Overview

What You Will Study

Through a comprehensive design, which integrates theory with hands-on practice, the students of the Information Technology major will:

get solid IT core knowledge, including programming, digital media technologies, software engineering, operating systems, networks and cybersecurity, and computer architecture.
develop a skillset for problem-solving, data and big data manipulation, user experience design, and artificial intelligence integration.
learn how to assess, design and develop IT products for real-world application areas according to ethical and legal standards.
be exposed to emergent technologies and IT innovations and learn how to conduct relevant research.

Moreover, students have the option to shape their study according to their preference, by concentrating on:

Software Development: techniques and approaches for designing, developing, testing and deploying software components and systems in traditional, web, mobile, cloud, and multi-core environments
Intelligent Systems and Automation: applied AI mechanisms for the design and development of software system processes which will require minimum human intervention
User Experience: from chatbots to digital ecosystems, the design and development of rich experiences for the interaction of humans with computing processes based on the international standards
Games: design and development of computer games, game platforms and associated tools as well as, digital content for traditional or XR environments

Career/Graduate Study Opportunities

The Information Technology (Hons) program from American College of Greece prepares knowledgeable graduates, who appreciate legal, ethical and professional practices, and have comprehensive understanding of the industry needs in the context of Information Technology essential and supplemental application areas. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to pursue a career and/or graduate studies in the wider IT sector or on focused directions, such as: software engineer, software developer, database administrator, data analyst, web and mobile developer, games designer and developer, user experience professional, UX/UI developer, AR/VR specialist, IT project manager, ICT officer, ICT support specialist, IT consultant, IT Digital Project manager.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Computer System Architecture
Operating Systems Concepts
Object Oriented Programming Techniques
Software Engineering Practices
Mathematics for Computing Level
User Experience and Interaction Design
Fundamentals of RDBMS
Enabling Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

121 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 7 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Greece

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

One letter of recommendation from teacher/professor of last institution attended; letter from private tutor is not accepted
Official high school transcript(s) and diploma or Official college/university transcript(s) and catalog (if applying for transfer credits)
Students may also qualify to take WP1010 by submitting evidence of fluency based on graduation from an English speaking secondary school/program.
If none of the above can be provided, then the candidate will have to take the English Placement Test administered by the College.
IELTS Academic (6.5 or above)

Tuition Fee

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International

11283 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 373 EUR per credit during 48 months.
EU/EEA

11283 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 373 EUR per credit during 48 months.

U.S. residents or Canadian citizens $6,410 per semester. Up to 8 credits (per credit)-406 € 9-14 credits (per credit) -395 €

Living costs for Athens

595 - 760 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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