Welcome to the
Department of Business Administration of Food and Agricultural Enterprises (B.A.F.A.E.)
of the School of Economics & Business of University of Patras
Department of Business Administration of Food & Agricultural Enterprises (B.A.F.A.E.)
The department developed a contemporary programme of studies based on the experience of corresponding Greek and International University departments. The programme of studies offers important knowledge grounding in the area of Agribusiness Management combining knowledge in the economic, management and agricultural domains which corresponds both to the requirements of units which produce, process and trade agricultural products and foods and to the policy applied to devices used for viable development of enterprises and generally of the agricultural Economy. In general, the areas of study of the programme of studies are:
- Economics (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics), Agricultural Economy and Policy, Cooperative Economy, Price Analysis.
- Management (Business Administration Principles, Management Strategy and Policy, Human Resource Management).
- Marketing (Marketing Principles, Marketing Strategy, International Export Marketing, Consumer Behavior)
- Regional and International development of Agricultural Enterprises, International Trade of Agricultural Foods and Products.
- Management Information Systems, Decision Theory, Intelligent Information Systems, Operations Research.
- Accounting and Finance (General Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting and Price Analysis: Managerial Accounting, Financial Management).
- Law (Civil Law, Commercial Law).
- Agriculture, Food Quality and Preservation, Environmental Management.
- Courses of Basic Sciences such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computing and Chemistry.
The administrative base of our students has an implemented orientation which results from a five year study period which is completed by the realization of the diploma thesis during the last 10th semester of studies.
The crowning of the above is the recent recognition of the important work of the department by the registration of the graduates in the Chamber of Economists of Greece.
The department of Business Administration of Food and Agricultural Enterprises is taking part in the effort of other departments' studies lasting five years (National Metsovio, Agricultural School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) for the equality of University titles with the Diplomas of Advanced studies including in the curriculum two further semesters and advanced courses. Thus, the awarded titles of the above institutions can be regarded as a Masters degree.
The scientific grounding of our students is based on the knowledge of experienced and research teaching staff of repute with intense concerns. Towards that direction contribute the four educational and research labs of the department and the dynamic route of the two postgraduate programmes of studies offered by the department, namely, "MBA in Food Business Administration" and "Certification of Quality Agricultural Products".
P. Theodoridis, Assoc. Professor
Head of the Department
Department of Business Administration of Food & Agricultural Enterprises (B.A.F.A.E.)
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We are proud of our hundreds of graduates! We would like to introduce you to some of them!
Anastasios Roussos - Relationship Manager, Pentagram Wealth Management SA - Geneva
I became acquainted with the BAFAE department in 1999, a newly established department with the vision of preparing future professionals for the modern labor market. The love and passion of the academic and administrative staff for his department and vision created a multi-year five-year course, which in turn established a strong cognitive background. The comparative advantages of the department I consider to be the anthropocentric approach of staff focusing on each student individually, the direct access and communication with teachers, the wide range of subjects and the development of collegiality among students. The DEAPT department quickly gained character through the interaction of students, academics, and administrators.
Manolis Gianiatakis - Secretary General FAMI-QS
My five years of study in the Department of Agricultural and Food Business Management have been the pillar of my career so far. The remarkable and extensive curriculum, coupled with the guidance and availability of the department's in-house potential, was instrumental in this event. These factors contribute to the creation of a competitive academic environment. The curriculum of the Department of Agriculture and Food Business Administration provided me with all the tools needed to develop skills that helped me to evolve in the field of quality management.
Stefanos Matsopoulos – IT Project Manager, Allianz Technology – Munich
My five years of study in the BAFAE department was crucial to my subsequent personal and professional career. The wide range of courses in the curriculum and high quality lectures, combined with the human-centered character of the university as well as the continued support from teachers and the wider staff, provided me with the necessary knowledge and skills to build an international professional career. The knowledge gained during my undergraduate studies at DEAPT broadened my horizons so that I could manage various professional situations methodically and efficiently as well as make strategic decisions.
Constantinos Kotsopoulos - President and Board Member of Mikinaiki Α.Β.Ε.Ε.
Dr. Dimas Athnasios - Marketing Manager, Co-FounderSaintstartup.com
Kathrine Papageorgiou - Auditor in the Internal Audit Department of the Independent Public Revenue Office
Leonidas Klados - National Bank of Greece
The uniqueness of the Bachelor of Management Degree in Agricultural and Food Business Management seems to me to be a competitive advantage for its graduates. Highly qualified teaching and administrative staff combined with its modern curriculum shape the success of the Department. At undergraduate level, the student acquires knowledge in the economics and administration of an organization as well as in food and food processing. In general, the Department has numerous professional rights since its graduates can register with the Economic Chamber of Greece. At the same time, another advantage is added and is none other than the recognition of the 5th year of study as an integrated master thus creating a competitive advantage of the Degree.
Nikos Georgousis – Sports Marketing Piraeus Bank
The courses of the Department of Management of Agricultural Products and Food Businesses are enriched with know-how and information that will be valuable to the graduates of the Department. The level of education gives future scientists all the necessary guarantees, whether to pursue doctoral studies or to integrate smoothly into a wide range of professions in the labor market. An important factor for professional success is the infinite desire for knowledge that each of us must possess, and the only sure thing is that studying in this Department sets a solid foundation for the student to realize his or her dreams.
Αλεξάκης Δημήτριος - Senior Relationship Manager, Alpha Bank
My undergraduate degree in 1999 at the Department of Management of Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs has been the beacon of my subsequent career and career to date. The five years of solid foundation studies with a wealth of essential lessons, know-how and experience have provided the pledge to place myself in the difficult professional arena with the best possible equipment. A big 'thank you' to all those who contributed to the above accompanied by a feeling of gratitude and nostalgia for the beautiful student years.