Launch your career with the Master in Management
| Campus-based | Oriente Green Campus | 2 years, 120 ECTS | Start: September 2026 | Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology |
The Master’s Degree in Management combines academic rigour with an international, practice-driven approach, preparing you to navigate the complexity of modern organisations.
Grounded in the best national and international educational practices, the programme develops a comprehensive set of technical, analytical and human skills essential for successful integration into a competitive job market.
Benefiting from a strong connection between academia and the business world, the Master’s provides an immersive learning experience supported by leading academics and industry professionals, including an international faculty that strengthens the programme’s global scope.
Programme objectives:
- Strengthen strategic and analytical skills essential for leading teams, projects and organisations.
- Develop advanced competencies in management, from decision-making to organisational design and innovation.
- Apply management tools and frameworks to solve real business challenges in diverse contexts.
- Promote leadership, communication and interpersonal skills highly valued by employers.
- Prepare students for a global career, supported by an international teaching environment and mobility options.
Curriculum
1st year - 1st semester
| Subjects | Hour/Total | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Management | 35 | 6 |
| Marketing Management | 35 | 6 |
| Strategic Management | 35 | 6 |
| People Management | 28 | 6 |
| Business Research Methodology | 42 | 6 |
1st year - 2nd semester
| Subjects | Hour/Total | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Management | 35 | 6 |
| Business and Management Cases Analysis | 35 | 6 |
| Data Analysis | 35 | 6 |
| Elective 1 | 28 | 6 |
| Elective 2 | 28 | 6 |
Elective to choose:
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2nd year -3rd semester
| Subjects | Hour/Total | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Management Seminars | 21 | 6 |
| Elective 3 | 28 | 6 |
| Elective 4 | 28 | 6 |
Elective to choose:
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2nd year - 4th semester
| Subjects | Hour/Total | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation / Applied Project / Internship Plan II | 56 | 42 |
Director of Master's Programs in Management
Jorge Vieira
Director of Master's Programs in Management
PhD in Management from the European University of Lisbon, Specialist in Business Sciences. He holds a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Administration.
Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology of the Universidade Europeia, Lisbon, where he teaches Strategic Management, Strategic and Operational Marketing, International Business and Management Principles.
He has extensive professional experience, having held Marketing Management and General Management positions in Portugal and abroad. Currently, is the COO in a pharmaceutical company. In the social sector, he is the treasurer and member of the board of directors, of a non-profit organization.
He is the author of several books in the fields of management and marketing. He has several articles published in peer-reviewed academic journals
Career opportunities with a Master in Management
International market research analyst
Conducting research on emerging markets, segmentation and potential analysis.
International management consultant
Supporting organisations with strategic planning, optimisation and global expansion.
Business development specialist
Identifying opportunities, partnerships and market growth potential.
Project manager
Coordinating, supervising and delivering projects across multiple business areas.
Partnerships
Closer
Bold International
Science4You
Drive4You
Sociedade Central de Cervejas
Renova
Matutano
Autoeuropa
International experience
International semester in prestigious partnership: UC Berkeley Extension (USA), UC Riverside Extension (USA), and Dublin City University.
The international mobility semester will take place in the 2nd semester.
The admission in some of the partner schools may be subject to: Additional fee, English proficiency level, and Academic merit.
Testimonials
Master in Management provided me a unique opportunity and an insight in the Management department along with an extremely qualified and thoughtful teaching staff. Furthermore, studying abroad in the United States is an excepcional and enriching experience.
Sofia Sacra
Student
Admissions
Candidates interested in joining the Universidade Europeia can apply throughout the year.
The application process is limited by existing vacancies and the suitability of the candidate's profile to the study cycle of interest.
To start the Admission Process, the candidate must follow these 3 steps.
1
Information Request
Schedule a clarification conversation with an Admissions Advisor
3
Apply
Proceed with the formalization of the application, in person or online
Certification and accreditation
Approved by A3ES on 18/04/2017
Self-evaluation report for the Master's in Management.
Registration R/A-Cr 68/2017/AL02 of 14-02-2023.
Order no. 8509/2023, of 22 August 2023, II series, no. 162 DR
FAQs
What is a Master’s Degree in Management?
A Master's in management is a postgraduate qualification in business administration that develops strategic, analytical, and leadership skills for organisations across business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Who should enrol in a Master’s in Management programme?
Recent graduates in business administration, public administration, or social sciences — and early-career professionals in management roles — benefit from a master’s degree in management to gain professional qualification and accelerate career development.
What career opportunities follow a Master’s in Management?
Graduates with a master’s in management qualify for roles such as project leader, management consultant, strategy analyst, team manager, or director in companies, nonprofit organisations, or government bodies—enhancing their integration into the job market.
How does a Master's in Management differ from an MBA?
A master's in management is typically designed for early-career professionals or recent graduates, whereas an MBA targets experienced managers. Both belong to business administration education, but the master’s degree in management emphasises foundational leadership and analytical skills.
What key skills will I develop in a Master’s in Management?
You will develop strategic thinking, decision-making, organisational design, innovation management, and interpersonal leadership — all core competencies in business administration, nonprofit management, and public administration.
How relevant is management education today?
Management education is highly relevant in a dynamic global market: it prepares you to lead teams, manage change, apply analytical tools, and integrate evidence-based practice in business administration, nonprofit organisations, and government bodies facing complex challenges.
What trends and innovations are shaping management programmes?
Current trends include digital transformation, sustainability leadership, data analytics in business administration, interdisciplinary collaboration with political scientists or social scientists, and project-based learning in a master’s in management to gain real-world experience.
Why choose to study a Master’s in Management in Lisbon?
In Lisbon, Universidade Europeia offers high-quality education in English or bilingual formats, strong industry links, international mobility options, and a dynamic Iberian business context — making the master's in management an attractive qualification for global careers.