Applications

Master by Research in Financial and Management Engineering of the Department of Financial and Management Engineering at the Polytechnic School of the University of the Aegean has been operating since the academic year 2016-2017. This diploma leads to a Master of Postgraduate Studies (M.P.S.) titled: "Master's Degree Postgraduate Diploma in Financial and Management Engineering Research Associate".

The subject and objectives of the Postgraduate Program are the production and transmission of knowledge, expertise, methodologies, and tools in the field of Financial and Management Engineering Research.

The Postgraduate Program aims to provide its graduates with a competitive advantage based on developing capabilities such as analyzing complex problems that require interdisciplinary knowledge from the fields of technology, informatics, finance, management, and economics. Program graduates acquire skills in:

  • Optimizing production and service systems
  • Proper management of time, cost, and resources
  • Innovation management and development of new business initiatives
  • Improving performance and reorganizing public administration

In this Research Associate Program, the student is called upon from the first day and throughout their studies to select and engage with a specific research topic. The program serves as an ideal precursor to doctoral studies.

The proposed research topics are posted at the web address: http://medmode.aegean.gr/el/research and are available for selection by interested parties through the University of the Aegean's electronic system "NAUTILUS" at: https://nautilus.aegean.gr/

To obtain the Master of Postgraduate Studies (M.P.S.), the following are required:

  • Successful completion of two (2) mandatory courses,
  • Successful completion of two (2) elective mandatory courses,
  • Submission of two (2) original scientific articles that have been accepted for publication, following review, in an approved scientific journal or international conference or as a book chapter, as well as
  • Successful defense of a postgraduate thesis with a clear contribution to acquiring new scientific knowledge.

It is noted that a prerequisite for the student to submit an application for thesis evaluation is successful examination in the aforementioned courses and submission of the two (2) original scientific articles.

It is a requirement that all students attend the courses and participate in all educational activities, including assignments, exercises, seminars, and so on.

The Program is a) full-time with a duration of three (3) teaching semesters for the awarding of the Master of Postgraduate Studies (M.P.S.), b) part-time with a duration of five (5) teaching semesters for the awarding of the Master Degree.

Individuals with a first-cycle degree from A.E.I. (Universities and T.E.I.) from domestic or comparable institutions abroad are eligible for admission to the MSc programme.

Additionally, graduates from the Higher Military Educational Institutions (A.S.E.I.) are eligible for admission (Articles 1 and 88 of Law 3883/2010 - Government Gazette 167/A/24.09.2010), as are those from the School of Officers of the Hellenic Police (paragraph 5 article 38 of Law 4249/2014 - Government Gazette 73/A/24.03.2014), and the School of Firefighters of the Fire Academy (paragraph 14 article 69 of Law 4249/2014 - Government Gazette 73/A/24.03. In addition, graduates of the School of Cadet Midshipmen of the Coast Guard – Greek Coast Guard (Article 1 of Decree 75/2018 – Government Gazette 145/A/07.08.2018) and Merchant Navy Academies (AEN – admitted to the AEN from the academic year 2005-06 who hold a merchant navy diploma first class) are also eligible, in accordance with current legislation.

Tuition fees for the MSc programme are set at €1,500, payable in three instalments. The first is €500, due upon registration, due on a predetermined date, and the second € 500, due on a subsequent date, both to be announced in advance.

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 September 2024.

All interested candidates must submit their applications,selecting up to three (3) proposed research topics, via the University of the Aegean's electronic system, NAUTILUS, at the following address: https://nautilus.aegean.gr/msc_list.php on or before 23:59 on 22 September 2024.

Please carefully follow the instructions contained in the user manual: https://nautilus.aegean.gr/applicant_manual.pdf.

The selection of postgraduate students will be based on the following main criteria:

The degree/diploma category is worth up to 30 points. The highest priority is given to five-year engineering students, followed by graduates of universities of applied sciences and economics, then graduates of other universities relevant to the MSc – O.D.I.M., and then graduates of relevant universities of applied sciences.

The following criteria will be used to assess candidates:

  • Degree/diploma: The grade achieved in relevant courses, the time taken to obtain the degree/diploma and the performance in a thesis (where provided for in the first cycle of studies) will be considered. Up to 20 points will be allocated for this criterion.
  • Candidate interview: Other specific qualifications, such as postgraduate qualifications and specific knowledge, knowledge of other languages, possession of specific certificates, as well as the overall image and personality of the candidate will be taken into account. Up to 30 points will be allocated for this criterion.
  • Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their professional experience, with a maximum of 20 points available. This will be determined through an examination of the candidates' CVs and supporting documents, as well as a discussion with the evaluation committee.
  • The Published Research Project Award is presented to candidates who have published a research project. An additional bonus of up to a maximum of 10 points may be awarded to candidates at the discretion of the committee, provided they have a valid published research work.

The selection process comprises two stages: a) evaluation of the application file and b) personal interview. Candidates who meet the formal requirements will be invited to an interview (either at the Department's headquarters or remotely) at a time to be announced in advance and posted on the Department's website.

To obtain information regarding the structure, rules of the MSc, and any other matters pertaining to the selection procedure, interested candidates are kindly requested to consult the MSc's Rules of Procedure, which are available on the MSc's website.

Further information can be obtained from medmode_gram@chios.aegean.gr, the MSc website http://medmode.aegean.gr/ or the MSc Secretariat (tel.: 2271035422, 2271035402; hours: 11:00-14:00).