The programme targets professionals who do not hold a university degree but have work experience. Recognising that experience at posts of responsibility is equivalent to years of studies, the British educational system offers experienced professionals the opportunity to complete their knowledge by studying for a year, get their degree and then, optionally, proceed with postgraduate studies.
The BA (Hons) Business Studies (top-up) programme fills any professional’s potential academic and theoretical gaps, while focusing on lifelong learning through the development of a broad range of intellectual, practical and work-related skills. Students study topics such as human resource management, marketing, strategy, change management, business ethics, corporate social responsibility. Moreover, the programme analyses the conditions and prospects of the global market, also developing the business and organisational skills of the professionals – students.
The top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate course. Senior High School or Technical Educational Institute graduates with at least two years of relevant work experience can select this programme and upgrade their essential as well as typical qualifications. The programme also targets graduates of other schools with degrees in different fields who want to obtain a second degree in order to pursue a career in business.
October for the Fall Semester or
February for the Spring Semester
1 year for October or February entry for those who have a high school certificate (apolytirion) and working experience
Morning or/and evening classes
English
Students are educated on the fundamental principles that govern the operations of a business and business activity in general.
They learn a wide range of skills, from the development of a functional business plan to the ability to present and “sell” an idea to clients or potential financiers.
New technologies are considered to be particularly important, since their use is now necessary at all stages of business activity.
The programme explores modern business concepts such as corporate social responsibility, business ethics, sustainability, globalisation, e-commerce, business innovation.
Teaching is conducted through a combination of methods that aim to sharpen students’ creativity and develop their critical thinking. It is complemented by lectures and seminars by market executives.
The programme includes educational trips and visits to companies, particularly those distinguished for their innovative character.
Studying at BCA, you live in Greece but you are exposed to the learning experience designed and provided by a high-level British or Swiss University and you are awarded the same, Bachelor & Master degrees, awarded to UK and Swiss students., which are recognized in the Greek and international labor market. In addition, you will benefit from the digital technology with the specialized online educational platforms developed by BCA and incorporated into the Blended Learning philosophy.
The successful course of BCA is certified by the multiple awards it has received during the years of its educational operation. One of the most important prizes was its announcement of being the “COLLEGE OF THE YEAR”, awarded by the Education Leaders Awards Special Committee. More information on the BCA College Awards can be found here.
An indicative applicant should possess an Apolytirion of at least 12 or IB Diploma or equivalent. However, we would welcome students to apply who have an Apolytirion of less than 12 provided that their marks on relevant subjects achieved prior to the panhellenic exams in the final year of schooling are at the level of 12 or above. Interviews will be conducted, and applicants will be considered for their overall ability to attend the programme alongside all the above grades.
Those who wish to attend our undergraduate programmes in English are required to submit one of the following certifications:
Intensive English classes are provided to those students who do not meet the English requirements.
Applicants must also have working experience in the business sector.
Dr. Zoi Anagnostidou graduated from the Economics Department of the University of Thessaly in 2004. Following, she received a postgraduate degree in Management with Marketing from the University of Bath (UK), and a Ph.D. in Consumer Behaviour from the Athens University of Economics and Business (Department of Marketing & Communications). Since 2008, she has been teaching marketing and communication and has worked as a freelance analyst-consultant on various projects. Her current research interests lie in the area of Consumer Behaviour and Psychology, as well as Corporate Social Responsibility.
Dr Christina Konstantinidou holds a DBA degree in Business Administration from Nottingham Trent University. She received an MBA with Distinction in Business Administration from Kingston University and an MA in Adult Education from the Hellenic Open University.
Furthermore, she holds a BA Honours First Class in Business Management from Kingston University and a BH Honours First Class in Humanities in European Culture with a full scholarship from the Hellenic Open University.
She has extended work experience in the hospitality industry. For 23 years, she has worked as the General Manager of Porto Hydra Hotel (a 4-Star, 300 rooms hotel) with numerous awards and global distinctions. She also worked for 3 years as the General Manager of “Time Share Hellas SA” and contributed to the promotion of alternative tourism products/services. For 21 consecutive years, she was a member of the Board of Directors of Akti Plepi S.A., which contributed significantly to the advancement of the tourist destination of the prefecture of Argolida. For 8 years she was the Managing Director of the company “Diachiristiki S.A.”.
Since 2017 she has worked for BCA College as a member of its academic faculty. In 2018 she took over the Management of the Hospitality & Tourism Management department of BCA, while in 2019, she took over the General Management of BCA College.
She has extensive educational experience in the private sector. She has been a Module Leader in multiple modules delivered in BCA College in partnership with Plymouth University and in collaboration with the University of West London. Also, she has worked educationally with AGSM and the “University Degli Studio Guglielmo Marconi”.
She has been a keynote speaker at conferences and workshops of numerous Greek and multinational companies. Furthermore, she has offered several webinars under the Empowered project, powered by kariera.gr and sponsored by 3E-Coca Cola. Moreover, she has delivered multiple lectures on various projects powered by Regeneration and sponsored by Pireaus Bank. At the same time, she has volunteered her services as a mentor related to Youth and Women Empowered under the coordination of 3E-Coca Cola and kariera.gr
She has published several articles in newspapers and magazines.
The focus of her interest is on adult education, the new trends of hybrid and blended learning, the digital transformation and the tourism and hospitality sector.