CITY UNITY COLLEGE – INTRODUCTION
City Unity College was found in Greece in 1999 as an authorized teaching location of City
University of Seattle (U.S.A.) in Athens, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate
study programs. Qualitative education combined with flexible study programs result in providing
degrees and certificates, which guarantee knowledge and professional career at international
level.
City Unity College’s Philosophy: The philosophy of City Unity College is based on the following
principles:
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Access to knowledge: An opportunity to study should be open to anybody and
everywhere and education should be accessible to everybody.
Global understanding: Educational activities tailored for local needs of the labor
market as well as for current global education.
Flexibility: Academic programs focused on a modern student, relevant to his/her
aspirations.
Innovation: Lifelong learning, unhindered by time and place, which changes
conservative educational forms.
Result: Development of critical thinking and constant personal improvement.
Graduates able to offer their knowledge in the professional community where they
act.
Partnerships
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City University of Seattle: City University of Seattle is an American, independent,
non-profit institution of higher education, based in Seattle, Washington State, U.S.A.
It is fully acknowledged by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
(NWCCU) and by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
(IACBE). It offers one of the largest university networks of 25 teaching locations
worldwide.
University of Wales: Founded in 1893, the University of Wales is the degreeawarding body for higher education students at its accredited institutions across
Wales as well as over 130 collaborative centers offering validated provision in 30
countries. The University also comprises the acclaimed CAWCS research center, the
University of Wales Press, the Global Academy and a bog conference center.
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University of Strasbourg: The origins of the University of Strasbourg date back to the
early 16th century when an institution was created for theology, philosophy,
medicine, and law. In the wake of historic developments, there separate universities
were established in 1971 focusing on sciences, humanities and legal, political, social
and technological education. On January 2009 the University of Strasbourg was born
– a pioneering example of merging universities in France. European by nature and
international by design, the University’s strengths and assets stem from its active
involvements in virtually every discipline comprising the current body of knowledge.
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Liverpool John Moores University: Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of
the leading universities in UK in both studies as well as research. In 2005 LJMU
received the biennial “Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education”
for its contributions in studies and research – the ultimate honor for a British
University. The exclusive cooperation with City Unity College and LJMU started in
2007, providing unique distance learning graduate programs in Marine Studies &
Special Needs Education, which are exclusively taught by professors of LJMU who
come to Greece on regular basis in order to give lectures.
Study Programs
A. City University of Seattle
Undergraduate Degrees
 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in:
o General Management
o International Management
o Information System Management
o Marketing
o Project Management
o Human Resource Management
 Bachelor of Science in Information System with emphasis in:
o System Development & Management
o Networking & Telecommunications
o Programming
o Information Security
o Web 2.0 & Web Track
 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology/Management
 Bachelor of Arts in Management
 Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Graduate Degrees
 Master in Business Administration with emphasis in:
o Finance
o Global Management
o Technology Management
o Marketing
o Project Management
o Human Resource Management
o Change Leadership
o Accounting
o Sustainable Business
 Master of Science in Computer Systems with emphasis in:
o Technology Management
o Web Development
o C++ Programming
 Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
 Master of Arts in Leadership
B. University of Wales
Undergraduate Degrees
 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with specialization in:
o Management
o Marketing
o Accounting & Finance
o Information Technology
o Computing
 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management
 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Events & Conventions Management
 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Food & Beverage Management
Graduate Degrees
 Master of Arts in Business Administration with specialization in:
o Management
o Marketing
o Accounting & Finance
o Human Resource Management
o Information Technology
o Energy Management
 Master of Arts in International Hospitality & Tourism Leadership
C. University of Strasbourg
Graduate Degrees
 Master 1 in Translation
 Master 1 in Interpretation
 Master 2 in Conference Interpretation
D. Liverpool John Moores University
Graduate Degrees
 Master of Arts in Special Education Needs
The cooperation with Epsilon Business Training subsidiary of Epsilon Net Group: The first
cooperation in the field of private education started in 2009 between City Unity College and
business educational unit of Epsilon Net Group, under the name Epsilon Business Training. There
reliable organizations united under a common vision, which imprints into a new development
plant. Providing academic study programs and continual professional training and keeping in
pace with technological and scientific developments, City Unity College targets to a direct linking
of students and graduates with labor market.
Epsilon Business Training Diplomas
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Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards – IFRSs
Diploma in Advanced IFRSs - Expert IFRSs Analysis
Certificate in International Financial Reporting
Diploma in Management Accounting & Costing
Lifelong Learning Programs
Shipping Studies: The Department of Shipping Studies of City Unity College offers a diploma,
designed and implemented by the top educational staff of the country, in the following program:
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Professional Diploma in Shipping Management
Foreign Languages: City Unity College has department of foreign languages for adults in a
mutual cooperation with “ENOSI – Center for Foreign Languages for Adults”. It offers the
following languages:
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English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Russian
Turkish
Arabic
Japanese
Modern Greek for foreigners
School of Continuing & Professional Studies – Seminars
City Unity College offers a wide range of seminars such as Business Management, Sales,
Marketing Management, Leadership & Change, Psychology, Personal Development, Project
Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, IT & Networking and
many more. Seminars are offered in low cost and address those who wish to improve their
competitiveness at labor market.
Study Programs – EDEXCEL
Graphic & Interior Design: The Department of Graphic & Interior Design of City Unity College
wants to provide students with necessary knowledge and designer skills, to develop critical
thinking in order to be able to successfully respond to the requirements of current labor markets.
EDEXCEL programs which provide internationally recognized degrees are the following:
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Higher National Diploma (HND) in Graphic Design
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Interior Design
Euro-Sport Journalism: The Department of Journalism of City Unity College creates the news
European profile of the Sports Journalist. Become a European Certified Sports Journalist from the
top sportscasters, newspaper editors, as well as well recognized athletes. EDEXCEL program
which provide internationally recognized degree is the following:
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Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sports Euro Journalism
Translation: The Department of Translation of City Unity College offers a two year recognized
program from EDEXCEL. The program offers a wide range of language translation combination
such as: English – Greek, French – Greek, Spanish – Greek, and Italian – Greek. EDEXCEL program
which provide internationally recognized degree is the following:
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Higher National Diploma (HND) in Translation
CISCO Academy
City Unity College is a certified center of CISCO Academy and offers a program for CCNA
Certification, affording full equipment for its realization.
Academic Staff
Faculty members combine strong academic qualifications and active professional careers in the
fields in which they teach. The choice of academic staff is subject to severe procedures and
assessments and is made on the basis of specifications that are valid in quality education
worldwide.
Career Opportunities
The companies stated below comprise a part of continuously growing group of companies, which
collaborate with City Unity College and employ or have employed our graduates: ABN Amro
Bank, AB Vasilopoulos, Alpha Bank, International Airport “El. Venizelos”, British American
Tobacco, BP Hellas, Carrefour, Citibank, Coca Cola, HBC, National Bank of Greece, Eurobank EFG,
Wind, ForthNet, Germanos, Hellenic Bank, Hellenic Duty Free Shops, Info-Quest Holdings,
Intralot, Kotsovolos, Kraft Food Hellas, Piraeus Bank, Sony Hellas, Tellas, Viamar.
Why Choose City Unity College?
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Degrees that comply with the EU requirements specified in Directive 36/2005
Student’s mobility. An opportunity for students to study at any location of City
University of Seattle completely recognizing their studies.
High quality education with working in small groups.
Flexible programs (full time/ part time/ distance learning)
A possibility of transferring credits from/to different universities.
New premises with fully equipped laboratories, modern classrooms with audio-visual
equipment, and a rich updated library.
Private students’ dormitories in the center of Athens.
Competitive tuition with flexible payments.
Scholarship awards on the basis of the performance of students.
Direct contact with labor market through Liaison Office of City Unity Career Center.