ISEG's 1st Executive Master's Degree starts in September 2026, entirely dedicated to experienced HR professionals who want to transform the way they lead and manage people in their organizations. This is an official master's degree, conferring master's degreeunder Law no. 65/2018.
The Executive Master's program is taught in Portuguese, although it may include some classes in English and/or provide support materials in that language.
*Some evaluations may take place on Saturdays.
This master's degree is aimed at directors, managers and coordinators and specialists in HR and Talent Management with more than 5 years' experience and leaders who face management challenges in a context of constant change - technological, organizational and geopolitical.
Artificial intelligence, the digital transition and new working models require new skills in people management. This master's degree prepares leaders to:
The "At the Table with the Future of HR" breakfast series is an initiative promoted within the scope of the Executive Master's Degree, in partnership with SHL Portugal. Bringing together professionals and academics, these sessions provide moments of sharing, reflection and networking on the main challenges of people management.
The final project is developed in the company where he works, with a direct impact.
It trains leaders who anticipate and drive organizational transformation.
Real cases, role-play, sharing experiences and innovation in the classroom.
SHL Portugal: Talent management strategy and technology consultancy with 46 years of experience in Portugal
ISEG professors and leading professionals.
The executive master's degree confers a master's degree, academically upskilling your CV
Consolidate your network with colleagues who learn from you and from whom you learn
The Executive Master's program is taught in Portuguese, although it may include some classes in English and/or provide support materials in that language.
| Semester 1 | Credits | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|
| HR functions and personal development | 3 | Jorge Gomes |
| Personal Influence and Visibility for HR Professionals | 3 | Paulo Lopes Henriques |
| Neuroscience and Behavioral Management | 3 | Susana Almeida Lopes |
| People Analytics, KPI and Decision Making | 3 | Joana Macedo |
| Strategic Talent Management | 3 | Pilar Mosquera |
| Strategic Management and Culture Change | 3 | Sumita Data |
| The Transforming HR Manager | 3 | Helena Jeronimo |
| Optional (choose one) - Legislation and Regulations - Managing HR dysfunctions | 3 | Américo Oliveira Fernanda Tigre |
| Design Methods | 3 | Tiago Gonçalves Paulo Lopes Henriques Jorge Gomes |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|
| Design Methods | 3 | Tiago Gonçalves Paulo Lopes Henriques Jorge Gomes |
| Final Master's Project | 30 |
See the description of Curricular Units.
Applications for all master's degrees at ISEG are made online.
Applications open. Apply here.
| Phases | Application | Seriation* | Registration |
| 1st phase | December 2nd to February 2nd | until February 16th | 10 days in a row after approval of candidacy |
| 2nd phase* | February 3rd to March 31st | until April 13th | 10 days in a row after approval of candidacy |
| 3rd phase* | April 1st to May 18th | until June 1st | 10 days in a row after approval of candidacy |
* The opening of the 2nd and 3rd phases depends on the existence of vacancies, since they can all be filled in the previous phase.
Further information here
It is especially aimed at directors, managers, coordinators and specialists in the area of Human Resources and Talent Management, with more than 5 years of professional experience. It is necessary to have a project to be applied in the Final Master's Project.
The final selection of candidates to be admitted is the result of a combination of various factors, weighted differently:
- final average of the 1st cycle (30%);
- interview (30%);
- professional experience, motivation and employer support (if applicable) (40%).
Provisional tuition fees for 2026/27, pending confirmation by the University of Lisbon's statutory bodies.
| students from | 1st year | Total |
| Students within the EU | € 7,500 | € 7,500 |
| Students outside the EU (International) | € 10,000 | € 10,000 |
