The School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Center of International  Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University invites interested parties to apply for the Postgraduate Programme of Studies "MSc in Banking, Financial Technology and Risk Management" for the   academic year 2023-2024. Teaching takes place at IHU premises through flexible learning methods exclusively in English.

The Academic Supervisor of the Postgraduate Programme of Studies is Professor Stergios Leventis, Director  of the Programme. The academics teaching on the programme come from universities both abroad and in Greece.

The postgraduate studies for this MSc programme lead to the acquisition of a Master’s Degree. The  programme curriculum requires the attendance of taught courses for two academic semesters for full-time students and the completion of a master’s dissertation for one academic semester. There is also the possibility, upon request, of attending the programme on a part–time basis. In this case, the duration of the MSc will be double.

The International Hellenic University accepts, after a careful selection process, graduates from Greek universities or equivalent institutions from abroad and from Technological Educational Institutions in related subject areas according to Law 4957/2022 and 4610/2019, as applicable.

The MSc in Banking, Financial Technology and Risk Management is designed to provide specialised  knowledge of the principles and applications used in Banking, Financial Technology (FinTech) and Risk Management, together with the associated theoretical and technical skills, thorough knowledge of  statistical applications in the fields of Banking, Investments, Risk Management and FinTech. Additionally,  the MSc will enhance understandings of the evolving landscape of financial services and finance topics through a multicultural view and a focus on financial issues of various business sectors.

The selection of postgraduate students will be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of current legislation based on the relevance of the subject of the candidate’s first degree with the subject area of the postgraduate programme, the grades received in first degree qualifications, the grades received on the thesis and undergraduate courses related to the MSc Banking, Financial Technology and Risk Management, the candidate’s certified proficiency in the English language and the candidate’s curriculum vitae. 

Interested parties are invited to submit their application by September 30th, 2023 or until places are filled, by following instructions at the link https://www.ihu.gr/ucips/shsse/applications.

Application documentation must include the following:

• Α completed application form (a passport size photograph in digital form must also be attached in the application)
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• Copy of the first cycle degree. If the degree is from a non-Greek institution, the institution must be included in the National Registry of Foreign Recognized Higher Education Institutes of D.O.A.T.A.P – Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (Hellenic NARIC) in accordance with paragraph 4 of article 304 of Law 4957 /2022*.
• Copy of the transcript of grades
• Certification of English Language proficiency (level C1) is demonstrated by submitting one of the following titles proving very good level: IELTS (6.5 or above), TOEFL (95 or above),
• TOEIC (745 or above). In case of absence of these, other certificates are also acceptable which prove, however, very good knowledge of English, according to those standards designated by the Greek Authority ASEP. Candidates who do not possess the relevant certification may submit an application on the understanding that, in order to be allowed to commence Postgraduate Studies, they must submit such a certificate by September 30th, 2023

Further information is available from the Secretariat and the Programme Manager of the School of  Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies  of the International Hellenic University (tel. 2310 807526/523, email: infoshsse@ihu.edu.gr).