The course aims to familiarize students with innovation management at both strategic and operational level. Innovation is a key pillar of competitiveness. However, innovation is difficult and involves risks and it is therefore necessary for students to learn techniques and tools for their effective management such as the evaluation of new ideas, the involvement of partners and customers in the innovation process, and the creation of partnerships for the implementation new products. These techniques are different from the techniques used to manage the day-to-day operations of the company.

Students will learn how to create new and innovative business models based on Internet technologies. This includes the process of identifying the idea, evaluating it and implementing it. The course includes the study of the culture of such organizations, the study of various successful business models, the creation of applications with internet technologies as well as ways of promoting and financing about the new business.

The transformation of innovative ideas to successful businesses requires creativity and a proper understanding of the business field, careful planning, risk management and knowledge of a company's management. This course will provide the student with the knowledge needed to achieve the above effectively. Specifically, students will learn how to identify and evaluate opportunities, build sustainability studies, marketing plans, finance plans, recruit staff, and build an effective team. Students will learn how to include all this in a business plan.

The course will cover two learning objectives: 1) funding sources and techniques to identify the value of a small business and 2) financial techniques for managing the company. Students will learn about venture capital, business angels and the funding process. They will also learn how to prepare budgets, manage cash, invoice products, pay taxes and loans.

The aim of the course is to examine, through a critical approach, the key global challenges related to energy policy and the environment. This course evaluates existing energy policy models, both at the European and global level, as well as the strategic positions of the energy sector in relation to global challenges and government initiatives. In addition, students are exposed to the public debate processes on alternative energy sources and the protection of the natural environment.

The course explores the fundamental principles of licensing and concluding contractual agreements governing the operation of the international gas and hydrocarbon industry. Emphasis is placed on key legal conventions on risk and crisis management issues as well as on the international frameworks and institutions governing dispute resolution, such as contractual clauses.

The course aims to familiarize students with the key economic elements and concepts related to decision making in the energy industry. Issues such as the basics of the energy market, economic modeling and forecasting techniques in this area, inventory management, and evaluation of the development, production and exploitation of energy resources will be explored.

The course targets to provide a deep understanding of marketing-related principles in the global oil and gas industry. Issues such as international energy markets, marketing and communication policy, energy pricing techniques, distribution channels, energy reserve storage services, market research, geopolitical challenges, as well as existing and future operational trends will be explored.

A final-year thesis under the supervision of faculty members. The subject of the study should be related to the student's main concentration. The student identifies the subject he/she wishes to study and prepares a detailed research proposal. Upon approval, the student collects and analyzes data, completes the writing of his research and presents the results to an audience consisting of the evaluation committee, academic staff and students. The final year thesis is not compulsory but is available within the courses of limited choice. Prerequisite: Completing at least 150 ECTS and attaining a minimum average score of 7/10.

The course explores processes and techniques of development in small businesses and Startups. These companies are under constant pressure to show that their model is efficient and that they can compete successfully with their competitors. Students will learn how to create and maintain a productive environment in the company by exploring models of organizational processes and strategies that will help them develop.

This course examines companies which are created to compete in the global market, that they derive resources from different geographic areas, compete in international markets and face risks from many sources. The course focuses on the strategies and techniques for creating and managing these companies.

The course aims to familiarize students with mining and refining operations used to convert crude oil and natural gas to different sub-products. Detailed procedures for the transfer and distribution of petroleum and gas products and the needs of the various market participants, with particular emphasis on the shipping industry, are being examined.

The course aims at integrating strategic, operational, and programmatic aspects related to dealing with emergencies, disasters or crises in the energy industry. Particular emphasis is placed on emergency response and security management practices.

A course designed to examine contemporary issues of interest in the energy industry. The Department selects a wide range of topics in consultation with industry stakeholders and industry professionals.

Ο στόχος αυτού του μαθήματος είναι να επικοινωνήσει στους φοιτητές τις βασικές θεωρητικές και πρακτικές πτυχές της κοινωνικής σχεδίασης, καινοτομίας και επιχειρηματικότητας μέσα από ένα μαθησιακό πλαίσιο διεπιστημονικής και συνεργατικής μάθησης. Το μάθημα θα καλύψει τα κύρια σημεία της κοινωνικής σχεδίασης, καινοτομίας και επιχειρηματικότητας, και τις βασικές μεθοδολογίες και πρακτικές που τις ενημερώνει. Οι φοιτητές θα εργαστούν σε μικρές διεπιστημονικές ομάδες για την αντιμετώπιση και επίλυση πραγματικών κοινωνικών ζητημάτων μικρής κλίμακας και σε πιλοτικό στάδιο, και θα χρησιμοποιήσουν crowdfunding (διαδικτυακή μικροχρηματοδότηση) για να υποστηρίξουν πρακτικά τις πρωτοβουλίες των αντίστοιχων ομάδων τους. Θα δοθεί σε όλους τους φοιτητές δανεικά ένα iPad για όλη τη διάρκεια των μαθημάτων, ώστε να χρησιμοποιηθούν καινοτόμες διδακτικές προσεγγίσεις, η συνεργατική μάθηση, και να προωθηθεί η δημιουργική σκέψη για την επίλυση των κοινωνικών προβλημάτων μέσω της χρήσης των τεχνολογιών της πληροφορίας και της επικοινωνίας. Οι μαθητές θα έχουν την ευκαιρία να δομήσουν τη δική τους μάθηση με τρόπο που ωφελεί την προσωπική τους ανάπτυξη και τα ακαδημαϊκά τους ενδιαφέροντα.