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Master of Science Programs / Master of Science in Management of Business, Innovation & Technology (MBIT)

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The MBIT reflects AIT's belief that a good education is more than a matter of theory and books. Active classrooms, courses tied closely to actual management experience, and a diverse student body representing various academic and industry backgrounds contribute to a fuller, more useful education. It provides students with the necessary background and skills for a successful international professional career in the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) industry

It is designed to tackle today’s critical challenges in managing innovation in a technology-driven, globally competitive business environment. This program addresses the needs of those who wish to develop critical strategic management skills, who exercise leadership and decision-making under technological and market uncertainty, and who are responsible for the commercialization of technical advances and innovative ideas. The MBIT develops essential business skills and balances strengths in the traditional areas of accounting, finance, operations, and marketing with careful attention to the development of skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and leadership essential to effective performance in organizations.
The MBIT tackles future critical challenges in managing innovation in a globally competitive business environment and addresses the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industry’s increasing demand for individuals who can combine technical expertise with business skills. It focuses on three critical competencies: strategic management, innovation management, and techno-economic value analysis of new products and services, placing equal emphasis on how to analyze business situations and implement suitable action plans.

Students will be able to identify key technological trends and disruptive technologies in the ICT industry; evaluate the potential of and develop a complete business plan for a new service or product; manage its production through to mass market acceptance and implementation; and plan for the next generation product in the context of the overall company product portfolio.
To enter the program, prospective students must hold at least a first university degree as well as at least two years of proven work experience.
The duration of the course is 12 months for full-time students and 24 months for part-time students. Requirements for completion of the program are 4 core courses, 4 elective courses, and the Graduate Project.
The language of instruction for the programs is English.
Full and partial scholarships are offered to all accepted students.

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Environment at AIT

Our student body is a diverse and international group of motivated talented individuals, who enjoy a friendly and warm atmosphere of learning and life at AIT.
Guided by renowned professors and scientists they form a dynamic educational and research environment, without losing sight of purpose and quality of life. Strongly supported by student and career services, the AIT community shares a common commitment and determination to excel in the fields of IT, Networks, Innovation and Management. Students have the opportunity to explore and visit sites, rich with Greek history and experience life in a fast-paced, European capital like Athens.
The AIT campus is located at Peania, just a few kilometers outside the center of Athens. Students can take advantage of a modern infrastructure, with the latest technology, including wireless networking, interactive amphitheatres, distance learning, and fully-equipped laboratories, and with access to the AIT library, the AIT dormitory, restaurant, and entertainment facilities.

Program Overview

A program for professionals developing essential business skills. The Master of Science in Management of Business, Innovation and Technology is created after much market research to determine the type of knowledge and skills needed by IT professionals to upgrade and make themselves valuable to their organizations. It is not an MBA program. While the traditional MBA program focuses On practical application of management theory and frameworks, the MBIT program allows for the pursuit of highly focused research.
The MBIT program addresses an increasingly demanding requirement by the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) industry for technical expertise combined with business skills. With an overall objective of developing the insight and skills critical for effective management of business, innovation and technology, it focuses on three critical competencies that successful managers need to possess. These are strategic management, innovation management, and techno-economic value analysis of new products or services.
The program’s goal is to provide students with an overview of the status and dynamics of the ICT industry integrated with a solid grounding in strategic management of the innovation process. After completing this program the students will be able to: identify key technological trends and disruptive technologies in the ICT industry; evaluate the value potential and develop a complete business plan for a new service or product; manage its production during the early phase of its life-cycle until it crosses the chasm to mass market acceptance; and, plan for the next generation product in the context of the overall company product portfolio.

Objectives

In the modern era of the knowledge society, connected economy and globalization, the capacity to innovate is a key competitive advantage for companies and nations, but the management of innovation is risky.
Designed to tackle today’s critical challenges in managing innovation in a technology driven, globally competitive business environment, the Management of Business, Innovation and Technology (MBIT) program at Athens Information Technology (AIT) integrates the best formal education, ongoing research and industrial practice to provide executives/ managers and their companies with innovation management capabilities that sustain superior business performance and meet customer needs.
You have now acquired a number of specific management skills and knowledge and already put them into practice. It is now time to fine-tune your more personal qualities, usually referred to as “soft skills”, or leadership skills: competency, communication and relationship skills, vision, pragmatism, ethical sense, consistency, ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts, as well as to inspire and motivate people. To accomplish this, the MBIT program covers three areas of development:

Applied Decision Making: Making decisions in complex situations through major business cases and games; building, selling, and implementing a business plan; and main current issues in international finance and markets.
Leadership: Involve, motivate and communicate through project management; change management; and public speaking and communication techniques
Corporate Citizenship: Manage relationships of a company with its stakeholders in the public sector and civil society, through responsible contribution to advocacy and policy formulation and design and implementation of context-sensitive "non-market" strategies.

Program Summary

In order to successfully complete the MBIT program, the student should take 8 courses (4 core and 4 elective courses) and the graduate project (126 units). Duration of the program:
Full-time students: 12 months
Part-time students: 24 months
Course load is defined as those courses for which the student is registered at any time.
a) Course Load per semester for full-time students (Fall and Spring Semesters)
The minimum full-time course load in the MBIT program is 3 courses per semester. Students taking less than the minimum load must secure written permission from the MBIT Program Coordinator. The maximum course load in the program is 5 courses per semester. Students taking more than the maximum load must secure written permission from the MBIT Program Director.
b) Course Load per semester for part-time students
The minimum part-time course load in the MBIT program is 4 courses per year. Students taking less than the minimum load must secure written permission from the MBIT Program Coordinator. The maximum course load in the program is 5 courses per year. Students taking more than the maximum load must secure written permission from the MBIT Program Director.

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Students' Views

"AIT was more than a second home to me; it was actually my home where I spent most of my time. My friends, colleagues and family members were all there. We were living like in a small family of similar interests and common goals. I was working on very interesting topics and projects that not only were fun to experience, but also provided the best potential anyone would like to acquire from any academic setting."

Jade Namaan, MSIN 2005 (Lebanon)