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Master’s Year 1
Complete your first year at your current Higher Education Institution.
International MBA Double Degree
Make your Master’s 2nd year count twice.
Combine your 2nd year with the iMBA at PBS. Graduate with two internationally recognised diplomas in less time, at half the cost.
Duration 6 months
Investment €15,000
Location On campus
Outcome 2 diplomas earned
Complete your Master’s and your MBA – at the same time.
Your 1st year of Master’s study is recognised*. In your 2nd year, you join the IMBA at PBS and complete both programs in parallel.
- Your 1st year of Master’s study is recognised.
- In your 2nd year, you join the IMBA at PBS and complete both programs in parallel.
- You graduate with two diplomas at the same time
- Open to students from any Higher Education Institution
No gap. No delay.
Just a smarter trajectory.
Just a smarter trajectory.
*Your specialized knowledge is recognised as equivalent to the elective courses of the MBA.
Who this is for
Students currently in the 2nd year of a Master’s degree at any Higher Education Institution.
What is recognised
Your 1st year of Master’s study is credited towards the MBA, reducing the time and investment required.
Duration at PBS
Approximately 6 months.
Program fee
€15,000 – half the standard IMBA investment.
Entry requirements
Academic and professional profile reviewed individually. Standard IMBA entry criteria apply.
Learning Journey
From Master’s Year 1, to two diplomas.
Your Double Degree runs across your Master’s institution and PBS. A streamlined path designed to recognise your previous learning and connect it with the IMBA experience.
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Entry at PBS
Join PBS in September through the Pre-IMBA Program, with orientation, AI tools and first career touchpoints.
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Term 1 Core Courses
Build your core management, AI for Business, leadership and career positioning foundations.
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Term 2 Capstone + Immersion
Work through the Business Impact Challenge, Integrative Capstone Project and optional Immersion Week.
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Graduation Two Diplomas
Graduate with your Master’s and MBA, two internationally recognised qualifications earned together.
Exact timeline confirmed at application stage. Standard IMBA entry criteria apply.
How it works
One academic route. Two recognised outcomes.
The Double Degree pathway connects your Master’s progression with the IMBA at PBS, recognising previous learning and allowing both programs to run in parallel.
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Your Master’s path is recognised
Your 1st year of Master’s study is credited towards the MBA, reducing overlap and making the journey more efficient.
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You join the IMBA at PBS
In your 2nd year, you complete the IMBA experience at PBS while continuing your Master’s progression in parallel.
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You graduate with two diplomas
The result is a Master’s and an MBA, two internationally recognised qualifications earned through one integrated path.
* Credit recognition is confirmed after academic validation. Standard IMBA entry criteria apply.
Four reasons to choose the Double Degree
More learning. More progression.
Two diplomas, one streamlined path
Earn a Master’s and an MBA in less time, with credit recognition and integrated curricula that reduce overlap and increase depth.
Broader expertise and leadership skills
Combine specialised knowledge with strategic and managerial training, equipping you for leadership roles across industries.
A wider professional network
Access to an alumni community and a diverse professional cohort that opens doors globally.
Greater market value
Two complementary qualifications signal ambition, adaptability, and leadership potential – and set you apart to employers.
How it works
From first contact, to two diplomas.
The Double Degree starts with an admissions conversation and is confirmed after academic validation of your previous learning.
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Contact Admissions
Start with a conversation to understand whether the Double Degree path fits your academic profile.
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Submit your background
Share your CV and academic information so PBS can review your eligibility.
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Confirm your IMBA fit
Admissions reviews your profile against the International MBA criteria.
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Validate recognition
The academic team confirms how your 1st year of Master’s study is recognised towards the MBA pathway.
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Join the IMBA cohort
Once confirmed, you join PBS and complete the IMBA while progressing through your Master’s in parallel.
Credit recognition and eligibility are confirmed after academic validation. Standard IMBA entry criteria apply.
Eligibility
Is this for you?
The Double Degree pathway is designed for candidates who are already progressing through a Master’s and want to connect that academic journey with the iMBA at PBS.
You qualify if
You are in the 2nd year of a Master’s
At any Higher Education Institution – in Portugal or internationally. Your 1st year of study is credited towards the MBA.
What is reviewed
Your academic and professional profile
Each application is reviewed individually. Standard iMBA entry criteria apply – academic background, professional experience, motivation and English proficiency.
Important: meeting the listed criteria does not guarantee admission. All applications are reviewed individually by the Admissions Committee.
Career Impact
Outcomes that go beyond the classroom.
US$ 110,508
average annual salary after the MBA
90%
average salary increase after the MBA
81%
found employment within 3 months of completing the program
Source: Employment Report 2025. Placement data refers to the 2024/25 International MBA class. Salary indicators are sourced from the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking and correspond to the 2022/23 edition of the International MBA.
Admissions
Speak with someone who can help you decide.
Our admissions team can help you understand the International MBA, the application process, your fit with the program and the next step.
António Santos
Admissions AdvisorMaria Inês Carvalho
Admissions AdvisorFinancial Times Recognition
Rankings that support the outcomes story.
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