POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SPECIALIZATION

The Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program (I.P.P.) awards a Postgraduate Diploma of Specialization (P.D.S.) in «Entrepreneurship & Advisory in Rural Development ».

The duration for obtaining the Postgraduate Diploma of Specialization is:

• Three (3) semesters for full-time study
• Up to six (6) semesters for part-time study

Students must declare, before the start of the 1st academic semester, which study program they will follow, so that the corresponding documents/certificates can be issued.

The maximum number of students admitted to the Program is set at forty (40) postgraduate students per year.

The language of instruction of the I.P.P. is Greek, while invited lecturers may use English. The Master’s thesis may be written in Greek or English, subject to approval by the Special Interdepartmental Committee (S.I.C.).

To be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma of Specialization, students must accumulate ninety (90) ECTS credits (thirty (30) per semester), obtained through successful attendance and examination in thematic modules and the completion of the Master’s thesis.

The ninety (90) ECTS credits are allocated as follows:

a) Thirty (30) ECTS credits from successful attendance and examination of the 1st semester modules

b) Thirty (30) ECTS credits from successful attendance and examination of the 2nd semester modules

c) Thirty (30) ECTS credits from successful attendance and examination of the 3rd semester modules and successful completion of the Master’s thesis

The final degree classification is indicated on the diploma as follows:

• Excellent, for an average grade above 8.50
• Very Good, for an average grade between 6.50 – 8.49
• Good, for an average grade between 6.00 – 6.49

The Interdepartmental Committee of the Program approves the awarding of the P.D.S. and the graduation grade.

Graduates participate in an official graduation ceremony, held publicly in the presence of the Rector of the Agricultural University of Athens or their legal representative, who awards the degree.