MA HERITAGEMANAGEMENTA University of Kent and Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) collaborative programme

MA HERITAGE MANAGEMENT

Superb locationThe programme is ideally located at Elefsina, the birthplace ofcivilisation according to the Greeksand the Romans, as well as ofAeschylus, the first tragedian. It is considered one of most importantarchaeological religious sites in theworld as a location of the Eleusinianmysteries. It is also close to manyother important sites including theParthenon, Ancient Corinth, Nemeaand Thebes.

Elefsina is a fairly large town with a wide range of amenities includinglarge shops, restaurants, cafés,libraries, a museum, summercinema and sports centre. There are good transport links to centralAthens (and the surrounding area),which is only 18km away.

Practical focusTaught entirely in English, the MAallows you to benefit from teachingby renowned international scholarswith extensive academic andpractical experience in the effectivemanagement and planning of anarchaeological site.

You gain an understanding of a wide range of issues and learn how to work effectivelywith other colleagues as well as architects, conservators,government and internationalagencies, local authorities andstakeholders, sponsors, andmarketing and educationspecialists. A major outcome of the programme is the ability to conceive, plan, fundraise andsupervise a specific project.

The MA in HeritageManagement is an intensivethree-semester postgraduateprogramme which uniquelycombines the worlds ofarchaeology and business. It is taught at Elefsina, an area of world-classarchaeological significancenear Athens, Greece. Thefocus is on the teaching of skills required for themanagement of heritagesites across the world andhow to effectively work witharchaeologists, architects,conservators, marketing and education specialistswhile also fundraising andsupervising specific projects.

Innovative collaborationThis new taught Master’sprogramme is a collaborativeventure between the University of Kent in the UK and the AthensUniversity of Economics andBusiness (AUEB), Greece, apartnership that ensures world-class tuition and an interdisciplinaryenvironment. A critical element in the local dynamism and globalrelevance of the programme is provided by the Initiative forHeritage Conservancy, an innovativeresearch and education projectwhich is supported by prominentGreek and international bodies and philanthropists.

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With a large number ofextracurricular activities on offer, you are able to develop youracademic and professional skills,and enhance your internationalexposure, all while living in vibrantAttica, a short distance from majorcultural and event venues.

Dual qualificationSuccessful completion of the programme requirements leads to a degree award from theUniversity of Kent and the AthensUniversity of Economics andBusiness, respectively.

Programme contentThe programme consists of a pre-sessional introductory module, fourcore modules, one or two optionalmodules and either a superviseddissertation or a collaborative studyproject, which is market-based andmakes a practical contributiontowards a real problem in thecontext of heritage management.

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Key facts

• A unique and innovativeinterdisciplinary degreeprogramme recruiting adiverse range of students

• Taught by enthusiastic, lively specialists andresearch-active lecturers

• Opportunities for fieldworkand a wide range ofcollaborative market-ledresearch studies

• Links to Greek and UKacademic institutions andaccess to their resources

• A combination of taught and research elements and a pathway forprogression to PhD

• A friendly environment with a community of scholarsimmersed in a researchculture close to the coast and international transportlinks

“ThisMA programme in Heritage Managementprovides professionals with the unique opportunity to fine-tune their skills andknowledge so that they areable to manage archaeologicalsites anywhere in the world,thus making local heritagerelevant to a global audience.”

Professor Gregory P PrastacosDean, Howe School of TechnologyManagement, Stevens Institute ofTechnology, and former Rector ofAthens University of Economics and Business

Core modules • Archaeological Site Management

and Planning I-III• Finance for Cultural Organisations• Human Resources Management

and Strategic Planning• Tourism Marketing and the

Promotion of Cultural Heritage

Optional modules• Architectural Planning of

Archaeological Sites and Visitor Management

• Communications Strategy and Strategic Marketing

• Education and Archaeology I

• IT and Multimedia• Market Research and Operations

Statistical Research• Project Management • Public Archaeology• Quantitative Methods• Site Conservation I-II• Theory of Heritage Management

Teaching methodsTeaching is via structured lecturesand focused group seminars. Muchof the instruction is carried out onsite so that you gain hands-onexperience and can understand theissues involved. In the second halfof the academic year, you will havethe opportunity to work on actualprojects in Greece and abroad.

Academic andprofessional outcomesThis MA programme has beencarefully designed to equip you with the right tools for a career in effective archaeological heritagemanagement. You develop a robust grounding in theories,methods and approaches toarchaeological site managementand planning issues. Best practicesare examined alongside areas of controversy and differingagendas.

Throughout the programme, youbenefit from career guidance andmentoring, which will leverage youracademic and practical experienceto successfully develop a career within local authorities,archaeological services, heritagemanagement organisations andconsultancies. You also gain a rangeof transferable skills for employment in museums, government and theworld of art and culture.

Expert staffWorld-class tuition is providedby international researchers fromboth universities as well as guestlecturers who are leaders in theirfield.

The programme is co-ordinated by:Dr Evangelos Kyriakidis, fsa,Senior Lecturer in AegeanPrehistory and Leventis SeniorFellow in Heritage Management,University of Kent

Professor George Ioannou,Professor of Operations Research,Athens University of Economics and Business

AccommodationIn Elefsina or central Athens. A list of suitable accommodation in Elefsina will be provided. We alsooffer advice on arranging your ownrented accommodation and liaisewith landlords on your behalf.

University of KentThe University of Kent is widelyacknowledged for its world-leadingresearch, strong academiccommunity and global outlook.

Known as the ‘UK’s Europeanuniversity’, Kent has specialistpostgraduate centres in Brussels,Paris, Athens and Rome, and hasover 100 academic partners acrossEurope, including the highestranking institutions of severalcountries. It has been

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Nader Ayadi,MA Heritage Management

‘The MA in HeritageManagement is a very rewardingprogramme, which provides youwith a background in botharchaeology and business.

‘It relies on experts that teach the management of heritagesites from an entrepreneurial and business perspective toequip you with the relevantmarketable skills.

‘The programme includes fieldtrips, expert visits and manyhands-on experiences in one of the world’s renownedarchaeological hotspots.’

STUDENT PROFILE

Graduates of the University havegone on to forge successful careersas senior administrative andfinancial executives in the publicand private sectors, facultymembers in Greek and foreignuniversities, as well as members of international organisations.

The Athens University of Economicsand Business offers a number of international postgraduateprogrammes. The MA programmein Heritage Management drawsmainly from the expertise and thefaculty of the following twoprogrammes:

• MBA international programme• International Marketing MSc.

For further information, visitwww.imba.aueb.gr orwww.prima.aueb.gr

consistently recognised nationallyfor the quality of both its teaching and student experience, and has an excellent record for graduateemployment.

The University offers a range of opportunities to study at Master’s, MPhil or Doctoral degree-level in the area of Classical &Archaeological Studies.

Programmes include:• Archaeology MA • Archaeology of the Transmanche

Region MA• Hellenic and Hellenistic Near

East MA• Classical & Archaeological

Studies MA, MPhil, PhD.

For further information, visitwww.kent.ac.uk/secl/classics

Athens University ofEconomics and BusinessThe Athens University of Economicsand Business is the oldesteducational institution in Greece in the fields of economics andbusiness administration.

It is recognised as a leadinginstitution both nationally andinternationally, reflecting the wide-ranging expertise of its academicstaff, the high quality of researchand teaching, the up-to-datecurricula and the many distinctionsachieved by its faculty and students.

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“The MA in HeritageManagement based in Greece is a very worthwhileenterprise. The skills you gainfrom the programme are muchin demand. Such trainingrepresents a significant stepforward.”

Professor Lord Colin RenfrewHonorary Professor of the University of Kent

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

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Terms and conditions: the universitiesreserve the right to make variations tothe content and delivery of the courseand other services. To register for theprogramme of study, all students mustagree to abide by the programmeregulations.

Admissions enquiriesT: +30 210 5565605

+44 (0)1227 827272E: heritage@aueb.gr

Administrative Co-ordinatorNota PantzouE: heritage@aueb.gr

Academic enquires:Dr Evangelos KyriakidisE: e.kyriakidis@kent.ac.uk

General entryrequirementsA first or good second classhonours degree (BA, BSc,Ptychion), or the equivalent.

Non-native speakers of Englishmust have a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. For more information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent

How to applyT: +30 210 5565605 E: heritage@aueb.gr

For more information on how to apply, please visitwww.heritage.aueb.gr

The start date for the taught MAprogramme is September but wewelcome enquiries for researchdegrees throughout the year.

Tuition feesAll students: €7,500

Funding opportunities There will be at least onescholarship on offer each year. For information on scholarshipopportunities, please contactheritage@aueb.gr

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Athens University of Economics and Business,76, Patission Str, GR10434 Athens, Greece T: +30 210 8203911 www.aueb.gr

University of Kent, The Registry,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UK T: +44 (0)1227 764000 E: information@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk