Are you looking to deepen your skills in planning, budgeting, and performance analysis?
Management Control and Strategic Execution
Design and implement management control systems aligned with the organisation’s strategy
Next Edition
20 of january, 2027duration
1 year (60 ECTS)language
Portugueseinvestment
7500€Mode of study
On campus/OnlineWhy this Program?
- Develop an integrated management vision: Master tools that connect planning, control, and strategic execution;
- Turn information into decisions: Learn to use management information for strategic decision-making;
- Master planning and control tools: From profitability analysis to beyond budgeting, explore practices that enhance business agility;
- Gain essential interpersonal skills: Improve communication, negotiation, teamwork, and leadership to align people with strategy;
- Explore emerging trends in management control: Engage with new paradigms related to sustainability, risk, and digital transformation;
- Learn from renowned experts: A distinguished faculty combining academic excellence with real-world business experience.
Who is it for
- Controllers and management control specialists who want to deepen their knowledge and master new methodologies in planning, performance analysis, and strategic execution;
- Financial and accounting managers interested in expanding their role and contributing to decision-making and strategic value creation;
- Mid-level managers and business unit leaders seeking tools to align operations with the organization’s strategic objectives;
- Management consultants and performance analysts aiming to strengthen their skills in designing and implementing modern, effective management control systems;
- Professionals in career transition who aspire to acquire distinctive skills to start or reposition themselves in the field of management control.
Do you want to align strategy and execution to enhance results?
Embark on this journey
Diploma
Students who successfully complete all courses will be awarded a diploma of Pós-Graduação em Controlo de Gestão e Execução Estratégica 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 Postgraduate Program in Management Control and Strategy Execution was designed as a practical and strategic journey that prepares professionals to align organizational performance with strategy execution. The program combines control tools, incentive management, and strategic thinking to turn objectives into results.
The journey unfolds across four phases: Explore and Frame, Develop and Consolidate, Specialize and Expand, Apply and Deliver — supporting the progression from technical knowledge to practical application 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 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 Opportunities
For those aspiring to be:
Controller / Management Control Manager / Planning and Performance Manager / Financial Manager (with a strategic focus) / Management Control and Strategy Consultant / Business Unit 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.
Faculty
Meet the Porto Business School faculty, a team of outstanding academics and leading professionals who combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience to turn learning into real results.
Early Bird fee
until June 156750€6750€
2nd phase
until September 307125€7125€
Final stage
until January 15th7500€7500€
Commercial discounts
Benefit from a 2% discount on the full cash payment of the program.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.
Porto Business School also has agreements with various financial institutions to obtain financing for the programs it offers. Please contact us for more information.
Requirements
To embark on this programme, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In exceptiona…To embark on this programme, you must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In exceptional cases, and subject to the evaluation of academic background and professional experience, candidates without a bachelor’s degree may be admitted. Professional experience is an admission requirement.This programme is designed for candidates at all stages of their careers.Recommended minimum: 3 years of relevant professional experience in the field.Candidates with less professional experience are also encouraged to apply and each application will be individually assessed and may include an interview.Recommended English level: B2Application process
The application process for the Postgraduate Programs and Specialized Masters is carried out online. T…The application process for the Postgraduate Programs and Specialized Masters is carried out online.
The application process costs 25 euros (non-refundable).
Application preparation
DocumentationCurriculum Vitae Photograph Graduation certificate Motivation letter (what are your moti…Curriculum Vitae
Photograph
Graduation certificate
Motivation letter (what are your motivations for attending the program and what goals do you want to achieve).
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