The Executive Master in Competitive Intelligence and International Management aims to train professionals capable of integrating strategic competitive intelligence analysis with a global management vision. Combining knowledge of geopolitics, innovation, international economics and business strategy, this program prepares leaders to anticipate trends, assess risks and make informed decisions in a highly competitive international context. Ideal for executives and decision-makers who want to turn information into strategic action.
The course includes an (optional) international week in the USA, so that students can have the experience of attending IntelliCon SCIP North America Louisville (Kentucky) 2026, from April 27 to 30, 2026, hear about the best practices in Competitive Intelligence and International Management in the market, and make contacts for potential professional opportunities around the world.

The Executive Master in Competitive Intelligence and International Management aims to prepare professionals to work effectively in global, volatile and highly competitive environments, by integrating competitive intelligence tools with advanced knowledge of strategic and international management.
This program aims to:

• Develop the ability to collect, analyze and interpret critical market information, competition, the geopolitical environment and technological trends.
• Promote the formulation and execution of business strategies adapted to multicultural and constantly changing contexts.
• Strengthen the ability to anticipate risks and opportunities in international markets, based on structured analysis and strategic thinking.
• Encourage the application of competitive intelligence frameworks in decision-making and competitive positioning.
• Facilitate contact with leading international practices and access to global professional networks.
• Enhance the ethical, security and responsibility component in the use of strategic information.

The Executive Master in Competitive Intelligence and International Management is aimed at professionals who occupy or aspire to occupy leadership, strategic analysis or management positions in global and highly competitive business contexts. This program is particularly suitable for:

• Executives and senior managers who wish to deepen their skills in competitive intelligence and international management, strengthening their ability to make strategic decisions based on critical and geopolitical information.
• Strategic consultants and analysts working in the areas of business development, international expansion, mergers and acquisitions, or entry into new markets, who want to acquire a more integrated and predictive view of complex environments.
• Professionals in the areas of economic diplomacy, international relations and government affairs, interested in understanding the interactions between public policies, business interests and market dynamics.
• Middle managers and functional managers who wish to prepare their career progression for more strategic and international functions, developing an approach based on intelligence, risk and innovation.
• Entrepreneurs and leaders of start-ups or SMEs with global ambitions, who need tools and frameworks to grow in a sustainable and informed way in competitive, complex and technologically demanding markets.
• The course also welcomes professionals from technical or scientific fields (engineering, economics, management, technology, cybersecurity, among others) who want to strengthen their strategic literacy by broadening their understanding of the geopolitical, technological and behavioral variables that impact business.

No previous training in competitive intelligence is required, but professional experience and the motivation to apply knowledge in a practical way are valued. The teaching staff will adopt a business-oriented approach, with active methodologies, international case studies and integration of real experiences, including an optional international week in the USA (SCIP IntelliCon North America - Louisville, Kentucky).

The Executive Master in Competitive Intelligence and International Management is designed to prepare participants with a set of critical skills to operate in highly competitive global environments. The training combines advanced analytical methods with strategic thinking and international sensitivity, allowing for a practical and differentiating approach:
1. Applied Competitive Intelligence: Mastery of analysis methodologies and tools to collect, interpret and transform data into actionable knowledge. Students learn to identify trends, anticipate competitive movements and support strategic decisions based on evidence.
2. International Strategy and Management: Ability to develop and implement business strategies in multicultural and volatile markets. The course promotes an understanding of the dynamics of the global economy, economic diplomacy and transnational management.
3. Geopolitics and Global Risk Analysis: Deepening understanding of how geopolitical, regulatory and cultural factors influence markets and business decisions. Students gain the skills to map risks and opportunities in a multipolar world.
4. Strategic Innovation and Digital Transformation: Ability to drive strategic change based on innovation and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, predictive analysis and automation of decision-making processes.
5. International Networking and Global Career Vision: Optional participation in IntelliCon SCIP North America (USA) offers students the opportunity to network with top professionals, explore international opportunities and absorb global best practices in competitive intelligence and management.

This training can be credited for the purposes of higher education studies with a degree under the terms defined in paragraph d) of number 1 of article 45 of Decree-Law No. 65/2018 of August 16.

• Hold a higher education degree (bachelor's/master's or doctorate) or legal equivalent.
• Work in public, private, or social economy entities related to the areas of training covered by the course.
• Other interested parties, with or without higher education, who wish to acquire knowledge and skills in the technical and scientific areas of the course that are accepted by the course management.

The institution has multiple spaces suitable for teaching and training, particularly for the courses it offers at the theoretical training level, as well as at the practical and laboratory training level. The course has classrooms, computer labs, access to scientific libraries, and all the necessary and appropriate conditions for the respective curricular units.
Students also have access to a library, study room, bar, and cafeteria. In addition, the institution offers free WiFi coverage throughout its facilities; fixed video projectors in all classrooms and laboratories; laptops (upon request); Microsoft Campus Agreement (includes free Office 365 for students); and the Teams and Moodle platforms to support the teaching/learning process.

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Optional international week in the USA

Participation in IntelliCon SCIP North America (Louisville, 2026), with access to best practices, networking, and direct contact with world leaders in competitive intelligence.