The rapid evolution of technology creates an increasing complexity in the management of Businesses providing Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) related services. The major milestones of the new millennium, such as the 4th industrial revolution, the IoT, the applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and the single, global, marketplace, are just a few examples that argue strongly for the need for training and research in the management, administration and organisation of activities related to new technologies in businesses, organisations and processes.
In the context of the operation and development of an Enterprise, technology management is a very critical factor and includes planning, optimization, programming and control of ICT related products and processes in order to increase the performance and value added of the organization in the international competitive environment. Technology management executives are responsible for the development, maintenance and expansion of technology infrastructure, information systems and communication networks, playing an important role in the decision-making and development of the organisation.
As a consequence of these practices, an interdisciplinary framework is developing internationally, which trains and produces research in a wide range of subjects, including IT and telecommunications, economics, data analysis and decision making, industrial organisation, strategic innovation management, supply chain, etc. In addition, the number of university courses related to the management of technological innovation is constantly increasing, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, demonstrating the importance of this field. Job prospects for graduates include, but are not limited to, information systems analysts, communications network managers, system security managers, technology consultants, etc.
In Greece, the progress of technology and the expected developments in the field have not been accompanied by the corresponding offer of study programmes, as there is only one department at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Consequently, the establishment of such a department is necessary and will fill a very important gap, giving great prospects for the employment and development of its graduates.
According to a recent study by Deloitte on behalf of SEPE, there is an estimated skills gap in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) that will reach 7,000-7,500 professionals annually by 2030. Among the recommended actions in the study is the creation of new postgraduate ICT programs. The companies participating in the research largely assessed the readiness of graduates to enter the labor market as "average," while there is significant demand for skills such as, for example, Information Systems Architecture, IT Business Analysis, and IT Project Management.
Based on the above reasoning and in order to achieve the aforementioned goal, the direction of the postgraduate program has the following objectives:
Through a curriculum that represents a modern approach to the strategy, development, and management of information systems within a business environment, students will develop skills related to the information systems industry, such as:
