Program Overview

Program Overview

The Literacia Financeira e Tomada de Decisăo (Financial Literacy and Decision Making) post-graduate course is designed to equip consumers with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. The program aims to promote financial literacy, critical thinking, and effective decision-making, ultimately enhancing the well-being of individuals and society.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 semester
• ECTS: 20
• Regime: Diurno (daytime)
• Admissions: 25

Coordination

The course is coordinated by Mário B. Ferreira.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the course, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in any field of study.
2. Hold a foreign academic degree equivalent to a bachelor's or master's degree, conferred after completing a first cycle of studies organized according to the Bologna process.
3. Be a professional with a relevant academic, scientific, or professional background in the field of Social and Human Sciences, recognized as demonstrating the capacity to undertake the course.

Application Process

Candidates must submit their application with the following documents:

1. Identification document (citizen card, identity card, passport, or other suitable document).
2. Proof of tax identification number (citizen card, taxpayer card, document issued by the tax authority, or other suitable document).
3. Certificate proving one of the required academic degrees or an equivalent degree.
4. Brief academic, scientific, and/or professional curriculum.

Selection Criteria

The selection of candidates will be based on:

1. Curriculum evaluation by a jury appointed by the President of the Scientific Council.
2. The following elements will be considered in the curriculum evaluation:

• Bachelor's and/or post-graduate study grades.
• Motivation.
• Interview, if the Course Coordination considers it necessary to ensure the correct ranking of candidates.
• Other elements considered relevant by the Scientific Council and announced in the application opening notice.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the course is 500.00 (five hundred euros) for the 2022/2023 academic year. The fee can be paid in full or in two installments of 250.00 each.

Study Plan

The course consists of two semesters, with the following units:

1st Semester

• Literacia Financeira e Tomada de Decisăo (Financial Literacy and Decision Making)
• Literacia Financeira e Comportamental do Consumidor (Financial Literacy and Consumer Behavior)

Schedule

The schedule will be made available in due course.

Documents

The course regulation document is available for consultation.