The Program seeks to contribute to the familiarization of students with American policy of various academic disciplines and professional practice that have a multiplier influence. On the one hand, it aims to equip students with appropriate specialized knowledge and adequate tools, to gain a
comparative advantage in the labor market. On the other hand, it offers deeper knowledge to scientists and professionals involved in the field of decision-making or foreign policy and politics (politicians, advisers, armed forces officers, diplomats, journalists, communicators, etc.).

The Program has been designed in accordance with the general educational goals of respective Programs of Greek and foreign HEIs and the market needs. Its purpose and objectives successfully respond to the required scientific needs concerning the understanding, analysis and deepening of the U.S. relations with Greece and Europe and their role in regional and global issues to the extent strategy, politics and economics intertwine and interact. It promotes the networking of students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in American studies in the wider region with a general focus on U.S. policy and specific regional issues of concern.