ALBA Graduate Business School
Continuous innovation in research, teaching and the educational programmes it offers.
Based in Vouliagmeni,Athens, ALBA Graduate Business School is an established European educational organisation offering postgraduate studies in business administration. Founded in 1992, it is a non-state, not-for-profit, research-driven institution. The School maintains very close links with the industry, as it operates under the auspices of the Federation of Greek Industries, the Hellenic Management Association, and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In addition, ALBA Graduate Business School is an association of corporations, currently numbering 63 corporate members. The School's resident and visiting faculty members are drawn from leading business schools around the world, and are leading, widely published academics and practitioners with extensive teaching, research and consulting experience. In March 2007, all five MBA programmes offered by ALBA Graduate Business School were accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), placing ALBA within a select group of accredited business schools at the global level.
Academic strength
 ALBA Graduate Business School strives for continuous innovation in research, teaching and the educational programmes it offers. Its international outlook and reach are reflected in its faculty members and students, as well as regular collaboration with leading business schools worldwide. The School regularly joins forces with international institutions for the organisation of surveys and competitions in Greece (eg Best Workplaces Competition), and also for executive development programmes (eg Yale University, INSEAD).
The MBA programmes
- Full-time MBA: intensive full-time programme for university graduates and professionals with
three to five years' experience, with a placement record of over 90% within five months of completion of studies.
- Professional MBA: part-time evening courses exclusively for working professionals with at
least three years' experience.
- HBA-ALBA MBA in Banking: programme for banking executives conducted in collaboration
with the Hellenic Bank Association.
- MBA in Shipping: part-time programme for executives in the maritime industry. ALBA's faculty members, resident and visiting, are drawn from the best business schools around
the world. All ALBA professors are leading management academics and practitioners,
with extensive teaching, research and consulting experience.
Other activities
Beyond its academic programmes, the ALBA activities also include:
- Extensive executive development seminars and programmes--company specific,open enrolment, area or sector specific.
- Academic research leading to publications in top international academic journals.
- Participation in applied research and international projects, mainly within the framework of European
Union initiatives in association with leading European business schools.
- Public events--conferences, round-table discussions, lectures, etc, on the latest
developments, trends, challenges and opportunities in modern management and
business, with distinguished speakers from both Greece and abroad.
MBA programmes on offer
- Full-time MBA
- Professional MBA
- MBA in Shipping
- MBA in Banking
Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Good English language skills (TOEFL, GMAT).
- Professional and/or academic letters of recommendation.
- For more detailed requirements, please see description of each programme.
Length of programme
- Full-time MBA: 12 months.
- Professional MBA: 24-48 months.
- MBA in Shipping: 21 months.
- MBA in Banking: 24-48 months.
Modes of study
- Full-time MBA: full time.
- Professional MBA: part time.
- MBA in Shipping: part time.
- MBA in Banking: part time.
Language of instruction
English.
Programme location
Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece.
Fees
- Full-time MBA: ?17,900.
- Professional MBA: ?18,900.
- MBA in Shipping: ?18,900.
- MBA in Banking: ?18,900.
Scholarships/funding available
Scholarships are available in most programmes for eligible Greek and international students. For more information, see our website (see contact details).
Starting dates
- Full-time MBA: September.
- Professional MBA: November.
- MBA in Shipping: November.
- MBA in Banking: November.
Application procedure
A complete application form can be downloaded from our website (see contact details).
Contact
Mrs Erato Paraschaki
ALBA Graduate Business School
Athinas Avenue and 2A Areos Street
Vouliagmeni
GR?166 71
Greece
Tel: +30 210 896 4531
E-mail: mba@alba.edu.gr
www.alba.edu.gr
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