A Program Designed for Today's Business Landscape

The ACT MBA is a comprehensive, flexible, and market-driven program that equips students with a solid understanding of contemporary business theory and the practical tools required to thrive in today’s dynamic, competitive world. Whether you are looking to enhance your problem-solving and decision-making skills, build strong leadership and teamwork abilities, or position yourself for success in local, regional, and international markets, the ACT MBA provides the foundation and the flexibility to help you get there.

What Sets the ACT MBA Apart

U.S.-Accredited Quality
ACT offers the only MBA in Northern Greece accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)—the same body that accredits prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Yale. This assures a high academic standard and international recognition.

Learning That Matters
With a strong focus on skills-based learning, the program combines academic excellence with real-world business applications. Courses are designed to help students not only understand business challenges but also apply what they learn in practical, meaningful ways.

Small Classes, Big Impact
Students benefit from small class sizes that foster active participation, personalized learning, and close interaction with faculty. Group work is an essential part of the experience, strengthening your ability to collaborate—an indispensable skill in any professional environment.

Experienced Faculty with Global Insights
Courses are taught by seasoned professionals and academics from Europe and the U.S., who bring real-world managerial and executive experience into the classroom, enhancing learning through diverse perspectives and practical insight.

An International Learning Community
ACT is home to a diverse student body that reflects a global perspective. Students come from Greece, the U.S., Southeastern Europe, and beyond, offering a multicultural experience and valuable networking opportunities.

A Lifelong Professional Network
Through ACT and Anatolia College's extensive alumni network, MBA students gain access to thousands of professionals leading organizations around the world—opening doors to mentorship, partnerships, and career advancement.

State-of-the-Art Facilities
MBA students enjoy access to high-speed networks, multimedia classrooms, and top-tier campus facilities that support digital learning and research both on-site and remotely.

Scholarships and Financial Aid
ACT is committed to talent and potential. Scholarships and financial aid are available for academically strong and professionally promising candidates, helping students invest in their future.

Who Should Apply

The ACT MBA is ideal for:

• Experienced managers seeking to advance their careers and refine their leadership capabilities
• Business and Economics graduates who want to build practical skills and stand out in a competitive job market
• Professionals from non-business backgrounds—such as law, engineering, healthcare, or education—looking to transition into managerial or entrepreneurial roles
• Family business members or entrepreneurs aiming to grow, manage, or launch their own ventures
• Individuals operating in or with the Balkans, who need to understand both global business fundamentals and the unique aspects of doing business in Southeastern Europe

The MBA program at ACT aims to accommodate recent college graduates from different backgrounds and working professionals in the early stages of their careers. It is fully accredited in the US through NECHE, and validated in the EU by the Open University, UK. The degree requirements can be completed on a full-time (1 year) or part time basis.

One of the most basic characteristics of the program is extroversion. It equips students with applied knowledge and introduces them to real life practices and examples. Participants need to complete a total of 7 core modules in Terms 1, 2 and 3. In Term 4, they select 3 out of the 5 electives offered. The electives deepen the knowledge of students in subject areas such as management, marketing, entrepreneurship and finance. During term 3, students choose between a Thesis and an Applied Business Project.

All taught courses meet once a week for 7 weeks, including final exams, in a hybrid fashion, alternating between in-person and online meetings, i.e., there are three in-person meetings & three online meetings each term.

All sessions run from 18:00-22:30, including session breaks.

The Thesis and Applied Business Project courses are arranged flexibly between the student, instructor, and supervisor.

In addition to the modules taught, a series of compulsory, non-credit workshops give students the opportunity to improve skills such as leadership, communication and project management which are highly demanded by employers.  Other advantages in terms of career development include the program’s international environment, the flexible format of delivery, the quality and experience of the faculty, the experiential learning and the extensive networking opportunities.

Upon graduation participants will have learned how to become adaptable and resilient leaders who can use appropriate tools and their creativity to meet the economic, ethical, social and sustainable goals of businesses. They will also have acquired the necessary skills to become effective independent life-long learners.

The MBA is validated by The Open University.

Useful Links

• Program Accreditation
• Program Specifications 
• Teaching Faculty 

For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the student handbook.

Structure of the program

Term 1

2 Core Modules

• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management

Workshop on Leadership (2 sessions 4 hours each)

Term 2

2 Core Modules

• Corporate Finance
• Operations Management

Workshop on Project Management (2 sessions 4 hours each)

Term 3

3 Core Modules

• Managerial Economics
• Statistics + Data Analytics
• Organizational Behavior and Change

Term 4

3 Elective Modules**

• Elective 1
• Elective 2
• Elective 3

Terms 3 and 4

1 module

Thesis OR Applied Business Project

**Students need to select 3 of the following 5 electives

• Conflict Management
• Digital Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Security analysis and portfolio management

All modules are delivered in hybrid mode (50% in class, 50% online.)

The ACT MBA is a dynamic, generalist program for university graduates from all academic backgrounds, including—but not limited to—Business and Economics. With a flexible structure and a range of electives, it accommodates the needs of working professionals and can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. The curriculum combines contemporary business theory with hands-on practice, helping students develop critical thinking, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Graduates leave equipped with the tools to succeed in local, regional, and international business environments.

The financial aid program grants awards to both local and international undergraduate and graduate students. Financial aid grants will be determined according to student or family financial need, as appropriate, and academic merit within university budget limitations. Financial need is a percentage reduction in the ACT tuition fees.

In order to be considered for the Institutional Financial Aid program, certain requirements must be met:

• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment.
• Be degree-seeking.
• Demonstrate financial need through submitting the financial aid application.

Greek prospective students need to submit the Ε1, Ε2 and Ε9 tax forms for the last 2 years.

Non-EU students applying for financial aid need to submit family bank statements and financial statements for the last 2 years.

ACT strives to be not only the first choice, but also an affordable choice for the education of youth from Greece, Southeast Europe, the US and beyond. To that end, we award financial aid to a substantial number of students in each entering class. Financial aid awards aim to make quality education affordable to students in need, and also reward a student’s academic accomplishments and potential. ACT has developed a well established, comprehensive program of financial aid to assist students in their quest for a college education. This program ensures that no student should be deprived from attending ACT because of financial strains.

All applicants who would like to be considered for financial aid should complete the respective ACT financial aid application form.

Our courses are taught by a mix of academic faculty and seasoned professionals with exceptional academic credentials and substantial managerial and executive leadership experience in organizations across the world, including Greece and Southeast Europe. They are in touch with current business issues, and bring a wealth of practical business knowledge, and pragmatic thinking, to the classroom.

We are the only program in Northern Greece that is accredited by NECHE, the accrediting body of the most prestigious universities such as Harvard, Yale, MIT, and Brown.

• Study at world class facilities on a true college campus.
• Join a program with a distinct international flavor with students from Greece, the U.S., Bulgaria, FYROM, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Russia, Germany, and Austria among others.
• Engage with a network of thousands of Anatolia and ACT alumni that lead industry and government organizations across the world.
• Benefit from over 135 years of experience in education, backed by the name "Anatolia College".

Program duration

The duration of the whole program could vary from:

• A 12-month period, for those attending on a full-time basis, or
• A 24-month period, for those selecting a part-time basis

Program description

The MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management program at ACT is a unique program that is fully accredited in the USA through NECHE, and validated in the EU by the Open University, UK.

To fulfill all graduation requirements, students must complete 9 compulsory courses, one of which is a choice between a Thesis or an Applied Business Project (Internship).

All taught courses meet once a week for 7 weeks, including final exams, in a hybrid fashion, alternating between in-person and online meetings, i.e., there are three in-person meetings & three online meetings each term.

All sessions run from 18:00-22:30, including session breaks.

The Thesis and Applied Business Project courses are arranged flexibly between the student, instructor, and supervisor.

In addition to the modules taught, a series of compulsory, non-credit workshops give students the opportunity to improve skills such as leadership, communication and project management which are highly demanded by employers. Other advantages in terms of career development include the program’s international environment, the flexible format of delivery, the quality and experience of the faculty, the experiential learning and the extensive networking opportunities.

The MSc Hospitality & Tourism Management is validated by The Open University.

Useful Links

• Program Accreditation
• Program Specifications 
• Teaching Faculty 

For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the student handbook.

Program of study

Term 1

• MBA BUS 580: Strategic Management
• MS 545: Hospitality Management
• MS 524: Tourism Management

*Workshop on Leadership (2 sessions 4 hours each)

Term 2

• MBA FIN 540: Corporate Finance
• MBA MNGT 525: Operations Management
• MS 587: Performance Marketing

*Workshop on Project Management (2 sessions 4 hours each)

Term 3

• MS 562: Events management
• MS 548: Revenue Management (2)

Term 4

• BUS 599: Thesis OR
• BUS 590: Applied Business Project

To be considered for admission, candidates must:

• Hold a Bachelor degree
• Demonstrate competency in the English language

Although the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is recommended and strengthens the application, it is not required.

For more in-depth information regarding your admission and further requirements, please

read more

A highly flexible Master's program that is tailored to your needs

• A Master's program you can complete in 1 year, with only 3 quarters of studies at ACT.
• Classes are held in the evening to accommodate working professionals and those living outside Thessaloniki.
• An Applied Business Project or a Thesis is included within the time frame of the program.

ACT has developed strategic partnerships in order to provide all MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management students with an Applied Business Project (Internship) opportunity during their final term, spanning approximately May to September.

The MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management at ACT – The American College of Thessaloniki is a flexible, one-year English-language Master’s degree designed for professionals and aspiring leaders in one of the world’s most dynamic industries. Fully accredited and internationally oriented, the program blends academic rigor with hands-on experience, including an Applied Business Project (Internship) opportunity through partnerships with leading hotels, tourism associations, and agencies. Taught by expert faculty with real-world business backgrounds, it equips graduates with the strategic, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills needed to excel in today’s global tourism and hospitality landscape. Backed by over 135 years of educational excellence and supported by ACT’s vibrant international network, this Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management in Greece offers a strong foundation for career growth, leadership, or launching your own venture.