Project Management: From theory to practice

Students of the Athens MBA program as part of the Project Management course, audit with particular interest the presentation of Ms. Kalypso Kyriakopoulou, Project Control Manager at Hill International, Inc.

Our students gained first-hand knowledge of the issues of project management, control and construction, which are part of the thematic modules of the course. During the speech, Ms. Kalypso Kyriakopoulou discussed and resolved questions of the students, who watched the presentation with great interest.

We sincerely thank Ms. Kalypso Kyriakopoulou for the excellent analysis of project management issues and bridging between theory and practice!

 

 

 

 

Visit of students to the company Domus in the framework of the Quality Management course

On a crisp December morning, the students of the School of Mechanical Engineering NTUA embarked on a journey to explore the inner workings of the innovative company, Domus. The goal of their visit was to witness firsthand how the company's focus on customer satisfaction is reflected in the creation and production of their products.

As they toured the factory floor, the students gained invaluable knowledge of the production phases and assembly process. They were able to see the importance of quality control in the manufacturing sector and how it is integrated into every aspect of Domus' production process.

The visit also included a trip to the company's testing laboratory where the students observed tests being conducted and were able to fully comprehend the rigorous quality assurance procedures that Domus employs.

The students were privileged to have had the opportunity to learn from and engage with Domus' CEO, Mr. Ioannis Kounelis, and executives Mr. Vlassis Degdeki, Ms. Vassiliki Rodopoulou, Mr. Sofoklis Tsoushidis, and Ms. Despoina Pappa. The executives warmly welcomed them to the company's premises and provided a unique and fascinating tour of the factory, answering many interesting questions from our students.

Overall, it was an incredibly insightful and inspiring experience for the students, who left with a newfound appreciation for the importance of quality management in the manufacturing industry.

 

 

 

 

Colgate-Palmolive Athens Factory Provides Insightful Visit for NTUA Mechanical Engineering Students

On December 07, 2022, the School of Mechanical Engineering students of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) had the opportunity to visit the Colgate-Palmolive Athens factory. The students had a fantastic time learning about the production line and gaining valuable insights into production management.

During the visit, the students were engaged in interesting discussions, which covered topics ranging from the Business Game course to the wider scope of Mechanical Production Engineering. The visit provided the students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and better understand the principles of mechanical engineering.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Vlasis Stefanidis for extending the invitation to our students. We would also like to thank Mr. Giorgos Kantzelis, Mr. Nikiforos Grammenidis, and Mr. Evangelos Karageorgis for their generosity in sharing their knowledge with our students.

The students were accompanied by Mr. Kirytopoulos Konstantinos, Mr. Stefanos Protosygelos, Mr. Georgios Chatzistelios, and Mr. Manos Dermitzakis of the Metrotechnical Laboratory of the National Technical University of Athens. The visit to the Colgate-Palmolive Athens factory was an excellent opportunity for our students to experience the practical application of theoretical concepts learned in class.

 

 

 

First Awarding Ceremony of Specialized Training Certificates by Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of NTUA

On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, the first Specialized Training Certificate Awarding Ceremony by the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning of the National Technical University of Athens took place at Zografou University of Technology.
 
The awarding of the certificates of the 1st cycle of the "Management and Quality Control: Theory, Practice and Tools "  program was made by the Scientific Officer Prof. Konstantinos Kirytopoulos
 
We wish all graduates the best of luck in their careers!