Business & Economics
| «The Tourism Management programme was very good. I was taught much more than I expected about Tourism and I enjoyed very much the experience as a student at IST Studies. Now I work for a tourist business, something that I've always wanted. I recommend this programme without reservation to anyone who wants to get a theoretical and applied knowledge and work in the field of Tourism». (Dimitris Mandelos, 3rd Year, Tourism Management, "Meltemi" Hotel. Santorini) |
«I intend to work in our family business in Rhodes. The programme of IST Studies helping me attain valuable knowledge on all aspects of management of a tourist business. The teachers are very highly qualified and they have a significant professional experience, something that helps me understand the application of theory in practice». (Helias Hadjimichail, 1st Year, Tourism Management) |
| «I chose IST Studies to study Business Administration with a view to work in future with Human Resource Management. The programme provides me with general and specialised knowledge of Management, something that I believe will give me more chances for my professional career». (Alexandres Glykas, 2nd Year Business Administration) |
«My studies in Marketing at IST Studies are really very interesting since the teachers have an actual professional experience which they transfer in class. The structure of the programme gives one the possibility to learn systematically about their subject, from the activities, case studies under actual business conditions». (Christina Aga, 3rd Year, Business Administration) |
| «My dream was to study Economics. I chose the programme of IST Studies because it gives me the possibility to get a good knowledge in Economics, oriented toward the contemporary needs of businesses. When I finish I would like to work in the banking sector». (Theodoras Dimopoulos, 2nd Year Economics with Finance) |
«As soon as I completed the programme in Tourism Management I was able to find work immediately with a travel agency, since parallel to the courses at university we also had practice courses in the information systems utilised in tourism, such as Galileo, Fidelio and the IATA programmes for ticket reservations». (Leda Kotzaki,2002 Graduate of Tourism Management, Louis Hotel, Kos) |
| «I preferred IST Studies, despite the fact that I had succeeded m the exams to study at a T.E.I. (Technical Educational Institution), because of the specialised programme of studies and specifically the BSc AMIS. I graduated in 2001 and now I am finishing the MSc of IST. Since my 3rd Year of my studies I have been working with IFS Hellas, an informatics company, as programmer». (Thanassis Kobogenitakis, AMIS 2001 Graduate, IFS Hellas) |
«IST Studies combines a package of remarkable and interesting programs with highly qualified professors. From my experience, in the department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, where I did my Bachelor, as well as following my postgraduate studies in Computer Science, I can say that they offer global knowledge and a method of thinking for someone to be able, once they gain experience, to follow a career. From the 3rd Year of my Bachelor's studies I have been working with IFS Hellas, a computer company, and I wish to point out that a teacher of the department assisted me in finding this job». (Vassilis Tsamis, AMIS 2001 Graduate, IFS Hellas) |
| «As graduate of the AMIS department I would like to point out that the particular Department provides the possibility of choice between two sciences: Accounting and Management Information Systems. The combination of the two is considered as one of the most contemporary sciences enjoying general acceptance in the modern business area. Through this context, the studies in the AMIS programme provided me with all the necessary qualifications for my career, giving Accounting knowledge (Finance Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing etc.) as well as Management Information Systems knowledge (Management Information Systems, Expert Systems etc.), knowledge necessary to provide solutions for the contemporary business problems». (Anagnostou Eleni, AMIS 1998 Graduate, TEXACO Hellas) |
Computer Science
| «In the Greek reality there is a prejudice against studies and their quality as provided by private universities. This myth collapses immediately by IST Studies itself and the preparation of tomorrow's employees that it can ensure. I am a graduate of year 2002 from the Computer Science Department, general pathway and I can assure you that I studied in a very friendly environment in the presence of exceptional, not only, professors but also people. The qualifications that I gained were decisive for my further career and development in the work and more generally the professional area». (Panagiotis Kountouriotis, Graduate Computer Science, IST Studies - UH 2002, Intracom SA) |
«I chose IST Studies to study Information Technology because of the good name it enjoys in Greece. What was particularly satisfactory for me from my studies in the Computer Science Department of IST Studies, apart from the knowledge and experience that I gained, are the relations between student - professors, relations of a father, humanly warm but at the same time demanding (for work and continuous effort. I believe that it is the ideal place for studies». (Athena Lekka, 3rd Year student, Computer Science, IST Studies - UH) |
| «After an unsuccessful try in the Panhellenic exams I decided to go abroad to study, however, after making a small search in the Greek market as well I found out about IST Studies and following the recommendations of a friend who was already attending the programme in the Computer Science Department. The level of studies provided by IST Studies is comparable to the respective Greek universities even if the Greek state does not accept this. After my graduation, exactly on the date that I got my degree from IST Studies, I was introduced to a company and now I have been working since then with good pay. I do not feel any less regarding my knowledge compared to my colleagues who graduated from state universities, and I feel that I got this confidence from the level provided by IST Studies. I hope that our nation will understand that as well some day». (Olympia Giannopoulou, Graduate Computer Science IST Studies - UH 2001, BULL HELLAS) |
«I chose 1ST Studies for my Computer Science studies following recommendations of professionals acquaintances of mine. To be exact, it was referred to me by several associates of my father in the area of computer systems who have met Computer Science Graduates from IST Studies on a professional basis; I was already in the 6th Semester of the State University -Department of Economics. I went to the general direction (BSc Honours in Computer Science) and I chose all of the basic courses such as Programming, Databases and Networks. After finishing the 2nd Year I was hired by a large software development company. Today I have a very good job with a great pay». (Konstantina Dremetsika, Graduate Computer Science IST Studies - UH 2003, Egograph) |
| «IST College offered me all of the necessary qualifications I needed in order to involve myself personally and professionally in the area of Computer Science. I work in an area where I communicate with people who have graduated from other information technology schools (private and public) and I can confirm that in the end IST Studies is the best choice that I could have made. The material in the curriculum is complete and much from what we were taught have not even began to be applied in the Greek information technology businesses. The Bachelor's degree (that is awarded by the University of Hertfordshire - UK) gives me the possibility whenever I wish to work with any business abroad. I recommend it without reservation to anyone who want to study Computer Science». (Seimanidis Alexandros - Nikolaos, graduate Computer Science IST College - Uh 2002, works with a big software production company) |
«I chose to study Information Technology at IST Studies because it offered an interesting programme and because the level of the academic staff is very high. After my graduation I was accepted by the University of Oxford for postgraduate studies. I finished there my Doctoral degree and today I am a member of the academic staff of Oxford University. I recommend without reservation IST Studies to anyone who is interested in studying. I know first hand, since my brother is a student in the Computer Science Department that the level of studies continues to be excellent at IST Studies». (Dr. Thomas Dimakopoulos, Graduate Computer Science IST College - UH 1996, Oxford University) |
Humanities & Health Sciences
| «I came to 1ST Studies because the Linguistics with Literature programme was the only one offering a combination of the two academic fields, Literature and Linguistics. The level of studies is very high and the teachers are all specialists with a great deal of knowledge and a high level of communication skills». (Eleni Sofou, 1st Year Student) |
«I completed the programme of 1ST Studies in Linguistics with Literature with first class honours and today I am working as teacher in special English for business executives. Before I came I had the proficiency certificate but without the degree I have now I would not have had several employment prospects and possibility for postgraduate studies». (Efi Tatwaki 2002 Graduate) |
| «IST Studies / University of Hertfordshire was the spring board of my academic studies in the Linguistics with Literature programme. Earning a degree gives the possibility to continue for postgraduate studies in order to enrich my knowledge and broaden my horizons for a better professional career». (Adeela Jabeen, 2003 Graduate) |
«I transferred in the 2nd Year of Linguistics with Literature from another college and I am happy because my studies now have a prospect and I can hope for a good professional career with a degree from an English university. The level of studies in the Department is very high and the teachers are always willing to support our effort». (Giota Mastora, 2nd Year Transfer Student) |
| «A dynamic Department with a commitment to excellence in teaching. IST College / University of Hertfordshire especially in Humanities strives to enhance the quality of both undergraduate and postgraduate studies through the continuous upgrading of support facilities». (Dimitris Alexiou, 2003 Graduate) |
