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

Course Unit Hours ECTS
Organizational Behavior163
Sustainable Consumption163
Social Entrepreneurship163
Business Strategy163
Business Ethics80.5
Social Innovation Management163
Impact Investing163
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability163
Executive Field Experience120.5
Negotiation162
Sustainable Finance163
Total 164 27

Executive Master's in Impact Management and Sustainability

Course Unit Hours ECTS
Research Methodologies 16 3
Project Work or Internship Report 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
Impact Investing163
Commercial and Marketing Metrics163
Sustainable Finance163
Crisis Management163
Data Analysis for Management163
Economics163
Management Control163
Operations Management163
Research Methods I163.5
Research Methods II163.5
Research Methods Workshop61
Master's Project or Dissertation3030
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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