MASTER OF ARTS (MA) IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)

Take Your Next Educated Step

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN ELT

Earn a top-quality Master’s Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages

The MA in TESOL is designed to provide advanced professional development to speakers of English who wish to pursue or further their careers in the ELT industry.

When can I start and how long is the program?

Apply now for Fall Term. Classes start September 24, 2018.
The program duration is fully flexible and may be completed in one calendar year (full-time) or up to three years (part-time).

How is the program structured?

The MA in TESOL combines the development of practical teaching skills with strong theoretical underpinning in key areas of applied linguistics and language learning with great emphasis on the use of digital technologies in teaching. The programme is taught using a blended approach of face-to-face classes and online study. Each 3-credit course has 18 in-class hours, 18 hours online and 3 hours of assessment. Face-to-face classes run every second Saturday from 10:00-13:00 and/or 14:00-17:00, making attendance convenient even for students outside Attica.

Is there financial assistance?

The College has expanded scholarship and financial support programs to ensure the affordability of a graduate education particularly in these challenging economic times. The Financial Assistance Program at ACG provides various levels of financial assistance based on demonstrated financial need and/or academic achievement. Over €4.4 million in need- and merit-based scholarships and financial aid will be awarded in 2018-19.

Is the program right for me?

The program is appropriate for graduates and practitioners from all disciplines and caters for the needs of two groups in particulars:

1. Recent university or college graduates from all backgrounds – or working professionals in other fields – who want to start a career in English language teaching;
2. Working language teaching professionals with some experience and qualifications who want to acquire advanced knowledge of English language teaching theory and practice, extend their skills, and obtain an advanced qualification to further their careers.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Data Science

Become part of something Bigger

A GROWING DEMAND FOR DATA SCIENTISTS

Break into today’s No. 1 Career in Data Science and Big Data with a cutting-edge Master’s Degree in Data Science

The MS in Data Science provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in the science of big data. You will learn to turn real-world data into insights, solutions, and tools that drive decision-making in organizations.

When can I start and how long is the program?

Apply now for Fall Term. Classes start September 24, 2018.
The program duration is fully flexible and may be completed in one calendar year (full-time) or up to three years (part-time).

Is there financial assistance?

The College has expanded scholarship and financial support programs to ensure the affordability of a graduate education particularly in these challenging economic times. The Financial Assistance Program at ACG provides various levels of financial assistance based on demonstrated financial need and/or academic achievement. Over €4.4 million in need- and merit-based scholarships and financial aid will be awarded in 2018-19.

How is the program structured?

You must successfully complete 12 graduate-level courses, representing a total of 36 US credits. Classes run Monday to Thursday, 18:00-21:00. You may choose between the professional pathway that leads to a professional certificate by SAS, and project work with an organization; and the research pathway that is ideal for pursuing advanced graduate studies in universities or employment in research departments of large organizations.

Is the program right for me?

The program is ideal for recent university or college graduates of information technology, engineering, economics, and science, or working professionals in IT who wish to advance their career in data science or big data. Students coming from different backgrounds, such as business or social sciences, are also encouraged to apply.

How will the program benefit my career?

The qualifications and experience provided by the program provide local and international employment prospects at a time when there is an increasing demand for data scientists worldwide. As a graduate of the program, you can pursue careers in the field of data science such as: business data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, and big data engineer. Furthermore, you may be employed in companies specializing in information technologies, finance and insurance, retail trading, manufacturing, start- ups, and more.

 

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
MASTER OF ARTS (MA) IN APPLIED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

All About Psychology

TWO MASTER’S DEGREES WITH A HIGHER PURPOSE

Choose to make a difference. Choose the power to effect change. Choose a Master’s degree in Psychology at

Deree – The American College of Greece

Offering excellence in the field of psychology since 1966

The MS in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy balances theoretical perspectives with the application of techniques and approaches, aiming to train students who wish to work with a variety of client/patient groups in various settings.

The MA in Applied Educational Psychology is a degree program for educators, psychologists, and other professionals in education who are seeking to work with children, adolescents, families, and schools.

 

When can I start?

Apply now for Fall Term. Classes start September 24, 2018.

How long are the programs?

Both programs offer fully flexible study and course duration.

The MS in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy program may be completed in two years (full-time) or up to four years (part-time).

The MA in Applied Educational Psychology program may be completed in one year (full-time) or up to three years (part-time).

Classes run during weekdays, Monday to Thursday, 17:00-20:00.

Which program is right for me?

The MS in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy program is ideal for psychology graduates and practitioners who wish to pursue careers as psychotherapists or mental health counselors. Graduates of the program enter employment in a wide range of contexts, including: counseling in organizational or agency settings (mental health agencies/hospital units and education); counseling service management; counseling training; and, following further experience, private practice.

The MA in Applied Educational Psychology program prepares students to work primarily in schools, in organizations serving school-age populations, and in private practice, ideal for individuals who want to work directly with children and adolescents. Combining the two fields of study – educational and counseling psychology – will support a career as an educator or consultant and advance the opportunity to participate in academic research projects.

How soon will I be ready to practice?

The programmes offer rigorous academic and research training as well as opportunities to build your professional skills so that you will be immediately ready to practice.

The MS in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy Practicum Placement offers 700 hours of practical training undertaken within counseling agencies and/or organizations from our network of collaborators that offer counseling as part of their services. The practicum is supervised by licensed psychologists at the local training partners and by faculty supervisors. It enables you to gradually further develop your skills as a counselor by working with actual clients and gaining experience from working alongside and under the supervision of experienced colleagues. You have the option to acquire training experience in a variety of settings with different populations.

The MA in Applied Educational Psychology Field Placement provides you with the opportunity to function in a professional setting under supervision. The placement may occur in a kindergarten, elementary, high school, or community setting and thereby allows you to develop a professional role and actively participate in multidisciplinary settings.

 

MA IN DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA
MA IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

All the way to the top

WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE IN COMMUNICATION THAT PLACES YOU IN HIGH DEMAND WITH TODAY’S EMPLOYERS

Flex your communication style with a Master’s program that suits you and equip yourself with the latest critical thinking and creative skills to reach the top of your chosen field.

Strategically, Digitally, Globally

The MA in Digital Communication and Social Media is a specialist graduate program for students who aspire to plan, design, implement, and evaluate digital communication and social media strategies in private, public, and non-profit settings. With a cutting-edge and interdisciplinary curriculum, the program prepares students to successfully navigate and shape the digital and social media landscape, and to enter the new generation of knowledgeable and competent communication practitioners.

The MA in Strategic Communication and Public Relations is a professional degree program designed to help prepare the next generation of professionals to successfully meet the increasing local and global demands for communication expertise. The program reflects the latest developments in the field, while maintaining the curricular and educational standards of top American and European graduate programs. By integrating theory with practice and focusing on a real-world approach, students are trained for a variety of positions in communication and public relations.

When can I start?

Apply now for Fall Term. Classes start September 24, 2018.

How long are the programs?

The programs may be completed in one year (full-time) or up to three years (part-time). Classes run Monday to Thursday, 18:00–21:00, to accommodate working professionals.

Which program is right for me?

The MA in Strategic Communication and Public Relations is appropriate for graduates and professionals from all disciplines and backgrounds. Graduates may be employed in a wide range of professional fields and industries including public relations, advertising, consulting, broadcasting, lobbying, event planning, fund raising, campaign management, and corporate affairs, as well as communication careers in the special fields of tourism, entertainment, and politics.

The MA in Digital Communication and Social Media is designed for graduates and professionals from all disciplines and backgrounds. Graduates of this program may pursue careers in communication and marketing departments, digital marketing, social media management, and advertising agencies, as well as in consulting positions and in digital start-ups across sectors.

 

The American College of Greece to host Disrupt Greece 2018 Bootcamp
Discover how an entrepreneurship competition operates!

When: September 18–19, 2018

Where: The American College of Greece

Organized by: Fortune Greece and Industry Disruptors–Game Changers

Academic Partner: The American College of Greece

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We are happy to invite you to Disrupt Greece 2018 Bootcamp which will take place at the ACG campus on September 18-19.

Disrupt Greece was designed by Fortune Greece magazine and Industry Disruptors–Game Changers. Also known as “The Startup Event of the Year”, Disrupt Greece celebrates talent, innovation, entrepreneurship and aims to strengthen the Greek startup ecosystem as well as to promote a growth model that may become the ideal one for Greece’s economy now and in the future.

This year’s Disrupt Greece is themed “The future of work” and features The American College of Greece as academic partner. This high-profile entrepreneurship competition will include workshops and presentations from market specialists who will provide advice and guidance to the groups participating in the grand final on September 25.

Disrupt Greece 2018 Bootcamp will be open to ACG students on September 18, between 10:00-18:00, at the Upper Level Library. During the event, students will have an excellent opportunity to discover how an entrepreneurship competition operates, they will interact with both competitors and judges, be introduced to innovative ideas and individuals and will benefit from the overall experience of participating in a Bootcamp!

Part of this year’s judging committee that will choose the top 3 finalists on September 25, will be Alba Graduate Business School professor, Dr. Georgios Batsakis.

The participation of The American College of Greece in Disrupt Greece reflects on the College’s vision to help re-invigorate the Greek economy and become an agent of social change through education and knowledge.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Program

 

Tuesday 18.9: Main Hall 

Arrival Time & Registrations at 9:00 

10:00 – 10:05 Welcome, Dr. David G. Horner, President, The American College of Greece

10:05 – 10:10 “Deree Supporting Entrepreneurship”, Dr. Katerina Voutsina, Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship, Deree School of Business and Economics

10:10 – 10:15 “Entrepreneurship at Alba”, Alexis Komselis, Director, Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development

10:15 – 10:30 Introduction, Ishan Elgin

10:30 – 11:00 What is a Startup? and Who is an Entrepreneur?

11:00 – 11:30 Elevator Pitch Session

11:30 – 12:00 What is a “Fit Startup Road Map”

12:00 – 12:45 Workshop by OWIWI

12:45 – 13:30 Lunch Break

13:30 – 14:30 Analysing business idea via “Lean Canvas”

14:30 – 15:00 Canvas Pitching & Feedback

15:00 – 15:30 Assessment of Lean Canvas 1

15:30 – 16:00 Break

16:00 – 17:30 Investor Pitching Training -1

17:30 –18:00 Closing

Wednesday 19.9: 7th Level Auditorium 

10:00 – 11:00 Designing “Business Model Canvas”

11:00 – 12:00 Canvas Pitching & Feedback

12:00 – 12:15 Break

12:15 – 13:15 Investor Pitching Training -2

13:15 – 14:30 Studying on Presentation

14:30 – 15:30 Lunch

15:30 – 17:00 Pitching Presentation & Mentoring

17:00 – 18:00 Fit Startup Road Map Closing

 

An interactive discussion between ACG students and Alexis Papahelas
Editor in Chief of Kathimerini

Moderated by Prof. Haris Vlavianos
Director, Institute of Global Affairs

Welcome remarks by Claudia Carydis
Vice President, Office of Public Affairs

When: Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 15:00 – 16:00

Where: John S. Bailey Library, Upper Level

Organized by: Institute of Global Affairs, Office of Public Affairs

In collaboration with:
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
History Society
Communication Society
International Honors Society

 

“Egg” meets B-in-EU: A journey to entrepreneurship in the EU

Keynote speech by
Roula Bachtalia

Program Manager “Egg – enter • grow • go”

When: Thursday, September 20, 13:30–15:00

Where: John S. Bailey Library, Upper Level

Organized by: B in EU (Jean Monnet Module on the European Union and active EU citizenship for business students: an interdisciplinary approach), Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

In cooperation with the Office of Academic Affairs

Open to public

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Program of the event

13:30: invitation by Dr. Anna Visvizi, B-in-EU Jean Monnet Module coordinator

13:40: presentation by Ms. Roula Bachtalia, “Egg”: Program Manager

14:20: moderated Q&A session: Youth entrepreneurship in the EU

14:55: closing remarks and networking session

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The event

This conference organized by B in EU (Jean Monnet Module on the European Union and active EU citizenship for business students: an interdisciplinary approach) in collaboration with “Egg” (enter • grow • go) introduces students in the environment of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship opportunities as they unfold, especially in the context of the functioning of the European Union. The guest speaker, Ms. Roula Bachtalia, Program Manager at EGG, will elaborate on the ‘who’, ‘how’ and ‘when’ in setting up a successful start up. The possibilities for creating value and delivering it to people are endless, as long as you can identify problems that the common man faces and have unique ideas on how to address them. Entrepreneurship opportunities are present everywhere. But what is it exactly, how you should start doing something, when is it the right time and who can help? A wonderful journey to entrepreneurship is there to jump in. We can show you the way. Please, join us at the Upper Level Library (ULL), on Sept 20, 13:30.

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The Speakers

Bachtalia Roula |Program Manager egg – enter grow go

Roula Bachtalia is working as Program Manager at the “Egg – enter • grow • go“, a vibrant startup ecosystem in Greece that encourage young entrepreneurs to bring innovative ideas & turned them into successful enterprises. The “Egg” Program is the established incubation & acceleration initiative formed by Eurobank, designed and implemented with Corallia.

Roula Bachtalia is an active business person with a solid understanding of the digital business strategy and a tenacious drive to generate new business opportunities. She is working in senior positions in the field of Sales & Marketing for more than 25 years. She has a postgraduate degree (MBA) in Business Administration from the Bath University in UK. Roula Bachtalia is certified marketer of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), certified project manager from the International Project Management Association (IPMA) & EFQM Committed to Excellence validator.

Anna Visvizi, PhD, coordinator of B-in-EU: Jean Monnet Module on the European Union and active EU citizenship for business students: an interdisciplinary approach

Anna Visvizi, PhD, B-in-EU Jean Monnet Module coordinator (Jean Monnet Module on the European Union and active EU citizenship for business students: an interdisciplinary approach), economist and political scientist, researcher, editor, consultant, is Associate Professor at the School of Business & Economics, Deree – The American College of Greece. 

EGG: Short description

The “Egg – enter • grow • go” is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by Eurobank, designed and implemented in cooperation with Corallia and it is on a mission to enlarge the Greek startup ecosystem in Greece. egg is encouraging young entrepreneurs to bring innovative ideas & turned them into successful enterprises. 90 entrepreneurial teams out of 132 teams turned their idea to business and they formed their legal entity in Greece, working on expanding businesses abroad. At the egg, young entrepreneurs have the opportunity to exploit new funding channels having access to a program with improved qualitative features in line with international standards, based on the experience of the previous five cycles. The secret sauces of the egg initiative consists of a complete funding portfolio, extroversion initiatives for the egg startups & the first footprint on the FinTech market.

URL: https://www.theegg.gr/el

B-in-EU short description

B-in-EU is a project that — while compliant with the objectives and priorities of the Jean Monnet Module of the Erasmus+ Programme – aims at strengthening the EU’s resilience by fostering the society’s participation in processes that define and shape the European integration process today. Given the disintegrative tendencies in the EU today and a fading sense of the EU’s relevance that several stakeholders in the member-states face, B-in-EU makes a case that by developing a novel approach to teaching and learning European integration to business students, it is possible to empower them and turn them into dedicated EU citizens, advocates of European integration and supporters of more Europe. Indeed, the great promise that B-in-EU holds is that it will address Greek and international students at Deree-The American College of Greece, an US institution whose proud tradition of inducing social change dates back to 1875. Located in Greece, i.e. a country of the fate’s cross-roads, B-in-EU, to be run by Dr. Anna Visvizi, a seasoned educator, academic and manager, could once again turn Deree into the agent of change in Greece and elsewhere; this time with a view to promoting active European citizenship, raising awareness of the EU’s role in a globalised world, and facilitating future engagement and people-to-people dialogue worldwide.

URL: http://b-in-eu.org/