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Contents
3 Why study with us
5 Welcome fromthe College President
6 Welcome fromthe College Principal
9 Welcome fromStafordshire University Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive
10 Identity, mission and vision
11 Historical timeline
12 Partnerships and Collaborations
16 Accreditations and Memberships
18 Our People
20 Our Facilities, Infrastructure, Teaching & Learning Methods, and Course Management
24 Student services
28 What makes us so special? Why should you study with us?
What would you fnd here that you won’t be able to fnd in anywhere else in the world?
32 BA (Hons) Business Management
36 BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
40 BSc (Hons) in Psychological Science
44 MBA (Master of Business Administration)
49 Living in Crete
58 Key contacts at Stafordshire University
60 How to connect with us
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High Quality Education by prestigious UK Higher Education Institutions
• Stafordshire University Graduate
As every Stafordshire University graduate, youwill acquire real-world knowledge, academic skills
and qualifcations to succeed in your chosen career.
• Accreditation
The programmes are accredited by the necessary bodies in order to help your career
advancement and keep you up-to-date with the latest trends and requirements of your
profession.
• Direct Access to Marketplace
The University’s and College’s close relationship with companies and organisations fromaround
the world will land you in frst class internship and graduate positions.
• Teaching & Learning Methods and Student Support comparable to the UK
Access to e-learning, a vast number of electronic library resources, continuous academic team
training, personalised tutoring and treatment of students, low student-lecturer ratio and
numerous external student services are comparable to the Universities we collaborate with in the
UK.
Wrapped up with life in Crete, lower fees and cost of living
• Lower Fees
Lower cost of studies if you chose to gain your degree at MBS College - The College of Crete
• Lower Living Costs
Almost half living costs in relation to the UK, including food, rent, travel, entertainment etc.
Location
You get the privilege of studying in one of the world’s top holiday destinations,
taking advantage of the dramatic landscapes/seascapes, sports and activities in the nature,
sunny weather and warmclimate, its beautiful beaches, its world famous ancient sites, one of the
healthiest diets in the world, with only half hour away fromAthens and three hours direct fight
away fromthe UK.
Why study
with uss
If you choose to study with
us you will beneft from
great staf, great courses, a
dedicated support network, a
friendly and a welcoming col-
lege community, and
exciting activities within and
outside the College in one of
the most beautiful places in
the world.
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MBS College - The College of Crete, since its establishment in 1979 has experienced change, improvement, and
continual growth. 32 years later, we are proud of our partnerships and collaboration with both the industry and
other educational institutions, our diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and of
our continuous investment in developing up to date teaching and learning facilities. However, we are mostly
proud of the recognition at local and international level of our sustained and rigorous eforts, to become a high
quality, Higher Education provider.
Today, we are a leading Higher Education Institution in Southern Greece, ofering our students an exceptionally
high quality educational experience within a purpose-built learning and teaching environment. Our innovative
teaching and learning methods, together with our vision for a high quality educational experience, increases
the employment prospects of our graduates both at national and international level.

MBS College - The College of Crete is fully licensed by the Greek Ministry of Education, and today is an
exclusive partner institution with some of the UK’s most prestigious universities - Nottingham Trent University and
Stafordshire University.

MBS has recently formally commenced the process of becoming a recognised centre for the University of
London International Programmes. The University of London International Programmes constitutes the
distance learning department of the University of London and includes programmes from some of the world’s
most prestigious universities, such as, the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) and
University College London (UCL).

MBS is particularly proud for providing a portfolio of progressive programmes to students who would like to
study towards a UK university degree but do not wish to relocate to the UK.

Our mission at MBS is to contribute to the improvement of the Greek Higher Education provision. This desire is
pursued by our executive team, and shared by our academics, the administrative staf and our students. It is this
vision which drives our strategies and our plans to the future.

As a student at MBS College - The College of Crete you will be given every opportunity to excel in your feld and
I wish you every future success.
Manolis Foukarakis
Founder & President
MBS College - The College of Crete
Welcome from
the President
Welcome to
MBS College -
The College of Crete
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• We are continuously investing in new technology and innovative methods and tools to support
teaching and learning. MBS is one of the very few higher education institutions in Greece using
Turnitin (plagiarism detection software) and e-study (electronic resources platform). E-library, fast
broadband internet, full Wi-Fi facilities, continuous access to the library, studio space, computer
rooms, technical equipment, and labs are only some of the facilities available.
• Our teams of academics & professionals include individuals with strong academic background
and relevant professional experience. Thus, our students have the unique opportunity to learn both
theory and practice.
• We are one of the few private colleges in Greece with research activities and participation in
international scientifc conferences.
• Last but not least, we are an institution which is fexible and adaptive to the needs of its
students. There is a high degree of responsiveness, empathy, and openness in meeting students’
expectations.
After a series of collaborations and partnerships with highly reputable British Universities like
Nottingham Trent University and The University of London International Programmes, we have
created a new collaborative partnership with Stafordshire University for the delivery of the
following undergraduate and postgraduate degrees:
BA (Hons) in Business Management
BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance
BSc (Hons) in Psychological Science
MBA – Master of Business Administration
We are looking forward to seeing you in one of our programmes.
Dr. Vangelis Tsiligiris - PhD, FCMI
College Principal
MBS College - The College of Crete
Back in 1998 MBS College - The College of Crete was created as franchise of Nottingham Business
School, Nottingham Trent University. Since then, we have come a very long way to transform MBS
College - The College of Crete to what it is today. During all these years we have attempted to
strengthen the College’s profle by establishing strategic alliances with UK Universities and receive
accreditation by International Accreditation external bodies. Today the College is fully licensed by
the Greek Ministry of Education, holding both licenses for establishment and operation, which are
necessary for the legal operation of a private College in Greece and those who wish to establish
collaborations with foreign Universities.
MBS is also accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher
Education (BAC) as an institution suitable to ofer and support higher education provision. In 2011
MBS College - The College of Crete was the frst institution worldwide to receive accreditation by
EDU, the Intergovernmental Organization formed by an International Treaty to promote Quality
Education and Accreditation. Additionally, the degrees obtained after studying at MBS College -
The College of Crete, are recognised by the UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre
(NARIC).
Our vision continues to be, the transformation of MBS College - The College of Crete into a leading
private provider of higher education within the Mediterranean region. Our mission is to pursue our
vision through the expansion of MBS’ portfolio of programmes, by adding new undergraduate and
postgraduate courses, while enhancing the College’s teaching and learning approaches aiming for
the highest quality and standards.
The source of our competitive advantage is our selective diferentiation strategy which aims to
put MBS College - The College of Crete at the top of the private colleges in the wider southern
Mediterranean region.
Emanating from our carefully planned and implemented diferentiation strategy, we have managed
to attain the following distinctive characteristics:
• We are the only accredited private Higher Education provider in the area of Southern Greece.
• We are the only provider of higher education programmes in Southern Greece who provides its
students with access to degrees from top-ranked universities, and enables them to acquire unique
competitive advantage in the globalised employment market.
• Our Teaching and Learning (T&L) strategy and methods refect the guidelines that Stafordshire
University and Nottingham Trent University have, though, carefully contextualised to ft the needs
and the special characteristics of the local or the individual student cultures.
• We prepare our graduates to enter the employment market or continue for postgraduate courses
in top universities.
Welcome from
the College
Principal
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I am delighted that MBS, Crete has joined the Stafordshire University family. We are a
university in England that is deeply committed to globalisation through allowing high quality partners
deliver our programmes and thus provide more people with the opportunity to have access to
British Higher Education.
MBS has recently become a partner and we are delighted that we are now working together. I am
confdent that the experience that you will gain at MBS will enable you both to succeed in your
degree programme and go on to succeed in your career.
Professor Michael Gunn, LLM
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
Stafordshire University
Welcome
from the Vice-
Chancellor of
Stafordshire
University
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1979
MBS College - The College of Crete was founded.
1998
MBS College - The College of Crete begins its collaboration with Nottingham
Trent University Business School (NBS), ofering a Bachelor degree programme
in Business & Management Studies.
2003
MBS extends its collaboration with NBS, ofering 3 new Bachelor degree
programmes in Business. Bachelor of Arts with Honors (BA Hons) in Business, is
ofered by means of three diferent routes, Management & Organisation,
Marketing and Accounting & Finance.
2005
MBS is awarded accreditation by the British Accreditation Council (BAC).
2006
A collaboration with the University of Salford begins, ofering 2 postgraduate
degree programmes, MBA (Master of Business Administration) and MSc (Master
of Science) in Management.
2008
The collaboration is extended between MBS and Nottingham Trent University
(NTU), with the addition of Bachelor degree programmes from the Department of
Art & Design and the Built Environment (CADBE). The new Bachelor programmes
are in the following subject areas: Interior Architecture & Design (BA Hons in
Interior Architecture & Design), Graphic Design (BA Hons in Graphic Design), and
Multimedia (BA Hons in Multimedia).
2009
MBS moves to a new modern campus facility in the area of Therisos in Heraklion
Crete.
2010
•Following the review process by the Greek Ministry of Education, MBS receives
licenses for both establishment and operation in Greece.
•Revalidation is awarded to MBS College - The College of Crete by NTU renewing
the existing collaboration until 2016.
•Reaccreditation is given by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) active until
2014.
•MBS further expands its collaboration with the School of Arts & Humanities
of NTU, with the addition of a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) in Print
Journalism. The top-rated undergraduate National Council for the Training of
Journalists’ accredited course in the UK and the only Higher Education Degree
Programme in Journalism ofered by a Private College in Greece.
2011
•A new collaboration is established with the School of Social Sciences of
NTU, regarding the provision of an Undergraduate Degree Programme in
Psychology (BSc Hons Psychological Science), the only Psychology Undergraduate
Programme in Greece that satisfes the criteria for the British Psychological
Society (BPS) graduate membership.
•MBS College - The College of Crete creates links with the London School of
Economics (LSE), University College of London (UCL) and Royal Holloway
University of London (RHUL), for the provision of 2 Bachelor and 2 Master degree
programmes.
The Bachelor programmes are in Economics (BSc Economics - LSE) and in
Accounting & Finance (BSc Accounting & Finance - LSE). The Master Degrees in
International Business (MSc International Business – Royal Holloway) and in Law
(LLM – Master of Laws – UCL/Queen Mary).
•MBS College - The College of Crete, initiates research activities by publishing in
academic journals and participating in International Academic conferences.
•MBS College - The College of Crete widens its student profle with an
international student initiative, undertaking recruitment in both Kazakhstan
and Russia.
•It is awarded accreditation by the international intergovernmental organisation
EDU.
•Participation of the college in one of the most renown International
Conferences on Higher Education, i.e. the 4th UK and Ireland Institutional
Research Network (HEIR 2011).
2012
•For the frst time in Going Global international conferences’ history does Greece
and MBS College - The College of Crete participate.
• Interim inspection by BAC, as part of the way through each four-year period of
accreditation.
•MBS College - The College of Crete participation with Dr. Vangelis Tsiligiris as
central speaker in the 24th European Students’ Convention in Cyprus (ESU24).
•Partnership agreement signed with Stafordshire University for the
provision of four of its degree programmes, i.e. BA (Hons) Business Management,
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance, BSc (Hons) Psychological Science, MBA - Master in
Business Administration.
Historical Timeline
MBS College - The College of Crete – The College of Crete is a reputable private higher education
institution based in Heraklion Crete Greece, delivering the degree programmes of Stafordshire
University.
The College is fully licensed by the Greek Ministry of Education, and holds all the necessary licenses
(i.e. establishment and operation) essential for operating in Greece.
MBS College - The College of Crete is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an
endorsed institution, for its capability to ofer and support higher education provision. MBS
College - The College of Crete graduate degrees are recognised by the UK NARIC (National Academic
Recognition Information Centre).
The vision of MBS College - The College of Crete is to become a leading private provider of
higher education within the Mediterranean area. The mission of the organisation is to pursue
its vision through the expansion of its portfolio of programmes with new undergraduate and
postgraduate courses, while enriching its teaching and learning approaches, whilst maintaining the
highest quality and standards.
MBS College - The College of Crete was founded in 1979, and in 1991 established an afliation
with Nottingham Trent University (NTU), one of the most dynamic and reputable British public
Universities, delivering its Business, Psychology, Journalism, Graphic Design, and Multimedia
programmes.
In 2010 it formally commenced the process for becoming a recognised centre for the University
of London International Programmes, providing tuition and/or support for the programmes of BSc
Economics, BSc Accounting & Finance, MSc International Business and Master of Laws (LLM).
Today, it is a collaborative partner of Stafordshire University, renown not only for the quality of the
education it ofers, but also for being one of the most successful Higher Education Institutions in
international student numbers in its partners abroad.
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•Mission
•Vision
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Nottingham Trent University:
MBS College - The College of Crete collaborates with Nottingham
Trent University since 1999. Initially, the collaboration was based on
the delivery of Business Programmes, while in 2010 it expanded into
the programmes of Interior Architecture Design, Graphic Design,
Multimedia, Psychology and Print Journalism.
The University of Nottingham Trent is ranked amongst the UK’s
greenest universities in the Green League for its environmental
commitment. It has 24,000 students and is investing £130
million across the three campuses to create an inspiring learning
environment.
Nottingham has a student population of 10% and is the
fastest-growing city in the UK for job creation. It’s a leading UK
university for employability with 95% of its students in employment
straight or six months after graduating.
Nottingham Trent University currently ofers over 500 courses, which
are run over three campuses and administered by nine academic
schools. In addition, it has a wide range of supporting departments,
ranging from Student Support Services, the Registry, to
the Environment Team. These schools and departments work
together to make sure that it ofers the best possible service to its
students and continue to shape their future.
All the procedures for the quality assurance and for research
activity by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and from British
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) have shown that Nottingham Trent
University stands at the top of the new British Universities.
Moreover, Nottingham Trent University is a member of the
international organisations EFMD, Association of Business Schools, and
European University Association.
For additional information please visit:
http://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Partnerships
and Collaborations
MBS College - The College of Crete, collaborates with Stafordshire
University and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in the delivery
of specifc Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programmes
and acts as a supportive teaching institution for The University of
London International Programmes (UOL). The partnership with the
former began in the summer of 2012, with NTU in 1999 and with
UOL in 2011.
The programme portfolio of MBS College - The College of Crete - is
as follows:
Collaborative Partnerships
•BA (Hons) Business Management – Stafordshire University
•BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance – Stafordshire University
•BSc (Hons) Psychological Science – Stafordshire University
•BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design – Nottingham Trent
University
•MBA (Master in Business Administration) - Stafordshire
University
Supportive Teaching Institution
•BSc Economics – University of London International Programmes
(LSE)
•BSc Accounting & Finance - University of London International
Programmes (LSE)
•MSc International Business - University of London International
Programmes (Royal Holloway)
•LLM (Master of Laws) - University of London International
Programmes (UCL and Queen Mary)
Stafordshire University:
Stafordshire University established in 1992 and has evolved into one
of UK’s most dynamic, progressive and forward thinking learning
institutions. Always quick to adapt as student requirements change,
it is renowned for its groundbreaking new courses and frst class
learning opportunities.
Stafordshire University has a long and proud history of providing
high quality, progressive and inclusive higher education not only for
people across the UK but for the rest of the world as well.
The University meets the needs of its students, partners,
communities and employees by embracing diversity, and constant-
ly seeking to provide easier access to learning for people from all
diferent age groups, backgrounds, cultures, nationalities
and lifestyles.
16,000 students make up the University’s vibrant cultural mix in its
campus in the UK alone and another 5,000 in its partners abroad,
including Greece, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Sri
Lanka, Spain, Nigeria, France and FYROM.
All of the above constitute a University that remains dedicated to
fulflling its responsibilities as a truly international centre of
learning.
The university is noted for its science departments; in 2002
Psychology was among the top ten in the country.
The Science Faculty along with most of the university’s other facul-
ties also does consistently well in the National Student Survey and
measures of graduate level employment after graduation.
For more information visit the University’s website at:
http://www.stafs.ac.uk/
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University of London:
The University of London is the third oldest University in
England and one of the leading universities in Europe. Its world-class
federation of 19 Colleges and a number of smaller specialist
Institutes provides an unrivalled range of education opportunities
of outstanding breadth and quality.
The University is unique in its size and federal structure.
Today, the federation includes specialised Colleges such as LSE
(London School of Economics), while others such as UCL and
Queen Mary are multi-faculty. In 1858, with the establishment of its
International Programmes, the University broke new ground by
opening up its awards to those who either could not or did not wish
to come to London to study, so that physical location would no longer
be a barrier to Higher Education.
The University of London International Programmes is the world’s
oldest provider of degrees through distance and fexible learning.
Today there are more than 45,000 students worldwide studying on
100+ degrees, diplomas and certifcates.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one
of the Colleges of the University of London and a world-leading
social science institution. Academics from LSE provide the academic
direction for the specifc programmes. Since its foundation in 1895,
LSE has been regarded as an international centre of academic
excellence and innovation in the social sciences. Its teaching and
research is recognised worldwide as a benchmark of quality.
LSE is an institution renowned for focusing on ‘real world’ issues.
LSE alumni and former staf include 14 Nobel prize winners and
30 past or present heads of state. LSE academics are in constant
demand as commentators and analysts in the media, act as advisors to
governments, and are seconded to national and international
organisations.
Royal Holloway combines tradition and innovation. Founded in 1886,
is one of the UK’s leading research institutions. The programme of
International Business has been created from the existing
experience inside the college of running business and
development courses for leading international companies. Royal
Holloway is ranked 21st out of 113 UK university institutions according
to PWC University Guide. As a Management School, it aims to apply the
insights of social science to the management of public, private
and voluntary sector organisations. Research is characterised by
international and comparative issues, with strong historical,
sociological and political-economic approach to management
themes and activities.
The MSc in International Business is developed by highly quali-
fed teaching staf within the School of Management at Royal
Holloway, University of London. Many members of the School are
consultants to, or directors of, a range of international businesses. As
a result, the teaching and study materials for the programmes draw
on deep, grounded, and diverse international business knowledge.
International students study exactly the same programme as ofered
full or part time at Royal Holloway. The programmes are designed
to suit individual needs and ft in with student’s lifestyle and work.
There are fexible admission points, payment, assessment and study
periods.
The International System of the University of London has been
ofering the opportunity for students worldwide to obtain the
Master of Laws (LLM) through self study, and without coming to
London, since 1925. Renowned for its long-standing excellence
in legal education, the University of London is one of the largest
and most respected institutions in the world. When you join the
Postgraduate Laws programme as an International student, you’ll
be joining an international community of high academic achievers
whose afliation with the University sets them apart.
The Postgraduate Laws programme is ofered through the
International Programmes System, in partnership with the Colleges
of the University. The academic management for the programmes
is provided jointly by the Departments of Law of Queen Mary and
UCL. Queen Mary and UCL’s Law departments have outstanding
reputations and have developed the programmes for which they
assess the students.
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
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In order for an institution to receive the accreditation from BAC, it has to fulfll specifc requirements
concerning its facilities, academic and administrative staf, the quality of its programmes and
organisational entity as a whole. Once the accreditation is given, intermediate checks occur in order to ensure the
maintenance of a high level of quality. The accreditation from BAC, is considered proof of quality and efciency in the
Educational Sector and is recognised globally as such.
National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
MBS College - The College of Crete has an association with the ofcial source of recognition body
UK NARIC. The National Recognition Information Centre for UK (NARIC) is responsible for providing the necessary
information and advice concerning both professional and academic qualifcations, not only in Britain but also
in other countries. After the degree qualifcations have been certifed by NARIC, a certifcate is awarded to
each graduate respectively. This ofcial document confrms that the degree conferred by MBS College - The
College of Crete, is equivalent, to that awarded to the graduates of Nottingham Trent University in the UK in
every aspect.
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is world’s largest organisation of professional marketers. It is based
in UK with over 40,000 members worldwide. Its headquarters are in Cookham near Maidenhead. CIM ofers
professional development to marketing practitioners across the world. Its objective is to raise the status of
marketing onto a more professional and strategic level around the world. It was founded in 1911 and as its
patron it has Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
MBS College - The College of Crete has been accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing to provide
tuition, through various delivery methods.
Joining CIM and attaining such a qualifcation gives students professional credibility - and a major advantage
over their competitors in the job market. Plus, having the weight of the world’s largest professional recognised
marketing organisation behind them also provides many other benefts. They will also have access to a variety
of valuable support for their professional life, such as business intelligence, careers advice on tap, plus industry
news and views. In all, they will be armed with the knowledge and business intelligence to keep improving
and sharpening their skills as a marketer, no matter where in their career they may be.
The Hellenic Colleges’ Association (HCA)
MBS College - The College of Crete is a member of the Hellenic Colleges Association (HCA). HCA was
established during 1998. Today, it has 14 members which cooperate with foreign universities and ofer Higher
Education courses in Greece leading to Diplomas or University Degrees awarded by foreign Universities. All
HCA members have been accredited by BAC (British Accreditation Council) as Institutions providing Higher
Education.
EDU
On August 2nd 2011 MBS College - The College of Crete was accredited by EDU – the
intergovernmental organization (IGO) formed in June 2011 under the guidelines and protocols of UN. EDU was
created aiming to provide international accreditation for higher learning institutions. Its aim is within the next
5 years to create a publicly accessible database of tertiary education/academic institutions.
The problem of illegal, fraud, and degree-mill institutions which often appear as “universities” is
becoming more intense following the continuous increase in the demand for higher education
qualifcations. This problem is twofold:
1) Increasingly students worldwide are misled by these institutions. This has fnancial implications for them
but most importantly it creates emotional distress and holds back their plans for career progression.
2) The higher education sector in general is negatively afected by the operation of these organizations. The
entire sector is infuenced by negative criticism and word-of-mouth which is generated by deluded students
and their families.
EDU is planning to create a database of the legal institutions in tertiary education at international level.
According to EDU Secretary-General, His Excellency G.Irving Levance, “Our ultimate goal is to curb the
questionable activities of fake schools and bogus accreditation agencies currently plaguing the global
educational market, particularly online”.
MBS College - The College of Crete was one of the frst education organisations to receive
accreditation by EDU. Mr Vangelis Tsiligiris, the College’s Principal, mentioned “we are honoured
by the accreditation of EDU. We strongly believe that this initiative will be a great success and it’s
going to be embraced by Higher Education Institutions worldwide. It is defnitely something which
was needed to reassure students and their families are not misled, while legal Higher Education
Institutions safeguard their reputation”.
You can fnd more about the accreditation of MBS by EDU in www.edu.int/MBS
British Accreditation Council (BAC)
MBS College - The College of Crete was inspected and successfully certifed by the British
Accreditation Council as a suitable institution for ofering higher education services. It received
excellent reviews (report of inspectors BAC, 22/01/2005& 18/02/2010) on the quality of the studies,
the facilities, the administration and the functionality of the College as a whole.
More specifcally, the report concluded “…MBS College - The College of Crete remains an impressive
educational institution which achieves high levels of quality in all its functional areas…’’
Accreditations and Memberships
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ic Studies of the Athens University of Economics and Business
and a Ph.D. in Economics from the Economics Department of the
University of Crete. He is currently teaching as a Lecturer in the
Department of Commerce and Marketing at Technological
Educational Institute of Crete.
He is a founding member of the International Initiative for the
Promotion of Political Economy (IIPPE), of the Greek Association for
Political Economy and he is a member of the European Association
for Evolutionary Political Economy (EAEPE) and of the European
Society for the History of Economic Thought (ESHET).
He has published numerous artcles in academic journals such as
the Journal of Economics Issues and the Review of Radical Political
Economics. He has also done a considerable number of
presentations in international conferences.
Manos Miliarakis, MBA
Course Leader – BA (Hons) Accounting
& Finance
For the last six years Mr Miliarakis has
been working as a Private Banker at the
Wealth Management Division of two
large Private Banks. His work focuses
on the frst-class service, guidance, and
advice of the most valued customers of
the bank. Since 2008, he has also been
teaching Accounting in its Organisational Context at MBS College
- The College of Crete.
In 2002, he received his undergraduate degree (honours) in
International & European Economic & Political Studies from the
University of Macedonia. Four years later, he completed his Mas-
ter’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University
of Piraeus.
Manolis Vergetakis, MSc
Course Leader – BA (Hons) Business
Management
Mathematics graduate with an MSc in
Business and Management.
He has extensive experience as a
business consultant, examining
business processes and attending to
human resource issues from a practical
perspective.
In his current role at the University of Crete, he coordinates
diferent teams in terms of project management,
simultaneously participating actively in the formation of the
operations management.
Stefanos Plexousakis, PhDCand.
Course Leader – BSc (Hons)
Psychological Science
Stephanos Pexousakis studied
Psychology at the University of Crete in
Rethymno.
He continued his studies in England
where he obtained a Postgraduate
Diploma in Counselling and in Therapy
Counselling (MSc) at Greenwich University, London. He worked as
a trainee psychologist in various structures of the British health
system.
Since 2006 he has been working in Schools for children with
special needs, as well in centres for Diferential Diagnosis and
Support for the Ministry of Education. His research focus-
es on the study of trauma and the study of the therapeutic
relationship in counselling and psychotherapy. At the present
moment he is a PhD candidate at the University of Crete.
We are a community committed to making a diference to
people’s lives, ofering opportunities for learning, for research and for
personal and professional development.
All our staf is committed to student success and is characterised
by its friendly approach and accessibility. Our students come from
all backgrounds, ranging from learners looking for exciting new
opportunities to professionals updating their skills for work.
Our pride is our students – the real measure of our success. Studying
here requires commitment and hard work, but the result is well worth
the efort. We aim to make our graduates irresistible to employers,
but also to introduce them to ideas and people from all around the
world. We challenge and we ofer new ways of looking at life.
We are in the real world – working closely with businesses,
industries and the professionals – giving all of our graduates a ‘real
world advantage’.
College Leadership
Manolis Foukarakis
President and General Manager
Mr Foukarakis is the founder of MBS
College and he has been involved in
education since 1979. Before running
MBS College - The College of Crete, he
held senior management positions in
national and multinational companies.
He is a highly respected member in
the local community, often invited to participate in talk shows,
media programmes and events and a well known fgure in Higher
Education in Greece.
Dr. Vagelis Tsiligiris, PhD, FCMI
College Principal
Dr Tsiligiris is an economist, and for
the past ten years has been setting up,
leading and managing transnational
higher education partnerships between
private for-proft education institutions
and UK universities. Currently, he is the
Principal of MBS College - The College
of Crete. He has recently completed his
PhD thesis at Birmingham City University, titled Cross Border Higher
Education and Quality Management: The applicability of
the customer model in managing quality in transnational higher
education partnerships.
He is an academic board member of the assessment committee of
EDU, and a fellow member of the Chartered Management Institute.
Vangelis has conducted research on internationalisation of higher
education, Transnational Education (TNE) and international student
mobility, student expectations and perceptions in the global con-
text, quality management in the globalised higher education, and
on the cultural infuence on quality of higher education.
He is using social media to participate in the dialogue about the
recent developments in international higher education and he has
contributed in major media such as the Guardian HE, Times Higher
Education, University World News, and the ScienceGuide.
Dr. George Meramveliotakis, PhD
Course Leader - MBA (Master of
Business Administration)
Dr. Giorgos Meramveliotakis holds a
BSc in Economics from the Economics
Department of the University of Crete,
an MSc in International and European
Economics from the Department of
International and European Econom-
Our People
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NOW
Students are allowed access to Nottingham Trent University Online Workspace (NOW), a database,
where they have the opportunity to obtain updated information on the curriculum modules and to
access resources and journals from a wide variety of sources from around the world, related to their
courses.
Teaching & Learning Methods – Course Management
MBS College - The College of Crete’s strategic decision to collaborate with Stafordshire University and
Nottingham Trent University, was based on the superior quality of their academic programmes and their
graduates’ wide acceptance by the market place. The University of London also provides the students
in Crete with a highly stimulating academic experience and ofers unique networking and professional
opportunities at an international level.
Course Structure and Content
All undergraduate programmes are of three (3) years duration and carry 360 credit points each; the
Master degrees have duration of eighteen (18) months and carry 120 credit points respectively.
The undergraduate programmes MBS College - The College of Crete delivers, consist of annual
modules, as is the case with every British University. There is a continuous assessment procedure in
place and the programme modules, allow the students to understand in depth the diferent thematic
aspects of their subject.
This is always achieved in conjunction with the use of new technology, together with more traditional
teaching and learning methods.
Assessment
The evaluation of the students’ progress incorporates various methods of assessment, such as:
assignments, presentations, team projects, written work etc. In this way, students gain a more
accurate and objective evaluation of their work, progress, strengths, and weaknesses. The only diference
between the students studying at MBS College - The College of Crete and those
who study at the University’s UK base is the language in the case of Greek
students and the location delivered. The assessment of the students at MBS
College, has the same content, structure and time frames as at Stafordshire University and
Nottingham Trent University.
New Campus
At MBS College - The College of Crete, we ofer our students an appropriate learning environment
whereby the knowledge we impart, facilitates them in their practice. Since September 2009, we have
been operating from our new campus, which was built after taking into consideration the needs and
wants of a fast growing and demanding student community.
We have created an environment based on our high standards and in regard to the need for
constantly improving, changing and expanding, our academic provision.
MBS College - The College of Crete constantly upgrades and expands its services and estates, and
as a centre of excellence, is committed to providing the best quality of services. The New Campus is
located in Heraklion Crete Greece, in Therissos district.
Laboratories & Electronic Infrastructure
Technological advances greatly infuence the way any organisation operates. MBS systematically
updates its electronic infrastructure regularly, responding to new developments and initiatives. The
electronic infrastructure at MBS is extremely important as a tool/aid within the teaching process,
while embracing the new information systems and computer aided teaching and learning methods.
In 2008, an e-study system was initiated, whereby students could download and use information
for completing their course assignments, and also communicate with the academic staf on a daily
basis.TURNITIN is also in use as a mechanism to trace plagiarism, which reinforces the importance
of original thought and accountability.
PCs and IT workstations with access to Nottingham Trent University’s, Stafordshire University’s
electronic library and journal sources are constantly available, while open wireless internet access at
the college’s facilities, enables both discovery and enquiry.
Library
At MBS College - The College of Crete, an important part of the annual investment budget is allocated
to the renewal and the enrichment of the library content. One of the collaboration conditions with
Nottingham Trent University and Stafordshire University was the existence of a library, based on the
University’s standards.
By providing a wealth of information in a variety of forms, the students are aided in their study-
ing, and in their research process. 2,000 quality books have been amassed, all respected works
of particular interest and importance. In addition, by using the ATHENS system, students may access
more than 8,000 academic magazines and journals, a valuable facility in the advancement of their
learning.
Facilities &
Infrastructure
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Facilities &
Infrastructure
Nottingham Business School
Quality Assurance
In order to ensure the quality of the students’ assessments, each assignment project is marked
by three diferent examiners- two from MBS College - The College of Crete and one from another
British University. All sections of the programmes, particularly those of the third year assignments, are
monitored by an External Examiner provided by Stafordshire University and Nottingham Trent
University for a four-year period.
The structure and the content of the programmes provided are monitored on a regular basis by the
Programme Director of MBS, who informs the two universities of the progress made. MBS writes
a detailed annual quality report, to include all the elements that constitute its academic progress
(academic team, students etc). The report is discussed in depth at the annual conference, which takes
place at the basis of the British universities.
MBS College - The College of Crete also has in place, internal monitoring procedures, which occur on
a regular basis, in order to maintain the high quality of all aspects of its services.
Turnitin
In 2010, MBS College - The College of Crete became the frst Education Institution in Greece to use
TURNITIN, an Internet based plagiarism detection service, also used by the most highly regarded
Higher Education Institutions in the world, including MIT, Harvard, Oxford University etc.
Academic Team
The academic team of MBS College - The College of Crete consists of tutors with post-
graduate and doctoral degrees, from the most prestigious universities in the
world. The lecturers that teach at MBS College - The College of Crete, undertake
ongoing training, alongside the academics of Stafordshire University and Nottingham Trent
University, who teach the same courses.
The Staf Development Programme is designed by the two universities as part of their Quality
Assurance Programme and their Internationalisation strategy. In addition, the training covers
the areas of Teaching & Learning (T&L), Assessment and Quality Assurance.
The teaching staf at MBS College - The College of Crete, not only holds high academic credentials,
but also has considerable work experience within leading Greek and International companies, skills
and knowledge which are invaluable to the pedagogic process.
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International Ofce
The International Ofce provides a wide range of support for international students including
academic and cultural support as well as specialist immigration advice, aiming in making your
experience of studying and living in Crete as enjoyable and memorable as possible. The international
ofce would be able to provide you with information and advice before you arrive as well as during
your stay in Crete and College attendance.
Before you arrive in Greece and Crete, we will be able to provide you with travel, immigration and Visa
issues advice, your right to work, healthcare issues advise, intercultural mentoring, and advice on the
life in Greece. Once you arrive and join MBS College - The College of Crete, we will be able to provide
you help with the library and IT facilities, study skill support, use of laptops, data projectors and other
equipment, subject support, workshops and one-to-one support, and e-study (a system where you
get and save all the necessary material and assessments for the course undertaken).
Careers Ofce
The Careers Ofce aim is to help students and graduates to succeed in their careers. Its goal is to
coach students and graduates from all subjects, every area of recruitment and employability in Greece
and abroad. Our services can help students to fnd part-time and temporary work, as well as provide
employers with an efcient and efective recruitment service.
More specifcally, the services of the careers ofce to students and graduates are the following:
• Career advice and guidance: students or graduates requiring careers guidance, can sign up for a
careers interview. This may be a 15 minute quick query, 30 minute booked appointment or a 1 hour
mock interview or full guidance interview. These are normally Monday – Friday at specifc times.
• Open access to our online information resource (careers site and related social media): this includes
information on hundreds of graduate occupations; planning your career; templates and examples to
help users write an efective CV; application and interview guidance; postgraduate study; working/
studying abroad; voluntary work; self employment; work experience; online jobs database, online
career talks, online careers fairs and videos.
• Careers modules: these modules are used in certain courses, details of which are advertised through
the course leader and administration. The aim is to enhance students’ employability and to help with
the process of career choice and job search.
• Employer workshops, conferences and targeted events.
The services we ofer to businesses are the following:
• Free publicity and distribution of their graduate vacancies
• Graduate recruitment fairs
• We are working with local and international agencies, as well as with other organizations to set up a
service that will deliver graduate internships
Student
Services
We want to make sure that
your time at MBS College
- Te College of Crete
is not just exciting and
challenging, but also
extremely rewarding.
Tat’s why we provide
a whole range of specialist
support services.
From helping you adjust to
the life in Greece and Crete,
to advising on academic,
health and money matters,
you’ll fnd that frst-class
support and guidance is
never far away.
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Accommodation Ofce
At MBS we can ofer accommodation and advice. MBS College - The College of Crete ofers a range of
options in accommodation in partnership with the most prominent real estate agents in Heraklion.
As a general guide, Heraklion, and Crete overall, is a very afordable, friendly and safe place to live.
It is our priority to provide you with accommodation that is well maintained, secure and reasonably
priced, before you start your studies.
Student Counselling
As a college situated in a Mediterranean country, with sunny days almost all year round, with open,
hospitable and friendly people, beautiful scenery and a healthy lifestyle, the pressure students
experience, as a result from work overload or of being away from home, is limited. However, if they
experience problems and difculties which afect their quality of life and performance, regardless the
cause, college counselling ofers the opportunity to talk to someone in a confdential and supportive
setting. This aims in fnding ways of managing or overcoming their difculties, so that they can fulfl
their potential in their studies, enjoy their time here at MBS College - The College of Crete and their
stay in Crete.
Alumni Association
During the period of MBS College - The College of Crete’s partnerships, many students have
graduated. All students after graduation, automatically become members of MBS College - The
College of Crete, Nottingham Trent University and Stafordshire University Alumni Association, which
operate according to UK’s Universities standards.
All the members of the Association are frequently updated on the activities that occur at MBS
College and the UK Universities, are invited to talk to students about their career progress and
participate in various events. Graduates in this way, are considered an inseparable part of the MBS
College - The College of Crete community, and maintain strong ties with the academic community.
All members beneft from their participation in the Alumni Association, extending their social and
professional network.
The Alumni Association organises annual events with old and new members participating, where
they exchange opinions, experiences and market perceptions. In this way, professional and academic
dialogue is being promoted.
Other services include student clubs, welcome and induction weeks, open days, special events like
commencement, conventions, shows etc.
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What makes us so special?
If you choose to study with us you will beneft from great staf, great courses, a dedicated support
network, a friendly and a welcoming college community, and exciting activities within and outside
the College in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Welcome to MBS College - The College of
Crete. The Higher Educational provider of the Stafordshire University courses in Crete, Greece.
Why should you study with us?
The Stafordshire Graduate
Getting a Stafordshire degree will not only equip you with the real-world knowledge, academic skills
and qualifcations to hit the ground running in your chosen career. It will also help you become an
individual with the personal attitudes and expertise that today’s employers look for.
Accreditation and Real World Expertise
The University’s close links with industry, commerce, the public sector and the professionals mean
that its programmes are always up-to-date with the latest standards, requirements and trends.
Lower Fees
MBS College - The College of Crete charges students much lower fees than the university in the UK.
At MBS College - The College of Crete, the fees for all undergraduate programmes are 8,800€ (euros)
per academic year. Respectively, in the UK the fees for all undergraduate degrees range from 9,285€
to 10,847€ for EU and 12,240€ to 14,380€ for non EU students per academic year.
Lower Living Costs
The standard living expenses in Crete are much lower (i.e. rent, food, travel, entertainment, books etc)
in relation to the UK. An average monthly cost for accommodation and food is approximately 600€
(euros).
Modern Campus and Facilities
MBS College - The College of Crete has recently invested hugely on new campus facilities with
spacious lecture rooms and state-of-the-art equipment.
What makes us so special?
Why should you study
with us? What would you find
here that you won’t be able to find
anywhere else in the world?
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Undergraduate &
Postgraduate Degree
Programmes
Innovative Learning Support Methods
MBS College - The College of Crete provides its students with access to e-study –an electronic
learning portal containing all the teaching material (lectures, seminars, notes etc). Additionally,
students studying at MBS College - The College of Crete have full access to more than 8.500 academic
journals and 50.000 e-books via the University libraries and virtual learning portals.
Personalised Pastoral and Tutorial Support
MBS College - The College of Crete is dedicated to the provision of the highest possible quality at
individual student level. Each student at MBS College - The College of Crete is assigned to a personal
tutor, responsible to provide academic and pastoral support.
Location
Crete is one of the top holiday destinations in the world. It has a great climate and quality of life.
The location is ideal for combining work and pleasure. Its climate is mild in the winter and warm in
the summer, with average temperature 15-28C°. It is sunny all year round. All these, along with the
well-known Cretan hospitality, the beautiful beaches, unique historic sites and the famous Cretan
diet, make Crete one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
What would you fnd here that you won’t be able to fnd anywhere else in the world?
UK Higher Education wrapped up in Cretan weather, lifestyle and environment.
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Course Structure
The 1st year modules cover some of the main areas of business –the Business Environment, People,
Marketing and Business Skills. As the studies continue, that is, in the 2nd and 3rd year, students gain a
thorough understanding of all areas of business and, more importantly, develop their ability to apply
this knowledge in practical situations.
There is a distinctive management theme running through the course with modules, for example in
Entrepreneurial Marketing, Strategy Business Project Management etc. A key part of the course is the
constant development of the skills needed to succeed in the business environment.
Current Modules
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Employability, IT & Reasoning
Techniques
Global Marketing in Action Applied Business Research
Resourcing the Organisation Employability & Project
Management Techniques
Option**
Analysing Business &
Environmental Information
Designing & Managing
Efective Organisations
Global Business Directions
Entrepreneurial Marketing Option* Strategic Management in
Organisations
Option* Option**
* Current Option Modules of 2nd year: 1) Managing Employees through Performance & Reward,
2) Sustainable Business, 3) Legal Environment of Business, 4) New Media Marketing or Services &
Relationship Marketing, 5) Enterprising Graduate 1 or Management, the Entrepreneur & the Small
Business, 6) Business in Europe, Asia & Americas or International Culture & Communications, 7)
Efective Organisational Purchasing or Business Negotiation Techniques
** Current Option Modules of 3rd year: 1) Marketing Metrics or Brand Identities & Communities, 2)
Learning, Knowledge & Performance or Managing & Coordinating the HR Function, 3) Internation-
al Supply Chain Management or Business in Emerging Markets, 4) Legal Aspects of Supply Chain
Management or International Supply Chain Management, 5) Fraud Risk Management or Applied
Accounting Software.
Overview by the Course Leader
Graduates who have managerial skills as well as theoretical knowledge of
business and management, are becoming more sought after by
employers. This business degree is designed to help you achieve this
advantage. It also makes sure that you look at all the areas of business
together, combining for instance, human resources, fnance and
marketing. Many traditional degrees look at all these areas separately.
Our suite of business degrees provides students with the opportunity
to develop skills and knowledge from either a generalist perspective or
through professional specialisation.
The awards share a common frst year, allowing students the maximum choice opportunity.
Innovative learning and teaching approaches are designed to ensure student employability is high
on the agenda. Stafordshire Business School students are able to present themselves to prospective
employers confdent that they meet the demands of contemporary employment.
The learning focus is on student engagement. We aim to get the best from our students and help
them achieve their potential. We value diversity and diference, and our students are proud to be a
part of an integrated learning community.
Manolis Vergetakis, BA (Hons) Business Management Course Leader
BA (Hons)
Business
Management
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Key Dates:
Application Deadline: 1 October
Registration Deadline: 30 November
Fees
The fees are 8,800€ per year. For special paying
arrangements (e.g. instalments, please contact us
at +30 2810 342 700 or write to us to the email
[email protected]).
Key Information
Title of degree: BA (Hons) Business Management
Awarding University: Stafordshire University
School: Business School
Location: MBS College - The College of Crete
Campus,
Heraklion-Crete, Greece
Beginning of academic year: October 2013
Duration: 3 years
Study pace: Full-time
Language of instruction: English
Entry requirements: Three A level or BTEC
National Diploma ofer will be 260 UCAS tarif
points
How to Apply:
1) Online Application Form
http://www.mbs.edu.gr/appform/
2) By email at [email protected]
3) By post at MBS College, Admissions,
84 Olympionikon & Antinoros str., 71305
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Career Prospects
This course ofers a wide range of potential career options in general management or, depending
on your module choices, a particular area of business where your all round knowledge will also be
appreciated. It is also suitable if you would like to go on to obtain a professional qualifcation within a
specifc business area, such as marketing or fnance. Graduates wishing to pursue a career in teaching,
will also fnd the course ofers an ideal basis for entry into the profession.

How to Apply
Entry Requirements:
All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifcations, skills and experience. However, a
typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma ofer will be 260 UCAS tarif points.
For admission to our frst degrees, you will normally be expected to have passed at least one of the
following options:
• two subjects at Advanced GCE (A Level)
• one VCE Double Award
• two, six-unit Advanced VCEs
• one Advanced GCE (A Level) and one, six-unit Advanced VCE
• a Scottish Certifcate of Education with passes in fve separate subjects, of which three are at
the Higher grade
• two subjects at Scottish Advanced Higher
• an EDEXCEL BTEC or SCOTVEC National Certifcate/Diploma at a good standard
• an access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher
Education
• an award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at
60 percent
• an award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at
four points
• an award of the Irish Leaving Certifcate with a minimum of fve Higher passes
• a Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma.
Application Procedure:
Through our site at http://www.mbs.edu.gr/appform/ or ask us at [email protected] to send
you an Application Form by email or post.
BA (Hons)
Business
Management
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Course Structure
In the frst part of the programme, students will be taught the fundamentals of Accounting &
Finance, including Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Economics, and the Legal Environment of
Business. The frst part also serves as the basis for the second part of the programme. There will be an
optional module which help in the expansion of your knowledge gained from the programme and in
areas that may interest you more.
The second part includes more complex skills of Financial Accounting, Accounting Management, and
Applied Accounting Software (i.e. Sage software), Tax and Managing People and Performance. Like in
the frst part, there are option modules which help in creating a specialisation.
In the third part, students develop advanced knowledge on Financial Statements and Audit, on
Strategic Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Accounting Theory and Practice. Students
will also develop their skills in Research and Data Analysis, which is especially important to have in
their dissertation.
Current Modules
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Financial Accounting Advanced Financial Accounting Financial Reporting & Audit
People, Prices and Profts Management Accounting
Techniques
Research Methods
Financial Services Managing People &
Performance
Strategic Management
Accounting
Business Skills 1 Tax Corporate Finance
Business Skills 2 Applied Accounting Software Financial Decision Making
Legal Environment of Business Option Corporate Governance
Option Dissertation
Overview by the Course Leader
This degree programme is designed to develop up-to-date competent
and adaptable accounting graduates who will be suitable for a range of
chosen professions.
The programme aims in encouraging students to develop an analytical
and enquiring mind in order to be able to respond creatively to problems
professionals face while working within a dynamic environment. There is
a key focus on the development of students as progressive intellectuals
and independent life-long learners.
Successful completion of the degree programme will
achieve a signifcant number of exemptions for the Association of Chartered Certifed
Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), ofering an
accelerated route for globally recognised accountancy qualifcations.
Manolis Miliarakis, BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Course Leader
BA (Hons)
Accounting &
Finance
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Key Dates:
Application Deadline: 1 October
Registration Deadline: 30 November
Fees
The fees are 8,800€ per year. For special paying
arrangements (e.g. instalments, please contact us
at +30 2810 342 700 or write to us to the email
[email protected]).
Key Information
Title of degree: BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Awarding University: Stafordshire University
School: Business School
Location: MBS College - The College of Crete
Campus,
Heraklion-Crete, Greece
Beginning of academic year: October 2013
Duration: 3 years
Study pace: Full-time
Language of instruction: English
Entry requirements: Three A level or BTEC
National Diploma ofer will be 260 UCAS tarif
points
How to Apply:
1) Online Application Form
http://www.mbs.edu.gr/appform/
2) By email at [email protected]
3) By post at MBS College, Admissions,
84 Olympionikon & Antinoros str., 71305
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Career Prospects
The graduates of this programme are equipped with the theoretical knowledge and skills required
in order to practice professions that relate to Accounting and Auditing in both the Public and the
Private sector. What is more, they have the opportunity to join the Association of Chartered and
Certifed Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, with exemptions
from a number of modules needed in order to become certifed as Chartered Accountants from those
two organisations.
The specifc programme, provides excellent professional opportunities in a wide range of business
and management oriented areas, like for example, in the fnancial, banking, tax, insurance and public
sectors.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements:
All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifcations, skills and experience. However, a
typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma ofer will be 260 UCAS tarif points.
For admission to our frst degrees, you will normally be expected to have passed at least one of the
following options:
• two subjects at Advanced GCE (A Level)
• one VCE Double Award
• two, six-unit Advanced VCEs
• one Advanced GCE (A Level) and one, six-unit Advanced VCE
• a Scottish Certifcate of Education with passes in fve separate subjects, of which three are at
the Higher grade
• two subjects at Scottish Advanced Higher
• an EDEXCEL BTEC or SCOTVEC National Certifcate/Diploma at a good standard
• an access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher
Education
• an award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at
60 percent
• an award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at
four points
• an award of the Irish Leaving Certifcate with a minimum of fve Higher passes
• a Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma.
Application Procedure:
Through our site at http://www.mbs.edu.gr/appform/ or ask us at [email protected] to send
you an Application Form by email or post.
BA (Hons)
Accounting &
Finance
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Course Structure
During the 1st and 2nd year, students are exploring the main areas of Psychology like: Social
Psychology, Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Child Psychology,
Counselling Psychology etc.
During the 3rd year, the programme includes Developmental Psychology, Psychology of
Individual Diferences, Health Psychology, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Psychological Interventions.
Students complete their studies with a research project which is a piece of work with high scientifc
value for the continuation of student’s development.
Current Modules
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Exploring Psychology 1 Social Psychology: Theory &
Method
Psychology Project
Research Methods 1 Research Methods 3 Developmental Psychology
Growing and Changing Psychopathology and Health Autistic Spectrum Conditions
Comparative Basis of Behaviour The Psychology of Social Per-
ception and Communication
Psychological Interventions
Exploring Psychology 2 Cognitive Psychology Dealing with Diference
Research Methods 2 Biological Basis of Behaviour Health Psychology
Introduction to Counselling Understanding Relationships:
An Integrated Approach
Families in Context
Applications of Child
Development
Developmental
Psychopathology
Overview by the Course Leader
Psychology is the study of human behaviour, with emphasis on the
thoughts, feelings and motives which afect and defne it. It is a quite rich
academic feld and profession with implications on education, health,
forensic psychology, clinical research, counselling and psychotherapy,
sports, as well as in the organisational domain. It is an excellent and
fascinating area of studies.
Our programme meets the criteria for the registration in the British
Psychological Society (BPS) under the status of Graduate Basis of
Registration, which is the frst step for achieving the status of the
Chartered Member (CPsychol).
Our programme stands:
• Highly on the priority of evaluations of relevant programmes for the quality of teaching and support
that students enjoy
• Specially equipped laboratories for carrying out scientifc experiments
• Library with a signifcant selection of books
• Computer room for individual work
Stefanos Plexousakis, BSc (Hons) Psychological Science Course Leader
BSc (Hons)
Psychological
Science
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Key Dates:
Application Deadline: 1 October
Registration Deadline: 30 November
Fees
The fees are 8,800€ per year. For special paying
arrangements (e.g. instalments, please contact us
at +30 2810 342 700 or write to us to the email
[email protected]).
Key Information
Title of degree: BA (Hons) Psychological Science
Awarding University: Stafordshire University
School: Sciences Department
Location: MBS College - The College of Crete
Campus,
Heraklion-Crete, Greece
Beginning of academic year: October 2013
Duration: 3 years
Study pace: Full-time
Language of instruction: English
Entry requirements: Three A level or BTEC
National Diploma ofer will be 260 UCAS tarif
points
How to Apply:
1) Online Application Form
http://www.mbs.edu.gr/appform/
2) By email at [email protected]
3) By post at MBS College, Admissions,
84 Olympionikon & Antinoros str., 71305
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Career Prospects
Our programme ofers to graduates a combination of personal and professional qualities. Our
graduate students will be able to address a diverse range of topics which involve how to design a
scientifc research and analyse it statistically and move on to a postgraduate level to complete their
development. Many psychology graduates are intended to work on the area of health, counselling,
education, forensics and clinical settings. Also, in the industrial domain and in organisations of the
public sector.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements:
All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifcations, skills and experience. However, a
typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma ofer will be 260 UCAS tarif points.
For admission to our frst degrees, you will normally be expected to have passed at least one of the
following options:
• two subjects at Advanced GCE (A Level)
• one VCE Double Award
• two, six-unit Advanced VCEs
• one Advanced GCE (A Level) and one, six-unit Advanced VCE
• a Scottish Certifcate of Education with passes in fve separate subjects, of which three are at
the Higher grade
• two subjects at Scottish Advanced Higher
• an EDEXCEL BTEC or SCOTVEC National Certifcate/Diploma at a good standard
• an access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher
Education
• an award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at
60 percent
• an award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at
four points
• an award of the Irish Leaving Certifcate with a minimum of fve Higher passes
• a Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma.
Application Procedure:
Through our site at http://www.mbs.edu.gr/appform/ or ask us at [email protected] to send
you an Application Form by email or post.
BSc (Hons)
Psychological
Science
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What is dinstictive about this programme
• Vocational ethos, with employability as the key aim
• Domestic residential for practical management skill development (assessed)
• Underpinning spine of management skill development to drive the application of the curriculum in
a practical manner
• Assessments closely refect business tasks
• Internationalised curriculum
•Sustainability, corporate social responsibility, ethical aspects and contemporary business
management theories and practices have embedded within all modules
Current Modules
1st Part 2nd Part
The Human Capital Dimension Change Leadership
Marketing Innovations Option module
Risk and Financial Analysis Psychopathology and Health
Global Strategic Management
Business Management Research
Dissertation
Overview by the Course Leader
This postgraduate degree in Business Administration is delivered by MBS
College - The College of Crete in collaboration with Stafordshire
University and usually takes between 12-16 months to complete. Lectures
are delivered during weekends at the campus facilities of MBS College -
The College of Crete in Therisos in Heraklion, Crete and they start on the
frst weekend of October.
The degree is awarded by Stafordshire University and it doesn’t difer in
any way from the degree awarded by the University in the UK.
The programme is divided into two parts and consists of seven mod-
ules and the Dissertation. In the frst part, the student develops their knowledge on the diferent
aspects of an enterprise, including Human Resources, Marketing, Finance etc. In the second part, the
programme focuses on strategic issues and at the same time will prepare students for
their Dissertation.
Dr. George Meramveliotakis, PhDCourse Leader - MBA (Master of Business Administration)
MBA - Master
of Business
Administration
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Key Information
Title of degree: MBA - Master of Business
Administration
Awarding University: Stafordshire University
School: Business School
Location: MBS College - The College of Crete
Campus, Heraklion-Crete, Greece
Entry requirements:
• 2.2 and over degree score from British
University
or/and
• At least 2 years of senior level working
experience and
• English language IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Document required:
• Completed Application Form
• Certifed copy of degree and transcript where it
corresponds
• Certifed copy of English test or score of English
test
• CV (for those with work experience)
• One (1) photograph
• ID copy (and Visa for those that need it)
• Two (2) reference letters (one from employer
or/and one from academic supervisor)
How to Apply:
1) Online Application Form
http://www.mbs.edu.gr/appform/
2) By email at [email protected]
3) By post at MBS College, Admissions,
84 Olympionikon & Antinoros str., 71305
Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Who is it for
• For business executives of middle and senior level that wish to progress to higher positions
• For graduates that wish to acquire an extra competitive advantage in the market place
• For working people that wish to get higher up positions
• For experienced or less experienced entrepreneurs with a vision to produce innovative products and
services with added value
• For family members that intend to take over family business
•For non business programme graduates that wish to change career path and get involved in
entrepreneurship
Why you should choose it
• It leads you to additional and better professional opportunities
• It leads you to higher salary and reinforces the negotiating capability of the graduate
• It enhances your efectiveness, fexibility, and improves your decision making skills
• It creates skillful executives and professionals, capable of easily being able to identify professional
and business opportunities within a changing and uncertain environment
• Excluded from certain modules in the process of becoming Chartered Accountant by ACCA and
other equivalent institutions
Application Procedure:
Through our site at http://www.mbs.edu.gr/appform/ or ask us at [email protected] to send
you an Application Form by email or post.
Key Dates:
Application Deadline: 21/8/12
Registration Deadline: 30/9/12
Fees
9,900€ tuition fee. For special paying arrangements (e.g. instalments, please contact us at +30 2810 342 700 or
write to us to the email [email protected]).
MBA - Master
of Business
Administration
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Living in Crete…
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The Island of Crete
Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometer-long
coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which
aford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue
Mediterranean Sea.
This exotic scenery is the fnest in the world and has established Crete
as one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations.
In addition, the island’s historic importance in today’s world as the
home of the Minoan civilization with important archeological fnds at
Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, is evidenced by the tens of thousands
of visitors to these sites each year.
Crete has a rich mythology mostly connected with the ancient Greek
Gods. The Idaion cave at Mount Ida was the birthplace of the god
Zeus. The Paximadia islands were the birthplace of the goddess
Artemis and the god Apollo.
However, Crete is the largest island in Greece - the ffth largest in
the Mediterranean - and, within its diverse area of more than 8,000
square kilometers, there are many other jewels just waiting to be
discovered.
This “paradise island” falls in the North African climatic zone, and
thus enjoys signifcantly more sunny days and high temperatures
throughout the year.
Modern Crete ofers everything that a student needs: adventure,
relaxation, clubbing, sports facilities, sunny beaches and mountains
blanketed with snow, small shops and big malls.
The combination of expanding of the green energy industry expan-
sion and the natural gas fndings at the south of the island, makes
Crete one of the best regions for business growth in the years to
come.
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Heraklion City
Heraklion is the 5th in size city of Greece. Near
the city’s area there are settlements from the
Neolithic Period. Even though there are just
a few fndings to prove it, it is believed that
the city was the port of the ancient city of
Knossos.
The city of Heraklion still enjoys its reputation
as one of the most attractive Mediterranean
capitals.
It has enough to ofer that the
cultural tastes and shopping needs of
both the visitors and the residents are fully
catered for. It is no accident that it has always
been the business and social center of Crete
throughout the ages and that status is
maintained today.
It plays host to many interests and
activities as well as providing a very pleasant
way of life. Heraklion is a city with one foot
rooted in the past, the other stepping into
the future. Currently the population of
Heraklion is approximately 200,000 people.
It is a very dynamic and cosmopolitan town,
particularly during the summer period when
thousands of visitors can be seen shopping
in the market or visiting the museums and
other places of interest.
Today Heraklion is the top choice for
tourist destinations in the Mediterranean.
The unique natural beauty favours the
development of alternative forms of
tourism and provides a combination of
mountain and sea sports. For those inclined
to modern entertainment, the city ofers
ample opportunities for everything you wish
for.
Heraklion is also the commercial and
scientifc centre of the island. It has a strategic
geopolitical position in the southeast basin
of the Mediterranean Sea connecting three
continents and many diferent cultures.
During the last 20 years the city has made
remarkable progress in the academic and
technological felds.
The dynamic and imaginative combination
of natural beauty, climate, strategic position,
cultural heritage and scientifc background
has created an appropriate environment to
add value to the broader entrepreneurial
activity in the region and has stimulated the
local economy.
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Food
There is a great number of restaurants and
taverns, which ofer traditional Cretan food
as well as international cuisine. Fish-taverns
are well known for their local delicacies,
traditional drinks (local ‘raki’, ‘ouzo’) and low
prices.
Airport
The Cretan airport is named after the world
famous author Nikos Kazantzakis and is
very busy, being the link between Crete
and everywhere else in Greece and Europe.
In addition, Heraklion port is the link to
Piraeus, Thessaloniki and the Aegean islands.
Shopping
The central market and the shops in
Heraklion are among the most diverse in
Crete. Visitors can easily fnd souvenirs,
jewellery, furs, food, and clothes for any
price.
Especially for clothes and shoes there is a vast
variety of shops that sell both expensive big
brands and quality cheap products. Famous
Cretan products such as oil, wine, raki (spirit),
honey and herbs are really worth tasting and
buying.
Transportation
Heraklion is a city with small distances. With-
in a radius of 2 km you can fnd everything
you may need, including MBS College - The
College of Crete. However, there are frequent
bus services and taxis if you don’t want to use
your own vehicle (bicycles and motorcycles
are very popular) or just go on foot!
Night life
Crete has one of the most vibrant night
scenes of all the Greek islands. There’s a huge
amount and diversity of nightlife, ranging
from brash Brit bars and frantic foam parties
to more traditional evenings of Cretan music
and dancing.
Hersonissos and Malia, east along the coast
from Heraklion, are the two main hot spots
for party animals. Both resorts are awash
with bars and discos catering for young,
foreign visitors round-the-clock.
Heraklion has a lively nightlife with
numerous music bars and dance clubs where
you can take your pick of international
chart music, Greek pop or traditional Cretan
entertainment.
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Sports
From football to basketball, volleyball,
tennis, golf, billiards, paintball, cart racing,
swimming, bowling or just gym or even
hiking, you can fnd everything in Heraklion
and keep ft and energetic!
MBS College - The College of Crete is
collaborating with many private sports
businesses that ofer special prices to our
students. You can also register to one of many
Cretan Sports Associations, become an ofcial
member and take part in their numerous
teams and events.
Accommodation
Since Heraklion is a “student”city, with tens of
thousands of students living every year, there
are many diferent-in quality and price-types
of student accommodation. MBS College
- The College of Crete has strong partner-
ships with the biggest real estate agencies of
Heraklion and can help and guarantee to our
freshmen students a cheap, clean and safe
place to stay.
Living Costs
Rent: 35-70€ per week
Electricity bill: 15-25€ per week
Phone/Internet Service: 5-15€ per week
Food, beverages and going out: 30-40€ per
week

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MBS College - The College of Crete
• Manolis Vergetakis,
BA (Hons) Business Management
Course Leader
[email protected]
• Manolis Miliarakis,
BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Course Leader
[email protected]
• Stefanos Plexousakis,
BSc (Hons) Psychological Science
Course Leader
[email protected]
• Dr. George Meramveliotakis, PhD
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Course Leader
[email protected]
International Admissions Contact:
• Karina Mitropoulou
The College of Crete – MBS College
84 Olympionikon & Antinoros str.
71305 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Tel.: +30 2810 342 700
Email: [email protected]
Skype: studyincrete

Stafordshire University
• Esther Handy
International Administrative Ofcer
Business, Planning & Resources
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Stafordshire University
Brindley Building
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Stafordshire
ST4 2DF
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 294083
Email: [email protected]
• Dr. Emily Smith
Academic Group Leader
School of Psychology,
Sport and Exercise
Faculty of Health Sciences
Stafordshire University
Science Centre R248
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Stafordshire
ST4 2DF
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 294737
Email: [email protected]
Key Contacts in MBS College - The College of Crete and Stafordshire University
The island of Crete
Heraklion
Agios Nikolaos
Rethymnon
Chania
MBS College- The college of Crete
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You can reach us at
Address: 84 Olympionikon str, 71304 Therisos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Telephone: +30 2810 342 700
Fax: +30 2810 229 610
Email: [email protected]
URL: http://www.mbs.edu.gr/
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