Postgraduate Program Strategic Management for Sustainability

Sustainable Impact as a Mission

The focus on the sustainable development of organizations has been growing holistically, through the promotion of public policies, the recognition of the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects in decision-making processes with an impact on new business opportunities, attracting and retaining talent and the reputation of companies.

With this postgraduate course, you will deepen your theoretical and practical knowledge of the fundamental principles of sustainable development - in its three dimensions: economic, environmental and social, exploring methodologies that enable the operationalization and monitoring of ESG.

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Date

September 17 to December 20, 2025

Duration

4 months

Investiment

7.950€

Phased payment available

Format

Hybrid

Three to four intensive days per month
Some Wednesdays, Thursday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Language

Portuguese

Local

Carcavelos, Portugal

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Reasons for Choosing this Program

FOR YOU

Learn about transformational processes that follow a sustainable approach
Develop a vision that allows you to create action plans in line with the Sustainable Development Goals
Analyze practical cases that inspire you to create a sustainability journey

FOR YOU ORGANIZATION

Identify business opportunities linked to your organization's sustainability journey
Understanding sustainability principles can help organizations identify and mitigate environmental, social and governance risks that can affect their operations and reputation.
Use sustainability to promote innovation, leading to the development of new products, services and business models

Participant Profile
                                C-level (CEOs, COOs, CSOs, CFOs), Board Members and Founders who want to align strategy with ESG criteria
Innovation, marketing and communication directors
Directors and Heads in the areas of sustainability and ESG, social responsibility, operations, marketing, communication, product, innovation, finance
Professionals with a focus on sustainability, ESG, Social Responsibility, compliance and regulation


                            

Today I feel more professionally prepared to understand and guide business leaders towards more efficient management and more sustainable results.

Renata Cunha
Business Mentor and Dialogue Facilitator @ OKNO Produtora de Diálogos

The Program

Activate: Inspiration and diagnosis

Get inspired and motivated for the Postgraduate course by accessing specific sources related to the SDGs. Align expectations for the course and understand the participants' level of maturity on sustainability

Understand: Different dimensions and strategies of sustainable development in organizations

Understand the different dimensions of a sustainability strategy within their organizations

Apply: Action plan and roadmap

Learn how it happens in practice, taking inspiration from what is already being done

Walk the talk

Ensure continuity of participants' commitment to sustainability by implementing your action plan within your organization

Compulsory Curricular Plan

Business Models for Sustainability (this curricular unit will be taught in English)
Green & Blue Economy (from an Agribusiness Perspective)
The Role of Public Policies in Sustainable Development Challenges
Circular Economy and Regenerative Models
Innovation for Sustainability
Energy Transition
Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality
Impact Assessment and Reporting
Social: People & Local Communities
Environment: Measuring, Natural Resources & Scenario Planning
Economic: Applied Sustainable Finance

Optional Curriculum

From Strategy to Action
People
Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Finance
Innovation Drivers

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Postgraduate studies in Sustainable Development will accelerate the desire to build a better world, interview with Professor Ricardo Zózimo
Five levers for companies to start preparing for the 2030 Agenda, by Blog Business Room

Academic Direction

Ricardo Zózimo

Luís Veiga Martins

Faculty

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Application Process

Completion of the application form and payment of the 250€ application fee (non-refundable if the applicant withdraws)
Communication of acceptance within 72 hours
Finalization of the application with the Program Advisor

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