BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Result of the accreditation process by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) Decision: Accredited Number of years of accreditation: 6 • Validity period of accreditation: 31/07/2025* • A3ES Resolution • Self-assessment report
* Awaiting the result of the accreditation renewal request under Article 40 of Regulation No. 392/2013 of A3ES. The expiry of the validity period does not terminate the effects of the accreditation of this study cycle, as the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 38 of Regulation No. 392/2013 of A3ES apply.
The Bachelor's Degree in Business Sciences is a course accredited by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education, structured in 6 academic semesters and awarding 180 ECTS credits.
This course aims to prepare students to understand the fundamentals and practices of the business world, enabling them to assume leadership positions, innovate, and manage resources effectively and efficiently in organizations across various sectors. The course is structured in 6 semesters and offers a balanced proportion of subjects in the scientific areas of Management and Finance.
In the first two semesters, the foundational subjects are taught, essential for the subsequent in-depth study of specific content. In the remaining semesters, students acquire knowledge and skills that enable full integration into the job market, focusing on broad areas such as taxation, digital marketing, innovation, internationalization, human resources, management control, or logistics. In particular, the final semester includes an "internship and graduation project," which prepares students for integration into the workplace and promotes their research autonomy, always with the guidance of their respective supervisors.
ABOUT THE COURSE
ENTRANCE EXAMS
GENERAL REGIME
(04) Economy
or
(18) Portuguese
or
One of the following sets:
(04) Economy + (18) Portuguese
(09) Geography + (13) English
(11) History + (16) Mathematics
(17) Applied Mathematics in Social Sciences + (18) Portuguese
(04) Economy + (06) Philosophy
(04) Economy + (13) English
Career opportunities
The Business Sciences course qualifies future professionals to work in management, business strategy, marketing and business communication, innovation, internationalization, human resources, management control, accounting and financial reporting, financial management and inventory management (in the private and public sectors).
Curriculum Plan
1st Cycle Bachelor's Degree* • Duration: 6 Semesters • 180 ECTS
According to Order No. 1285/2022, of January 31, 2022
Predominant scientific area: Business Sciences
1st Year • 1st Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Financial calculation | 2 |
| General Accounting I | 8 |
| Fundamentals of mathematics | 5 |
| Business management | 5 |
| English | 2 |
| Microeconomics | 8 |
1st Year • 2nd Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| General Accounting II | 8 |
| Civil law | 5 |
| Statistics and quantitative methods in management | 6 |
| Information and communication management | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 8 |
2nd Year • 1st Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Cost Accounting I | 8 |
| Commercial law | 4 |
| Financial Management I | 8 |
| Marketing and corporate communication | 5 |
| Principles of taxation and fiscality | 5 |
2nd Year • 2nd Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| General Accounting II | 8 |
| Civil law | 5 |
| Statistics and quantitative methods in management | 6 |
| Information and communication management | 3 |
| Macroeconomics | 8 |
3rd Year • 1st Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Business strategy | 5 |
| Corporate taxation | 5 |
| Operations and Logistics Management | 5 |
| People and skills management | 5 |
| Digital marketing | 5 |
| Financial markets and products | 5 |
3rd Year • 2nd Semester
| Course Unit | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Internship and Graduation Project | 16 |
| Ethics and deontology | 2 |
| Budget management and control | 6 |
| Option II: • Labor law • Entrepreneurship and innovation • Ergonomics, hygiene and safety at work |
3 |
| Financial reporting and accountability | 3 |
Coordination
Professor Doctor Sandra Bernardo
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ERASMUS+ EXCHANGE
Students at the Fernando Pessoa University (UFP) who meet the eligibility criteria have the opportunity to undertake periods of study and/or internships through international mobility programs.
International student study periods are carried out at higher education institutions outside of Portugal with which UFP maintains student exchange agreements under the Erasmus+ Program (within the European area), or other existing bilateral exchange agreements.
Information regarding mobility/exchange programs is available through the International Relations Office. (connection).
PRICE LIST & APPLICATION CONDITIONS
See the current price list below. Prices are organized by attendance regime, "General Regime" and "External Regime (ECTS)", and differentiated between "National Student" and "Non-National Student". For more information on Application Requirements, use the available button.
REGULAR STUDENT
NATIONAL STUDENT
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/27
MOVE TABLE
| Course / Bachelor's degree |
Application |
Annual Registration / Enrollment Includes student insurance., free internet access and to the UFP Intranet system |
One-time payment Annual fee paid on registration process Discount of 5% |
Payment in 10 installments First installment paid upon enrollment. The remaining 9 installments paid up to the day 10 of the following months (from October to June) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Business Sciences 1st Year |
130 € | 370 € | 3 325 € | 10 x 350 € = 3500 € |
|
Business Sciences 2nd Year |
––– | 370 € | 3 325 € | 10 x 350 € = 3500 € |
|
Business Sciences 3rd Year |
––– | 370 € | 3 325 € | 10 x 350 € = 3500 € |
NON-NATIONAL STUDENT
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/27
MOVE TABLE
| Course / Bachelor's degree |
Application |
Annual Registration / Enrollment Includes student insurance., free internet access and to the UFP Intranet system |
One-time payment Annual fee paid on registration process Discount of 5% |
Payment in 10 installments First installment paid upon enrollment. The remaining 9 installments paid up to the day 10 of the following months (from October to June) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Business Sciences 1st Year |
150 € | 450 € | 3 800 € | 10 x 400 € = 4000 € |
|
Business Sciences 2nd Year |
––– | 450 € | 3 800 € | 10 x 400 € = 4000 € |
|
Business Sciences 3rd Year |
––– | 450 € | 3 800 € | 10 x 400 € = 4000 € |
EXTERNAL STUDENT (INDIVIDUAL COURSE UNITS)
NATIONAL STUDENT
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/27
MOVE TABLE
| Course / Bachelor's degree |
Application |
Annual Registration / Enrollment Includes student insurance., free internet access and to the UFP Intranet system |
One-time payment Annual fee paid on registration process Discount of 5% |
Payment in 10 installments First installment paid upon enrollment. The remaining 9 installments paid up to the day 10 of the following months (from October to June) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Business Sciences (L) Part-time (by ECTS) |
130 € | 370 € | €71.25 x Number of ECTS | 75 € x Number of ECTS |
NON-NATIONAL STUDENT
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/27
MOVE TABLE
| Course / Bachelor's degree |
Application |
Annual Registration / Enrollment Includes student insurance., free internet access and to the UFP Intranet system |
One-time payment Annual fee paid on registration process Discount of 5% |
Payment in 10 installments First installment paid upon enrollment. The remaining 9 installments paid up to the day 10 of the following months (from October to June) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Business Sciences (L) Part-time (by ECTS) |
150 € | 450 € | 77.9 € x Number of ECTS | 82 € x Number of ECTS |