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Postgraduate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Leveraging innovation processes in organizations

The postgraduate course in Innovation and Entrepreneurship aims to enable participants to build a technically sound and action-oriented methodological base, whether in their companies or in the creation of a new business.  

They will be exposed to some of the main innovation philosophies and methodologies, both in terms of developing new business models and creating new products, as well as risk management and decision support systems in a context of market uncertainty. 

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Date

October 22, 2025 to May 29, 2026

 

Duration

8 months

Investiment

7.950€

Format

In person
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8h30 a.m. to 17h30 p.m.

Saturday from 8h30 to 12h30, once a month
Some Saturdays from 8h30 a.m. to 17h30 p.m.
Language

Portuguese

Local

Carcavelos, Lisbon

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Reasons for Choosing this Program

FOR YOU

  • Understanding of the main currents and philosophies of thought that characterize innovation and entrepreneurship 
  • Practical and action-oriented approach for each participant 
  • Creation of skills such as leadership, project management and business model design 
  • Vision of your industry from a value chain perspective, identifying the different participants and their incentives 

FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

  • Orientation towards market-driven change 
  • Creating a consumer-centered culture 
  • Identifying and incorporating new trends in the management of innovative products and services 
  • Identifying new opportunities to create business areas or to test new customer relationship models, value propositions, billing models, etc. 
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Participant profile

  • Members of corporate innovation and strategy teams
  • High-potential employees in the company who will define the medium-term strategy
  • Members of teams that are ancillary to the innovation process, such as compliance, legal, IT, marketing and human resources
  • Freelancers and entrepreneurs, or start-up managers

The Program

The program is based on a Lifelong Learning vision, and the postgraduate course is structured in two blocks: an optional curricular plan and a compulsory curricular plan.

Optional Curricular Plan

The program Optional Curricular Plan presents a set of 3 flexible curricular units, aligned with current events and complementing the core program. These curricular units are called optional, as they can change annually on the recommendation of the Academic Director. The remaining curricular units remain stable over time

Compulsory Curricular Plan

Block of the syllabus dedicated to specific postgraduate themes, thus exploring each topic in detail according to best practices and the state of the art.

TEACHING-LEARNING METHODOLOGIES

NOTE: The postgraduate assessment methods will be presented at the welcome session of the academic year.

 

 

  • New Product and Service Development and Open Innovation
  • Business Model Design and Lean Startup
  • Financing Entrepreneurial Projects
  • Technological Entrepreneurship - Startup & Growth
  • Innovation Retreat

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Based on a lifelong learning strategy, discover how you can continue your postgraduate studies by obtaining a Master's degree with the Executive Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Obtain an additional 10 ECTS in Curricular Units and a further 30 ECTS through the Work Project / Final Work. 

Contact us to find out how you can proceed with the curricular transition, the credit plan and how to apply online.

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Academic Board

João Castro
Academic Director
Pedro Oliveira
Academic Director

Teaching staff

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Application process

  1. Fill in the form and pay the application fee of €250 (non-refundable if the applicant withdraws).
  2. Communication of acceptance within 72 hours
  3. Finalization of the application with the Program Advisor

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