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MSc in Management Study Plans - FAQs

01. Do I need to have an exchange semester?

No, the exchange semester is not a mandatory requirement to complete the program. However, if you wish to acquire a valuable international experience you may choose to have your 3rd semester abroad in one of CATÓLICA-LISBON'S partner institutions. Note that you are only allowed to do the exchange semester after having completed at least 42 ECTS at CATÓLICA-LISBON.

02. If I go on exchange, how many ECTS can I take abroad?

Minimum required: 18 ECTS

Maximum allowed: 36 ECTS

03. Do I have to pay for the ECTS I take abroad?

Yes, the Exchange semester has an additional fee. Check the Enrollment and Tuition Fees List for more information. 

04. Can I request to change to the International Master if I decide to go on Exchange? When and how can I do it?

Yes. In order to change programs, you have to fill in a formal request available online, in your personal area (ESCA) ideally no later than the end of the first semester of the program. The academic director will then analyze your enrollment process and transcript. This request must be submitted until the established deadline to complete the Study Plan before the thesis defense.

05. Are the Leadership Lab workshops included in the maximum of 4 courses per term?

No. Leadership Lab activities and Technical Modules and are excluded from this limit.

06. How many Leadership Lab workshops can I take per trimester?

We advise students to register for 1 ECTS per trimester.

07. What happens if I don’t complete the 60 ECTS in two semesters? Do I have to pay more to take courses later?

Students are allowed to enroll for courses during the thesis semester, (maximum of 2 courses per trimester) or even later, and they don’t have to pay more tuition fees. Those ECTS are part of the program you paid. .

08. Can I take a grade improvement exam?

No.

09. Can I take a major?

No. The MSc in Management does not include this option.

10. Can I waive courses besides the ones automatically waived?

No.

11. Can I request to change the Specialization in my MSc in Management program? How?

Yes. In order to change the specialization program, you have to fill in a formal request available online, in your personal area (ESCA). Bear in mind that it may be necessary to take more courses in order to comply with the core and mandatory courses for the new program.

 

12. What happens if I use more than 67 ECTS in courses workload?

In the event of having exceeded the maximum amount of 67 ECTS in coursework allowed in the MSc program, students will have to settle - prior to their thesis defence - the extra cost corresponding to the ECTS in excess. Check the Enrollment and Tuition Fees List for more information.

13. Are the Technical Modules graded?

No. However, students have to take a final exam and are evaluated in terms of “Approved” or “Failed”. The only exception is the Advanced VBA module, which has a quantitative grade.

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