MBA Programs in Lisbon, Portugal

The Lisbon MBA:
The Lisbon MBA is a partnership between the two top business schools in Portugal, Católica-Lisbon and Nova SBE. Created in 2007 as part of a program of expansion and internationalisation of higher education in Portugal, the Lisbon MBA includes a 2-year part-time MBA and an 1-year full-time International MBA, in partnership with MIT’s prestigious Sloan School of Management. Our MBA programs are taught entirely in English. We welcome students from Portugal and international students from around the world.

The Lisbon MBA aims to prepare future leaders to make the difference and to be a reference brand among the quality international MBAs, being recognized by its innovative spirit and by its holistic approach in the advanced management education arena.

Why Choose the Lisbon MBA?
- Both programs offer an innovative curriculum that is a bridge between academia and the corporate world. A curriculum that stimulates rigorous analysis, the use of emotional intelligence skills, socially responsible behavior and hands-on learning.

- We ensure strong ties with the corporate world, with major companies closely involved in its governance and sponsoring. This will provide you with a valuable network of internships and connections.

- The Lisbon MBA comprises the prestigious faculty body from both Nova SBE & Católica-LISBON and visiting faculty that work in a wide array of disciplines and industries. We are proud of our international faculty, trained at the world’s best schools, deeply involved in high quality research and in tune with the latest developments in management theory and practice. MIT Faculty only lecture on The Lisbon MBA International program.

- Both programs are offered in the cozy and yet cosmopolitan environment of the beautiful and historic city of Lisbon. Here, students may mix work and pleasure as in very few places in the world.

- 1-year full-time International MBA, in partnership with MIT’s prestigious Sloan School of Management. This program includes a summer study program in Boston with classes at the MIT campus. Optional Portuguese classes are available for international students.
- 2-year part-time MBA taught at weekends or evenings

All lectures, workshops, activities, and projects are taught in the English language.

Universidade Católica Portuguesa and Universidade Nova de Lisboa have earned several accreditations from international agencies. They both hold the Triple Crown - which means that the business schools have undergone international accreditation from the world’s foremost accrediting bodies, which is your assurance that the school provides programs of the highest quality and meets the highest international standards:

We are accredited by:
- AACSB - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- EQUIS - European Quality Improvement System
- AMBA- Association of MBAs

As a student in The Lisbon MBA International, you will have the unique opportunity to explore Lisbon and all it has to offer. Situated in the Iberian Peninsula, Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and is a city rich in history and culture. Chosen as the European Consumer's Choice Best Destination in 2010, it encompasses several areas in the region, from the mountains in Sintra to the coastal town of Ericeira. Lisbon brings together perspectives from Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia to help enrich both business and cultural life. It is considered to be an alpha global city, an important location in the global economy and the launch pad for explorers over the centuries.