Corporate Governance & Risk Management

The Postgraduate Programme of the Department of Economics at the University of Piraeus is 12-month, distance learning programme and aims to cultivate specialised and applied knowledge and skills in the fields of corporate governance and risk management.
Εταιρική Διακυβέρνηση Διαχείριση Κινδύνων Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιά

Why should I choose it

It is a postgraduate program that responds meaningfully to the modern and rapidly evolving reality in the fields of corporate governance and risk management.

  • It responds directly to the current demands of businesses, organisations and regulatory authorities.
  • It is completed in just one academic year, with a duration of 12 months..
  • It is offered with 100% distance learning, ensuring flexibility and accessibility.
  • It is addressed both to recent graduates who wish to enter the job market with a strong and competitive profile, and to professionals who seek recognized specialization without interrupting their career path.
  • It features an innovative composition of teaching staff, as students are taught both by distinguished academics with extensive research and teaching experience in the fields of governance, finance, and risk management, and by experienced executives from major companies, who bring into the learning process the day-to-day reality of the market, the challenges of the modern organization, and the skills that are truly in demand.
  • The programme’s content is directly linked to real-world conditions in corporate governance and risk management.  It is enriched with case studies from the Greek and international business environment, simulations of governance and risk management scenarios, as well as dissertations on topics derived from the real needs of organisations and markets — ensuring that graduates enter the labour market with applied, industry-oriented knowledge and not merely an academic background.
  • It leads to internationally recognized professional certifications through its collaboration with the Hellenic Institute of Internal Auditors and the International Audit Academic Alliance of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Who It Is For

Training Future Executives & Upskilling Professionals in Modern Corporate Governance & Risk Management

Recent
Graduates

Individuals who have recently completed their studies and want to gain specialization in governance, sustainability, and accountability.

Private Sector
Professionals

Business executives seeking to strengthen their knowledge in transparency, risk management, and strategic decision-making.

Public Sector
Executives

Employees and administrative executives who wish to improve governance frameworks and accountability practices within their organizations.

Programme Objectives

Expected Learning Outcomes

Regulation & Governance

Understanding and applying the key economic, legal, and regulatory frameworks governing business operations at both national and international level.

Ethical Conduct & Business Sustainability

Developing a culture of sustainable and ethical governance, with emphasis on accountability, social responsibility, and sustainable development.

Analytical and critical skills in real-world environments

Development of research skills and competence in data processing in corporate governance and crisis management, using modern technologies and statistical tools. A comprehensive and directly applicable set of knowledge and skills.

Leadership & Decision-Making

Strengthening decision-making ability in environments of high uncertainty, while also cultivating managerial and leadership skills.
Programme

COURSE PRESENTATION

One-year distance learning programme

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