Management University of Algarve

Overview

Objectives

Our Master in Management at University of Algarve is designed to develop the necessary skills to foster different ways of thinking, different ways of viewing and understanding organizations in the areas of tourism management, healthcare management and/or marine and maritime management. Simultaneously, it is expected that the Master's program promotes the creation and dissemination of scientific research with national and international recognition in this important area of knowledge. The study program also intends to ensure internships and career opportunities based on established partnerships.

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

• Reinforce both an academic and a professional background in Management in the specialization areas of tourism, healthcare and marine management
• Work as part of a team and to develop independent work using critical thinking and creativity to solve complex business problems in the economy and society
• Acquire the habit of thinking in global terms and lay the foundations of a personal network of contacts
• Acquire communication, interaction and team working skills
• Develop a research project and develop independent and autonomous research

The curriculum is composed of 7 required courses and 3 elective courses. Students will have five required courses in the first semester and two required courses in the second semester together with 3 electives. In the third semester of the program all students will be required to write a dissertation, internship or project report. Detailed syllabus of each course is provided in the subsection "Course Structure" in the menu above.