The International Industrial Advisory Board Annual Meeting

Bringing academia even closer to the industry.

On Monday, 14 December 2015 the International Industrial Advisory Board of the Business Administration and Economics Department held its annual meeting at the main campus of the International Faculty in Thessaloniki, Greece. The Board which consists of 16 members, all well respected experts in the business world, meets in a plenary session once every year.

Many interesting and challenging topics were on the agenda and discussed thoroughly at the Board meeting. This year the meeting’s agenda particularly focused on latest trends and developments in the business world, aiming at identifying future trends and incorporating them in our academic programmes. Proposals on enhancing even more our learning and teaching, by taking under consideration the market changes and the current and future needs of the corporate world were put on the table along with identification of the attributes and personal characteristics, soft and hard skills necessary for a successful career.

Mr Athanasios Savvakis, Chair of the IAB and President of Federation of Industries for Northern Greece commented: “It was a very productive meeting with many innovative ideas. All members felt that their contribution towards enhancing the academic programmes of the Business Administration Department was appreciated and that it significantly helps the Department to continue offering high quality education.” 

The Industrial Advisory Board of the Business Administration and Economics Department at the International Faculty, CITY College aims to facilitate communication and collaboration with the industry in the Balkan area, in order to meet the objective of developing high calibre graduates, well-equipped to pursue successful careers. Each member of the Advisory Board contributes a valuable professional perspective from years of hands-on market experience. Thus, the Industrial Advisory Board enables the International Faculty, CITY College to keep abreast of regional and global trends and incorporate them in its mission and practices. The feedback that the Faculty receives from scientific societies, quality assurance agencies and students on educational, professional and research issues, is well-complemented by the valuable insight and guidance provided by the Industrial Advisory Board.