Dual Graduate Programs Prospectus

Delivery Mode: Hybrid – 80% Online, 20% In-Person
Award Levels: MSc | MBA | DBA
Start Dates: October & March Annually
Graduation Options: On-Campus (Primary), Virtual (Conditional)

Programs Delivery

Delivery Mode: Hybrid – 80% Online, 20% In-Person
Study from your home country via our advanced online learning platform, while participating in occasional short-term residencies in one of our host countries: Cape Verde, Portugal, or Germany.

Online Delivery (80%) :  All core content, assignments, and lectures are accessible remotely through our interactive e-learning system. This supports flexibility for working professionals and diaspora students.

In-Person Residencies (20%): Each programs includes brief, intensive in-person residencies (1–2 per academic year) in designated campus locations. These enhance networking, project-based learning, and cultural immersion.

Graduation Options

Graduation ceremonies are held on-campus, with locations alternating between Cape Verde and
Portugal.

Default Graduation: On-site in one of our host countries: Virtual Graduation (Optional): Consideration is granted to working professionals who may not be
able to travel. These candidates may participate in a formal online graduation ceremony, with
certification dispatched via official courier.

MSc Programs (Master of Science)
1. MSc in Vocational Education & Skills Development
  • Developing innovative vocational trainers, curriculum developers, and educators.
2. MSc in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) for Development
  • Focus: Cloud systems, digital transformation in Africa/Europe, ICT in education and governance
  • Option: Specialization in Cybersecurity or Digital Learning Systems
3. MSc in Construction Management & Sustainable Technology
  • Focus: Smart construction, green building practices, infrastructure project management
  • Practical: Virtual labs and local construction site case studies
4. MSc in Real Estate & Urban Development
  • Focus: Land administration, sustainable urban planning, investment property management
  • Optional: European-African housing policy studies
5. MSc in Hospitality & Tourism Innovation
  • Focus: Eco-tourism, digital tourism platforms, hospitality operations and standards
  • Study Tours: Virtual internships and optional fieldwork in Cape Verde/Portugal.
6. MSc in Cultural Heritage, Arts & Global Dialogue
  • Focus: Land administration, sustainable urban planning, investment property management
  • Optional: European-African housing policy studies
7. MSc in Global Hospitality & Tourism Strategy
  • Focus on grassroots leadership and environmental resilience. 
MBA Programs (Master of Business Administration)
1. MBA in Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Create scalable business solutions to social and environmental issues.
2. MBA in International Business & Cross-Cultural Leadership
  • Focused on diplomacy, cultural intelligence, and global trade management.
3. MBA in Vocational Enterprise Management
  • Manage vocational institutions, skill centers, and donor-funded projects.
4. MBA in ICT & Digital Business Management
  • Focus: Managing tech-driven enterprises, data strategy, and digital policy
  • Feature: Hands-on innovation labs and European-African ICT case studies
5. MBA in Construction & Infrastructure Leadership
  • Project finance, site management, and transnational infrastructure leadership
  • Suited for: Engineers, project managers, and civil administrators
6. MBA in Real Estate Investment & Property Development
  • Estate development strategy, valuation, regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions
7. MBA in Global Hospitality & Tourism Strategy
    • Advanced hospitality administration, destination branding, tourism economics
    • Optional module: Diaspora tourism and African heritage trails
DBA Programs (Doctor of Business Administration)
1. DBA in Global Vocational Education Policy & Governance
  • Research focus on global vocational models and institutional leadership.
2. DBA in ICT Strategy & Digital Governance
  • Research: Africa-Europe tech cooperation, data sovereignty
3. DBA in Estate and Urban Innovation Policy
  • Housing, land reform, smart cities, and sustainable urban growth.
4. DBA in Construction Policy, Innovation & Infrastructure Diplomacy
  • Focus: Targeted at senior engineers, planners, and government advisors
5. DBA in Hospitality & Tourism Development Policy
  • Research on sustainable tourism, cultural tourism, and post-COVID industry models
6. DBA in Cultural Diplomacy & International Relations
  • Cultural exchange, soft power strategies, UNESCO partnership
7. DBA in Transformational Leadership in the African-European Context
    • Postcolonial reform, ethics, change management for governments & NGOs.

Admissions & Application Section

Program Strengths
  • 🌍 Global Faculty: Europe, Africa, and USA-based professionals
  • Short In-Person Residencies: 1–2 per year in Cape Verde, Portugal, or Germany
  • 👩🏽🎓 Diaspora-Ready: Fully accessible to those living outside Africa and Europe
  • 💼 Career Integration: Suitable for professionals, public sector, and private sector 
  • Cultural & Regional Contextualization: Based on African-European realities
Application Deadlines
  • October Intake: Apply by September 15
  • March Intake: Apply by February 15
Application Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (depending on program)
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • 2 References
  • Proof of English or Portuguese proficiency (if applicable)