Masterclass “Entrepreneurial Mindset For/By Master’s Students"

The Center for Intercultural Studies invites the entire academic community to participate in the masterclass “Entrepreneurial Mindset For/By Master’s Students,” which will take place on December 4, at 6:30 p.m., in Room 232 (free admission), and will feature the following presentations:

Online Entrepreneurial Mindset Behaviour Analysis: Empowering Students and Educators through Data-Driven Curriculum Design
Marco Lamas, ISCAP-P.PORTO, e ISLA – Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia

The Mindset Behaviour Analysis (MBA) tool, developed through the SHINE project (Scaling Higher Education Innovation for Europe), offers a dual-impact solution for both students and educators in entrepreneurship education. For students across any discipline, the free online tool delivers a 10-minute personalized assessment of seven entrepreneurial behaviors using the MINDSET mnemonic. Immediate, actionable feedback empowers learners to set goals and refine their entrepreneurial mindset through active, reflective practice.

Equally relevant for educators, the MBA tool provides visual analytics and aggregated cohort data that allows innovative curriculum design and teaching methodologies. Educators can identify prevalent behavioral strengths and gaps, allowing them to tailor class activities, project briefs, and assessment formats to reinforce targeted entrepreneurial skills. This data-driven insight fosters adaptive pedagogy, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

Validated through pilots with over 230 students from eight countries, the MBA tool achieves a 90% “very good” or “good” rating for introducing entrepreneurial mindset concepts and an 82.5% rating for generating practical improvement actions. Its effectiveness and innovation have been showcased at international conferences.

Bionote:

Marco Lamas holds a Post-Doctorate and PhD in Education (Entrepreneurship) and a background in International Relations. He is a Senior Lecturer at ISLA-IPGT, where he coordinates the Business and Innovation LAB and the Master’s in Management, and a Guest Professor at ISCAP-P.Porto, where he coordinates the postgraduate programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He is a founding member of the European SHINE project, a specialist in the Santander Explorer programme, and recognised as an EntreComp Practitioner, as well as an Early Warning Europe mentor. He holds certification as a Senior Marketer and is a business coach certified by the ECA.

“Developing Intercultural Competence: The power of hospitality and international entrepreneurship”
Carolina Santos, graduate in Intercultural Studies for Business, ISCAP-P.Porto

Through an internship completed in the hospitality sector during an Erasmus+ program in Malta, Carolina shares the power of service and experience towards developing cultural competence, incorporating both the perspective of being a host working in a hotel and a guest in a foreign country. The internship report analyses the internship experience, incorporating theorical research and exposing its challenges and key learnings. It reflects the impact cultural competence has on a professional and personal level, as well as the benefits for the economy and the overall society.

Bionote:

With a bachelor’s in International Relations at the University of Coimbra, Carolina Santos is a recent graduate of the master’s degree in Intercultural Studies for Business at ISCAP, with an internship report on “The Power of Hospitality – Enhancing Intercultural Relations through Service and Experience. During her academic journey she has completed three Erasmus+ programs in different countries, promoting international entrepreneurship.3

“Shaping Passion into Purpose: Youth, Community and Innovation in Action”
Inês Rodrigues, graduate in Intercultural Studies for Business, ISCAP-P.Porto

Transforming a personal passion into a meaningful purpose is a journey full of challenges, discoveries, and growth. In this masterclass, I will share how I turned my interests in non-formal education and youth empowerment into tangible projects that create real impact. From conceptualising initiatives to leading international experiences and fostering intercultural understanding, we will walk through the practical steps, lessons learned, and strategies that help turn a vision into reality. This session is designed to inspire participants to reflect on their own passions, explore their potential, and transform ideas into projects that matter.

Bionote:

Inês Rodrigues, graduate from the Master’s in Intercultural Studies for Business, combines her passion for youth leadership, community engagement, and innovation. Project-driven, with 18 years in Scouting and leadership experience in the European Youth Parliament, she believes that non-formal education shapes individuals and cultivates skills, confidence, and opportunities. She is dedicated to advocating for young people and supporting them in turning ideas into meaningful initiatives.

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