theoharakis
Associate Professor of Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Academic Director, MBA

 

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why us?
Quality of the School
You will study at a leading European graduate business school that is respected and recognised by both the international Business School community and the corporate world.

Quality of the Faculty
You will learn from some of the most respected, experienced and published academics in the world.

International Accreditation
You will study towards an AMBA-accredited MBA program that is internationally recognised for quality and excellence.

Diverse student community
You will meet, interact and collaborate with outstanding students from various academic, cultural and national backgrounds, selected through a rigorous admissions process. Case studies, field consulting projects and simulations
Through the extensive use of case studies, field-based work and the development of business plans, you will gain the knowledge and experience required in the job market and you will benefit from courses that are practical and relevant to the constantly changing global business environment.

Personal approach
You will share the team-oriented culture that encourages students to freely interact with faculty and administrators and you will be part of the ALBA family.

International outlook and exposure
You will have the opportunity to travel across Europe and beyond, to represent your team and your school and to share views and experiences with faculty and students from all over the world.

Access to the Greek industry and job market
Through the powerful links that ALBA maintains with leading local and international companies you will have privileged access to the people and organisations that shape the present and the future of the European industry and economy.

Networking
You will participate in high-level social and business networking activities both in and out of the classroom with faculty, alumni, business leaders and students from around the world.

Attractive career opportunities
Through the ALBA Career Office you will have the opportunity to meet and be evaluated by the most sought-after corporate employers in Greece and abroad.

Life-Long learning
Through the Alumni lectures, seminars and workshops that ALBA offers collaboration with the ALBA Alumni Association, you will always be up to speed on the latest global management trends.

Ideal location
You will be able to experience all the above at a modern academic environment set in Vouliagmeni, one of the most beautiful suburbs of Athens, Greece, which is close to the buzz of the city, but at the same time within walking distance from the beach.

 

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The ALBA MBA Program is a full-time, over-intensive 12-month program aiming at offering participants a unique learning experience. Its emphasis is not only on developing participants specialized knowledge of management but, through challenging lectures, hands-on projects, imaginative workshops, and insightful talks by guest speakers from industry, it aims at cultivating those attitudes, frames of minds and skills that are appropriate in dealing with today's business challenges.

The Program provides participants with the skills that are necessary to act effectively in a global business context. As well as offering a rich menu of courses covering all areas of business management, from the most conventional to the state-of-the-art business knowledge, the Program includes several workshops throughout the year. These are compulsory and primarily aim at strengthening participants' so-called "soft skills" - skills which, as both business experience and research show, are hard to acquire and absolutely crucial for effective management. Workshops include sessions in teamwork, writing and presentation skills, communication, skills, creativity & problem solving, and negotiations, skills and foundation of management consulting.

The Program is divided into six periods, each lasting for 8 weeks. At the end of each period there is a week for final examinations.

The Program consists of:

* Preparatory Courses
* Core Courses
* Elective Courses
* Workshops
* Field/Consulting Project

The Preparatory Period lasts two weeks and starts at the beginning of September, covering Business Mathematics, Introduction to Financial Accounting, and Computer Skills. It is a brief but intensive review of the basic concepts and skills for those participants lacking a strong background in these areas, or for those who wish to refresh their knowledge. An additional benefit of the Preparatory Period is that it may give you a head start in getting to know your classmates and the School. Participants with a strong background in these subjects are not required to take the respective courses. Additionally, during this period the first workshop on Team Building takes place one weekend. Given that you will be spending the rest of the academic year working intensively in groups, this particular workshop attempts to expose you to the philosophy and challenges of teamwork, through combination of outdoor activities lectures and fun. At the end of the workshop you will be assigned to a group which will be your formal group for the rest of the year.

Periods 1, 2 and 3 are devoted to core courses plus workshops, while Periods 4 and 5 include a mix of core and elective courses plus workshops. An impressive variety of elective courses offer participants the opportunity to further develop and specialize into subjects of particular interest to them. We try to combine the benefits of a well rounded, general MBA Program with the value of specialization. Naturally, it is left to participants to make their own choices. During Period 5 participants start working on the Field/Consulting Project and they are expected to hand it in and present it to both the Faculty and the sponsoring company by the end of the summer. We attribute particular importance to this project since it gives participants a unique chance to tackle a real-life business issue and put their hitherto accumulated knowledge in action, in an integrated manner.