Business and Accounting

The purpose of the Business Administration and Accounting course is twofold. First of all, it aims to provide a theoretical and conceptual approach to study the nature, the structure and the operating dynamics of enterprises and their relations with the external environment. In this regard, we will first specifically analyse the key concepts of the Business Administration theory as business and institute and economic activity and then examine in depth the typical economic processes and choices regarding the operation of enterprises. Finally, we will concentrate on the main analytical models that allow to examine the relationship between a business and its surrounding competitive environment in order to make long-term strategic choices. Secondly, the Business Administration course aims to provide a methodology in order to understand the principles and fundamental elements of accounting documents and data.

At the end of the Business Administration and Accounting, the students will be able to:
· Use the main core concepts and language of Business Administration, with particular emphasis typical economic processes and function of enterprises;
· Understand the informative value of accounting processes and documents and obtain information for analytical and decisional purposes;
· Critically understand the operation of enterprises in a holistic way in order to appreciate the multifaceted interactions that exists with their surrounding economic environment.