The Lisbon MBA is a joint project between the 2 top business schools in Portugal, Catolica-Lisbon and NOVA-SBE, in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management.

It is one of the best MBAs in the world according to the 2013 Financial Times Top 100 Global MBA Ranking, and the 6th worldwide in the "Value for Money" category (ahead of Harvard, London Business School and INSEAD, among others).

Why should one select The Lisbon MBA?

This full-time, 12-month program allows each student to live in up to 3 different cities throughout the year. Applications are open from February 15th until September 30th. Classes start January 2014 and end in December of the same year.

• 3 World-Class Institutions: The Lisbon MBA International Program is a collaboration between the two top businessschools in Portugal, Nova SBE and Católica-Lisbon, in collaboration with 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: Throughout July and August, you'll gain real-world experience and additional networking opportunities with a company or organization in your chosen industry. Our Career Management Center works with you individually to identify the right internship from the start of the MBA program.  If you choose not to complete a summer internship, you have the option to participate in the Portugal-China or Portugal-Brazil Lab, which bring together students from The Lisbon MBA and Fudan MBA or INSPER on a real project for a real company.  Entrepreneurs can also choose the Entrepreneurship Hub that offers the chance to explore entrepreneurial ideas and skills while taking advantage of the numerous learning and networking opportunities that will be provided.

• 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.

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