
Management Control and Performance Evaluation
Designing, operating and using management control and strategic execution systems
Interested in finding out more?
In this program I will:
- Understand the role and importance of management control mechanisms.
- Develop the knowledge needed to build or modernize management control and performance evaluation systems that are capable of guaranteeing an integrated vision of the organization, conveying strategic concerns and objectives to day-to-day management and guiding the behaviour of all employees in the desired direction.
- Training in the process of choosing and implementing KPIs for your organization or functional area.
Why this program?
- A strong practical component, with the construction in class of different management control tools applicable to real cases, ideally proposed by the participants, thus encouraging the sharing of experiences.
- Teaching staff with extensive experience in both business and academia.
- Program at the world’s top business school: #40 Financial Times European Executive Education ranking.

Who is it for
- Any operational manager interested in defining strategic objectives and monitoring them;
- Heads of business units or responsibility centers;
- Current or future heads of planning and management control departments and those responsible for building, executing and controlling strategic plans and budgets;
- Those responsible for financial and management control areas.

Teaching methodologies
Action Learning Projects
Identify a problem and create a problem-solving team. Throughout the course of the project, participants will acquire new skills for solving problems in the future.
Case Studies
Through the analysis of case studies, look for solutions or good practices to implement in different contexts.
Participative Centered Learning
Promote the active participation of the participants and build the sessions based on the interaction of each participant and learn from the interaction of each participant.
Program Direction
Certificate of excellence
The Management Control and Performance Evaluation program is eligible for the Certificate of Excellence in Finance and Management Control.
To embark on this journey, you will need to complete a minimum of 90 hours (in 24 months) between the programs that make up the Certificate you wish to obtain.

Are you ready to go exploring with us?
Applications
2000€ Early Bird Fee for applications submitted up to 1 month before the start of the…2000€
Early Bird Fee for applications submitted up to 1 month before the start of the program.
The program takes place in person, with the possibility of synchronous distance learning.This fee includes class materials, lunches on all training days, coffee breaks and parking.
Paper Free School
In line with Porto Business School’s sustainability plan, case studies and other support materials will always be made available in digital format.To start this journey, sign up on the online application platform.
Commercial discounts
Porto Business School member companies and their employees, Porto Business School Alumni members and Universi…Porto Business School member companies and their employees, Porto Business School Alumni members and University of Porto alumni benefit from special conditions. Contact us for more information.
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