How Does Must University’S Master’S Program Work?

SUMMARY

This article clearly and thoroughly explains how the Master’s program at MUST University works. You'll learn how the program is structured, how long it takes, how assessments are carried out, and what is required to successfully complete the degree. Everything is explained as if we were guiding you over the phone — step by step.

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DESCRIPTION

Would you like to understand how MUST University’s Master’s program works before enrolling? Do you have questions about the duration, course structure, evaluations, and requirements to graduate? In this article, we’ll explain everything in a simple way, as if we were talking to you on the phone.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Language and Content

• All course content, communication with professors, and support services are entirely in Portuguese.

• Important: Completing a course in a language other than English may reduce employability in environments where English is required.

2. Delivery Format and Duration

• The program is 100% online.

• Total duration: 18 to 20 months, divided into two stages:

STAGE 1 – Course Modules:

• 11 subjects, each lasting 5 weeks, totaling 15 months.

STAGE 2 – Final Paper (TCF):

• Duration of 3 to 5 months, with the support of a PhD advisor.

3. How Each Subject Works (STAGE 1)

Each course lasts 5 weeks and follows this format:

Week 1 – Consent Form:

• A mandatory activity with 3 yes/no questions.

• Must be completed in the first week to unlock course content.

• If not completed, access to the course will be blocked.

Weeks 2 to 5 – Content and Activities:

• Content is divided into 20 topics, with 5 topics per week.

• Each topic includes an e-book, videos, and additional reading links.

Final Week – Assessment and Webquest (mini-paper):

• Dedicated to review, writing the final mini-paper, and completing the final quiz.

4. Assessments per Subject

Each subject includes 4 types of assessment, each worth 25% of the final grade:

Weekly Quizzes:

• 4 quizzes with 10 multiple-choice questions. You have two attempts; the highest score counts.

Discussion Forums:

• 4 forums based on weekly topics, moderated by the course tutor.

Webquest:

• A mini-paper assigned in the first week and submitted by the end of the course.

Final Assessment:

• 10 multiple-choice questions, available only in the final week. One attempt only.

✅ You must score 8.0 or higher to pass each course.

5. Summary of a Subject

One course =
1 Consent Form + 20 topics + 4 quizzes + 4 forums + 1 Webquest + 1 Final Assessment = 5 weeks

6. Final Paper (TCF) – STAGE 2

• Completed in the last months of the program.

• You will work one-on-one with a PhD advisor.

• Meetings via video call and contact via WhatsApp or email.

• The paper can be a research project, case study, or literature review.

• Oral presentation is optional.

• The evaluation is based on the written paper.

7. Graduation and Documentation

To receive your graduation documents, you must:

✅ Pay all tuition in full.
✅ Pass all program subjects.
✅ Submit and pass your Final Paper (TCF).
✅ Sign the final defense form.

Once all criteria are met, your documents will be sent by email within 30 business days.

8. Virtual Learning Environment (AVA)

• Intuitive and user-friendly platform.

• Access to a virtual library in Portuguese and English.

• Communication through the AVA, email, WhatsApp, and video calls.

• Study from anywhere, on your own schedule.

• Username: must.geral.pt

• Password: querosermust

9. Academic Support

You’ll have support from 3 different professor roles:

Relationship Coordinators:

• Your main contact throughout the program, helping with AVA access, payments, and academic or technical questions.

Course Tutors:

• Responsible for managing forums and correcting Webquests.

• Communication through the AVA (Talk menu).

Advisors:

• Assigned only during the Final Paper stage.

• Contact via email and video meetings.

Now that you’ve learned how it all works,
how about experiencing our master’s program for yourself?