In a world where management excellence is crucial, organizations in the Social Economy sector face unique challenges that demand professional and assertive leadership.
The GOS – Management of Social Organizations program, by AESE Business School, was carefully designed to empower leaders and managers to optimize financial, material, and human resources, aiming for organizational excellence.
AESE Campus Lisbon
February 23 to June 15, 2026
Mondays: 1:00 PM » 7:30 PM (lunch included)
Once a month: 9:00 AM » 7:30 PM
AESE Porto Campus
March 3 to June 23, 2026
Tuesdays: 1:00 PM » 7:30 PM (lunch included)
Once a month: 9:00 AM » 7:30 PM
116h of In-Person Training
84h of Preparation
Entrepreneurs and Executives
Portuguese and Spanish
Cátia Sá Guerreiro (Lisbon)
Casimiro Arsénio (Porto)
Leading in the Social Economy is a challenge with unique characteristics. We believe that leadership excellence is developed through training, practice, and vision.
GOS is a unique educational offering for those who wish to deepen their understanding of professionalism, leadership, and impact in the Third Sector.
Objectives
The future of social organizations requires strategic, professional, and results-oriented management. GOS offers practical and inspiring training, covering all critical areas of organizational sustainability.
Themes that transform organizations:
Social Economy
- Legal Framework
- Fundraising and Financial Sustainability
- Volunteer Management
Business Policy and Organization
- Mission, Values, and Objectives
- Strategic Planning
- ESG in the Social Economy
- Accounting as a Management Tool
Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Management Control
- Economic and Financial Management
Human Behavior in Organizations
- Motivation and Leadership
- People and Team Management
- Organizational Culture and Ethics
Marketing and Communication
- Social and Institutional Marketing
- Strategic Communication
- Commercial Planning
Operations, Technology, and Innovation
- Service Design and Management
- Quality and Innovation
- Digital Transformation and Social Impact
Partnership
The program has the institutional support of ENTRAJUDA and the Millennium bcp Foundation, connecting participants to a network of organizations committed to excellence in the social sector.
Class Profile
It is intended for executives and staff with leadership roles in Social Economy entities who wish to strengthen management skills and improve organizational and human performance.
Testimonials
Program
GOS promotes resource efficiency, team strengthening, and social justice, with the following objectives:
- Promote a more just and equitable society
- Increase the efficiency of institutional resources
- Develop skills in leadership, motivation, and team management
Teaching Method
Leading can only be learned… by leading.
Through the analysis of real cases, participants are challenged to make decisions in contexts similar to their daily organizational lives.
Learning is inspired by the Harvard Business School and IESE model, promoting:
- Individual study: Analysis and critical reading
- Group work: Exchange of experiences and criteria
- General session: Structured debate with theoretical framework
The cases are part of the ECCH database, a global reference in management education.
Workshop
The program includes a full-day workshop, common to both the Lisbon and Porto editions.
Themes covered in previous editions:
- Sustainability and ESG
- Social Financing and Volunteer Management
- Fundraising
- Innovation in the Third Sector
Professors and Guests
Tuition Fee
€600
(+ VAT)Includes: documentation and catering
GOS is supported by ENTRAJUDA and the Millennium bcp Foundation.
Special payment conditions analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
