Course image Mathematics I
1st Semester

Course Description

The course material can be organized in four basic parts:
Ι. Introduction – Basic concepts: Sets, Functions, Series, Limits, Elementary analytical geometry.
ΙΙ. Differential Calculus of Univariate and Multivariate Functions
ΙΙΙ. Integral Calculus
ΙV. Applications of Mathematics in Economics and Management Science.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • choose the proper Mathematical Methods solving the mathematical problems depending on the nature of the problems, the available data and the existing technology.
  • describe the usage of Calculus in other disciplines of Management and Economics.
  • consider and control the results using Mathematical Methods and identify possible errors
  • apply the Calculus solutions to other disciplines of Management and Economics
  • produce solutions in real-world applications
  • evaluate solutions in a range of Management and Economics applications.
  • develop in a systematic manner alternatives to realistic problem.
Course image Introduction to Computer Science
1st Semester

Course Description

IT Principles, Computer Architecture, Software, Algorithms, Procedural Programming Principles, Programming language C, Data Structures in C, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Security.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts and elements of computer and telecommunications systems and the principles of computer programming and the Internet. The course investigates the concepts of Information Systems, the evolution of Computing Systems, their structure and architecture. The course introduces students to number systems, and logic elements (such as gates and circuits). Also, special emphasis is given on Software issues. This includes both software as a system and software as an application. Moreover, aligned with the proliferation of telecommunications and networks, the course introduces students to data communication and computer networks. Finally, the course includes an introduction to computer programming principles with the instruction of the Java programming language and basic procedural programming structures (such as sequence, selection, iteration).

The learning outcomes of the course relating to the three axes (knowledge, Skills, Competences) are as follows:

  • Learning Outcomes relevant to Knowledge: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Understand the basic principles of computer science. Become familiar with basic concepts and principles of computing, information systems/management, computer systems, software, programming, application software and networking/telecommunications/ security. Be familiar with basic programming skills in the Java programming language. Identify and solve computational problems/ binary algebra/ basic logical circuits
  • Learning Outcomes relevant to Skills: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Execute Java code for basic applications and introductory algorithms, perform Binary Algebra operations and design basic logic circuits
  • Learning Outcomes relevant to Competences: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Interpret/analyze the basic parts of computer systems/information systems and their development process. Know the building blocks of application software and systems.
Course image Introduction to Management
1st Semester

Course Description

Management as a field of scientific inquiry, as well as every day practice, is particularly important because it is critically associated with the efficient and effective functioning of firms and organizations.

The course aims to provide a general introduction to the concepts and tools of the Management. It includes the following sections:
(a) The evolution of management theory
(b) The organizational and global environment; ethics and social responsibility
(c) Managers as decision makers and strategists
(e) Human resources management and leadership

Learning Outcomes

Students are expected to develop skills that are related to: a) the analysis of internal and external environment, (b) strategic planning and decision making, (c) organisational design and architecture, and (d) the analysis of issues related to ethics to social responsibility.

Course image Introduction to Marketing
1st Semester

Course Description

The course includes the following sections:
- Course Description
- Introductory Concepts and Definitions
- The Marketing Environment
- Buyers’ Behavior
- Marketing Research
- Marketing Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning
- Product
- Distribution
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Pricing
- Introduction to Special Topics in Marketing
- Strategic Issues and Marketing Practices – Case Studies

The course “Introduction to Marketing” introduces the student to the basic concepts and principles of the Marketing science contributing to the acquisition of useful knowledge through the theoretical review of the topic and the analytical presentation of the relevant practical issues, giving particular emphasis in the connection of theory with practice. Indicatively, the course includes the modules of shopper behavior (business and consumer), Marketing research, product, distribution, pricing and integrated Marketing communications strategies, Marketing environment, segmentation, targeting and positioning, etc. Finally, in the context of the course it is attempted to introduce students to Marketing scientific research by presenting and discussing its contribution both to theoretical and practical level.

Learning Outcomes

The specific course objectives for students are the following:
- To acquire the necessary theoretical background in the field of Marketing and to comprehend the basic concepts, principles, and issues.
- To recognize the important role that Marketing science plays giving emphasis to the connection of theory to practice.
- To familiarize with the application of theoretical principles of Marketing at a practical level analyzing business strategies and practices.
- To comprehend the relationship of Marketing with other scientific topics as well as to acquire an initial experience in issues that concern scientific research in the field of Marketing.

Course image Accounting I
1st Semester

Course Description

The objective of the course is the presentation of fundamental accounting concepts, which are necessary for the preparation of financial Statements. An additional objective is the recognition of economic events by the accounting system and their presentation in the financial statements. The course emphasizes both theoretical and practical issues addressed by the International Financial Reporting Standards. The main topics covered in the course are:

  • The theoretical foundation of Financial Accounting.
  • The Balance Sheet.
  • The Income Statement, the Comprehensive Income Statement and the Statement of changes in Shareholders’ Equity.
  • The Accounting Cycle.
  • Introduction to the Statement of Cash Flows and financial statement analysis

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able:
- Τo prepare Financial Statements.
- Τo recognize and record accounting events.
- Τo prepare trial balances and general ledger accounts.
- To record adjusting entries and correct accounting errors
- To analyze financial statements using basic financial ratios.