Bachelor in International Business & Technology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Athens University of Economics and Business

Program Overview

The Bachelor in International Business & Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business is a four‑year, fully English‑taught undergraduate degree that blends business fundamentals with cutting‑edge technology applications for the global marketplace. It’s designed for ambitious students who want to build versatile careers — from international consulting and strategic management to tech‑savvy roles in analytics, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship — while immersing themselves in a truly global classroom.

Curriculum structure

Year 1: Your journey begins with core foundations in both business and technology. You’ll explore essentials like Management, Microeconomics, and Marketing, alongside Introduction to Computer Science & Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Mathematics for Business, shaping a solid base in how organisations operate and how digital tools are used to solve real problems.

Year 2: In your second year, you’ll deepen that foundation with further business and technical courses such as Financial Accounting and Macroeconomics while advancing your technical fluency through Database Systems, Statistics, and Organizational Behavior. These studies help you see how data drives decisions and how innovation and organisational dynamics fuel growth.

Years 3–4: In the later years you choose one of two specialised streams. If you lean toward leadership, the Management, Leadership & Strategy path immerses you in Strategic Management, International Management, and electives like Cross Cultural Communication or Business Process Innovation, concluding with an internship related to Business Management. The Technology & Analytics stream centers on Data Analysis, Cloud & DevOps, Applied Machine Learning, and Distributed Ledger Technologies, finishing with an internship related to Technology and Systems, giving you real‑world experience in data and digital environments.

Focus areas: International business, management strategy, digital technology, data analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Learning outcomes: You’ll graduate with the ability to lead across markets and technologies, apply analytical and digital skills to business challenges, and innovate with confidence in global organisations or your own ventures.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The program aligns with European higher education standards (ECTS 240) and positions you for roles in consulting, operations, digital transformation, analytics, and tech management worldwide.

Reputation (employability rankings): Offered by the Athens University of Economics and Business, one of Greece’s premier business schools with a 100‑year legacy and recognised internationally within top business education circles, including Eduniversal “4 Palmes of Excellence” ranking and strong departmental rankings.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Athens University of Economics and Business, you won’t just sit through lectures — you’ll apply what you learn in real contexts, build your professional confidence, and use practical tools alongside your studies in business and technology. The IBT program includes a compulsory internship in the final semester, giving you on‑the‑job experience with companies or organisations where you can test your skills and expand your network before you graduate. You’ll also have access to university facilities like computing labs, research spaces, and support services that help turn theory into action and meaningful practical outcomes.

Practical experiences include:

Mandatory Internship Placement: A structured, credit‑bearing internship related to Business Management or Technology and Systems in your eighth semester — real work experience that employers value.
Group Projects and Labs: Many core courses incorporate lab sessions and team-based work, such as the Data Structures, Programming and Algorithms labs and hands-on work in Technology and Management systems classes.
Computing and Research Facilities: You have access to computing laboratories and development environments where you can practise coding, data analysis, and digital tools that support courses throughout the curriculum.
Career Office Support: The university’s career office connects you with employers, provides career guidance, and helps you navigate job and internship opportunities.
Library & Research Resources: The university library gives you robust academic and professional research tools, including business and technology databases, study spaces, and inter-library loans — all central to project work and independent research.
Collaborative Learning Environment: Small, interdisciplinary classes encourage teamwork, presentations, and collaborative case work that reflect real business and tech challenges.

Facilities that support your experiential growth include well‑equipped computer labs, the Marketing Research Laboratory, the BcLab computing facilities, the main university library, and campus-wide career services that help you connect classroom skills with workplace expectations.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor in International Business & Technology at Athens University of Economics and Business are well prepared for dynamic global careers that blend business insight with technological fluency. You’ll be ready for roles such as management or strategic consultant, business analyst, tech project coordinator, or digital transformation specialist, with a degree that employers recognize for its practical and interdisciplinary strength:

Career Office and Internship Support: AUEB’s dedicated Career and Internship Offices connect IBT students with job openings, organise career fairs, provide guidance, and help you navigate applications, giving you an edge in entering the job market.
Employment Pathways: The program’s compulsory internship in the final year often leads to full‑time positions, helping students transition into roles in business management, tech consulting, analytics, logistics, or digital transformation.
Industry Links & Networking: The university’s long-standing relationships with Greek and European organisations offer networking opportunities through career days, company visits, and industry collaborations.
Accreditation & Global Value: The degree meets European higher-education standards (240 ECTS) and comes from a university with a century-long reputation in economics, business, and technology education, giving your qualification lasting credibility worldwide.
Graduate Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to enter the international labour market confidently, start their own ventures, or pursue further studies if they want to specialise or explore research and academic careers.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this bachelor’s degree, many students continue with a master’s in areas like international business, technology management, data science, or innovation and entrepreneurship. Postgraduate programs are available both at AUEB and internationally, offering the chance to deepen expertise and open doors to advanced professional roles or academic research.