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Project Management

Create more agile organisations and contribute to a greater accountability for results.

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Next Edition
07 of october, 2026
duration
1 year (60 ECTS)
language
English
investment
7500€
Mode of study
Online
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Why this program?

  • International standards: Structure aligned with the Project Management Institute® (PMI®), including credits (PDUs) toward PMP™ certification;
  • From strategy to execution: Master methodologies that increase predictability and return on investment;
  • Technical and human skills: Manage deadlines, costs, and risks while leading teams and stakeholders effectively;
  • Hands-on learning: Apply tools and methodologies to real cases and complex contexts;
  • Critical and integrated vision: Make informed decisions by combining strategic, technical, and human perspectives.

Who is it for?

  • Managers and executives: Strengthen project management and team leadership skills;
  • Technical professionals: Apply project methodologies in complex environments;
  • Consultants and analysts: Use planning and control tools to support strategy;
  • Entrepreneurs and startup leaders: Structure processes and drive results;
  • Career changers: Get certified to manage projects across disciplines.

Lead projects with impact.

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    Do you want to apply internationally recognized methodologies to manage projects with greater predictability?

  • 2

    Do you seek to structure processes that turn strategic objectives into concrete results?

  • 3

    Do you want to lead project teams effectively, communicating and negotiating with different stakeholders?

  • 4

    Do you aspire to manage costs, deadlines, risks, and quality in highly complex projects?

  • 5

    Do you value learning from experts who apply the best project management practices in real-world contexts?

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    Do you want to prepare for international project management certifications such as the PMP®?

Certificate

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The GenAI & Responsible AI will equip PBS students with a strong foundation in AI, practical tools, and a clear understanding of how AI is reshaping business, while also addressing the ethical, economic, legal, and societal challenges it brings.

What you will achieve

  • Apply AI to real business scenarios;
  • Gain hands-on experience with AI tools and prompt engineering;
  • Navigate ethics, bias, and emerging technologies;
  • Personalize your path with cross-program electives.

Embark on this journey

Diploma

Students who pass all the subjects will be awarded an Executive Master Diploma in Project Management.

In accordance with the Regulations of the University of Porto, the Executive Master in Project Management gives those who complete it 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits in the area of Business Sciences.This Executive Master is a specialization programme equivalent in terms of scientific rigor to the curricular component of a second cycle.

 

    The Learning Journey

    The Executive Master in Project Management was designed as a strategic and practical journey that prepares professionals to lead projects with impact, rigor and organizational alignment. The journey unfolds across four phases — Explore & Frame, Develop & Consolidate, Specialize & Expand, Apply & Deliver — guiding participants from technical foundations to the practical application of knowledge in real-world challenges.

    Double Degrees

    Two Diplomas, One Smart Move

    Maximize your productivity by managing your time efficiently and earning both a Postgraduate Program or Executive Master and an MBA. These Double Degrees offer the possibility of graduating with two diplomas from Porto Business School, by completing one additional year of academic training. They are an excellent option for students who wish to focus their careers on two distinct, yet interconnected, fields of study.

    Our Learning Approach

    In a rapidly changing and complex world, our Dynamic Learning model moves beyond traditional education by focusing on adaptability, creativity, and real-world application.

    This approach sees leaders as explorers, encouraging them to embrace uncertainty and challenge conventional thinking.

    Career Opportunities

    For those who wish to become:

    Project Manager / Project Portfolio Manager / Project Management Consultant / Scrum Master or Agile Project Leader / Operations and Transformation Manager / Professionals in management or leadership roles who need to understand how project management drives efficiency, competitiveness, and innovation within their organizations.

    International experience

    A leap into the future of global business!

    Embark on an adventure that goes far beyond the classroom experience. By participating in the International Weeks at Porto Business School, you will have the opportunity to broaden your horizons and, at the same time, be at the epicenter of innovation and culture.

    Be ambitious, be bold—the right path to becoming a true agent of change.
    Please contact us for more information.

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