31 MSc Programs in Portugal for 2024

The International MSc in Finance is a pre-experience program at Católica-Lisbon designed for students who desire to pursue an international career. The curriculum blends theory and practice with a hands-on approach, provided by our innovative courses and top professors. The program fosters the creation of strong professional and personal connections with peers and industry experts from all over the world (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, U.S., Canada, Brazil, etc.).

The International Master of Science in Management is a highly selective program with a solid international scope that offers you a high-quality graduate education in business. The curriculum and program experience are designed to provide relevant practical and academic knowledge and become the launch pad for your international career.

The MSc in Business provides strong foundations in management for non-business graduates. The program introduces students to the core areas of management and provides them with the analytical and core professional competencies and skills to succeed in today's workplace. Students will prepare for managerial careers by adding business knowledge to their previous academic training.

MSc in Business Analytics program provides specialized and comprehensive training in data science and business analytics. You will learn to structure data analytics problems and use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to design solutions for real business challenges. At the same time, you'll develop the critical skills for successful leadership in modern, data-driven organizations. At Católica-Lisbon, you will have access to a broad international network of students, faculty, and alumni, facilitating co-learning, sharing best practices, and networking opportunities

The civil engineering profession allows those who embrace it to participate in the rational, efficient, and environmentally sustainable control of the forces of Nature for the benefit of the populations. As a civil engineer, one is the protagonist or participant of an adventure: improving humanity’s well-being and quality of life. Civil engineers have the duty to ensure the security of structures and systems that are vital for the operation of modern societies and they carry on their shoulders the responsibility for countless lives; the failure of a structure such as a bridge, a dam, or a building always leads to catastrophic consequences.

The MSc in Economics is an advanced program that promotes an understanding of the analytical tools and approaches used by modern economics to start an impactful global career. Students will learn how to use economic analysis to reach reasoned conclusions about the key economic issues applied to professional settings and make data-driven decisions. It provides a unique learning experience that combines modern tools with real-life hands-on experience.

The Master in Energy Resource Engineering (MERE) program is concerned with the production, transformation, and impacts of energy resources, including renewable and fossil fuels. The MERE provides students with knowledge, methods, and tools relevant to the challenges that will be necessary to face in a near future and that allow the characterization and modeling of the properties and processes that occur in the earth's subsurface, especially those related to fluids flow, such as water, hydrocarbon, and gas.

The MSc in Finance is a full-time pre-experience program that is designed for students that desire to be experts in Finance with a focus on a specialization. The program prepares students for high-level careers in the global financial industry. Católica-Lisbon offers a unique opportunity to prepare for the internationally recognized CFA® Level 1 exam during the degree. You can also pursue an extra exchange semester at a top international business school.

The MSc in Finance (post-experience) is a post-experience program designed for students with up to 5 years of professional experience who desire to pursue an international career. The curriculum blends theory and practice with a hands-on approach, provided by our innovative courses and top professors. The program fosters strong professional and personal connections with peers and industry experts from all over the world (Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, the U.S., Canada, Brazil, etc.).

The food sector is essential to ensure the quality and development of society. Despite the recent food systems developments, nowadays great challenges are approaching. Examples of these are the 2030 Agenda, issued by the UN with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since developments and sustainability are currently on a collision route, and the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2050, the world will need 60 percent more food, and with the drop in productivity levels, it is unlikely that this goal will be achieved, at least if there is no change to the current food system. In this sense, it is necessary to create development and innovation strategies to increase agricultural and food production sustainably, improve global supply chains, decrease food losses and wastes, decrease environmental impact, save energy and ensure safe and nutritious food for all.

The MSc in Management with Specialization in Strategic Marketing From gathering consumer insights to building powerful brands, from e-commerce to social media, marketing is a critical driver of success in today's business landscape. It is a dynamic field, both for practitioners and academics. That is why many courses in this program are taught by experienced marketing professionals. The innovative curriculum is designed to equip you with the academic and professional competencies you need for managerial positions in marketing. Some of the most important topics include consumers' psychology and behavior, marketing research and strategic analysis, and financial decisions in a business context. There has never been a more exciting time to teach and work in marketing. This program is for you if you want to always be at the forefront of value creation.

The MSc in Management with specialization in Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Impact provides the practical and academic knowledge required for entrepreneurs and high-level careers in Strategy. This program can prepare you for a top career in consulting, management or strategy, or provide you with the tools to launch your entrepreneurial venture. Students can choose from a wide range of electives offered including technology strategy, entrepreneurial finance, innovation management, and project management.

MEDfOR is a two-year world-class Master Course Program. The MEDfOR emphasis is to prepare the future generation of engineers, managers, researchers, and teachers involved in Mediterranean forestry and natural resources management.

The Master in Mining and Geological Engineering provides solid training in mining and exploration techniques in the current framework of the digital transformation of the mining industry, based on the best practices of environmental sustainability, safety, smart mining, automation, and robotics. The role of a Mining and Geological Engineer involves exploration, development, and mining management, but also support for construction works, namely tunnels and other excavations in rock masses.

The MSc in Business Administration is a full-time, two-year Program, fully taught in English, designed for undergraduate students with a bachelor in areas that are not management-related. The MSc in BA provides applied general management knowledge that will enable you to develop the skills required to engage in a dynamic and rewarding career in today's globalized world.