Master's Degree in Management

The Master in Management aims to train highly qualified professionals, endowed with strategic knowledge and tools that allow them to develop their careers in a highly competitive scientific or professional context, with the new challenges associated with greater internationalization, digitalization, and concern for sustainability.

General Objectives of the Course

The programme looks for:

• Respond to postgraduate training needs in the area of management, promoting the sustainability of organizations based on the mastery of the fundamental areas of strategy, people management, operations management, marketing, ethics and social responsibility, information systems, analysis of data and decision analysis;
• Train senior management of companies and other institutions, public or private, from different sectors of the economy, with up-to-date technical skills and specific knowledge, enabling the development or strengthening of the competitiveness of organizations with a specific focus on the international dimension.

Admission Requirements

Applications are validated by the UC services in accordance with the general conditions of access to the study cycle leading to a master's degree. Those considered valid are evaluated by the coordination of the Master according to the specific conditions of access. The Application Grade (AG) is obtained from the weighted consideration of different aspects of candidates:

• Academic Curriculum (AC);
• Professional Curriculum (PC);
• Other personal skills: commitment, availability, preparation and motivation to fulfill the objectives of the course, expressed in the Motivation Letter.

Professional Goals

Master's graduates in Management have advanced qualifications to exercise functions in several business fields, such as:

• Auditing and consulting
• Banking and insurance
• Finance
• Production and logistics
• Human resources
• Marketing
• Teaching and research, namely in public bodies, companies and associations, both at national and international level.

Mode of Study

Full- or part-time attendance, presence required in daytime schedule.

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese and English.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The regulations of the University of Coimbra on 2nd cycles are applied here, particularly the UC Academic Regulation and the FEUC Assessment and Examinations Regulations.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The Master in Management aims to ensure a specialization in the core areas of Management that intersects with complementary areas such as information systems and law. It also allows the student freedom to define a path aligned with their interests (focused on research or professional development). Thus, the programme allows students to:

• Acquire current, innovative and essential knowledge and techniques in the core areas of management;
• Integrate knowledge from related areas to solve complex situations, in multidisciplinary, international contexts, with incomplete information and increasing digitization, issuing judgments and reflecting on the ethical and social implications and responsibilities involved;
• Develop leadership, communication and other strategic skills to objectively convey their ideas to different audiences;
• Improve scientific skills in order to enable the student to integrate a 3rd cycle of studies.

Course Coordinator(s)

• Óscar Manuel Domingos Lourenço
• Patrícia Helena Ferreira Lopes de Moura e Sá

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

• António Manuel Portugal Duarte
• Raquel Beleza Pereira da Silva

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Decree-Law No. 74/2006, of March 24, in the current wording.

Graduation Requirements

The Master's degree requires the successful completion of all units of study in the programme, as well as the successful defense of a dissertation, internship report or project, to a total of 120 ECTS. Successful completion of the academic component of the master's course, a Specialization Course Diploma will be awarded.

Access to Further Studies

Master's graduates in Management have increased competences for applying to a PhD programme.

Study Programme

• Management

Academic Year

Change year.

Course Type

2nd Cycle Studies - Continuity Master Programme.

DGES Code

Qualification Awarded

Master's degree.

Duration

2 Year(s).

ECTS Credits

120.0.

Category

Continuity second cycle.

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior, Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior, Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 70/2023.

Universidade de Coimbra

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Overview:

Universidade de Coimbra is a public research university located in Coimbra, Portugal. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, with a rich history dating back to 1290. The university is renowned for its academic excellence, particularly in the fields of law, medicine, and humanities.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

The university offers a vibrant campus life with a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. Students can participate in the university's theater, music, and dance programs, as well as its sports teams. The university also has a number of student clubs and organizations.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Historical Significance:

Universidade de Coimbra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering students a unique opportunity to study in a historic and culturally rich environment.

Academic Excellence:

The university is consistently ranked among the top universities in Portugal and internationally, offering high-quality academic programs.

International Reputation:

Universidade de Coimbra has a strong international reputation, attracting students and faculty from around the world.

Research Opportunities:

The university is a leading research institution, providing students with opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects.

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Academic Programs:

Universidade de Coimbra offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:

• Undergraduate Studies:

  • Licenciaturas (Bachelor's degrees)
  • Mestrados integrados (Integrated Master's degrees)

• Postgraduate Studies:

  • Mestrados (Master's degrees)
  • Doutoramentos (Doctoral degrees)

• Other Courses:

  • Ensino a distância (Distance learning)
  • Cursos preparatórios (Preparatory courses)
  • Aprender português (Portuguese language courses)

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Other:

The university has three campuses, 16 libraries, two museums, one theater, two stadiums, one botanic garden, 14 residences, and 18 canteens and cafeterias. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability, with initiatives such as solar panels and waste sorting programs.