Planning and Development of Tourism and Culture
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Program Overview
Introduction to the Program
The Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program in "Tourism and Culture Planning and Development" is primarily a specialization program for the undergraduate studies of the Departments that organize it, which are the Department of Spatial Planning and Development, the Department of Economics, and the Department of Culture and Creative Industries.
Objectives and Target Audience
The program aims to fill a gap in tertiary education in Greece, as it is the first postgraduate program in the country that connects tourism and culture. It targets both recent graduates and professionals in the public and private sectors, aiming to improve their research prospects and provide them with basic skills for those interested in working in the tourism and cultural sector.
Curriculum
The program covers a variety of topics, including:
- Marketing and branding of places
- Special and alternative forms of tourism
- Special events
- Free time
- Cultural heritage
- Administrative marketing
- Cultural and creative industries
Faculty
The teaching staff includes:
- Professors
- Associate Professors
- Assistant Professors
- Lecturers
- External instructors
- Laboratory teaching staff
Admission Requirements
The necessary documents to apply for the program include:
- Detailed CV
- Table of selected biographical data accompanied by a document confirming the truth of the information
- Clear photocopy of degree or diploma (with exact grade)
- Certificate of equivalence of degree or diploma from DOATAP (for those coming from foreign universities)
- Clear photocopy of analytical grading certificate
- Clear photocopy of proof of foreign language knowledge
Quality Policy
Information on the quality assurance policy can be found in the relevant document, which includes:
- Quality Policy of the Institution
- Quality Policy of the Academic Unit
- Quality Policy of the Postgraduate Program
Important Dates
- Examination period in September: 08-26.09.2025
- Submission of Master's Dissertations: 15-19.09.2025
- Start of Winter Semester classes: 29.09.2025
- Presentations of Master's Dissertations: 29.09-03.10.2025
Key Points
- Co-organizers: Department of Spatial Planning and Development, Department of Economics, and Department of Culture and Creative Industries.
- Main Character: Combination of tourism and culture.
- Spatial-Economic Approach: The role of tourism and its utilization in planning and development.
- Emphasis: On issues related to the planning and development of tourism and culture.
Recent News
- Lecture by L. Leontidou Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Lecture by A. Apostolaki Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Invitation for the submission of applications for the Spring Semester of the academic year.
Events
- Soundscapes Compositions 16.10..06.2020
- Event on the Sharing Economy and its prospects as a new model.
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Conclusion
The Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program in "Tourism and Culture Planning and Development" offers a unique specialization that fills a gap in Greek tertiary education, focusing on the interconnectedness of tourism and culture with a spatial-economic approach. It is designed for both graduates looking to enhance their research prospects and professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in the tourism and cultural sector.