Testimonials


Shipping Sector

Dimitrios Koustas

Sales Product Manager in DANAOS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LTD

Graduated November 2021 - Executive MBA - Project thesis - How should a ship owning company invest in a world of carbon taxation.

The Strathclyde MBA was a great experience which provided me with a solid theoretical background around business and helped me develop a more structured approach for dealing with new or existing ventures. Lecturers coming from all around the world were always very delighting and deeply knowledgable. Trips to other centres internationally for elective classes expanded my network beyond greek borders and made the whole program an engaging experience. Finally, Afroditi was very attentive to our needs and helped all of us remain up to speed with the program.

Ioannis Karatolios

Fleet Manager in AM NOMIKOS TWMA

Being in the Shipping industry already 10 years, I decided to go a step further and engage in MBA studies. Reviewing all the lessons learnt and the mind shaping experience, I'm happy that I chose Strathclyde and IMS for this journey.

After extensive search for an executive MBA program I came across the Strathclyde Business School MBA; one of the few European MBAs the offer the triple accreditation of AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. The curriculum is demanding as one has to balance work, personal life and school, but it is also very rewarding as it provides current and relevant education. The program has definitely broadened my perspective on business management and strategy, improved my problem-solving skills, and gave me an insight in business strategy. The learning and teaching environment has encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and significantly contributed to my personal development. I have learned to face challenges with new creative approaches and now turn them into opportunities.

Courses like “Management, Strategy, and the International Environment” and “Exploring the International Environment” focusing on strategic analysis and strategic management, as well as decision making, allow for a deep understanding of the role of strategy and provide all the necessary tools for strategic and creative thinking.Additionally courses such as “Managing People in Organizations” and “Marketing” have greatly helped me to further develop my management skills. Through projects and electives I gained the tools to improve my understanding of business and evolve to a higher level in the pharmaceutical industry. Of course all of this would not have been possible without the great guidance from an excellent teaching staff. Local and Strathclyde based instructors were high level and even during the intense courses I was able to engage and interact with the tutors and gain a great amount of insight. In many courses the peer to peer interaction through projects was very rewarding in gaining knowledge from “real world” cases as well as from other peer’s experiences. Additionally interfacing with professionals from other countries during classes and projects allows for a deeper understanding of the international business world. The biggest benefit of my experience at the Strathclyde MBA is the confidence in my ability to understand and solve business problems using a strategic methodology as well as improving my skills in managing major stakeholders, and providing leadership.

Nikolaos KARIMALIS

Master Mariner, Maritime Manager & Consultant
MBA, MSc, DiN, CPQ CQI/IRCA, Livery HCMM, FICS, FNI, CMarTech MIMarEST

Pursuing an MBA was a game-changer for me. Not only did it provide me with a wealth of knowledge and practical skills, but it also helped me develop a new way of thinking and approach to strategizing.

Moreover, my experience with the University of Strathclyde was truly transformative. It not only gave me a deeper understanding of academic practices and strategies, but it also fueled my drive to want to pursue a doctoral degree. The MBA program challenged me to think critically and expanded my knowledge in ways I never thought possible.  I am so grateful for the experience and highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal and professional growth.

Capt. Nikolaos K. Stefas

Master Mariner, MBA
Fleet Operator / CSO
Operation Department
European Product Carriers Ltd

I write this letter to express my profound gratitude for the opportunity to pursue my MBA at Strathclyde University. It has been an honor to be a part of one of the leading MBA programs globally and I am privileged to write a testimonial for the university.

The MBA program at Strathclyde has been an exceptional experience, exceeding all my expectations. The curriculum is comprehensive and expertly designed, covering all the crucial business subjects and providing a solid foundation for professional growth. The program has also provided me with the chance to interact with a diverse group of highly talented individuals, and I am grateful for the valuable relationships and connections I have formed.

A remarkable aspect of the Strathclyde MBA program is its practical approach. The program has refined my analytical and strategic thinking skills, and I have gained a fresh understanding of how businesses operate in today’s rapidly evolving global market. The program’s focus on real-world issues has been particularly beneficial, and I have been able to apply the theories and concepts I have learned in actual business scenarios.

In addition to the outstanding curriculum, the support and guidance provided by the faculty has been instrumental in my success. The faculty comprises renowned experts in their respective fields and bring a wealth of industry experience to the classroom. They have been dedicated mentors and have offered me invaluable advice and guidance.

In conclusion, I cannot recommend the Strathclyde University MBA program highly enough. It is indeed one of the top MBA programs globally and provides a unique blend of cutting-edge curriculum, exceptional faculty, and practical experience. I am confident that the university will continue to provide a world-class education to future students, and I am proud to have been a part of this exceptional program.

Corporate Sector

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Kontogiannis Ioannis

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, Crown Holdings, Inc. | Electrical & Computer Engineer

University of Strathclyde|Business School MBA | Greek Department

During the whole MBA program, I tried to fully enjoy it and benefit as much as I can from such a unique experience...

Trying to translate my exciting MBA journey into words, some thoughts that come to my mind are Team-working, Group Thinking, Empathy, Meetings & more meetings, Hardworking, Resilience, Conflicts, Debates, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Cooperation, Active listening, Open Thinking, Collaborative learning, Passion, Coffees and more Coffees, Teammates and Friends, Inspiring Professors and overall a highly experiential MBA programme.

So proud and happy to be a member of a talented, inspiring and supportive Team. I won’t forget that Teamwork enabled us to make difficult tasks look easy and achieve outstanding results. Being authentic strategists… I would like to share our team’s vision “We are not here just to deliver another good assignment; we are here to offer an outstanding experience to ourselves, our classmates and our professors. Let’s do it”.

Enjoy an exciting and challenging new wonderful journey and be prepared to challenge yourselves!

I hope that all of our dreams will come true!!

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Konstantinos Papagrigoriou

EMBA, MSc | Visual Technology Systems Design Manager at BIC

My personal trip of change started on 2017, after being honored to get accepted in the Strathclyde family for commencing my MBA program...

MBA was a goal, part of a wider personal vision, therefore in order to pursue it, “getting the most out of the program” was a one-way route.

The trip started with calm seas and big prospects for the future! Soon, after the “first waves” coming through, I realized that to reach the “promise land” acquiring “new knowledge, experience and skills”, it required Goals, Discipline and Consistency. Most important of all, it required Joy! Joy for all these “new gifts” that were about to be offered through this excellent MBA program, with professors acting as mentors inspiring me to set higher expectations for myself after the completion of each module.

The trip is finally over! Gems such as “new competences, consciousness, inspiration, passion, mindset change, confidence, debates, exposure, team-work, trust, fun, and eagerness for success” are only some of the treasures collected. Along with great friends made, will accompany me for the rest of my life…

Finally, the key personal lesson from my MBA journey was one and only! The deep insight and realization of “how we shall proceed in life”. It can only be described through a phrase borrowed from the last page of the Whole Earth Catalog published in October 1974, also used by Steve Jobs on 2005:
“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish!”

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Dimosthenis Katsigiannis

Program Manager & ex-secretary general Ministry of Construction – J&P AVAX SA

After twenty (20) years of working experience at multiple management level from junior to top management level...

After twenty (20) years of working experience at multiple management level from junior to top management level I was simply seeking to improve and widen my managerial knowledge but in a structured and scientifically acceptable way. Thus I didn’t expect to experience something extraordinary! But the Strathclyde MBA is something more and above your expectations. What you gain from the programme is not only a perspective of the global business environment but mostly an unconscious competence which in turn is combined with the confidence you gain that what you have taught and you have learned is what is valid and precise.In my opinion, the last one works as a real multiplier of skills and competences for people with previous managerial experience. The programme constitutes a condensed and valuable experience for everyone who seeks not only to learn how the business environment works but mostly to be prepared to play a considerable role or even to lead your organization when you requested to do so.

After all the Strathclyde MBA is more than another step in personal development even much more than a formal professional qualification. It is a very interesting journey, a round trip from the academic to real business world and vice versa. It is a journey that the more you like to learn, the more you enjoy it!

Myron Mylonas

Civil Engineer N.T.U.A. – Chairman & Chief Executive Officer – Amber Resorts S.A.

Being a civil engineer of National Technical University of Athens, with a 10 year career in the real estate, construction and development sectors as a project manager, required perseverance and focus in order to achieve career advancement...

However, when climbing up the management “ladder”, additional skills supported by academic background and credentials are required. Therefore, I took the decision to choose an MBA course. After extensive research, the choice proved easier than expected. Ranking in the World Top 100, triple accredited by global organizations, gave me more than enough promise and justification for choosing the Strathclyde MBA course in Athens.

Already at the end of the first year of the course I have found that, although demanding and challenging, well – structured modules are providing valuable knowledge and education while at the same time demonstrating how theory is applied in practice.

The Strathclyde MBA course is an experience and as such it can provide to today’s professional new perspectives and tools for confronting tomorrow’s international business environment.

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Athanassios Liakopoulos

Business Development Manager – Hewlett Packard Hellas

The Strathclyde MBA course was a learning journey that transformed my thinking and provided me with the necessary skills for understanding...

The Strathclyde MBA course was a learning journey that transformed my thinking and provided me with the necessary skills for understanding and exploring diverse perspectives in an ambiguous business environment. The MBA course requires personal effort and commitment but the well-structured course and the support from the Strathclyde professors guarantee a rewarding experience and well-recognized MBA degree.

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George Maginas

Away From Home & Travel Retail Sales Manager – Mondelez Hellas

My primary goals were to gain a well acknowledged international degree, learn through co-students from reputed organizations, and have the right skills to move up in my career. All these have been successfully met through the Strathclyde MBA at Athens...

The Strathclyde MBA allowed me to acquire a lot of new knowledge, essential for the continuation of my professional career. I benefited heavily from the education received from professors who have extensive professional and academic experience, as well as from the practical case studies carried out in groups. A professional teaching staff with appropriate backgrounds, friendly environment,and constant pursuit for academic excellence are the key elements of such a valuable experience. Diverse professional and student backgrounds also played asignificant role in my positive experiences at Strathclyde. Classroom sessions were inspiring and every moment was a new learning with co-participants and tutors sharing their experiences. The smaller class sizes afforded students the opportunity to connect with instructors more easily when at the same time professors push hard toward the application of the material through research and presentation of results and impact. Thank you for allowing me to profit from these excellent resources.

Facing the rapid globalization of the markets, the Strathclyde MBA provides essential keys of understanding. It has consolidated my flexibility in varied fields such as management, finance, marketing, human resources and mainly strategy. It covered the missing gaps and linked the different business topics together, leading me in a very interesting experience. The rich practical application of theory changed my business outlook and structured my thinking process, helping me to develop the right managerial tools to identify problems, analyze situations and formulate appropriate strategies for problem solving. Months of heavy study, where we all agree we have experienced new skills and approaches in our different business fields, gave me the opportunity to put myself on the forefront dealing with our daily business issues. Today I have the overall picture I always wanted to get.

Overall, the Strathclyde MBA at Athens has been an invaluable experience and if you asked me what I am using in my current position that I learned in the Strathclyde MBA program, I would respond, what am I not using.

Georgia Kalemidou

Manager KPMG – Athens

People often ask me why I chose to study the Strathclyde MBA in Athens; I must admit that my search for an MBA course was thorough and long. In the end, however, my choice became clear, since, I believe that Strathclyde...

People often ask me why I chose to study the Strathclyde MBA in Athens; I must admit that my search for an MBA course was thorough and long. In the end, however, my choice became clear, since, I believe that Strathclyde offers one of the best MBAs in UK and the rest of Europe.In particular, I felt that the subjects you study add value to your existing knowledge, as well as make you much more reflective, as a manager.

It was a challenging time – a lot of studying, essay writing, and of course, exams. But above all, a lot of thinking; thinking as a manager, what I will be asked to face, how should I approach each case, what are the dynamics of the role. In fact, I believe that one of the best ‘assets’ this course helped me acquire is a sound way of business thinking. After all, as managers we are not asked to know everything; but we need to know how to go about finding the solutions to the problems at hand. By all means, go ahead, enjoy this creative and challenging experience!

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Nikitas Despotidis

Business & Information Technology Management Advisor

The Strathclyde MBA achieved two goals for me–it was a clear enabler for career advancement and at the same time an outstanding...

The Strathclyde MBA achieved two goals for me–it was a clear enabler for career advancement and at the same time an outstanding learning experience that I have already put to use, blending management theory and practice in a very effective way with a strong focus on strategic management.

Vagiannis G Karakasides

Electrical Engineer, MSc. – Head of Global Service, Terna Energy S.A

When I started at Terna Energy S.A, appointed as head of service department, I was looking for a justified competent option to develop an improved understanding of the business...

When I started at Terna Energy S.A, appointed as head of service department, I was looking for a justified competent option to develop an improved understanding of the business environment, focusing on the finance sector, in order to eliminate the knowledge gap between engineering and business development.

After having studied part of the course, I truly believe that the triple accredited Executive MBA course offered by a World Class University like University of Strathclyde is a unique opportunity to improve my skills and provide immediate value, direct and indirect, to my profession.

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Vassilis Moutzouris

Sector Manager – Emporiki Bank Athens

After conducting comprehensive research and numerous discussions with professionals from a wide spectrum of businesses, I decided to attend the Strathclyde MBA in Athens. The programme would allow...

After conducting comprehensive research and numerous discussions with professionals from a wide spectrum of businesses, I decided to attend the Strathclyde MBA in Athens. The programme would allow me to enrich my business acumen while working, whereas its modern facilities and flexible setupcould lead thigh performance and deep understanding of the pertinent business issues.

The reality proved to be even better; the leading figures of the English & Greek academia sponsoring the modules, the deep integration of management theory and practice in virtually all topics, but more importantly the absolute focus upon the Manager as a reflective practitioner rather than just a “toolkit” of ready-made solutions, was a really unique experience and made me enjoy this 2 ½ years journey.

The radical development of my skills and qualifications during this MBA course bit more importantly their application in my job routines was not only immediate and direct; it was also very effective and obvious to everyone. Before even completing the course in 2006, I was promoted to Senior Credit Analyst on the basis of superior performance. Moreover, the capacity to manage the excessive relevant workload and deliver on time, as well as my vital contribution in process improvement and response times of the Division led me to assume a managerial position in late 2008. Today, I am the Sector Manager of the Credit Risk Assessment Division regarding all Corporate & Investment Banking clients of Emporiki Bank. I lead a team of four Senior Credit Analysts with a portfolio, which reaches approximately €7 billion.

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Dr. Konstantinos Xynos

Area Medical Advisor Renal Care Western Europe & Canada – Abbott Laboratories

As a physician working in the pharmaceutical industry the MBA was an opportunity for me to develop new perspectives in my career as well as my personality by moving away from my specialist area and developing new expertise...

After extensive search for an executive MBA program I came across the Strathclyde Business School MBA; one of the few European MBAs the offer the triple accreditation of AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. The curriculum is demanding as one has to balance work, personal life and school, but it is also very rewarding as it provides current and relevant education. The program has definitely broadened my perspective on business management and strategy, improved my problem-solving skills, and gave me an insight in business strategy. The learning and teaching environment has encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and significantly contributed to my personal development. I have learned to face challenges with new creative approaches and now turn them into opportunities.

Courses like “Management, Strategy, and the International Environment” and “Exploring the International Environment” focusing on strategic analysis and strategic management, as well as decision making, allow for a deep understanding of the role of strategy and provide all the necessary tools for strategic and creative thinking.Additionally courses such as “Managing People in Organizations” and “Marketing” have greatly helped me to further develop my management skills. Through projects and electives I gained the tools to improve my understanding of business and evolve to a higher level in the pharmaceutical industry. Of course all of this would not have been possible without the great guidance from an excellent teaching staff. Local and Strathclyde based instructors were high level and even during the intense courses I was able to engage and interact with the tutors and gain a great amount of insight. In many courses the peer to peer interaction through projects was very rewarding in gaining knowledge from “real world” cases as well as from other peer’s experiences. Additionally interfacing with professionals from other countries during classes and projects allows for a deeper understanding of the international business world. The biggest benefit of my experience at the Strathclyde MBA is the confidence in my ability to understand and solve business problems using a strategic methodology as well as improving my skills in managing major stakeholders, and providing leadership.