Program Overview
The Social Economics at Catholic University of Portugal - Porto is a MSc programme in Business & Management taught in English, Portuguese over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, Portuguese
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 5,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,160 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Porto, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Policies Analysis and Evaluation
- Economics and Management of Social Economy
- Economics of Social Problems
- Foundations of Social Economics
- Research Methods
- Research Seminars I
- Human Resources Economics and Management
- Strategic Planning in Social Economy Organizations
- Social and Territorial Development Policies
- Quality Management Systems in Social Economy Organizations
- Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
- Research Seminars II
- Master Final Work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Graduates from different scientific areas can apply to the Masters of the Cat\xc3\xb3lica Porto Business School.
The application process to the Masters of the Cat\xc3\xb3lica Porto Business School must contain elements that provide evidence of the academic and scientific competence of the candidates, as well as the command of the English language. The GMAT test is valued in the selection process to assess the academic and scientific skills
Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Academic and scientific curriculum
- Degree classification
- Professional experience or research
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,160 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,160 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Catholic University of Portugal - Porto directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Catholic University of Portugal - Porto
Catholic University of Portugal - Porto
Porto, Portugal
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-09-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, Portuguese
- Duration 18 months