Alba Graduate Business School

Alba Graduate Business School, the American College of Greece is one of the top graduate business schools in Europe, located in the historic capital of Athens, and accredited by AMBA, NECHE and EPAS (EFMD). Alba is famous for being innovative (AMBA innovation award 2015) and for being extremely friendly and customer-centric. Business Unusual is the founding DNA of Alba. A way of thinking and working in business, a way of living in society. It signifies the unwavering commitment to setting sights over the horizon, reaching for visionary ideals and working restlessly to get there, against the tide and against all odds. This is the spirit in which Alba pursues the transformative, Business Unusual, learning journey. Alba was created by the Greek companies in 1992 and since 2011 it formed a strategic alliance with the American College of Greece, aiming to create a top international educational institution in Greece.

Studies At Alba

Alba offers only MBA and Master programs in various business subjects. With a student body of approximately 400 postgraduate students, the Alba community easily maintains a close-knit feel where more attention can be given to students. With more than 60 exchange partnerships internationally Alba offers a unique learning experience for those students who wish to study abroad for a short time period. Dual exchange programs, joint degrees, incoming and outgoing field trips give the opportunity to the students to experience a truly international business environment in Greece. Alba faculty comprises of staff from all over the world who have experience in prestigious schools in the area of business and management and beyond, such as Harvard Business School, Stern School of Business, Wharton, London Business School etc. Alba Resident Professors are leading academics who produce high calibre academic research that has appeared mostly in top academic journals such as Academy of Management Review, Journal of Finance, Journal of Marketing, etc. Some of the articles published by Alba faculty are among the most highly cited in their areas.

Career and alumni

Alba alumni network consists of 4000 members located in 54 countries across the globe. They are leaders and innovators in the global business community, active participants in the life of the School and strategic partners in Alba continued success. From around the world and throughout Greece, Alba alumni offer valuable services to students and fellow alumni as well as support to faculty and School at large.

Alba is committed to support students in their job search and provide them with a wide range of services so as to assist them in their career planning and development. Throughout the academic year, the Career & Alumni Office hosts various workshops and organizes events so as to enhance students’ understanding of the recruitment process, strengthen their skills and overall prepare them for entry into the job market. Placement rate of Alba students is the highest in the country.