Porto Business School (reviews)

Porto Business School stands out for its unique characteristics. Supported by a network of 41 national and multinational organisations, along with the University of Porto, Porto Business School’s mission is to prepare individuals and companies to lead long-lasting and positive impact. Its distinctive management model, blending practical business experience with academic rigor and advanced research access, empowers Porto Business School to drive change by combining know-how with practice, thereby anticipating the future, and promoting the development of key skills for individuals and organisations. Recognized in the Financial Times rankings since 2011, Porto Business School holds three international accreditations (AACSB, AMBA, EFMD MBA accredited), its postgraduate programmes are among the best worldwide (Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking), and its executive education programmes are in the global top 40 (Financial Times Executive Education Ranking).

University of Porto heritage

Porto Business School is the business school of University of Porto, founded in 1911, leads Portuguese higher education and scientific research and is the birthplace of science, holding more than 300 active patents and a strong health sciences focus.The QS University Ranking in “Economics and Econometrics” ranks University of Porto among the top European universities and the top 10% worldwide and the top 10% worldwide.

executive portfolio

Porto Business School executive programmes play a pivotal role in equipping individuals and companies with the skills and knowledge demanded by today’s dynamic business environment. These programmes, recognised internationally, are designed to foster leadership, strategic thinking, and innovation. For professionals, these programmes are a platform to enhance career prospects and personal development. While, for companies, these programmes provide tools, knowledge, and practice to drive growth, adapt to change, and keep competitive advantage in their industries.

MBA programmes

An MBA is key for those seeking to advance their career, equipping individuals with a solid foundation in management skills, opening doors to vast networking opportunities, and often leading to higher positions. For companies, MBA graduates can be invaluable assets, bringing fresh insights and contemporary business practices toward innovation and efficiency in the corporate landscape.

The International MBA

The International MBA is a game-changing programme designed to prepare leaders who not only have the skills to succeed in today’s global business environment, but also have the vision to drive impactful change.

With participants from several backgrounds, cultures, and industries, the International MBA fosters a rich learning environment, leveraging unique individual perspectives and promoting a global understanding of business.It offers a balanced approach between core management topics and the most topical themes in business, such as Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability.

The Digital MBA

The Digital MBA is an MBA programme that combines a unique combination of prestigious education, flexibility, and accessibility. The online format offers unparalleled convenience, allowing you to balance your personal and professional life with your educational pursuits.

The flexibility of the Digital MBA enables you to complete the programme at your own pace, without sacrificing the quality of the education. The online platform provides global access, allowing students from diverse backgrounds and locations to benefit from the same esteemed resources and networking opportunities that are typically exclusive to on-campus programs.

The Executive MBA

The Executive MBA provides the skills development and essential knowledge for progress in your organisation, transition to new sectors or even move up a leadership charge. The Executive MBA provides deepen knowledge and skills in key areas for your career growth and/or for investment in a new business, such as Finance, Strategy, Marketing or Operations. The Executive MBA is a programme that combines the consistency of fundamental themes in the business context with flexibility and personalization, which are decisive for an authentic, unique, and adapted to your aspirations.

Porto Business School’s MBA programmes enhance the participants’ skills, knowledge, and experience, along with personalised career development coaching, to take on higher-level roles in businesses and society.

In addition, Porto Business School offers a wide range of Postgraduate and Executive Master programmes in Management, Digital and Innovation, Marketing and Sales, Finance and Management Control, Operations and Projects, Sustainability, Internationalisation, as well as key-sectorial fields, such as Health, Real State, and Tourism.Porto Business School is launching four new Executive Master programmes taught in English.

The Executive Master program Cybersecurity, offered by Porto Business School in a joint initiative with INESC TEC, the largest Portuguese research unit in information technologies. Designed for IT and Security Professionals, Security Analysts, System Administrators, Executives and managers, Government and Regulatory Officials, recent Graduates, Academics and Researchers, this programme provides in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and practices to address the modern cybersecurity challenges, while promoting a collaborative ecosystem of academia, industry, and government for cybersecurity advancement.

For its turn, the Executive Master programme Digital Transformation, through a focus on hands-on learning, real-world case studies, and practical examples, provides a deep understanding of the technologies, processes, and best practices that are shaping the digital world.

The Executive Master programme Sustainability Management delivers a tested benchmark for all those who want to lead or contribute to the needed Sustainable Transformation. Participants will benefit from a unique network of professionals and academics from renowned national and international companies and institutions, with proven track records in the different aspects of corporate sustainability, such as climate action, human rights, or nonfinancial reporting.

Finally, the Executive Master Tourism Management provides a specialsation in the design and management of innovative, competitive, and sustainable tourism experiences by acquiring the skills to succeed in a sector increasingly brimming with professional opportunities.

Porto Business School portfolio also encompasses a range of Open Executive Programs are flexible training and specialisation solutions that promote the development of organisations and individuals in fields, such as General Management and Leadership; People and Management and Personal Development; Innovation and Digital Transformation; Marketing, Sales and Communication; Finance and Management Control; Operations and Projects.