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Master
Innovation, Digital and Technology

Digital
Transformation

Empower yourself with in-demand skills and disruptive innovation strategies. 

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

  • Digital Leadership and Strategic Vision:Learn how to drive strategic change by aligning culture, governance and organizational design with evolving digital forces.
  • Strategic, Managerial and Transformation-Focused Curriculum: Integrate digital strategy, govern transformation and assess technologies at executive and board level;
  • Technologies, Frameworks and Tools for Transformation: Understand, govern and leverage key digital technologies in alignment with strategy and business outcomes;
  • Regulation, Compliance and Responsible Innovation: Address governance, regulation and ethical risk, turning compliance into trust and competitive advantage;
  • Applied Learning with Global Frameworks and Cases: Learning is grounded in real decision contexts. Participants apply digital strategy frameworks to define priorities, governance and transformation roadmaps.

To whom?

  • Entrepreneurs driving digital innovation and scalability;
  • IT professionals expanding into strategic roles;
  • Consultants deepening skills in digital strategy and transformation;
  • Public and non-profit leaders modernizing through digital innovation;
  • Academics and researchers studying digital transformation;
  • Career changers transitioning into the digital space;
  • Recent graduates starting careers in tech with hands-on learning.

Begin your journey of exploration with the Master in Digital Transformation.

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    Looking to build a strategic vision for digital technologies and business models?

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    Need tools to apply digital innovation with real impact on business or public services?

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    Want to gain expertise in data science, AI, cloud, cybersecurity, or Industry 5.0?

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    Planning a career shift and aiming to position yourself confidently in the digital ecosystem?

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    Want to learn from those transforming companies and industries from the inside?

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

Students who pass all the subjects will be awarded a Master Diploma in Digital Transformation from Porto Business School, University of Porto.

This program is accredited by the University of Porto and delivered by Porto Business School (PBS). The University of Porto is one of Portugal’s leading institutions in higher education and research and one of Europe’s leading universities. PBS, the University of Porto’s business school, holds international accreditations (AMBA and AACSB), has EFMD program accreditation, and is regularly featured in the Financial Times rankings – reinforcing its position among Europe’s leading business schools.

The program awards a diploma (non-degree) and follows second-cycle (Master’s level) standards within the Bologna/EHEA framework.

    The Learning Journey

    The Master in Digital Transformation has been designed as an integrated, future-focused and professionally oriented learning journey. ​

    ​Combining strategic vision, data-driven thinking and technological fluency, it enables professionals to lead innovation with impact. The program unfolds across three distinct phases – Explore & Frame, Build & Strengthen and Specialize & Expand- guiding each participant through a coherent evolution: from strategic understanding to applied execution and specialization.

    Double Degrees

    Two Diplomas, One Smart Move

    Maximize your productivity by managing your time efficiently and earning both a Postgraduate Program or Specialized 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 Pathways

    For those who wish to become:

    Chief Digital Transformation Officer/ Digital Strategy Consultant /Innovation Manager / Data-Driven Business Analyst / Digital Product Manager

    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.

    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.

    The digital world evolves at an incredible pace!
    Tiago Soeiro, from our Master in Digital Transformation, is leveraging new tools that add value to his career every day. Explore how the program meets market demands on our website.

    Applications

    General Information

    Application deadlines

    Rankings

    6 th
    FT Online MBA Ranking
    25 th
    European Business School Ranking [Open]
    31 st
    European Business School Ranking [Custom]
    38 th
    FT European Business Schools
    95 th
    FT Executive MBA RANKING
    96 th
    FT Global MBA Ranking

    Accreditations

    With three international accreditations – AMBA (Association of MBAs), AACSB, and EFMD – Porto Business School is among the top business schools in Europe. In 2023, the school renewed its AMBA accreditation for another five years and obtained accreditation from the BGA (Business Graduates Association), becoming the first Portuguese business school to achieve this recognition.

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