Explore our executive programs designed for international professionals seeking immersive learning experiences connected to Portugal and Europe’s innovation ecosystem.
Programs designed for hospitality, tourism, gastronomy and AI-driven service innovation.
| Course | Duration | Format | Period | Type | Investment | On-site Learning Experiences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Program Leading in Tourism & Hospitality | 9 months | B-Learning | Afternoons | Open enrollment | 8 000,00€ | For international students, the eight monthly in-person sessions may be replaced by two immersive weeks, including industry visits, seminars, coaching, and hands-on living lab experiences at NOVA FCT’s research centers and certified laboratories. |
| Postgraduate Program Sustainable Strategies for Tourism & Hospitality | 6 months | B-Learning | Afternoons | Open enrollment | 7 000,00€ | For international students, the six monthly in-person sessions may be replaced by two immersive weeks, including industry visits, seminars, coaching, and hands-on living lab experiences at NOVA FCT’s research centers and certified laboratories. |
| Sustainable Gastronomy & Food Innovation | 2 weeks | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 4 000,00€ | An immersive program combining hands-on culinary experiences, industry partnerships, and dynamic living labs. |
| Applied AI for Hospitality & Tourism | 2 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | A relaxed, interactive learning environment with a strong practical focus supported by core theoretical foundations. |
| Practical AI & Automation for Hospitality | 2 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Highly practical course with hands-on labs and projects, applying AI to real-world hospitality and tourism operations. |
| AI Leadership for Hospitality & Tourism Executives | 2 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Built around real industry case studies, executive demos, applied exercises and implementation roadmaps. |
Programs focused on venture creation, deep tech, startups, funding, growth and open innovation.
| Course | Duration | Format | Period | Type | Investment | On-site Learning Experiences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Program Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Action with Impact | 6 months | B-Learning | Afternoons | Open enrollment | 6 000,00€ | For international students, the seven monthly in-person sessions may be replaced by two immersive weeks, including industry visits, seminars, coaching, and hands-on living lab experiences. |
| Deep Tech Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation | 3 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Direct engagement with deep tech founders, startup visits, investors and industry partners. |
| AI for Startups & New Venture Creation | 3 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Hands-on course focused on real-world AI applications for startups and AI-driven ventures. |
| Startup Growth & Scaling Strategies | 3 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Startup visits and direct interaction with founders, business angels and growth-stage operators. |
| Venture Building, Funding & Open Innovation | 3 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Exposure to venture builders, corporate partners, business angels and funding institutions. |
Programs in digital innovation, organizational change, analytics, customer experience and technology-driven leadership.
| Course | Duration | Format | Period | Type | Investment | On-site Learning Experiences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Digital and Organizational Change | 8 hours | Online | Afternoons | Open enrollment | 1 250,00€ | An online executive program focused on leading digital and organizational change, using real-world cases and practical applications. |
| Digital Innovation and Disruption Management | 3 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Hands-on immersive program with real-world cases and direct exposure to FCT labs, technologies and industry collaborations. |
| Innovation and Leadership in Technology-Driven Environments | 3 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Application-focused program examining digital platforms, ecosystems, innovation models and industry collaborations. |
| Customer Experience & Digital Innovation | 3 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Explores how digital innovation reshapes customer experience through practical exercises and journey design tools. |
| Data-Driven Decision Making & Business Analytics | 3 days | In-person | Full day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Practical program focused on leveraging data, hands-on analytics tools and business insight generation. |
Programs in sustainability strategy, green transition, circular economy, climate, smart cities and impact innovation.
| Course | Duration | Format | Period | Type | Investment | On-site Learning Experiences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Program in Sustainability Strategy & Management | 4 months | Online | Afternoons | Open enrollment | 5 000,00€ | Online program combining real-time interaction with NOVA FCT’s expertise and access to research centers and labs. |
| Sustainable Technologies & Green Transition Lab | 1 week | In-person | Full Day | International Imersions | 2 000,00€ | Lab-based experience exploring sustainable technologies, clean energy, advanced materials and low-impact industrial processes. |
| Circular Economy & Sustainable Systems Lab | 3 days | In-person | Full Day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Applied experience in circular economy, green chemistry, resource efficiency and waste reduction. |
| Climate Strategy & Carbon Management Lab | 3 days | In-person | Full Day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Explores carbon strategy and climate decision-making through real-world data and NOVA FCT case studies. |
| Smart Cities & Urban Sustainability Lab | 3 days | In-person | Full Day | International Imersions | 3 000,00€ | Uses the Caparica Campus as a living lab for mobility, energy and environmental solutions. |
| Sustainable Innovation & Impact Lab | 1 week | In-person | Full Day | International Imersions | 2 000,00€ | Multidisciplinary lab experience in sustainable innovation with research teams and industry partners. |
Programs designed to support Portugal market entry, leadership, digital transformation, organizational performance and scalable experiences.
| Course | Duration | Format | Period | Type | Investment | On-site Learning Experiences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entering Portugal: Flagship Leadership for the Digital Era | 2 weeks | B-Learning | Afternoons | International Imersions | 4 000,00€ | A decision acceleration experience combining pre-arrival preparation, lab-driven immersion and ongoing advisory. |
| Entering Portugal: Leading Digital Transformation and High-Performance Teams | 2 weeks | B-Learning | Afternoons | International Imersions | 4 000,00€ | A two-phase integration journey with one remote week and one immersive on-site week. |
| Entering Portugal: Systems Engineering for Organizational Performance | 2–4 weeks | B-Learning | Afternoons | International Imersions | 5 000,00€ | Combines remote diagnostic work, immersive on-site learning and optional follow-up coaching sessions. |
| Entering Portugal: Building Scalable Experiences for Tourism, Hospitality & Gastronomy | 2 weeks | B-Learning | Afternoons | International Imersions | 4 000,00€ | Applied learning and direct exposure to Portugal’s tourism, hospitality and service ecosystems. |