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All ALBA MSc programmes are designed for individuals with a commitment to the respective professional field, regardless of previous work experience. All programmes are available in both Full Time and Part Time study mode, with the exception of the MSc in Business for Lawyers and the MSc in International Shipping and Finance. The MSc in International Business and Management is designed for young graduates who wish to launch their careers in international companies and/or in fast growing export oriented business./p>

MSc in Finance: The ALBA MSc in Finance is the premier academic qualification for those interested in an international career in finance. The ALBA MSc in Finance prepares aspiring and seasoned finance professionals for a successful career in the areas of banking, corporate finance, investment management and treasury management. The programme was included in the Financial Times 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 list of Masters in Finance programmes.

• University graduates with a solid quantitative background wishing to launch a career in finance
• Professionals who hold finance related positions and want to enhance their professional status 

MSc in Strategic Human Resources Management: The ALBA MSc in Strategic HRM is a programme tailored to the needs of professionals with a commitment to HR who wish to advance their career in the dynamically changing environment of human resource management.
The ALBA MSc in Strategic HRM is designed for:

• The new generation of HR professionals who will act as strategic partners and effectively align people strategies with business strategies
• Other professionals who will strategically lead their organization's human capital and act as coaches to unleash their people's talents and full potentials

MSc in Business for Lawyers: Clients are in need of lawyers who understand their business. The ALBA MSc in Business for Lawyers Programme is the only academic qualification that prepares lawyers to confront complex problems in the corporate environment and financial markets. The programme enables legal professionals to gin a solid theoretical understanding as well as a practical approach to economic and financial issues related to the day-to-day operations of a business firm.
The ALBA MSc in Business for Lawyers is designed for legal professionals who:

• manage and lead their own law firm
• work as corporate counsels
• work in corporate financing and restructuring
• work in or with financial services firms
• work as consultants to business executives

MSc in International Business and Management: The ALBA MSc in International Business and Management prepares knowleadgeable and action-oriented young professionals for an energetic entry into the globally competitive world of business. With a sharp focus on developing well-rounded professionals, the ALBA MSc in International Business and Management equips young graduates with the knowledge, competences and confidence to launch themselves in the practice of business and management, whether in a large multinational or in an export-oriented, fast growing small company.
The ALBA MSc in International Business and Management is designed for:

• Recent graduates from any discipline who wish to work in business and management
• Recent graduates in business, management or economics seeking in-depth insight into the mechanisms of the global economy as well as the strategy and operations of the international corporation
• Young professionals with limited experience who want to enhance their employability in the local and the international labor market

MSc in Marketing: Through a combination of analytics and creativity, the MSc in Marketing will help you improve marketing decision-making in an applied and managerially relevant manner, enabling you to position yourself as a strong human brand in the market for marketing professionals, for the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them (Aristotle, Nichomachean Ethics, Book II). The ALBA MSc in Marketing is designed to enable students to master advanced knowledge of contemporary topics in the area of marketing, to develop strong applicable skills in marketing analysis and decision making.
The ALBA MSc in Marketing is designed for:

• Recent university graduates who want to launch an ambitious career in marketing and deepen their knowledge of the field
• Working professionals with an interest in and commitment to marketing, aiming to advance their careers in this field. 

MSc in International Shipping and Finance: This 10 month programme seeks to address the needs of the rapidly evolving, highly competitive and capital-intensive shipping industry that have led to increasing demand from shipping and transportation companies as well as finance and consulting firms for personnel with shipping specific, practical financial management skills and knowledge. It is jointly delivered by the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School, University of Reading, in the UK and ALBA Graduate Business School in Greece. Students will be awarded two full time MSc degrees in International Shipping and Finance, one from each institution (Dual degree award). They will spend seven months at the ICΜΑ Centre in Henley Business School, a triple accredited Business School, consistently ranked among the top UK Business Schools. They will also spend two months in Greece at ALBA, a leading European Business School accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and by EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System) for its own Masters programmes. There you will attend specialised shipping courses and participate in other activities, such as visits to shipping companies, vessels and ports. The degree is accredited by the: Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS),  Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI),  International Capital Markets Association (ICMA)