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School of Agricultural Sciences

 

Applied Science and Technology in Agriculture

​The MSc program “Applied Science and Technology in Agriculture” held by the Department of Agriculture of the Hellenic Mediterranean University, aims at two goals: It provides students with the qualification and skills needed to succeed in an increasingly international job market, and it serves as excellent preparation for further graduate studies. The successful completion of the Master’s program includes courses and preparation of master thesis and corresponds to 90 ECTS credits.

School of Management and Economics Sciences

 

MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Business Management​

The purpose of the MSc in “Hospitality and Tourism Business Management”, organized by the department of Business Administration and Tourism is to equip those employed in the tourism industry with the right tools to adapt to emerging challenges, and to cultivate management skills for sustainability and competitiveness in a changing business environment.

The objectives of the program include:

  • The provision of knowledge and skills for designing and developing innovative tourism products and services
  • Training in modern managerial methods and tools for executive decision-making
  • Consolidation of on-the-job and empirical knowledge on solid theoretical grounds and underpinnings
  • The promotion of knowledge and research in tourism and hospitality management.

M.Sc. in Management and Digital Transformation

The MSc in Management and Digital Transformation is organized by the Department of Management Science and Technology of the School of Management and Economics of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). The Master’s programme aims to provide specialized knowledge in the fields of Data Science, Business and Organizational Management and Digital Marketing and to specialize in methods and techniques of integrated interdisciplinary approach and research. The graduates of the MSc have high theoretical knowledge and technological expertise and are able to adequately meet the needs arising by the rapid scientific development, to manage private and public enterprises and organizations, as well as being the core of education and training of the social whole. 

Financial Management

 

 

 

Accounting & Auditing

 

 

 

Hotel Executive MBA

The Department of Tourism Management of the University of Western Attica and the Department of Business and Tourism Management of the Hellenic Mediterranean University organise the joint Postgraduate Programme “Hotel Executive MBA”. The programme aims to provide high-quality education to create executives with knowledge, skills, and competencies in hotel management. The programme is designed to provide specialised expertise in organising and managing practical business activities in the hotel industry. Topics include strategic management of hotel operations, human resource management, new technologies applied in the industry, and any area of knowledge that can help maximise the efficiency of modern hotels.

School of Health Sciences

 

Interdisciplinary Social Interventions in Crisis Situations ​

Department of Social Work, Hellenic Mediterranean University

Aim: the program aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills so that they can empower individuals/families and immigrant groups/communities and enable them to respond to crisis situations.

The program has two orientations: 

  • A’ Orientation: “Social work interventions in crisis situations” (for holders of a higher education degree in social work),
  • B’ Orientation: “Interdisciplinary Interventions in people on the move” (for holders of a higher education degree in social work/social sciences and humanities/health sciences)

Interdisciplinary Management of Chronic Diseases, Disability and Ageing​

The Departments of Social Work, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Business Administration & Tourism of the Hellenic Mediterranean University organize this Interdepartmental MSc, offering three specializations:

  • Leadership in Interdisciplinary Health & Social Care Teams
  • Social Work in the Management of Chronic Diseases and Disability
  • Evidence-based Dietetics Practice in the Management of Chronic Diseases and Disability

The aim of the MSc is the training of professionals with contemporary and specialized skills and knowledge in the prevention and management of the complex and multifactorial clinical, nutritional, and psychosocial problems related to chronic diseases, disability, and aging through an interdisciplinary approach, based on modern leadership principles and human resource management.

Advanced Clinical Practice in Health Sciences

 

 

 

School of Engineering

 

MSc in Energy Systems

The Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering of the Hellenic Mediterranean University organize and operate an Interdepartmental Master’s Program (M.Sc.), entitled “Energy Systems”.

Object – Purpose

The objective of the Interdepartmental Master’s Program “Energy Systems” is to provide high-level knowledge and expertise, in cutting-edge modern energy technologies, related to the production, transport and use of electricity and those subject to the field of renewable energy technology.

The purpose of the program is to train scientists and engineers, with high-level knowledge, to become executive-level experts, to be innovative in the organization and production processes and contribute to the technological and economic development of the country.

Electronic Telecommunications & Automation Systems

The Department of Electronic Engineering at HMU organizes a Master’s program in Telecommunication and Automation Electronic Systems, based in Chania, aligning with the continuous technological effort for the production and application of knowledge in subjects concerning science, technology, and applications of telecommunications, electronics, automation, computers, and informatics. The MSc program is completed in 3 full-time semesters, or more part-time semesters, requiring either (a) 8 elective courses and a diploma thesis, or (b) 12 elective courses. The postgraduate courses are independent of each other and have no prerequisites, so each student arranges the sequence of courses he/she chooses to attend. The MSc program has no tuition fees or charges. Its aim is to provide high-level specialized knowledge, innovative experiences, and applied skills in cutting-edge technologies that exhibit rapid scientific and technological development at the international level. The purpose of the MSc program is to educate graduates of Engineering, Science and Technology Departments, Armed and Security Forces’ Schools, and other related specialties, to develop their research and development skills, and to produce graduates ready to engage academically and professionally in the international environment.

Informatics Engineering

​The MSc in “Informatics Engineering” is organized by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and aims to provide a strong theoretical background and expertise in cutting-edge topics of Information Technology, so that graduates can cope with the demands of any competitive work environment. The purpose of the program is to develop practical skills and competences in the three directions of the Program, which include: a) computer networks and multimedia, b) software technology and its applications, and c) intelligent systems and computer architecture. As a postgraduate program, it also aims to cultivate research orientation, providing to students the resources for high-level research activity, which can be continued at PhD level.

LaPlA MSc degree (Laser, Plasma and applications)

Τhe Department of Electronics Engineering of Hellenic Mediterranean University along with the Institute of Plasma Physics & Lasers of the University Research Centre coordinates the LaPlA Postgraduate MSc degree program in Laser, Plasma & Applications. The main objective of the one year and a half training program is to prepare high quality scientists & engineers in the field of laser produced plasmas, laser physics, laser matter interaction. The graduates will be capable to conduct a doctoral thesis in Hellenic Mediterranean University or in collaborating internal and overseas Universities and to work in research funding projects. The MSc program will enable students and graduates to broaden their horizons by obtaining new knowledge through the mobility to top universities, research centers and companies abroad in the field of Lasers and Plasma technology. The graduates will enhance their skills and knowledge so that they can be able to create independently or in collaboration with other scientists new high-tech small and medium-sized companies. During their studies, postgraduate students are required to attend and successfully complete 10 postgraduate courses and to conduct a postgraduate diploma thesis. The Postgraduate diploma thesis for full-time students is carried out in the third semester.

«Nanotechnology for Energy Applications»

‘The Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program (IP) “Nanotechnology for Energy Applications” is organized by the Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Electronic Engineering of the Hellenic Mediterranean University, and the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science & Technology of the University of Crete, in collaboration with the Institute of Electronic Structure and Lasers of the Foundation for Research and Technology. The aim of the IP is to develop students’ knowledge and skills in nanotechnology, preparing them for the development and implementation of advanced technologies in the field of energy, while also promoting research and innovation in this important scientific area.

Business Administration for Engineers

Our Master’s Degree Program ” Master in Business Administration (MBA} for Engineers” is organized by the Schools of Engineering and Management and Economics Sciences of the Hellenic Mediterranean University and is located in Heraklion. Specifically, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Business Administration and Tourism are participating.

The purpose of the program is to train graduates of the Departments of Engineering and other related science departments in the fields of management, business administration, finance, promotion, project management, financial control and decision making, so that these can effectively support an enterprise or an organization.

MSc in “Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Automation and Robotics”

The MSc in Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Automation and Robotics is co-organized by the Mechanical Engineering and the Electrical & Computer Engineering departments of the School of Engineering of the Hellenic Mediterranean University. It is currently offered as an on-site, full-time Postgraduate Program without fees, and is taught in Greek language.
The aims of the Program are (a) to provide specialisation in the application of innovative technologies to economy sectors related to industry, the environment, agriculture and energy, and (b) to promote research in the areas of robotics, modern manufacturing systems, control and automation.
The duration of the Program is 3 academic semesters. During the first two semesters, students take 8 taught courses (6 compulsory and 2 elective), while the third semester is for the Master’s Thesis. Lectures of the taught courses are during evening hours.
Graduates of the MSc in Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Automation and Robotics will be able to:

  • Work as specialized personnel in industrial and production facilities, in companies and organisations of the public or the private sector.
  • Work as self-employed in the study, design and implementation of production, automation and robotic systems
  • Work in education or research in the areas covered by the Program
  • Pursue doctoral studies

Master in Geoenvironmental Resources & Risks

 

 

 

Environmental Protection Technologies

 

 

 

School of Music and Optoacoustic Technologies

 

Sound and Music Technologies

The Department of Music Technology and Acoustics of HMU organizes the Master’s Program “MSc in Sound and Music Technologies”. The object of the Program is the study of sound as a wave, as a signal and as a carrier of information both at the level of applied knowledge and in relation to modern scientific directions in this field. The aim of the Program is to provide specialized know-how for: a) the processing of technical studies related to acoustic problems b) the development of human-computer interaction systems with a focus on sound and music, c) the development of intelligent applications that automatically extract information from audio signals, d) the design and implementation of innovative sound pattern synthesis techniques and e) the contact and deepening of the modern object of optoacoustics and its applications.

 

 

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