UNIVERSITY of MACEDONIA

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Thessaloniki, November 2019 Contents

University of Macedonia: Rector’s message 2 At the forefront Contents 3 Thessaloniki: of a changing world A city with 2.334 years of history 4 The University of Macedonia 5 In a rapidly changing world, the University of Macedonia has the orientation to be at the forefront of innovation, increase outreach and promote excellence School while also fostering social sensitivity and inclusion. of Economic and Regional Studies Department of Economics 6 Now in its 7th decade of operation the University of Macedonia is developing Rector’s Message into an extroverted, innovative and bold academic institution whose priority is to deliver efficient teaching and research on clear and transparent qualitycriteria. It Department of Balkan, Slavic is a well-organized institution, functional and environmentally-friendly, committed to the welfare of its students, and Oriental Studies 8 acknowledged by the local community as well as by the Greek society as a whole. School It is the first ‘green’ University in Greece: since 2005 it has received the «EMAS» (Eco - Management and Audit of Business Administration Scheme) certification, while, among other awards, it has also received the “Friend of the United Nations” award. Furthermore, the accreditation it received in August 2019 proves it is in full compliance with the quality stand- Department of Business Administration 10 ards of the Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency in Higher Education. Department of Accounting and Finance 12 The University of Macedonia keeps abreast of advances in society and the international academic community, in order to rise to the demands of the new era, inspired by the values of dialogue, cooperation, equal opportunities School and the open society. It is our firm belief that there is little value in progress if it does not benefit society as a whole. of Information Sciences Department of Applied Informatics 14 Professor Stylianos D. Katranidis

Rector School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Department of International and European Studies 16 Department of Educational and Social Policy 18 Department of Music Science and Art 20

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2 3 Thessaloniki: A city with 2.334 years of history

Thessaloniki, the second largest city of modern Greece is amphithe- atrically built along the Thermaikos Gulf. The city became a reference point in history, a treasury of the cultural heritage of Byzantium and Orthodoxy, home to a thriving multi- cultural society, radiating economic, commercial and political prestige in the wider Balkan region, even the place where social struggles were recorded, with the revolution of the Zealots during the 14th century. 2.334 years have passed since its establishment in 315 B.C. by Kassandros, the Macedonian king, who named the city after his wife, Thessaloniki, sister to Alexander the Great. Thanks to its distinctive geo- Constantinople. In the 14th century The following years the city’s The University graphical and geopolitical features, the city reached its peak with the population witnessed significant The University of Macedonia is the second oldest university of Thessaloniki, specialized in economic and social it quickly became an important development of trade, arts and let- changes with the settlement science, information sciences and the arts. Founded in 1990, it is the evolution of the Graduate School of center of Macedonia. Throughout ters and it became the center of of refugee populations from Industrial Studies of Thessaloniki which was established in 1948 and first started operating in the academic year its long history, it was a vibrant city, religious, legal and philosophical Asia Minor and Thrace and the 1957-1958. possibly equally entitled to bear the studies. After its conquest by the destruction of the populous and Today the University of Macedonia has over 12.000 students. Its priority is to deliver superior quality studies title Rome has, that of ‘Eternal City’. Ottomans in 1430, it remained in prosperous Jewish community by and services. The quality of studies is promoted by the high quality of faculty and graduates, the contribution In Roman times it flourished during the Ottoman Empire for almost five Nazi troops during the Holocaust in to the global body of knowledge with internationally acclaimed publications, innovative teaching methods, the reign of Emperor Galerius. The centuries. Around 1450, the White the Second World War. modern infrastructure and highly qualified administrative staff. The first and foremost concern of the university Rotunda, the Arch of Galerius and Tower was built, the iconic land- In present times Thessaloniki is and the entire university community is to provide the assurance of quality and efficiency of the overall operation the Palace Complex are monuments mark of the city. In 1492, with the a burgeoning city, whose economic, of the institution. that bear witness to the heyday of persecution of Jews mainly from commercial, intellectual and demo- By developing new and improving existing Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs and by promoting the city. the Iberian Peninsula, Thessaloniki graphic capital is enriched by the scientific research, the University of Macedonia aspires to become one of the top universities in the Balkans and In 50 A.D. it was visited by Paul became the “warm embrace” that thousands of University students in Europe in the disciplines in which it specializes. To this end, and in order to increase its outreach, it has entered the Apostle, who founded in the welcomed them thus becoming a it receives from Greece and abroad into numerous partnerships with foreign universities and with local institutions and societies, and participates city the second Christian church significant Jewish metropolis until every year. It boasts rich intellectual, in international organizations for Higher Education. in Europe, the “golden gate” of the beginning of the 20th century. cultural and economic activity, and Christianity, as he called it. In fact, With the outbreak of the its port is a major shipping hub of he addressed his First and Second Macedonian Struggle, Thessaloniki strategic importance in Southeast Epistles “to Thessalonians” to the and the Greek consulate became Europe. It is renowned for the wealth SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL residents of the city, letters written OF ECONOMIC the coordinating center that guided of Byzantine churches, outstanding AND REGIONAL OF BUSINESS OF INFORMATION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, in the Greek language, considered and inspired Greeks throughout monuments of world cultural STUDIES ADMINISTRATION SCIENCES HUMANITIES AND ARTS to be significant texts of the Macedonia. The long anticipated heritage, its rich culinary traditions Christian faith. liberation of Thessaloniki finally and its nightlife. The population Department In the 1000 years that followed, came on October 26, 1912, the day of the urban complex is approxi- Department Department Department of International Thessaloniki grew into a radiant city of the celebration of its patron saint mately 800 000 inhabitants, while of Business of Applied of Economics Administration Informatics and European and became the “co-reigning city” and protector, St. Demetrius. the metropolitan area exceeds one Studies of the Byzantine Empire alongside million inhabitants.

Department Department Department of Balkan, Slavic of Accounting of Educational and Oriental Studies and Finance and Social Policy

Department of Music Science and Art

4 5 School of Economic and Regional Studies Undergraduate Studies Postgraduate Programs Laboratories - Department of Economics, block ΓΔ Research Units In order to obtain the degree Interdepartmental Program Laboratory of Economic and of the Department of Econo- Master in Economics Social Research - L.E.S.R mics, students must successfully T: +30 2310 891.531 Economics and Management complete 42 courses correspond- E: [email protected] of Sustainable Development ing to 240 ECTS credits. Of these, W: https://www.uom.gr/en/maecon Department (EMSD) Research Unit 38 courses are modules of the cur- Master in Applied Economics riculum and 4 are foreign language Regional Development and T: +30 2310 891.531 courses. Each course is taught four Policy Research Unit (RDPRU) E: [email protected] hours a week. Upon the comple- of Economics W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mae Smart and Mobile Interactive tion of studies, graduates of the Learning Environments-SMILE Department of Economics will Inter-university Program have developed: MSc Law and Economics Τ: +30 2310 891.211, -265, -261, -210, F: +30 2310 891.292, E: [email protected] the necessary skills to analyze, T: +30 2310 891.531 interpret and resolve complex E: [email protected] economic problems. W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mle an understanding of the eco- Entry requirements of Departments of Economics, September 2019 nomic dimensions of social, political and environmental issues. outstanding mathematical and statistical skills to use in data analysis, to model and empiri-

First Preferences cally test economic phenomena. knowledge and skills that will allow them to pursue further, more advanced, studies in Eco- nomics and related scientific subjects. Entry requirements

OPA EKPA AUTH DUTH CRETE PIRAEUS PATRAS THESSALY IOANNINA MACEDONIA PELOPONNESE INTERNATIONAL WEST MACEDONIA The Department of Economics is which grants a single-major A key objective of the Depart- part of the School of Economic and degree in Economics. ment is to develop critical think- John Nash Regional Studies of the University Today it is one of the most ing in students, provide them with of Macedonia. dynamic, organized, up-to-date the skills that will enable them to It is one of the founding Depart- Departments of Economics in the compile documented analyses of Employment prospects ments of the University. Its opera- country and it ranks high in the complex socio-economic data and tion began in 1971, when the Gra- preference of students entering to develop and implement appro- duate School of Industrial Studies the university every year. Its faculty priate economic policy measures. The graduates of the Department of Economics can find employment: of Thessaloniki, as it was called at members have outstanding theo- These objectives are pursued in banks and public utility companies, the time, began to award degrees retical and empirical knowledge in and met by means of developing in the public sector, in services related to commerce, international economics, monetary issues, in Economics. In 1985, the Gradu- economics, knowledge which they research, that is, the production the taxation system, labor policy, ate School of Industrial Studies of skillfully impart to the students. of new knowledge, and by orga- in entities engaged in economic research, Thessaloniki was officially divided The aims of the Department nizing the knowledge provided as business and industry consultants and senior accountants or tax advisors into two departments: the Depart- of Economics include making a to students in contemporary as teachers in education and vocational training, ments of Economics and Business contribution to promoting Eco- scientific ways, suitable to the in the European Union and its institutions, Administration. Thus was created nomics as a science and prepar- constantly changing conditions of in the shipping and transportation industries, the Department of Economics, ing highly qualified economists. modern economy. in data analysis. 6 7 School of Economic and Regional Studies Undergraduate Studies Postgraduate Programs Laboratories - Department of B.S.O.S., block ΚΖ Research Units The knowledge and skills the De- Master’s Degree in Politics and Entrepreneurship LAB partment’s graduates acquire are: Economics of Contemporary Eastern and South-Eastern Culture, Borders, Gender/LAB Fundamental knowledge of eco- Europe (in English) Department nomics and political science, law, T: +30 2310 891.527 History of Eastern sociology and anthropology. E: [email protected] and Southeastern Europe LAB Solid knowledge of the foreign W: https://www.uom.gr/en/bsos language they will select from a History, Anthropology and choice of five main languages: Bul- of Balkan, Slavic Culture in Eastern and South- garian, Romanian, Russian, Serbo- Eastern Europe croatian and Turkish. In the first T: +30 2310 891.527 semester of studies the students E: [email protected] indicate their order of preference and Oriental Studies W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mahac of the five languages and are then designated a language according Interdepartmental Master’s to two criteria: their ranking order Program in Human Rights Τ: +30 2310 891.375, -645, -433, -376, F: +30 2310 891.377, E: [email protected] at the university entrance examina- and Migration Studies tions per entrant category and the (MHRMS) (in English) order of preference of the language. Τ: +30 2310 891.507 Knowledge of the socioeco- E: [email protected] nomic history, cultural differences W: https://www.uom.gr/en/ and contemporary socio-economic hurmis developments of the Balkan, Eastern European and Near East countries. Employability in international organizations, awareness-raising regarding intercultural communication, and adaptability to working conditions in the international envi- ronment. Knowledge of scientific developments and terminology concerning the analysis of contemporary economic, social and political developments in the countries of the Bal- kans, Eastern Europe and the Near East. Specialized economic, banking and financial knowledge concerning the entrepreneurial and investment activity of the Balkan, Eastern European and Near East region.

The Department of Balkan, Slavic (ii) Political, Social and Cultural Employment prospects and Oriental Studies is a dynamic Studies. interdisciplinary Department which The graduates of the Department can find employment in the public and the private sector as well as in studies the economic, business, The Department offers its gradu- international organizations in Greece and abroad. In particular, they can work: political, social and cultural deve- ates two strong comparative ad- lopments throughout the regions vantages that will enable them In public enterprises and ministries as executives, advisors and experts. of Eastern and Southeastern to find employment or pursue In private companies and banks developing business and investment activities in the Balkans, Eastern Europe Europe and the Near East. postgraduate studies in Greece or and the Near East. abroad: interdisciplinarity and the In the Diplomatic Corps as educational and economic attachés and experts. The Department offers two ma- opportunity to learn languages In International Development and Humanitarian Organizations and non-governmental organizations, such as jors: from the regions of Eastern and the Black Sea Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Agency for Reconstruction (i) Economics and International Southeastern Europe and the Near of the Balkans, OXFAM, MSF, the European Perspective. Business, East. In research institutes in Greece and abroad, operating in the Balkans, Eastern Europe and the Near East. In education, teaching classes in their field of specialization. 8 9 School of Business Administration Undergraduate Studies Postgraduate Programs Laboratories - Department of B.A., block ΗΘ Research Units

The structure of the undergraduate Interdepartmental Program Laboratory of Business curriculum of the Department is de- Master in Business Adminis- Excellence tration (ΜΒΑ) picted in Figure 1. The curriculum Τ: +30 2310 891.530, -511, -512, -513 Information Systems provides students a choice Ε: [email protected] Laboratory Department between two majors: “Business W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mba Administration” and “Marketing Interdepartmental Program Mas- Laboratory of Research and Operations Management”. ter in Information Systems (ΜΙS) and Development of Human During the first two years of Τ: +30 2310 891.514 Resource and Employment study students attend a series of Ε: [email protected] Relationship Strategic of Business Administration W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mis core compulsory courses that will Management provide them with the necessary Master in International Marketing Lab (MARLAB) knowledge to select their preferred Business (MIB) Τ: +30 2310 891.283, -213, -646, -214, F: +30 2310 891.282 specialization at the beginning T: +30 2310 891.212, F: 2310 891.282 Laboratory of Accounting E: [email protected] of the third year of study. These W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mib Applications E: [email protected] courses are divided into core Quantitative Methods and courses (Quantitative, Economic, Master in Public Management (MPM) T: +30 2310 891.212 Decision Analytics Lab-QMeDAL Information Systems, Law and E: [email protected] Foreign Language) and foundation W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mpm Enterprise Risk Management courses (Management, Accounting Lab (E.R.M.L.) CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Master in Health Care The Department of Business and Finance, Marketing and Management (MHM) 52 Undergraduate Courses Administration (BA) was one of Operations Management). T: +30 2310 891.521 the two founding Departments In the third and fourth year E: [email protected] of study students of both majors W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mhm (Department of Economics and Course of Study A Course of Study B attend a series of specialized Master in Tourism Department of Business Adminis- 28 Courses 28 Courses tration) that the Graduate School compulsory courses in order to Management (MTM) T: +30 2310 891.521 of Industrial Studies of Thessa- attain the essential knowledge required. They are also offered a E: [email protected] loniki was officially divided into in W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mtm 1985, before it was renamed to the Business Administration Marketing and Operations large number of elective courses Master in Business Analytics University of Macedonia. Major Management Major to choose from according to their interests. and Data Science (MBADS) The aim of the Department 13 Compulsory Courses 13 Compulsory Courses T: +30 2310 891.212 During their study students E: [email protected] of Business Administration is to 11 Specialization Courses 11 Specialization Courses develop capable executives that develop a number of skills, among W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mbads which, critical thinking, a global un- will be able to work for private Master in Taxation, Accounting derstanding of their scientific subject, and public, national and multina- theories and problems related to designed to meet the knowledge and Financial Management the ability to develop and implement tional enterprises of all kinds and the administration and develop- and skills requirements of both the of Strategic Decisions (MTF) business strategies, interpersonal T: +30 2310 891.212, -283 sizes, operating within the Greek ment of businesses and organiza- private and the public sectors. skills, sales skills, public speaking, E: [email protected] and the European socio-economic tions, familiarizing students with Lastly, the curriculum provides oral presentations of project work, W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mtf system. To achieve this goal of de- efficient administrative decision- all the necessary tools for volunteer work, as well as technical Master in Human Resource veloping competitive executives making methods and techniques, those who wish to pursue the skills such as computer program- Management (MHRM) the Department provides sound providing guidelines for effective interdepartmental postgraduate ming, and the use of decision-mak- T: +30 2310 891.521 specialized theoretical knowledge Human Resource management programs of the University Ε: [email protected] ing and accounting software. and training in critical thinking. and raising awareness over the of Macedonia, or any other W: https://www.uom.gr/en/hrm The Department’s Curriculum social dimension of administrative postgraduate programs of Univer- has been designed in such a way problems and decisions. Many of sities in Greece or abroad. Employment prospects as to meet the rapidly develop- the curriculum courses have been ing and changing needs of mod- The main employment prospects lie All kinds of international organizations ern businesses and organizations, in the following areas: Self-employment while also placing adequate em- Business Marketing Public and private sector services Graduates of the Department can also be employed as: phasis on traditional anthropo- Administration and Operations Management Public administration Major Course Major Course centric higher education values. It Industry Professional accountants comprises two majors: a) Business Banks and other financial institutions Certified Accountants or auditors Administration Major (BA) and b) Elective courses of both majors Commercial, tourism and transportation enterprises Financial consultants Marketing and Operations Man- Consultancy and market research agencies Public relations officers for firms and organizations agement Major (MOM). Management Accounting and Finance Marketing Operation Management Business and Public organization research centers and personnel managers foundation courses foundation courses foundation courses foundation courses More specifically, the curricu- Associations, Chambers, Cooperatives Liquidators or arbitrators Core Core Core Information lum objectives include teaching Quantitative courses Economic courses Systems courses Core Law courses Economic and similar publications etc Researchers etc. 10 Figure 1. Department of Business Administration Curriculum Structure 11 School of Business Administration Undergraduate Studies Postgraduate Programs Laboratories - Department of A.F., block ΗΘ Research Units The Department’s students learn: MSc in Applied Accounting Lab of Stock Market, Banking and Auditing and Financial Studies the principles, concepts and W: https://www.uom.gr/en/msma rules of Accounting theory and Accounting, Auditing and Department practice according to the Inter- MSc in Accounting Taxation Research Services national Financial Reporting and Finance Laboratory Standards and the Greek Ac- W: https://www.uom.gr/en/maf counting Standards, (Bloomberg of Accounting investment evaluation, sources MSc in Accounting Taxation and Compustat databases and methods of financing, busi- and Financial Management are used in the laboratories) ness risk management for opti- W: https://www.uom.gr/en/maaa mal economic decision making, T: +30 2310 891. 691, -693 techniques, methods and enti- and Finance F: +30 2310 891.649 ties’ internal and external con- E: [email protected] trol procedures in accordance W: http://www.accfin.uom.gr with International Auditing Τ: +30 2310 891.607, -441, F: +30 2310 891.278, E: [email protected] Standards, commodity structure in the money and capital markets, tax procedures and rules on a theoretical and a practical level research and analysis metho- dology in the disciplines of Ac- counting and Finance.

The Department of Accounting management etc. of pursuing partnerships for profes- and Finance was established in The Department of Accounting sional certifications in the financial Employment prospects 1990, when the Graduate School of and Finance provides students with services industry. In addition, the Industrial Studies of Thessaloniki a modern, high-quality curriculum Department offers superior Post- Knowledge and skills obtained at the Department of Accounting and Finance enable graduates to be employed was renamed to the University of specialized academic knowledge graduate Programs, which provide in the public or private sector as certified accountants and auditors, internal auditors, accountants and tax Macedonia Economic and Social and skills based on recent develop- certifications from national and in- advisors, business consultants or senior management executives. Sciences. ments in the discipline. ternational organizations such as The goal of the Department In the third year of studies the ACCA, the ICAEW, the Institute Furthermore, graduates of the Department can find employment: in the financial services sector, such as in commercial and investment banks, brokerage firms, insurance of Accounting and Finance of the students choose between two ma- of Internal Controls, the Education companies, business consulting or advisory firms, University of Macedonia is to pro- jors: Accounting-Tax and Finance. Institute of Certified Public Ac- in industrial and commercial companies, public agencies and organizations as accountants, auditors, analysts vide students with high quality Students who choose the Account- countants (IESOEL) and the Greek and evaluators of investment programs, education and training on conte- ing-Tax major are entitled to seven Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). in all kinds of entity for budgeting, planning and financial project analysis, financial forecasting, financial mporary topics of Accounting and exemptions from the certification All these are reasons why the De- statement analysis, risk management. Finance as well as other subjects of of the Association of Chartered Cer- partment’s graduates are highly the curriculum such as quantita- tified Accountants (ACCA), while sought after by audit firms and Lastly, students who complete the program of studies acquire all the essential knowledge to meet the demands tive methods, information systems the Finance major is in the process public sector auditing mechanisms. of postgraduate and doctoral studies, both in Greece and abroad. 12 13 School of Information Sciences Undergraduate Studies Postgraduate Programs Laboratories - Department of A.I., block ΓΔ Research Units Upon successful completion of their MSc in Applied Informatics Accounting Information studies, graduates will be able to: T: +30 2310 891.734 Systems - AIS Lab Design and undertake the com- E: [email protected] Multimedia, Security pletion of software projects W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mai and Networking Laboratory - Design, implement, monitor and Department Inter-university Program MSN lab maintain computer programs in MSc in Law and Informatics various programming languages Information Systems T: +30 2310 891.654 Solve computational problems and e-Business Laboratory - E: [email protected] with the selection or develop- ISeB lab of Applied Informatics W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mli ment of suitable algorithms Software and Data Develop internet and mobile MSc in Artificial Intelligence Engineering - SDE computing devices applications and Data Analytics Τ: +30 2310 891.217, -323, -218, F: +30 2310 891.290 Design and manage computer T: +30 2310 891.847 Computational Methodologies and communication networks Ε: [email protected] and Operations Research - E: [email protected] Design and manage database W: https://www.uom.gr/en/aida CMOR Lab systems Computer and Network Participate in the processes Systems Technologies - CNST related to the design, production and support of innovative technological products or services or improve existing ones Prepare techno-economic analyses, strategic and business plans, market research analyses, studies on the cost and structure of production, on quality control, on the promotion and support of the digital telecommunications technology product or service Study and support processes of technological change on a company or organization level, treating technological change as a combination of administrative In designing the curriculum, the Applied Informatics receives over and technological factors based Department of Applied Informa- 300 students every year. Starting on digital and telecommunica- tics takes into account all activi- in the academic year 2019-2020 tion technologies. ties of an IT professional as these two introductory majors were emerge in the Greek and Europe- established: an labor market. The curriculum, Α) Computer Science Employment prospects thus, focuses on Computer Science and Technology and Technology skills as well as Graduates of the Department of Applied Informatics can find employment in the private or public sector and in knowledge related to the imple- Β) Information Systems education: mentation of information systems in businesses and organizations. The mission of the Department is: Private sector It is one of the departments that Graduates may focus on research in the field of Informatics in private research centers, in electronic communica- were established in 1990, when the to promote and transmit tions companies, in the banking, insurance, and medical sectors, the media, in audiovisual material production Graduate School of Industrial Stud- knowledge through teaching and processing companies, in shipping, tourism, in consulting firms and high-tech companies. ies of Thessaloniki was renamed to and conducting research in the University of Macedonia. Informatics subjects, placing Public sector It began receiving students particular emphasis on the Graduates may participate in government-launched competitions through ASEP, by written examination or in in the academic year 1991-1992, development of applications for order of priority, to work as computer scientists at computer service units, networks, computerization and tech- while in 2013-2014 it was merged Economics, Finance, Administra- nical services of ministries and public institutions. In order to be employed in the Primary and Secondary Edu- with the former Department of tion and other Social Sciences. cation graduates must successfully participate in the relevant ASEP competition that shortlists teachers to be Technology Management (located to train highly qualified appointed in Primary and Secondary education. in the city of Naoussa). executives for the public and Economic Chamber Currently the Department of private sector. Graduates of both majors can register at the Economic Chamber. 14 15 School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Undergraduate Studies Postgraduate Programs Laboratories - Department of I.E.S., block ΚΖ Research Units The Department’s curriculum is Master’s in International Studies Laboratory for the Study organized around the two different Τ: +30 2310 891.507 and Research of International majors: Ε: [email protected] Relations and European W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mad Integration, known as The Department of 1. Politics, comprising: a) Interna- Master’s in European Policies Institute of International, tional Relations b) International on Entrepreneurship, Youth, Defence and European Analyses and Modern European History, Education and Culture T: +30 2310 891.498 Governance and Information c) Political Science, d) Strategic E: [email protected] and Communications Theory, e) International Law, International W: https://www.uom.gr/en/epnep Technology - GICT f) European Institutions and g) International Politics and Master’s Degree in Interna- tional Public Administration Economy (in English) and European Studies 2. Economics, comprising: a) T: +30 2310 891.507 International Economic Rela- E: [email protected] tions and European Economic W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mipa Integration and b) International Interdepartmental Program Τ: +30 2310 891.454, -451, F: +30 2310 891.285, E: [email protected] Entrepreneurship. Master of Arts in International Relations and Security The aim of the Department’s Τ: +30 2310 891.347 curriculum is to familiarize students E: [email protected] Employment prospects with basic concepts of these disci- W: https://www.uom.gr/en/dsa plines, and to help them develop Graduates of the Department Vocational Training (CEDEFOP). the skills required to address of International and European The latter is based in Thessa- relevant theoretical and practical Studies may find employment loniki. issues, to identify and use relevant in the public or private sector. 4. In the local government, data, to take informed decisions More specifically: that is, local authorities based on facts, to efficiently 1. In ministries of: Foreign Affairs, (municipalities), prefectures, perform the necessary tests; it Finance, Interior, Public Admin- municipal enterprises, admi- fosters critical analysis and evalu- istration and Decentralization, nistrative regions, the «I. Ka- ation of relevant arguments and Culture, Agriculture, Citizen podistrias» local government concerns and the development of Protection, Macedonia and reform program; in actors pro- a spirit of self-improvement and Thrace, Defense etc., through moting economic develop- creativity. ASEP competitions. ment at the local level regard- 2. In international organizations: ing income redistribution and the United Nations (UN), the decentralization policies. North Atlantic Treaty Organi- 5. In the General Accounting zation (NATO), the World Trade Office (budget, reports, results Organization (WTO), the North analysis, conclusions, etc.). American Free Trade Agree- 6. In European Programs, prepa- ment (NAFTA), the Organiza- ring and submitting proposals tion for Economic Cooperation (recording and analyzing and Development (OECD), the specific objectives andactions The Department was established in- The I.E.S. Department belongs The Department awards a International Monetary Fund to be followed, specifying the itially as Department of Internation- to the School of Social Sciences, single degree. (IMF), the International Bank process of implementing the al and European Economic Studies Humanities and Arts along with The aim of the Department of Reconstruction and Devel- program, budgeting, process (I.E.E.S.) in 1990, when the erstwhile the Departments of Educational is to teach and do research in opment (IBRD), the United Na- of proposal submission and Graduate School of Industrial Stud- and Social Policy (E.S.P.) and Music Political Studies and Diplomacy, tions Educational Scientific and collecting the necessary docu- ies of Thessaloniki was renamed to Science and Art (M.S.A.). It provides and International and European Cultural Organization (UNESCO) mentation, contacts with University of Macedonia. In 1993, two majors students can choose Economic Studies and to train etc. funding agencies). the Department was renamed to from: qualifiedofficials that will meet the 3. In EU institutions: European 7. In organized accounting Department of International and specialized needs of the country, Commission, European Par- departments or as European Economic and Political a) Political Studies particularly as regards the staffing liament, Council of Ministers, self-employed accountants. Studies (I.E.E.P.S.), and in 2008, it and Diplomacy of the EU services/institutions. Committee of the Regions, 8. In banks, utility companies etc. received its current name Depart- Court of Auditors, European 9. In mass media. ment of International and European b) International and Court of Justice, European 10. As political analysts and political Studies (I.E.S.). European Economic Studies Center for the Development of communication consultants. 16 17 School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Undergraduate Studies Postgraduate Programs Employment prospects Department of E.S.P., block ΚΖ The Department awards a single Master of Arts in Education: The employment prospects of the degree, which is distinguished into Adult Education, Special Needs graduates of the Department are: the following majors: Education (“Lifelong Learning and Special Education”) A. “Continuing Education” Major a) Continuing Education Major T: +30 2310 891.847 Graduates of the “Continuing Educa- Department tion” major are formally qualified so E: [email protected] as to be appointed to the initial rank b) Education of People W: https://www.uom.gr/en/ekpmet of employment sector 72 (Educa- with Special Needs Major Master of Science in Special tors for Adults). Their duties involve of Educational Education and Rehabilitation the design, planning, structure, Students select a major at the T: +30 2310 891.605 implementation and evaluation of end of the 2nd semester of their educational and training programs E: [email protected] studies. In the first major students for adults, as well as the vocational W: https://www.uom.gr/en/metekpe acquire specialized knowledge counseling of adults. They have and Social Policy specialized expertise in new tech- regarding adult education, plan- Inter-university Program ning and evaluation of vocational Master of Science nologies and the administration of training and continuous training in Communication adult education centers. Graduates of this major can be employed, in- Τ: +30 2310 891.253, -339, -258, F: +30 2310 891.257, E: [email protected] programs. Skills developed include Disorders and Sciences dependently or in cooperation with organizing, implementing and T: +30 2310 891.641 other scientists, in the public or evaluating educational programs E: [email protected] private sector as a) head educators in agencies specializing in life- W: https://www.uom.gr/en/csd and trainers or education counse- long learning, vocational training, MSc Administration and lors and b) employment counselors continuous training and adult and/or career counselors. Leadership in Sciences of counseling, as well as in businesses Education and Lifelong Learning implementing vocational training B. “Education of People with T: +30 2310 891.616 programs. Special Needs” Major E: [email protected] The second major, “Education The graduates of the “Education of W: https://www.uom.gr/en/leadekp of People with Special Needs” fami- People with Special Needs” major have the required qualifications to liarizes students with the demands be appointed to the initial rank of and particularities of Special Edu- employment sector 71 (Teachers of cation. Students develop the ability Special Education and Training). to distinguish the different disabili- Graduates of the “Education of ties and special education needs, People with Special Needs” major to evaluate and understand the have the scientific qualifications educational system, to assess and to enable them to be involved differentiate the factors that may with the education of people with influence (positively or negatively) special needs in the public and the education of an individual with private sector, as specialized per- special needs, to propose ways sonnel in special education. Their main professional duties involve: to address challenges and find being a specialist for the diagnosis, solutions and to understand the evaluation, counseling, planning potential and the limitations an and implementation of programs, individual with special educational as well as for evaluating children/ needs and/or disabilities has. individuals with special educational In other words, students of this needs and/or disabilities. Their major develop the fundamental duties also involve the design and skills of educational evaluation Laboratories - implementation of educational and designing individualized Research Units programs aimed at enhancing the educational programs for students academic, social, communicative The Department was founded in learning, 2. to contribute to the planning, with special educational needs Laboratory of Theoretical and motor skills of individuals with special educational needs and/or 1993 and its majors were estab- (b) education and training of development and evaluation and/or disabilities. and Applied Neuroscience lished in 1995. Its first students people with disabilities and/ of institutions and structures of disabilities. Laboratory of Accessibility C. Additionally, the graduates were admitted in September 1997. or special educational needs educational policy. and Support of People with of the Department of Educational The aims of the Department of through academic and applied 3. to provide graduates with the Disabilities and Social Policy are included Educational and Social Policy are: teaching and research, making appropriate knowledge, skills within the employment sector 78, 1. to enhance the development use of new technologies and and attitudes conducive to suc- Laboratory of Informatics and as holders of a university degree in of: abiding by the principles of in- cessful scientific and educa- Robotics in Education Social Sciences, former sector 10 (a) lifelong learning and adult tercultural education. tional career development. and Society (Sociologists). 18 19 School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts Undergraduate Studies Postgraduate Programs Laboratories - Department of M.S.A., block ΚΖ Research Units The Department awards single Master in Musical Arts Laboratory for Wind degree which is distinguished into T: +30 2310 891.432 Ensembles (WELAB) the following majors: F: +30 2310 891.280 E: [email protected] Laboratory for Research Department a) European (Classical) Music, W: https://www.uom.gr/en/musart on Contemporary Music, b) Byzantine Music, Composition, Performance Master in Music and Society c) Greek Traditional (Folk) Music, and Improvisation T: +30 2310 891.683 and (LA.RE.COM - D.M.S.A.) F: +30 2310 891.280 d) Contemporary Music. of Music Science and Art E: [email protected] Laboratory for Sound and W: https://www.uom.gr/en/mmk Video Technology (ARTS-Lab) The majors begin from the first semester of studies. Students Critical Music Research Τ: +30 2310 891.281, -248, F: +30 2310 891.280 choose a major by submitting a Laboratory (CMRL) statement at the Secretariat of Laboratory for Research E: [email protected] the Department. If they fail to do in Greek Traditions of Music, so, the Department’s Assembly Poetics and Choros decides for them. (Poetics Laboratory)

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Graduates of the Department of Music Science and g) in conservatories, music schools and Byzantine Art have the opportunity to develop and contribute music schools, and to our national musical heritage in the fields of h) in churches. applied artistic studies and in particular, in European (Classical) music, Byzantine church music, Greek tradi- More specifically, graduates of the Department can tional music and contemporary music. Graduates may work: find employment in the public or private sector: The Department of Music Science Traditional Greek (Folk) and ensemble conducting, music crea- a) in education, public and private, formal and non in ministries’ and agencies’ departments related to and Art was established in 1996. Contemporary Music, each mu- tion and composing, is aimed at formal. lifelong learning. Its first students were admitted sical tradition is independently specializing students through b) in various artistic entities such as symphony in education, training and adult education in September 1998. Its aim is to developed and studied, at the multiple individual and group la- orchestras, operas, choirs, philharmonic orchestras programs (e.g. Vocational Training Centers, Adult train musicians of superior quality same time promoting the diffu- boratory courses. The Department etc. Education Centers, etc.). by approaching, studying and sion of different fields of musical equally promotes the theoretical c) pursuing a freelance solo career (performers, com- in organizations, public and private sector agencies researching music as both science thought and practice. The mission study and research in each major, posers, ensemble directors) or as members of or non-governmental organizations, which are as well as living art. of the Department is to provide with a view to providing a holistic instrumental and vocal ensembles. engaged in providing vocational guidance and The structure of the Depart- students with a comprehensive approach to music. d) as accompanists (correpetitors) of musical, dance, counseling, or facilitating the employment and the ment’s curriculum in four majors artistic and theoretical musical The Department of Music etc. ensembles. professional and social integration of vulnerable reflects the coexistence of multiple training and to enable them to be Science and Art is a member of e) in research centers, institutes, organizations, social groups. musical traditions in Greece. integrated in society. the Association Europeénne des theaters, dance theaters and museums. in Vocational Training Institutes. Within the different majors of Education in the artistic subjects Conservatoire Académies de f) in news and communication broadcasting stations, in designing and implementing operational pro- European (Classical), Byzantine, of instrumental/vocal performance, Musique et Musikhochschulen. public and private. grams for vocational training and adult education. 20 21 Internship Office to renew the knowledge acquired. University Research Institute (U.R.I.) The Internship Office has been The University of Macedonia of the University of Macedonia services operating since 1997. Its aim is to has more than 230 partnerships The Research Institute of the Uni- establish and systematize commu- with European universities. Every versity of Macedonia was estab- Student Services Office Τ: +30 2310 891.751, -752 research, educational, training, nication between the University, year approximately 200 students lished in 1996, pursuant to the The Student Services Office is F: +30 2310 857.794 developmental, and continuing the labor market and society. In- make the most of these mobil- Presidential Decree 52/8.3.1996 responsible for the students’ welfare E: [email protected] education projects, seminars and ternship programs offered involve ity opportunities for study and (Government Gazette 46, sect. A΄). during their studies. It provides W: https://www.uom.gr/en/maclib conferences, the provision of short-term (lasting a few months) practical training. Its main purpose is to undertake quality services and information scientific, technological and artistic contracts with various produc- T: +30 2310 891.223, -225, -307 and carry out research programs on aspects of student life related Statistics, Information Systems services, for specialist and clinical tion agencies, which provide the E: [email protected] concerning economic and social to accommodation, meal vouchers, and Informatics Center studies, for the implementation University of Macedonia students issues. It subsumes two research healthcare (European insurance The Statistics, Information Systems of measurements, tests and with the first working experience University of Macedonia Press structures that promote applied card), housing benefit and in and Informatics Center of the Uni- analyses, for the provision of ex- that will enable them to apply The University of Macedonia research funded by the institute general anything that facilitates versity of Macedonia provides ICT- pert opinions, the drawing up of their academic knowledge. In the Press offers services of a modern or by external funding. These are students’ everyday life, taking into related support for all activities of specifications for third parties, academic year 2017-2018 640 stu- publishing house undertaking the ‘Public Opinion and Market account the existing state legisla- the University. It serves more than the design and implementation dents participated in internship all aspects of publishing (editing, Research’ Unit and the ‘Prices and tion and the decisions of the Uni- 11,400 undergraduate and 2,600 of scientific, research, cultural programs, while, in 2018-19, due design and printing of books and Competitiveness Observatory’ Unit. versity administration. postgraduate students. Its mission and developmental projects as to a decrease in funding, 530 stu- conference proceedings) with These structures are designed to T: +30 2310 891.268, is to facilitate the proper functio- well as other related services, for dents benefited from internships. diligence and professionalism. Its enhance socioeconomic and po- F: +30 2310 891.269 ning of informatics and communi- the benefit of the University The Of these internships, about 110 per highly trained staff and advanced litical data collection efficiency by E: [email protected] cations technology (ICT), as well as revenue of the Special Account for year are funded by the donations equipment and applications faculty members of the University meet the needs of computer and 2018 exceeded €8 million, while program (in which the cooperating provide high-quality services and of Macedonia for the benefit of Library and Information Centre network users of the University. for 2019 it is expected to reach €11 agency pays the student) and the products in printed and electronic academic research. The University of Macedonia Specifically, the Center is in charge million. rest via a subsidized ESPA program. form to a broad spectrum of Τ: +30 2310 891.796 Library and Information Centre of monitoring and supporting the T: +30 2310 891.222 T: +30 2310 891.259 readers. F: +30 2310 844.536 (LIC) is a modern academic facility, hardware and software needs of F: +30 2310 891.266 F: +30 2310 891.273 T: +30 2310 891.743 (Sales) E: [email protected] which aims at providing essential the University and monitoring E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +30 2310 891.741 (Management) W: https://www.uom.gr/en/uri educational resources to support the operation of the communica- W: https://www.uom.gr/en/rc F: +30 2310 891.730 the demands of the constantly tions network. It also oversees the Physical Education Office E: [email protected] Center for Lifelong Learning (CeLL) evolving University of Macedonia. University’s internet access and its Career Office The Physical Education Office is W: https://www.uom.gr/en/uompress The Lifelong Learning Center of the Through a plethora of electronic cooperation with the University The Career Office has been primarily focused on students’ train- University of Macedonia organizes and remote-access services (such Internet (GUNet) to maximize the operating since 1994. It aims to ing and offers a variety of sports ac- Company for the Development seminars and training programs on as Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, effectiveness of the services pro- meet the current students’ and tivities such as: body conditioning, and Management of the Property a broad spectrum of scientific fields IT Literacy Seminars, e-question, vided. The University of Macedonia graduates’ needs for career-related pilates, aerobics, volleyball, basket- of the University of Macedonia, and subjects taught at the University. Liaison Librarian, remote access to network covers 4 blocks, a total advice directly and efficiently. Its ball, muscle toning, karate, modern Economic and Social Sciences Τ: +30 2310 891.676, -644 electronic resources, Institutional of 19 floors and over 700 network services include: individual coun- and classical dance, table tennis, The “Company for the Development F: +30 2310 891.648 Repository, Services for Persons sockets. At present, the Center seling on education and career Capoeira Angola, Hip - Hop, swim- and Management of the Property E: [email protected] with Disabilities, EUDOXUS, etc.) consists of five diversified sections issues (on average 350 sessions ming, argentine tango, latin dance. of the University of Macedonia, W: https://www.uom.gr/en/seminars the Library ensures high quality with a common reference point, per academic year), organizing in- It also organizes outdoor activities: Economic and Social Sciences” of services and satisfaction for its the Help Desk, in order to meet the formative seminars and network- skiing, climbing, hiking, etc. The is a special-purpose Legal Entity Environmental Office (EMAS) users. Today library collections daily needs of all users. ing events with the labor market University of Macedonia has two governed by private law (Govern- The University of Macedonia is the include over 110,000 volumes of T: +30 2310 891.363 (on average 15 events per aca- sporting venues: an indoor sports ment Gazette No. 2/19.1.1993). The first ‘green’ university in Greece, print books, 337,936 e-books, a F: +30 2310 891.808 demic year), the implementation gymnasium and an exercise room. Company aims at the development which has been certified with digital collection of 19,000 titles Ε: [email protected] of group counseling meetings and Every year more than 600 students and management of the property «EMAS» (Eco-Management and Au- and a variety of online databases workshops for developing social participate in structured sports of the University. dit Scheme) since 2005. EMAS aims and scientific journals. Registered Research Committee University skills and enhancing the profes- programs that involve a trainer Its aims and activities include: at the ‘greening’ of the Institution active users exceed 8,500, while of Macedonia sional readiness of students and present, while more than 1,000 a. Seeking donations, bequests through the implementation of in 2018, 67,000 books were bor- The Special Account for Research graduates of the institution (14 additional ones play sports. and other financial endowments environmental actions mobilizing rowed. Through agreements made Funds of the University of seminars per academic year). It en- T: +30 2310 891.455, -463 as well as funding from various both students and staff members by the Association of Greek Aca- Macedonia was established in gages in continuous communica- F: +30 2310 891.455 sources, private or public, of the University. demic Libraries with leading in- 1983. The aim of the Special tion with University of Macedonia E: [email protected] domestic or international, in the T: +30 2310 891.364, E: [email protected] ternational publishing houses the Account is to distribute and man- graduates (connection with 14,000 name of the University, W: https://www.uom.gr/en/emas University of Macedonia Library age funds from various sources, graduates via social media) and ERASMUS Office b. Collecting fees for the provision and Information Center currently which cover any kind of expendi- explores prospects of cooperation ERASMUS+ is the European Union’s of services (such as projects, or Student Counseling provides online full-text access to ture and are necessary for research, with scientific, academic and most successful action program in expert opinions) to third parties, and Support Center (SCSC) 24,500 scientific journals and data- education, training, and techno- professional bodies, with Greek the field of education. Itcontributes c. Any other type of action that will The Student Counseling and bases and 77,166 electronic mono- logical development and innova- and foreign companies (on average to one of the Union’s primary ob- increase the University property Support Center (SCSC) provides graphs. The Library is open Monday tion as well as for services that 320 jobs announced per academic jectives, the development of a or enhance its potential. counseling and psychological to Friday, 8:00-20:00, Saturday 8:30- facilitate these goals. 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