The School of Economics and Management Science at the University of Ioannina was established in 2018, following the integration of the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Epirus into the University (Law 4559/2018). The Faculty comprises two Departments:

– the Department of Economics, based in Ioannina, and

– the Department of Accounting and Finance, based in Preveza.

The Department of Economics was established by Presidential Decree 364/1996 and welcomed its first cohort of students in the academic year 1998 – 1999. Its mission is to promote and advance the discipline of economic science, while educating economists with strong theoretical foundations and analytical skills. Graduates are equipped to study, understand, and apply economic theories, contributing to the interpretation and forecasting of economic phenomena and supporting economic development.

The Department of Accounting and Finance was founded by Presidential Decree 84/2013, through the merger of the former TEI of Epirus Departments of Accounting and of Finance and Auditing. The Department aims to foster knowledge and research in the fields of accounting and finance, as well as to train professionals capable of analyzing, designing, and managing financial operations across both the private and public sectors.

The School of Economics and Management Science is an integral part of the academic community at the University of Ioannina. It actively contributes to the generation and dissemination of scientific knowledge, the cultivation of critical thinking, and the integration of theory with practice. The School also plays a key role in supporting the sustainable development of the Epirus region and the nation, while preparing young scientists to navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex and dynamic economic environment.