The MA in Heritage Management is a unique programme combining the worlds of archaeology and business and is taught in Eleusis, just 14km from Athens, in an area of world-class archaeological significance. It focuses on teaching the skills required for the management of heritage sites across the world and how to work effectively with archaeologists, architects, conservators, marketing and education specialists whilst also fundraising and supervising specific projects.
This new programme is a collaborative dual award from the University of Kent and the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB); a partnership which ensures world-class tuition and interdisciplinary environment. It is overseen by the Initiative for Heritage Conservancy, a dynamic new research and education project with international funding which is creating its own opportunities in the field.
The following scholarships are specifically applicable to this programme:
- Fulbright Foundation Grant for US students.
- Bodossaki Foundation scholarships - one half scholarship for non-Greek students and two full (or four half) scholarships for applicants of Greek nationality or descent.
- Stavros Niarchos Foundation scholarship, a variety of half-fees, full-fees and comprehensive scholarships designed to support students from the developing world.
For further details on these awards, see MA in Heritage Management programme information.
Founded in 1920, Athens University of Economics and Business is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Athens (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Attica. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs, Greece, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Greek higher education organization a least selective institution.