Postgraduate Programme in Hospitality Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Postgraduate Programme in Hospitality Management at Católica Porto Business School prepares students for the hospitality industry with a comprehensive curriculum covering project design to customer loyalty. Taught in Portuguese, the 250-hour program begins in November 2024 with classes on Fridays and Saturdays. The program director is Joana Almeida and the executive coordinator is Felipa Almeida; the investment is €6,600.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Postgraduate Programme in Hospitality Management at Católica Porto Business School aims to address the needs and trends of the hospitality industry. It moves beyond a static approach to the subject matter, covering the industry from project design to customer loyalty. The program is taught in Portuguese.
Outline:
The program comprises 250 hours of instruction. Classes are held on Fridays from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, starting in November 2024.
Other:
The program director is Joana Almeida. The investment for the program is €6,600 (early bird price available up to three months before the start date).
The Catholic University of Portugal (Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP) is a distinguished private university established in 1967 in Lisbon, Portugal. It holds the unique status of being the first modern Portuguese university not founded by the state but through a concordat between the Portuguese government and the Vatican, placing it under the tutelage of the Catholic Church.
Campuses and Structure:
UCP operates as a university system comprising four regional centers:
- Lisbon: Headquarters and home to several faculties and institutes.
- Porto: Hosts faculties such as Biotechnology and the School of Arts.
- Braga: Includes the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences.
- Viseu: Features departments like Economics, Management, and Social Sciences.
Additionally, UCP has an affiliate institution, the University of Saint Joseph, located in Macau.
Academic Excellence:
UCP offers a wide array of programs across various disciplines, including:
- Business and Economics: Through the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, which has achieved Triple Crown accreditation.
- Human Sciences: The School of Human Sciences offers esteemed programs like the Master of Arts in Communication Science.
- Law: Featuring advanced studies in areas such as International Business Law and Law in a Digital Economy.
Research and Innovation:
The university is home to 15 research units focusing on diverse fields, including biotechnology, health sciences, arts and technologies, and social sciences. These centers contribute significantly to scientific advancements and innovation.
International Recognition:
UCP has been recognized as the top Portuguese university according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings from 2021 to 2023. It serves over 20,000 students, with a substantial number of international students, reflecting its global appeal and commitment to academic excellence.
