Announcement of new positions for the academic year 2026-2027 in the Postgraduate Studies Program
"Internal Audit, Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance"/ "Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance"
The Postgraduate Studies Programme (MSc) "Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance" offered by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and implemented by the department Economic Sciences announces the start of the submission of applications for the academic year 2026-2027.
The only specialized Program in Greece that treats multidimensionally & holistically Internal Audit, Capital & Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance, aims to provide high quality academic and professional education, combining theoretical training and practical skills in areas that are critical for modern business governance and regulatory compliance.
Programme specialisations
The MSc is awarded with the following specializations:
✔ Internal Audit (Internal Audit) (taught in Greek & English)
The MSc was distinguished by the IIA Global (USA) as IAEP Internal Audit Foundation Program, the only one in Greece with this distinction.
✔ Capital and Risk Management (Risk Management) (taught in Greek)
Students obtain the certificate “Value Investing“ from the Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing and participate in a competition with an annual prize money.
✔ Regulatory Compliance (Compliance) (taught in Greek & English)
The only postgraduate program in Greece that focuses on the regulatory and legal framework of businesses at national, European and international level.
Structure & Innovative Educational Elements
Duration of study:
- Full Attendance (Full-time): 4 academic semesters
- Part-time attendance (Part-time): up to 8 academic semesters
Teaching Method:
- Blended Learning: In-person and distance learning
- Courses on non-working days & hours for flexibility
Practical Training & International Partnerships:
- Risk Labs: Use of specialised software RiskValue™ in cooperation with the SYSTEMIC
- Business Skills Development: Developing the interpersonal skills of a modern manager
- Expert Lecture Series: Lectures/webinars by distinguished professionals
- NKUA IARC Up–Skilling Program: Monitoring of actions in the programme for the development of competences and skills in the subjects treated by the Master's degree
Professional Certification:
The course content covers a significant part of the material of international professional certifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance.
Cost of attendance:
- 850€ per Thematic Module (5 modules in total)
- Total cost of attendance: 4.250€
📅 Deadline for submitting applications: June 30, 2026
Notice of MSc: Announcement of the academic year 2026-2027
Registration applications: Application for Registration for the Academic Year 2026-2027 – MSc Internal Audit, Risk Management & Compliance – NKUA IARC
Information & Contact
📍 Programme website: iarc.econ.uoa.gr
📧 Email: iarc@econ.uoa.gr
📞 Contact phone numbers: 210 368 9433, 9465
Secretariat address: Gryparion Hall, 1 Sofokleous & Aristideou, 5th floor - office 504, Athens
Director of the MSc
Professor Dimitrios Kainourgiou
Member of the Management Board of the University of Athens