Dual Graduate Programs Prospectus (Global Pathway)
Global Pathway

Dual Graduate Programs
Prospectus

An innovative portfolio of internationally recognized MSc and MBA programs. Designed to prepare professionals, educators, and leaders for success in an interconnected world through a dual study pathway of academic rigor and global mobility.

Award Levels
MSc | MBA
Delivery Mode
Blended
Start Dates
Oct/Nov Annually
Graduation
On-Campus Only

Study Pathway & Delivery

All Dual Graduate Programs require international relocation and active participation. Students must travel to designated host countries as part of their academic progression.

1

Year 1: Cape Verde

Blended Learning

Foundational Residency & Core Modules. A mix of classroom and online learning to establish academic groundwork.

2

Year 2: International

Full In-Person Study

Progression to Portugal (Primary), or alternative campuses in Switzerland, Germany, or the USA for specialization.

Delivery Components

  • Online Component: Course materials and lectures via e-learning system.
  • In-Person Residencies: 1–2 intensive weeks per year for networking and cultural immersion.

Mandatory On-Site Graduation

Graduation ceremonies are held exclusively on-site (alternating between Cape Verde and Portugal). Attendance is mandatory to receive certification, reflecting the institute’s commitment to academic dignity.

MSc Programs

Master of Science (120 ECTS)

Vocational Education & Skills Development

MSc

Equips future vocational educators and leaders with tools to transform skills development systems.

Target Audience: Educators, trainers, curriculum developers, policymakers.
Learning Outcomes
  • Design & evaluate vocational curricula
  • Lead institutional reforms

ICT for Development

MSc

Leveraging ICT for socio-economic transformation. Specializations in Cybersecurity or Digital Learning.

Target Audience: ICT professionals, educators, development practitioners.
Learning Outcomes
  • Design ICT strategies & digital platforms
  • Develop scalable e-learning frameworks

Construction Management & Sustainable Tech

MSc

Prepares professionals to lead smart construction projects focusing on sustainability and innovation.

Target Audience: Engineers, project managers, sustainability consultants.
Learning Outcomes
  • Apply sustainable construction principles
  • Use virtual simulation tools

Real Estate & Urban Development

MSc

Combines land administration, investment strategy, and urban planning for sustainable development.

Target Audience: Urban planners, real estate professionals, public sector.
Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze land tenure & housing policies
  • Design urban development strategies

Hospitality & Tourism Innovation

MSc

Explores ecotourism, digital hospitality platforms, and global service standards.

Target Audience: Tourism professionals, hospitality managers.
Learning Outcomes
  • Develop sustainable tourism models
  • Integrate digital tools in service delivery

Cultural Heritage, Arts & Global Dialogue

MSc

Focuses on cultural preservation, creative industries, and intercultural dialogue.

Target Audience: Cultural practitioners, museum professionals.
Learning Outcomes
  • Preserve and promote cultural heritage
  • Analyze global arts trends

Sustainable Development & Community Leadership

MSc

Fosters grassroots leadership and environmental resilience for sustainable community development.

Target Audience: Community leaders, NGO professionals, sustainability advocates.
Learning Outcomes
  • Lead participatory development
  • Mobilize resources for development

MBA Programs

Master of Business Administration (120 ECTS)

Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation

MBA

Empowers students to design scalable business solutions for social and environmental challenges.

Target: Entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, impact investors.
  • Develop social enterprise models
  • Mobilize funding & partnerships

International Business & Cross-Cultural Leadership

MBA

Prepares leaders to navigate global trade, diplomacy, and cultural intelligence.

Target: Business executives, diplomats, project managers.
  • Lead cross-cultural negotiations
  • Design inclusive leadership strategies

Vocational Enterprise Management

MBA

Trains professionals to manage vocational institutions and donor-funded initiatives.

Target: Institutional managers, education administrators.
  • Manage training centers
  • Design donor-funded programs

ICT & Digital Business Management

MBA

Combines tech enterprise management and digital policy with innovation labs.

Target: Tech entrepreneurs, digital strategists.
  • Lead digital transformation
  • Manage data strategy & policy

Construction & Infrastructure Leadership

MBA

Prepares leaders for cross-border infrastructure projects focusing on finance & site management.

Target: Construction executives, financiers.
  • Apply project finance tools
  • Lead transnational site operations

Real Estate Investment & Property Dev

MBA

Equips professionals with valuation, strategy, and regulatory knowledge for property development.

Target: Real estate investors, developers.
  • Conduct property valuation
  • Lead cross-border ventures

Global Hospitality & Tourism Strategy

MBA

Explores destination branding, tourism economics, and diaspora tourism.

Target: Tourism strategists, marketers.
  • Develop branding campaigns
  • Evaluate global tourism trends

Program Strengths

  • Global Faculty Experts from Europe, Africa, and the USA.
  • Short Residencies Held in Cape Verde, Portugal, Germany, or Switzerland.
  • Career Integration Designed for professionals across sectors; Diaspora-Ready.
  • Cultural Contextualization Rooted in African-European realities.

Application Details

Annual Intake
October/November
Deadline
November 15

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • CV/Resume & Personal Statement
  • Two References
  • Proof of Language Proficiency