The aim of the course is to:

• develop and implement comprehensive strategies for managing complex international supply chain projects, demonstrating proficiency in project planning, risk assessment, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• analyze global supply chain risks (geopolitical, cyber, environmental) using frameworks such as ISO 31000 and quantitative models
• examine the implementation of mitigation strategies for resilience, including supplier diversification, digital twins and crisis simulation
• analyze EU and UN sustainability policies and frameworks for designing resilient systems.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• describe the main risks in global supply chains
• analyze the mitigation strategies of businesses and organizations
• describe policies at the national, regional, and global levels

evaluate the choices and decisions of businesses and organizations in the light of integrated risk management.

The aim of the course is to:

• acquire knowledge of the basic principles of project and programme management, including methods of project selection and evaluation.
• plan the implementation of a project in an optimal way, estimating the resources and duration required
• monitor and manage projects, applying quality assurance and risk management procedures.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of project management, methods of project selection and evaluation, techniques and methods of scheduling, cost-duration analysis, optimal allocation and smoothing of project resources, and methods of project control
• Evaluate projects and programs
• Optimized planning of project implementation
• Monitor and manage a project

Implement project quality assurance and risk management proced

The aim of the course is to:

• Become familiar with the basic concepts and different approaches to change management
• Acquire knowledge for designing, managing and implementing successful changes and transformations in the agri-food sector
• Cultivate leadership skills and opportunity identification skills to enhance the competitive advantage of agribusinesses
• Apply methods and tools for change management in agricultural enterprises
• Develop skills in change management decision-making tools

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Recognise the challenges arising from organisational change and propose strategies to manage them effectively
• Apply change management theories and models to real-life agribusiness scenarios
• Designs strategies for managing organisational and technological change
• Conduct data analysis practices to improve decision making
• Evaluate the social, environmental and economic impact of changes on agribusiness effectiveness and recommend improvements

The aim of the course is to:  

• examine the key concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation by focusing on applications in agribusiness. 

• recognise the dimensions, legal framework and forms of entrepreneurship and innovation in agribusiness. 

• highlight the skills required for preparing relevant plans and proposals. 

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 

• explain the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation. 

• describe the different choices of entrepreneurship and innovation in agribusiness. 

• distinguish opportunities in food markets and in agriculture and food industries. 

• assess the internal and external environment of the agribusinesses and organizations involved. 

• plan the implementation map in the agricultural sector. 

The aim of the course is to:  

• examine the key concepts of agricultural cooperativism and knowledge management (individual and collective) in the agricultural sector. 

• analyse the techniques, tools and systems for agricultural collaborative work and knowledge management in the agri-food ecosystem. 

• link knowledge to strategy and innovation in agri-food ecosystems in the context of agro-ecology principles. 

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 

• apply cooperative principles, the principles of agro-ecology. 

• design and develop the structure and organisation of cooperatives. 

• apply strategies of cooperative development 

• recognise the importance of collective and individual knowledge as a strategic resource 

• describe methods of creating, storing, disseminating and utilising knowledge 

• apply organisational learning and change management practices 

• develop knowledge management strategies adapted to agro-industrial systems and coopratives 

The aim of the course is:
The development, analysis and interpretation of tax legislation, combined with Environmental Legislation (Environmental Law).
The lectures start with a theoretical approach to general concepts, such as meaning, content and distinctions of taxes as well as the general principles governing tax law. Then, the Greek tax system is presented, including the administrative tax procedure and particularly the judicial one protection in tax disputes. The course also addresses key issues in labor relations and labor law that employ enterprises and their employees and are of particular applied interest and introductory concepts concerning Environmental Legislation (Environmental Law).

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of Tax and Labor Law,
• Recognize the scope of application of Tax and Labor Law,
• Understand the fundamental principles governing Tax and Labor Law,
• Analyze theoretical issues of Tax and Labor Law
• Resolve practical issues of Tax and Labor Law
• Understand what Environmental legislation means,
• Recognize the scope of Environmental legislation,
• Know the fundamental principles that govern Environmental legislation,
• Analyze theoretical issues of Environmental legislation and
• Resolve practical issues of Environmental legislation and understand the importance and possibilities of alternative intervention and monitoring tools for the natural and built environment, with the aim of protecting and upgrading it.

General Competences:
• Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies
• Adaptation to new situations
• Decision making
• Autonomous work
• Teamwork
• Working in an International Environment
• Work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Promotion of new Research Ideas
• Composite application of legislation and "good practices" as well as Environmental legislation
• Respect for the Natural Environment
• Distinguish mandatory criteria from optional ones in the environmental impact assessment process
• Participation in the process of preparing and evaluating Environmental Studies and Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (EIA)
• Understand the importance and possibilities of alternative intervention and tools for monitoring the natural and built environment, with the aim of protecting and upgrading it.
• Participation in the process of transposing EU Directives into the internal legal order
• Planning and Management of projects and activities
• Respect for Diversity and multiculturalism
• Demonstration of social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to issues gender
• Exercise criticism and self-criticism
• Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking.

Learning Outcomes:
The aim of the course "Business Communication and Negotiation" is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in the principles, strategies, and tools of business communication and negotiation. Through a combination of in-depth theoretical insight and practical application, students will master effective communication within professional settings, adeptly handle organizational change and crisis management, and engage in strategic negotiations on both international and local scales. Moreover, the course focuses on fostering proficiency in utilizing cutting-edge digital communication tools, crafting corporate presentations, drafting professional business documents, and articulating innovative business concepts.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Understands the fundamental principles of communication and its various forms, identifying the barriers that may interfere with effective communication processes.
• Analyzes the importance of communication in human resource management, strategic decision-making, and modern organizational leadership.
• Manages change and crises in business environments by applying communication techniques in marketing and the management of multicultural teams.
• Applies negotiation techniques at both national and international levels, understanding the complexities and challenges present in today’s business landscape.
• Utilizes modern digital communication tools to enhance the effectiveness of electronic interactions with clients and collaborators.
• Creates professional presentations by adhering to best practices in the design and delivery of business data.
• Formulates innovative business ideas and presents proposals within corporate settings.
• Develops effective resumes and prepares thoroughly for human resource selection interviews.
• Responds to client requests and drafts business documents, implementing best practices in common business transactions.

General Competences:
• Critical Thinking and Information Analysis
• Effective Oral and Written Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Conflict Management and Relationship Building
• Negotiation Preparation and Execution
• Use of Modern Digital Tools and Software
• Task Organization and Prioritization
• Adaptability to Changing Business Conditions
• Leadership Development and Initiative

Learning Outcomes:
The scope of the course is to help students to:

●Enrich their vocabulary and gain access to advanced vocabulary and idiomatic expressions used in professional and everyday contexts.

●Use business language terms and concepts in English and understand extensive texts related to agricultural business management and supply chain systems.

●Use terms and concepts from various fields related to entrepreneurship and agribusiness in English.

●Use terms and concepts of Logistics and Supply Chain Management in English.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

●Understands and uses terms and concepts related to agricultural business management and supply chain systems in the English language.

●Reads and comprehends extensive texts related to their field, as well as communicates effectively in a business environment.

●Composes scientific texts in English.

General Competences:
●Research, analysis, and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies.
● Adaptation to new situations.
● Decision making.
● Independent work.
● Teamwork.
● Promotion of free, creative, and inductive thinking

Learning outcomes:
The course learning outcomes, specific knowledge, skills and competences of an appropriate level, which the students will acquire with the successful completion of the course are described.

This is the basic introductory course on the concepts of plant disease and their causal agents, but also on the understanding of the pathogenesis, epidemiology and management of plant diseases.
After successful completion of the course (theory and laboratory), students (from the departments Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics & Rural Development and Natural Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering) should be able (descriptive indicator 6 of the European Qualifications Framework) to:

• Describe the concept of plant disease, parasitism and the degree of pathogenicity and development of a disease.
• Distinguish between transmissive and non- transmissive diseases and the elements of their expression (symptoms and signs) according to the causal agents (fungi, bacteria, viruses, viruses, phytoplasmas, non-parasitic causes/adverse environmental conditions).
• Understand the biology - reproduction of plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, oomycetes, viruses, viroids, phytoplasmas) and their interaction with plants.
• Describe the stages in the development of an infectious disease and the factors that influence the occurrence of an epidemic.
• Understand the basic principles of disease management, depending on the pathogen.
• Know the basic epidemiology (survival, transmission) and management of representative diseases of cultivated plants.
• Acquire skills related to the recognition of symptoms and signs, through stereoscopic and microscopic observation of spores and fruiting bodies of the main plant pathogenic fungi and oomycetes, in order to have the basic knowledge for the identification of infestations on horticultural, ornamental and tree crops and for their treatment.
• Have the opportunity to be informed and evaluate cutting-edge issues related to diseases and biology of plant pathogens.