Δελτία Τύπου

Double M.Sc. Degree in

Statistics & Finance

of the Department of Statistics of Athens University of Economics and Business  and

the Department of Economics and Management of University of Pavia 

The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), in the framework of its international cooperation and internationalization plan, has entered into the first double Master's degree agreement with the University of Pavia. More specifically, the Department of Statistics has managed to enable graduates of the full-time Master's degree in Statistics to complete the Master's degree in Finance (Laurea Magistrale in Economics, Finance and International Integration, Finance Specialization, MEFI for short) of the University of Pavia with a reduced number of courses and a joint thesis. The students' mobility will also be financed by the ERASMUS+ program. Similarly, postgraduate students of the MEFI Master's program of the University of Pavia can follow the full-time Master's program in STATISTICS.

Double Degree programs are innovative and integrated collaborated study programs organized jointly between two University institutions originated in different countries. Such programs provide will spend one year at each university. Upon successful completion, students of the course and final examination will receive two university degrees, one from each partner institution.

The University of Pavia was founded in 1361 and is one of the oldest universities in the world. The Department of Economics and Management (DEM) of the University of Pavia has activated 20 dual degree programs with universities in Europe and around the world (10 DD programs within the Hermes University Network). 

Students participating in the dual M.Sc. program between AUEB and the University of Pavia will have a unique opportunity to combine postgraduate studies in Finance, Statistical Methodology and Data Analysis. After completing all required courses and examination of the final submitted postgraduate thesis, they will obtain two separate degrees/degrees in two separate fields (Finance and Statistics).

In particular, the double M.Sc. degree agreement between AUEB and the University of Pavia includes:

• Full-time M.Sc. in Statistics of AUEB will continue the MEFI M.Sc. at the University of Pavia.
• Graduates of MEFI of the University of Pavia will continue their studies at the M.Sc. in Statistics of AUEB.
• AUEB Students may get financial support from ERASMUS+ for their studies at University of Pavia
• Exemption of AUEB students from tuition fees at the University of Pavia.
• Joint thesis between the two departments. This action will promote collaboration between both faculty and researchers at a basic research level. 

This agreement was completed within the framework of the HERMES network of universities to which the AUEB is an active member; see at http://hermes-universities.eu/. The network promotes the cooperation and collaboration of universities for the creation of new collaborative joint and double degrees.

The AUEB-Pavia DD agreement is the starting point of the new era in which the strategic objective of AUEB is to further introduce new innovative collaborative international degrees leading to the full internalization of the Department of Statistics of AUEB.

The Course Program

Students of the full-time postgraduate program in Statistics must take the following courses during their studies at AUEB

The above course schedule may be changed after the agreement of the academic supervisors of the Double Degree program.  All changes should be compliance with the regulations of the M.Sc. in Statistics at the AUEB.

After completing the M.Sc. in Statistics at AUEB, the students can continue their studies at the University of Pavia for one academic year with the possibility of (partial) funding from the ERASMUS+ program. During their studies at the University of Pavia, the DD students should succeed in the following courses.

Applications will be open from May to September for the next academic year. Apply here.

Currently, three (3) positions are available in the Double Degree program but with the possibility of getting more positions in case of increased interest.

• Information about the double M.Sc. degree in Statistics and Finance can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/dd-aueb-pavia.  
• Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/apply-dd-aueb-pavia (Until 30 May 2022).
• Details about the full-time M.Sc. in Statistics are available at: https://www.aueb-analytics.gr/   

Program Director: D. Karlis, tel. 2108203920, e-mail: karlis@aueb.gr

Secretarial Office of the Postgraduate Studies in Statistics of AUEB:  A. Smyrnaki, Tel. 210-8203681/ 692, e-mail: masterst@aueb.gr  

Professor Sir Richard Blundell was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Athens University of Economics and Business

The Athens University of Economics and Business organized on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 18:00 in the Amphitheater "Leonidas Zervas" of the National Research Foundation, a ceremony to grant the Honorary Doctorate of the Department of Economics, School of Economics, to the University College London Professor,

Sir RICHARD BLUNDELL

Attendees of the event were addressed by the Rector of the Athens University of Economics and Business, Professor Dimitrios Bourantonis, and the President of the Department of Economics, Professor Georgios Alogoskoufis. This was followed by the presentation of the work of the honoured guest by the Professor of the Department of Economics Mr. Elias Tzavalis who also made the announcement of the title.

The ceremony was concluded by an extremely interesting speech delivered by the honoured guest on "Inequality and the Covid Crisis"

Professor Blundell holds the Chair of Political Economy at David Ricardo's University College London, where he was appointed Professor of Economics in 1984. In 2014 he was knighted by the Queen for his services in Economics and Social Sciences, while in 2006 he was honoured with the CBE.

He has published ground-breaking papers in leading academic journals on microeconomics and econometrics and his contributions are truly innovative. Richard Blundell is one of the top economists who combines rigorous theory with applied econometric research to produce innovative and specific conclusions and assessments that can also guide economic policy. He has utilized large sets of microeconomic data to test economic theory forecasts in areas such as consumer behaviour, savings, labour supply, taxation, public finances, innovation, and inequality.

Video of the event is available using the link,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_E3Wtmm9xs

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New international recognition for the Athens University of Economics and Business in 2022

The international rating agency Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranks the Athens University of Economics (AUEB) in 2022 among the top Universities in the world in the main scientific fields it treats. In Greece, AUEB distinguishes as the first University in 5 out of 6 scientific fields in which it was evaluated.

Specifically:

• In the scientific fields of Business Administration (Management & Management Studies) and Accounting & Finance (Accounting & Finance), AUEB is ranked globally between positions 151-200 (1st in Greece).

• In the scientific field of Statistics and Operational Research (Statistics & Operational Research), AUEB is ranked globally between positions 201-230 (1st in Greece together with the National Technical University of Athens).

• In the scientific field of Economics (Economics & Econometrics), AUEB is ranked globally between positions 251-300 (1st in Greece).

• In the scientific area of ​​Social Sciences (Social Sciences & Management), which includes numerous scientific fields (such as Accounting & Finance, Business & Management Studies, Communication & Media Studies, Economics & Econometrics, Education, Law, Politics & International Studies, Social Policy & Administration, Sociology, Statistics & Operational Research), AUEB is ranked 357th (1st in Greece).

• Finally, in the scientific field of Computer Science and Information Systems (Computer Science & Information Systems) AUEB is ranked between positions 301-350.

The "QS World University Rankings" receives data from the bibliographic database of scientific publications (Scopus) related to the research activity and the impact of the volume of research conducted by the academic and research staff of the evaluated Universities. Moreover, the distinct characteristics and the reputation of the University both in the international market and the academic community are considered, which results from its participation in a special survey> 75,000 business executives and> 130,000 academics during the last five years respectively.

For more information: https://www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings/2022

Athens, March 17, 2022

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AUEB presents a comprehensive program of Social Responsibility and Offering

The Athens University of Economics and Business established 102 years ago, consistently serves the Greek society with a set of timeless values ​​such as Excellence, Academic Freedom and Ethics, Innovation, Extroversion and Social Responsibility, while constantly listening to the societal needs that arise and detecting new perspectives.

In this context, AUEB redefines the value of social contribution and the alleviation of inequalities by designing a comprehensive program of actions that support young people's dreams, strengthen the pillars of our society, protect the environment, support vulnerable groups, and create value for all.

Relying mainly on the voluntary contribution of its academic community members and especially its students, AUEB contributes to the great social needs. To illustrate, voluntary blood donation is carried out systematically, aid is offered to students through social tutorials; it implements assistance programs (catastrophic fires of North Evia), organizes athletic events (OPA run) with social impact, publishes a newspaper (OPA News) with articles related to current research and educational topics focusing on their social consequences.

Today the University presents all relevant actions on its website https://www.aueb.gr/en/content/social-responsibility

and constantly designs & plans new actions with social sensitivity, such as the recent "adoption" of the HERMES Association for People with Disabilities.

Through its 8 Undergraduate Study Programs and 29 Postgraduate Programs, AUEB cultivates & supports ethics and responsibility in the ecosystem of the economy and society.

Vice-Rector Konstantinos Drakos, Professor and Head of Social Responsibility and Offering program at the Athens University of Economics and Business, stated: "It is our awareness of the constantly changing social needs, which make social responsibility and contribution a key component of our values and institutional identity, and a guide for the future course of our community. AUEB proves once again that it identifies with the needs of society and the economy "

Public Relations Office at AUEB

For more information, please, contact

Nikos Kyrezis, Athens University of Economics and Business, tel. + 30 210 8203297

e-mail: nkyrezis@aueb.gr, pr-office@aueb.gr

Athens, March 11, 2022

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The Municipality of Athens, the Athens University of Economics and Business and the National Technical University of Athens

join forces to support innovation and entrepreneurship

The three bodies work together, signing today a five-year memorandum of cooperation, aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the city. The Municipality of Athens will provide, among other things, hospitality at the Innovathens Technopolis area for the activities of the two Universities related to innovation and entrepreneurship. The two Universities have been supporting for many years students and researchers in innovative entrepreneurship, through courses, competitions, incubators, business acceleration actions and technology transfer. Their collaboration and the hosting of actions/events in the city centre can lead to the creation of new interdisciplinary teams and contribute significantly to the business acceleration and interaction with the market.

In particular, the Municipality of Athens looks forward to the promotion and development of the city centre as a pole of attraction and a host of innovative entrepreneurship actions in the standards of other European cities. In addition, through the action of the Athens Digital Lab, it expects to involve citizens in a creative dialogue and in actions to solve the problems of the city, contributing, among other things, to the testing and adoption of innovative products and services by the Municipality of Athens to its citizens.

The Mayor of Athens, Mr. Costas Bakogiannis stated: "Athens has the potential to become a reference point for the innovative business activity of the country. We are proud of this partnership with the two leading Greek universities in their field, as this cooperation is a guarantee for the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem of the city and ultimately for the stimulation of entrepreneurship and the economy. The Municipality of Athens continues its pioneering path, collaborating from the very start with all the Institutions of Higher Learning, in the fields of research, innovation and the development of entrepreneurship ".

Both the Athens University of Economics and Business, with the actions of the ACEin Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the National Technical University of Athens, with the actions of Invent, (the development of which was funded by the Municipality of Athens in 2015) have distinguished all these years for their course of action. Since 2022 the two institutions have partnered and planned to carry out many activities in support of entrepreneurship, technology transfer and startups, in addition to the individual actions of each institution, in the context of creating a technology transfer hub and innovation hub (s). These activities include conducting seminars / workshops, coaching, mentoring and incubating business groups, organizing open innovation programs and networking activities with the domestic and the international market and with potential investors to support and promote the city's innovation ecosystem.

The two Rectors stated respectively:

Professor Andreas Boudouvis, Rector of NTUA: «Cooperation and co-creation of value is a key component of innovation. The potential of our institutions and the international research conducted in our laboratories acquires through this partnership new means to substantially affect the economic and social life of the city. The municipal authority, with its vision and initiatives, hosts and promotes the important project of NTUA and AUEB».

Professor Dimitrios Bourantonis, Rector of AUEB: «The signing of this Memorandum is a milestone for the development of innovative entrepreneurship in our city. We warmly thank the Mayor of Athens, Mr. Bakoyannis, who recognizes in the most practical way the important role that AUEB and NTUA play and the important effort they make in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation».

 Public Relations Office at AUEB

e-mail:  nkyrezis@aueb.gr,  pr-office@aueb.gr

Photos:
https://www.aueb.gr/el/content/mnimonio-synergasias-dimoy-athinaion-emp-opa

Athens, February 21, 2022

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Athens University of Economics & Business: International Recognition in the field of Computer Science

The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is ranked 86th in Europe and 266th in the world in the field of Computer Science based on its research performance over the last decade (2012-2022), according to the Computer Science (CS) Rankings”.

This ranking focuses on Institutions that are pioneering in research in computer science in the field of science based on publications in prestigious international conferences in this field. The research data is collected from the "Digital Bibliography & Library Project (DBLP)" database, which focuses exclusively on Computer Science bibliography. The DBLP database includes over 40,000 volumes of journals, more than 39,000 scientific conference papers and 80,000 monographs.

It is worth noting that the DBLP database is monthly updated and the aforementioned University ranking results are based on research data collected in the recent January 2022 update.

For more information on AUEB rankings, visit the CS Rankings website .

AUEB’s Rector Professor Dimitris Bourantonis, stated: “The new international recognition of our University is proof of our steadfast orientation towards excellence. The produced scientific work enjoys the trust of the international academic community and highlights the high-quality level of our research staff "

Public Relations Office at AUEB

Information:

Kyrezis Nikos, AUEB, τηλ.+ 30 210 8203297,  

 e-mail:  nkyrezis@aueb.gr,  pr-office@aueb.gr

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AUEB, Maraslio 

AUEB, Trias Str. Building

The "Tech Connect Event" was held with great success for the first time

On Friday, February 4, 2022, the action "Tech Connect" was organized for the first time by the Employment and Career Unit at AUEB and took place at the Athens Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ACEin) with the kind support of Collegelink.

The action "Tech Connect" is an initiative of students and teachers of the Departments of IT and Informatics of AUEB. The action is aimed at students who want to further explore the domain of information technology and included a series of workshops on modern technologies that are widely used in the market. The presentations were made by specialized executives of companies in the field of technological innovation that participate in AUEB’s internship program.

To bridge the gap observed between the knowledge acquired by the graduates and the technologies used in the work environment, the action was purposefully created to assist the graduates who have chosen to work with IT related subjects to know more extensively programming languages, frameworks, database technologies, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc. utilized by companies involved in software development and motivate them to engage further in their learning acquisition.

During the one-day event presentations by specialized executives in the field of technological innovation took place and the event was attended by delegates of Ubitech, GRNET, Sleed, Entersoft, AllCanCode, Insurance Market, CollegeLink, who shared information on application development issues for Front-End & Back-End technologies, machine learning technologies etc.

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AUEB "adopts" "Hermes", the pan-Hellenic association of Parents, Guardians & Friends of People with Disabilities

The Athens University of Economics and Business in the framework of its Social Responsibility & Contribution program in accordance with the commitments imposed by its social role signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Association of Parents, Guardians & Friends of People with Disabilities "Hermes".

The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed on Friday, February 4, 2022, by the President of "Hermes" Mr. Pananos and the Rector of the Athens University of Economics & Business, Professor Dimitris Bourantonis. The event was attended by AUEB’S Vice Rector for Social Responsibility, Konstantinos Drakos, the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Personnel, Vassilios Vasdekis, as well as the Director of the "Hermes" Association, Mr. Konstantinos Moraros.

The Memorandum of Cooperation between the Hermes Association and AUEB describes a series of joint initiatives aimed at promoting values ​​and attitudes, such as equal treatment, justice, meritocracy, volunteerism, and respect for diversity.

In particular, the cooperation program includes the following:

• AUEB will host in designated areas of its premises the festive bazaars of the Association "HERMES" and will promote to the members of its community the work and initiatives of the Association.

• AUEB also undertakes, depending on its capabilities and conditions, the supply of technological and other equipment to the Association (PC, etc.) to facilitate the modern operation of the Association.

• AUEB & HERMES will co-organize either at the premises of AUEB and / or HERMES performances by AUEB clubs such as choir performances, traditional dances and theatrical events and other artistic activities.

• The creation of actions (eg crowdfunding) will be investigated to finance important needs of the students of HERMES, such as the school market, the construction & operation of Supported Living Homes, etc.

• AUEB’s modules will include projects and research programs that will aim at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and contribute to the cultivation of a culture of solidarity, social sensitivity, and harmonious coexistence between people with different needs and capabilities.

• HERMES Association will assist the training of AUEB’s staff in matters related to the support and service of people with disabilities.

•HERMES Association will play the role of a consultant in the design of areas intended for use by people with disabilities.

After the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation, the President of the Hermes Association, Mr. Pananos, stated: "AUEB’s collaboration with our Association emphasizes the need to educate members of society on disability matters. Equal access of people with disabilities to education, health and work is a priority for both of us"

AUEB’s Rector, Professor Dimitris Bourantonis, referring to the event stressed that "With the cooperation of the two parties and the implementation of the described actions, we expect to develop invaluable synergies that will contribute to improving the quality of life of the members of the Association and AUEB’s academic community. AUEB’s orientation values highly Social Responsibility and Contribution as non-negotiable and will constantly pursue important collaborations and social actions ".

Public Relations Office at AUEB

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Retail Customer Experience Awards 2021

1st Customer Experience Competition, Physical & Online Store

The Athens Chamber of Commerce and the Athens University of Economics and Business are pleased to announce that the first phase of the "Retail Customer Experience Awards 2021" has been successfully completed.

The digital marathon presentation of the evaluations of the participations of hundreds of physical & digital stores by groups of seniors of the Athens University of Economics and Business took place with the participation of a special jury.

After a secret visit to the stores and an exhaustive analysis of the e-shops, the groups of students, following instructions and evaluation criteria set by AUEB’s Assistant Professors Ms Kalypso Karantinou and Mr Dimitris Drossos, presented the results, creating a strong impression to the members of the committee with their scientific, but also the commercial approach of the data and highlighted with substantiated evidence the physical and digital stores that qualified in the final phase of the competition.

The presentations were graded by the committee and the instructors, and the winners received symbolic gifts & certificate awards by the ACC. All participating students will be awarded a certificate of participation and their resumes will be promoted to the companies of ACC members.

The final phase winners will then be announced by a special awarding committee consisting of ACC & AUEB delegates, renowned professionals, and distinguished personalities. Afterwards, the awarded companies will receive honorary distinctions and awards in a special ceremony which will take place in the Spring as well as media promotion by the organizers.

On the completion of the first phase of the competition, ACC President Stavros Kafounis stated:

"I am happy that the goal was achieved, and I am proud that the Athens Chamber of Commerce has once again connected commercial enterprises with the education system. Those of us who watched the students of AUEB enthusiastically analyze the results, realized not only their need to get in touch with the real market, but also the absolute need for us, the entrepreneurs to draw on our young people’s scientific knowledge and innovative practices that will give commercial businesses the competitive advantage they need to stay in the game the day after the economic crisis and expand, offering new jobs that will keep our youth in the country. "

AUEB’s Rector, Professor Dimitris Bourantonis, stated: "The implementation of important actions with the Athens Chamber of Commerce, as well as with other bodies and firms, is progressing successfully. Through these actions, AUEB’s students are given the opportunity to face real market issues, to gain unique experiences and to connect with organizations. I am proud of the quality of the work offered by AUEB’s teaching staff and students and I am happy for the University’s contribution to the real economy. AUEB’s process of extroversion continues and expands every day for the benefit of both students and economy’s ecosystem."

Public Relations Office at AUEB

Athens, 01/02/2022

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AUEB’s Human Resource Management Laboratory Research: "Teleworking: Will it stay with us?"

The positive attitude of the employees and the adoption & implementation of remote working/teleworking is confirmed by research conducted by the Human Resources Management Laboratory (HRMlab), which scientifically supports the Postgraduate Program in Human Resources Management, of the Athens University of Economics & Business.

The research, under the scientific responsibility of the Director of the HRM Laboratory, Assistant Professor Eleanna Galanaki, was conducted in November 2021, on 557 employees of organizations and companies operating in Greece and repeats the corresponding research conducted in November 2020 in a similar sample for the purpose of time comparison.

• 42% of respondents state that their working hours have increased compared to those before the outbreak of the pandemic.
• Fewer teleworkers during the survey in 2021 compared to 2020, after the updates of the measures (before the appearance of the Omicron variant).
• 50% of respondents now have teleworking experience, either during the pandemic or earlier. Before the pandemic, only 30% had such an experience.
• Employers provided teleworking support tools to 63% of the respondents (higher than in 2020).
• Of the employees who have never participated in teleworking, 20% would like to participate (higher than in 2020).
• 85% of those who work remotely today, want to continue teleworking (very: 20%, enough: 37%, moderate: 27%).
• 84% prefer either a regularity in remote working (once or more times per week -50.5%), or application of teleworking whenever needed/required (34%).
• The majority recognize that teleworking facilitates them in various ways (mainly saving time and resources).
• In general, respondents do not feel that teleworking affects their performance at work (either positively or negatively).
• Also, they do not feel that teleworking affects their stress levels at work (either positively or negatively).
• The most negative attitude as far as teleworking is concerned was displayed by older employees -those who "assist other people” (eg education, medicine, nursing, providing information, etc.). More positive attitude was displayed by those who mainly work "with numbers, files or machines, in a given and regular manner".
• The predictions of most respondents regarding teleworking are that its use will expand in the future. This belief is stronger in 2021 than in 2020 to those who have teleworking experience.

As Assistant Professor Eleanna Galanaki noted, "The Human Resources Laboratory and the Postgraduate Program in Human Resource Management of the Athens University of Economics and Business consistently serve the field of Human Resource Management and contribute to the study of trends in the work environment with the ultimate goal of optimizing conditions for employees, organizations and the economy.  Significant contribution to our work is made by the participants and participants in the research, individuals and organizations that consistently trust us and respond to our invitations. We warmly thank them for their participation! We hope the research will contribute to the development of scientifically sound strategies in the field of HR. "

The overall results of the research are available on the website of the Human Resources Management Laboratory of the Athens University of Economics and Business.

For more information regarding the research, please contact the Director of the HRM Laboratory, Assistant Professor Eleanna Galanaki (eleanna@aueb.gr)

HRM Laboratory Profile

The Human Resources Laboratory of the Athens University of Economics and Business is engaged in research in the field of Human Resources Management, organizes conferences and meetings and scientifically supports the Postgraduate Program in Human Resource Management.

The mission of the HRM laboratory is to become an international centre of research, education, and consulting excellence for the dissemination of knowledge and the development of the human resource management field to university professors, students, firms, public bodies and organizations.

Website: https://www.dept.aueb.gr/el/HRMlab