The Postgraduate Program in Impact and Sustainability Management aims to equip participants with in-depth knowledge of global sustainability and social innovation trends. It provides tools and skills to position sustainability at the core of strategic business decisions and successfully develop social impact projects in corporate, public, and social sectors, as well as through impact-driven start-ups.

This action- and innovation-oriented program is delivered by a distinguished faculty recognized for internationally acclaimed publications in social innovation and sustainability, with strong expertise in implementing innovative solutions.

The program also benefits from the knowledge transfer, applied research, and executive education work of the Chair in Social Innovation and the Center for Responsible Business & Leadership at CATÓLICA-LISBON.

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Executive Master's in Impact Management and Sustainability

For professionals with 5 or more years of relevant professional experience.

Postgraduate Program in Sustainability and Impact

Course Unit Hours ECTS
Organizational Behavior 16 3
Sustainable Consumption 16 3
Social Entrepreneurship 16 3
Business Strategy 16 3
Corporate Ethics 8 0.5
Social Innovation Management 16 3
Impact Investing 16 3
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability 16 3
Executive Field Experience 12 0.5
Negotiation 16 2
Sustainable Finance 16 3
Total 164 27

Executive Master's in Impact Management and Sustainability

Course Unit Hours ECTS
Research Methodologies 16 3
Project or Dissertation 20 30
Total 200 60

Master's in Applied Management

Designed for professionals with less than 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Curriculum

Course Hours ECTS
Accounting and Financial Analysis 16 3
Economics 16 3
Corporate Finance 16 3
Crisis Management 16 3
Data Analysis for Management 16 3
Management Control 16 3
Operations Management 16 3
Strategic Marketing 16 3
Research Methods I 16 3.5
Research Methods II 16 3.5
Research Methods Workshop 6 1
Project or Dissertation 30 30
Total 360 90

Requirements
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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or higher) from a recognized educational establishment.
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English Language Requirement

The applicant should have good knowledge of the English language as some courses will be taught in English.

Applications

Applications for the year 2025/2026 can be submitted online.

The following documents will be required:

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