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Executive Master
Management and Strategy

Business Administration

Effectively responding to the management challenges faced by organizations.

Next Edition
28 of september, 2026
duration
1 year (60 ECTS)
language
Portuguese
investment
7500€
Mode of study
On campus/Online
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Why this program?

  • Comprehensive training in key management areas — strategy, marketing, finance, operations, and people — preparing participants to tackle leadership challenges with a global and integrated perspective.
  • Development of skills related to strategic thinking, team management, problem-solving, and adaptability to change.
  • Through case studies, real-world challenges, and teamwork, participants apply the knowledge acquired to practical situations, with a direct impact on their professional performance.
  • Opportunity to join a community of professionals with leadership responsibilities across different sectors, fostering experience-sharing, collaboration, and collective growth.

To whom?

  • Professionals with technical or specialized experience who want to take on management and leadership responsibilities;

  • Aspiring managers looking to strengthen their leadership skills;

  • Entrepreneurs;

  • Professionals from various fields aiming to step into leadership roles and seeking an integrated, strategic view of business management;

  • Professionals in career transition who are looking for a solid foundation in management;

  • Nonprofit professionals focused on social impact who want to enhance their management skills to lead social organizations or NGOs;

  • Young talents with the potential to take on leadership positions in the medium term.

Are you ready to lead with confidence

  • 1

    Do you feel ready to step out of your technical comfort zone and embrace leadership and decision-making challenges?

  • 2

    Are you launching or growing your own business and need the right tools to manage it effectively and sustainably?

  • 3

    Do you want to master key areas like strategy, leadership, marketing, finance, and operations to advance in your career?

Certificate

GenAI & Responsible AI

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.

Lead the Change

Diploma

Students who successfully complete all course requirements will be awarded the Executive Master Diploma in Business Administration, Porto Business School, U.Porto.

In accordance with the regulations of the University of Porto, the Executive Master in Business Administration grants graduates 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits in the field of Business Sciences.

    The Learning Journey

    The curricular structure of the Executive Master in Business Management was designed as an integrated, progressive, and highly applied development journey, combining conceptual rigor, strategic thinking, and organizational impact.

    To this end, it is organized around three main pillars — Explore & Frame, Develop & Consolidate, and Specialize & Expand — enabling each participant to progress from a solid understanding of the fundamentals of business management to the consolidation of leadership capabilities and the strategic application of knowledge in complex and constantly evolving organizational contexts.

    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.

    Partnerships and collaboration with companies:

    Our Learning Model

    In a constantly changing and increasingly complex world, our dynamic learning model goes beyond traditional training by focusing on adaptability, creativity, and practical application.

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

    Career Opportunities

    For those aspiring to be:

    Functional or Multidisciplinary Team Manager / Strategic Project Leader / Entrepreneur in the Consolidation Phase / Management or Strategic Planning Analyst / Junior Consultant in Management or Organizational Transformation / Executive Professional in the Nonprofit Sector / Technical Specialist Transitioning to Management / Operations and Process Manager.

     

    Success Stories from Our Alumni

    Our Alumni share their journey toward creating a lasting impact, empowered by the invaluable knowledge and experiences gained through the program.

    Broadening horizons, gaining a different understanding of roles, and thereby growing professionally. This is how Rui Cardoso describes his journey in the Postgraduate Program.

    International Experience

    A Unique Learning Opportunity

    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 while being at the heart of innovation and culture.

    Be ambitious, be bold — the right path to becoming a true change agent.

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