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A Collaboration With MIT

The Lisbon MBA (www.thelisbonmba.com) is a joint project between Universidade Catolica Portuguesa (www.ucp.pt), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (www.fe.unl.pt) and the MIT (USA). We aim to establish in Lisbon, Portugal, Western Europe a unique MBA course and to compete within the TOP 100 schools in 5 years time. This full time program allows each student to live in 3 different cities throughout its 12 months.  Applications are from 15th February until 30th October 2009. Classes start January 2010. 

1. Why should one select The Lisbon MBA?

There are many critical reasons why one should select Lisbon as its MBA destination:

  • 3 World-Class Institutions: The Lisbon MBA Full Time Program is a collaboration between the Universidade Católica Portuguesa and Universidade Nova de Lisboa and MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
  • Integrate the right and left sides of your Brain: A core curriculum in the fundamentals of management is complemented by Friday Forum focus on interpersonal skills and leadership.
  • MIT Immersion: Take classes and enjoy resources at the Sloan School of Management during a summer stay in Boston (USA).
  • Real-World experience: Complete an internship matching your career aspirations, at the international location of your choice.
  • Professional Development: Learn the art of career planning with our Career Management Services.
  • Lisbon Lifestyle: The romantic and bustling Portuguese capital is your home-base during several months of the program.

2. Key Strengths of our program

  • Partnership with MIT – The Lisbon MBA is currently the only supported European MBA partnership of MIT
  • Small Class. Dedicated attention in class and full career support.
  • The right balance between Analytical and Personal skills
  • Cost of living in Lisbon is extremely low compared to other western European cities.
  • Different learning methods
  • International Faculty

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Program Info

Name of School: Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Universidade Catolica Portuguesa in collaboration with MIT
Program Title: The Lisbon MBA
Accreditation: AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB
Type of Program: Full-time
Length of Course: 1 year
Starting Dates: January 2011
Application Deadlines: 31st October 2010

Student Body

Ratio of applicants to places : 2/1
Number of nationalities: 9
• Western Europe : 72%
• North America : 6%
• Latin America: 6%
• Asia : 16%
Men 59% / 41% Women
Age Range: 24-37 years
Average Age: 29 years
Degree Background:
Business/Commerce : 38%
Engineering : 38%
Natural Sciences/tech : 13%
Social Sciences : 6%
Other: 5%
Avg Work Experience: 5,7

Admission

GMAT: Average (2010 class): 630
English test: TOEFL or IELTS         
References: minimum 2 reference letters      
Language fluency: English

Costs

Application fees: 50 EUR
Tutions fees: 31.250 EUR
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance: 10.000 EUR
Scholarships: Quarter, Half and Full Scholarships are available

Contacts

Address: R. Marques da Fronteira, 20, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone +351 213 822 720
Website: http://www.thelisbonmba.com
Dean Prof. Fatima Barros and Prof. Ferreira Machado
MBA program director:
Belen de Vicente – belen.vicente@thelisbonmba.com
MBA admission director:
Tania Roquette – tania.roquette@thelisbonmba.com

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