University of Hertfordshire - IMS College

The University of Hertfordshire, located in Hatfield, just 35km north of London, is renowned for its strong business focus and dynamic academic environment. As "the UK's leading business-facing university," it boasts over 36,000 students from 140 countries and offers more than 300 courses across its seven Schools of Study. Known for its innovation and global reach, the University recently earned a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, recognizing its outstanding international growth and success.

IMS College (International Management Studies), established in 1995 by British education specialists, has been delivering high-quality management development programs for over 28 years. Originally licensed as the Center of Liberal Studies (EOPPEP A/23684), IMS College became fully accredited in 2017 (license No. 46327/K1/17-3-2017). With extensive experience in offering MBA and master's programs, IMS College has long collaborated with top UK universities, including the University of Strathclyde and Keele University.

In 2024, IMS College entered a strategic partnership with the University of Hertfordshire to offer an MBA program in Greece, tailored for both younger professionals and those with more experience. The program is designed to offer flexibility with off-campus learning, complemented by local face-to-face support through IMS College and the University of Hertfordshire Business School (UH HBS).

The MBA Program

The MBA program is a generalist master's designed for individuals with a first degree but minimal work experience, aiming to equip them for leadership roles in business or management. Focused on strategic leadership, the curriculum emphasizes key areas such as people management, strategic marketing, and financial proficiency. It aims to build on students' academic foundations, enhancing their employability and equipping them with the skills to assess and lead organizational strategies.

As part of the program, students will:

• Develop advanced business management skills across a range of subjects
• Gain strategic leadership capabilities crucial for career advancement
• Build the ability to assess and influence organizational strategy
• Engage in practical, real-world business problem-solving through live consultancy projects

Students will benefit from world-class teaching and supervision by expert faculty members, many of whom are active researchers and consultants with global organizations such as Roche, Camelot, and BDO Hayward. The program also provides access to the University’s robust virtual learning platform, StudyNet, which includes a vast library of resources, including over 100,000 e-books and e-journals.

Why Choose the MBA Program?

• Enhance your career: Expand your professional opportunities with a highly respected MBA qualification.
• Leadership development: Cultivate critical strategic leadership skills for success in global business.
• Flexibility: Benefit from a flexible study mode that combines online learning with local support and expertise.
• Global perspective: Gain a strategic, global outlook and experience in key business areas like accounting, marketing, and management.
• Industry relevance: Focus on industry best practices through live consultancy projects and cutting-edge research.

Program Objectives

This MBA program is designed to:

• Provide a contemporary and applied postgraduate education in business and management
• Equip students with analytical and personal skills to solve complex business challenges
• Foster leadership and entrepreneurship, with a focus on autonomous planning and implementation
• Ground students in research methodologies, supporting a practical understanding of business challenges faced by multinational corporations and SMEs

At the University of Hertfordshire, we believe in your potential and support your ambitions. Whether you join us from Greece or elsewhere, our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself. We look forward to welcoming you to the Herts community!