The higher the number of market channels used to convey a message, the more valuable are those professionals who can weigh and propose a combination with the proper distribution of the advertising budget that will achieve the highest share of voice in the market. However, a campaign’s quality characteristics also need to be evaluated. Which of the concepts proposed by an advertising agency is the most effective one? Based on what criteria? Which campaign achieves the ideal balance in the dilemma of direct sales vs. image building? How are social media, influencers, brand ambassadors, sponsors used? How can the performance of each option be measured?
Regarding all of these questions, the MSc Marketing in Advertising and PR graduate is in a position to not only answer, but also design an effective integrated communication strategy that includes all channels and mechanisms forming public opinion for each product, service, company or market organisation. Great importance is also attached to communication within a company, as it is crucial to the cultivation of a positive climate, the rapid completion of tasks, the avoidance of failures, the prevention and successful resolution of crises, the motivation and reward of employees and, in general, the company’s smooth operation.
The programme has a duration of 1 year (full-time attendance) or 2 years (part-time attendance). The relevant degrees are awarded by the award-winning University of West London. Lessons are conducted in Greek or in English. Working students also have the option to attend remotely by using the Blended Learning system, which employs advanced digital teaching systems.
You can also continue your studies abroad in order to obtain a PhD degree.
October for the Fall Semester or
February for the Spring Semester
Full Time – 1 year or
Part Time – 2 years
Weekdays – Evening classes
Greek or English
Delivery in a language is subject to sufficient student numbers.
The programme teaches communication as a whole, creating full-fledged professionals who can successfully handle all relevant areas.
There is continuous interaction with the market in order to convey the market pulse to students, who are trained in real case studies in the communications field.
Apart from regular professors, distinguished communication executives also participate in the programme as guests and lecturers in seminars and workshops.
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.
The programmes of study provided by BCA College are further enriched with industrial visits, seminars and lectures organised during the year in parallel with the curriculum. These co-curricular activities bridge the academic theory taught in classrooms with current professional practice, transfer students’ know-how and expertise in real time, and connect them with renowned executives, entrepreneurs, and people with key positions in their field.
Applicants can be admitted to the course as long as they possess:
Applicants have the option of attending the programme either in English or in Greek. Those who wish to attend our postgraduate 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.
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.
| Award | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PG Cert | Postgraduate Certificate in Marketing (Advertising and PR) |
Participants need to obtain 60 credit points |
| PG Dip | Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (Advertising and PR) |
Participants need to obtain 120 credit points |
| MSC | MSc Marketing (Advertising and PR) | Participants need to obtain 180 credit points |
All postgraduate programmes, in addition to the Master’s degree, also offer intermediate –supplementary postgraduate awards, such as the Postgraduate Certificate and the Postgraduate Diploma. These postgraduate titles, which can also be obtained with a degree or honors, are awarded to those students who have completed a part of the postgraduate course.