 The
University of Piraeus was founded in 1938 under the title
of the “School for Industrial Studies”, by the Industrialists
and Tradesmen Association.
In 1945 it was renamed to “Higher School for Industrial Studies” and its aim was defined to be the systematic, theoretical and practical training of managerial executives.
In 1958, the “Higher School for Industrial Studies» was again renamed to “Graduate School of Industrial Studies”, with its
headquarters in Piraeus. Starting from 1966, the University operated in the form of a public legal entity.
In 1989, the “Graduate School of Industrial Studies” was renamed to
University of Piraeus. Today, the following seven Depart-ments are run by the University of Piraeus:
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Statistics and Insurance Science
- Financial Management and Banking
- Industrial Management
- Maritime Studies
- Informatics
- Technology Teachers Education (starting in 1999 – 2000)
These Departments award degrees and doctorates in the corresponding
scientific fields.
The University has additionally proposed to the Ministry
of National Education and Religious Affair the establishment
of the following Departments:
- Medicine
- Social Administration
- European Legal Studies
- Education (Primary Education)
- Education (Infant School) and
- Tourist Economy
As from September 1995, the following postgraduate curriculums
are run by the Department of Business Organization and Administration:
- Masters’ in Business Administration and
- European Masters’ Program in Total Quality Management (TQM).
- Will be starting in September 1999. Master (MSc) program
in Tourism Management.
Starting in September 1997 the Department of Banking and
Financial Management offers a Masters program in Banking and
Financial Management.
Starting in September 1998 the Department of Industrial Management.
Masters program in Industrial Management.
Specialization: a) Logistics 2) Energy Management and Environmental
Protection Systems 3) Master (MSc) in Health Informatics and
Management Care Services.
Starting in September 1998 the Department of Informatics
Master (MSc) in Health Informatics and Management Care Services.
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