Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
38,000
Duration
12
months
Class Size
40
Intakes
January
Language
English
Avg. Work Exp.
10.0 yrs
International
Students
Students
62%
Woman
59%
Universidade Nova de Lisboa / Universidade Católica Portuguesa - The Lisbon MBA International
Nova SBE Campolide Campus
Campus de Campolide
1099-032 Lisbon / Portugal
Campus de Campolide
1099-032 Lisbon / Portugal
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Programs at Lisbon MBA
The Lisbon MBA International
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Tuition
38,000
Intakes
January
Deadline
October 01
Class Size
40
Avg. Work Exp (years)
10.0
Features
- The Lisbon MBA is a joint-venture between the two business schools in Portugal – Católica-Lisbon and Nova SBE.
- Program is offered in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management.
Placement Industries
Technology 26%, Health Care / Pharmaceuticals 26%, Energy 23%, Consulting 10%, Retail & Consumer Goods 6%, Private Equity 3%, Real Estate 3%, Financial Services 3%Placement Functions
Strategy 42%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 13%, Consulting 10%, Marketing 3%
The Lisbon MBA Executive
Duration
22 months
Language
English
Tuition
32,600
Intakes
September
Deadline
June 28
Class Size
50
Avg. Work Exp (years)
14.0
Features
- The Lisbon MBA is a joint-venture between the two business schools in Portugal – Católica-Lisbon and Nova SBE.
- Possibility exists of doing an exchange period in a university abroad at the University of San Diego (USA), Fundação Dom Cabral (Brazil), St Gallen Business School (Switzerland) or Esade Business School (Spain).
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
74
FT Global MBA 2024
84
FT EMBA 2022
85
FT Global MBA 2023
89
Economist MBA 2022
Ranked
74
FT Global MBA 2024
84
FT EMBA 2022
85
FT Global MBA 2023
89
Economist MBA 2022
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Bayes vs NOVA MiF for Asia
Thant Htet Sint
started Jun 18, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 18
Hello !
I am planning to apply for M.Sc. in Investment Management at Bayes and M.Sc. in Finance at NOVA, Portugal. I have found out on the FT MiF ranking that Bayes' salary is 85,261 while NOVA's is 104,133.
I plan to work in Singapore (I'm neither a Singaporean nor a PR holder) after my completio...
Bayes vs NOVA MiF for Asia
Thant Htet Sint
started Jun 18, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jun 18
4
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Hello !
I am planning to apply for M.Sc. in Investment Management at Bayes and M.Sc. in Finance at NOVA, Portugal. I have found out on the FT MiF ranking that Bayes' salary is 85,261 while NOVA's is 104,133.
I plan to work in Singapore (I'm neither a Singaporean nor a PR holder) after my completio...
3
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MSc Finance
tonygonzalez2704
started Apr 04, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Apr 4
Finance
Master in Management (MSc)
Hello!
I recently have received an offer from Catolica Lisbon. Does anyone know anything about MSc Finance at Catolica Lisbon? Apparently, it is a great master according to Financial Times (26th position). I previously applied for International Management with Strategic Management or Corporate Fina...
MSc Finance
tonygonzalez2704
started Apr 04, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Apr 4
Finance
Master in Management (MSc)
3
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Hello!
I recently have received an offer from Catolica Lisbon. Does anyone know anything about MSc Finance at Catolica Lisbon? Apparently, it is a great master according to Financial Times (26th position). I previously applied for International Management with Strategic Management or Corporate Fina...

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Jan 2021 MBA UK & Europe selection
Deepak azhagar
started Aug 06, 2020 |
laurie
replied Aug 6
Application
Hi all (especially Duncan)
I have been a regular reader of this forum for the past few months.
I am an Indian male aged 31 Production Engineer from Anna University with 7.2 GPA
Have 10 years of experience 5+ in a managerial role (8 years in the public sector 2 years in the private sector)
I do have...

Jan 2021 MBA UK & Europe selection
Deepak azhagar
started Aug 06, 2020 |
laurie
replied Aug 6
Application
6
Replies
921
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Hi all (especially Duncan)
I have been a regular reader of this forum for the past few months.
I am an Indian male aged 31 Production Engineer from Anna University with 7.2 GPA
Have 10 years of experience 5+ in a managerial role (8 years in the public sector 2 years in the private sector)
I do have...
3
Replies
478
Views
EMBA HEC Lausanne or Top Lisbon MBA
Carina1985
started Jul 15, 2020 |
Duncan
replied Jul 15
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Hello,
I live and work in Switzerland and I am interested in doing an EMBA.
I have several option
1) one is to continue working in Geneva and do an EMBA at HEC Lausanne or UNIGE Geneva.
2) the second is do a break and go to Portugal for one Year and do the international MBA (the Lisbon mba). I...
EMBA HEC Lausanne or Top Lisbon MBA
Carina1985
started Jul 15, 2020 |
Duncan
replied Jul 15
Executive MBA (EMBA)
3
Replies
478
Views
Hello,
I live and work in Switzerland and I am interested in doing an EMBA.
I have several option
1) one is to continue working in Geneva and do an EMBA at HEC Lausanne or UNIGE Geneva.
2) the second is do a break and go to Portugal for one Year and do the international MBA (the Lisbon mba). I...
14
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2364
Views
I have decided to go for my Masters this year as I am 23 an...
frasier12345
started Jan 26, 2020 |
Duncan
replied Jan 26
Application
I am not deciding to take the GMAT. I have the following offers. Sorry, but the Financial times rankings dont make any sense to me. Noone in their right minds would choose Skema or Essec over MIT or Oxford and I havent seen anyone doing so. In any case, I have the following options-
HEC Lausanne-...
I have decided to go for my Masters this year as I am 23 an...
frasier12345
started Jan 26, 2020 |
Duncan
replied Jan 26
Application
14
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2364
Views
I am not deciding to take the GMAT. I have the following offers. Sorry, but the Financial times rankings dont make any sense to me. Noone in their right minds would choose Skema or Essec over MIT or Oxford and I havent seen anyone doing so. In any case, I have the following options-
HEC Lausanne-...
6
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622
Views
I currently work in luxury band management in india and work...
confusedcostanza
started Oct 02, 2019 |
Razors Edge
replied Oct 2
Luxury
Before this I have held intenrshitps in quant marketing and accounting however I am unsure of what I want to do further. Will my CV be looked down upon, with so many different kinds of work experiences? Have I ruined my CV at 23? Am I too late to make a switch? I graduated from bocconi with an under...
I currently work in luxury band management in india and work...
confusedcostanza
started Oct 02, 2019 |
Razors Edge
replied Oct 2
Luxury
6
Replies
622
Views
Before this I have held intenrshitps in quant marketing and accounting however I am unsure of what I want to do further. Will my CV be looked down upon, with so many different kinds of work experiences? Have I ruined my CV at 23? Am I too late to make a switch? I graduated from bocconi with an under...
10
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1115
Views
Out of Nova Portugal, UC3M, HEC Lausanne and polimi Milan wh...
confusedcostanza
started Sep 23, 2019 |
mba hipster
replied Sep 23
Application
Given the reputation of the school. Suppose, a person spoke the languages would you just suggest a person to go to the one that is highest ranked in the ft ranking? UC3M is not ranked so will it be worse than the rest? Polimi is a solid school supposedly. Nova has terrible reviews on Quora, WSO etc
Out of Nova Portugal, UC3M, HEC Lausanne and polimi Milan wh...
confusedcostanza
started Sep 23, 2019 |
mba hipster
replied Sep 23
Application
10
Replies
1115
Views
Given the reputation of the school. Suppose, a person spoke the languages would you just suggest a person to go to the one that is highest ranked in the ft ranking? UC3M is not ranked so will it be worse than the rest? Polimi is a solid school supposedly. Nova has terrible reviews on Quora, WSO etc
14
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1528
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What is a better school? HEC Lausanne, nova Portugal, uc3m,...
confusedcostanza
started Jun 19, 2019 |
Duncan
replied Jun 19
Application
I am planning to pursue a master's in management and was wondering what school has the best reputation in continental Europe? Is HEC lausanne considered to be a good school?
What is a better school? HEC Lausanne, nova Portugal, uc3m,...
confusedcostanza
started Jun 19, 2019 |
Duncan
replied Jun 19
Application
14
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1528
Views
I am planning to pursue a master's in management and was wondering what school has the best reputation in continental Europe? Is HEC lausanne considered to be a good school?
5
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Is the MSc management at nova Lisbon worth it if I don't spe...
confusedcostanza
started Apr 03, 2019 |
laurie
replied Apr 3
Master in Management (MSc)
I graduated from a university in italy and know a few people who just spoke b1 Italian and yet got investment banking Jobs in Italy and the UK. As a foreign student does it make any sense for me to study in Portugal? What if I try to get good grades and learn a bit of the language and work hard? Is...
Is the MSc management at nova Lisbon worth it if I don't spe...
confusedcostanza
started Apr 03, 2019 |
laurie
replied Apr 3
Master in Management (MSc)
5
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403
Views
I graduated from a university in italy and know a few people who just spoke b1 Italian and yet got investment banking Jobs in Italy and the UK. As a foreign student does it make any sense for me to study in Portugal? What if I try to get good grades and learn a bit of the language and work hard? Is...

3
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877
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FT 2018 EMBA Ranking - Losers
mba hipster
started Oct 17, 2018 |
Razors Edge
replied Oct 17
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
The EMBA Ranking is out today, and these are the programs that were listed last year but fell out this year:
Fordham EMBA (ranked 93 last year)
ESADE / Georgetown Global EMBA (ranked 41 last year)
Rochester - Simon EMBA (93 last year)
Baylor EMBA (89 last year)
Lisbon MBA (95 last year)
Sabanci EMB...

FT 2018 EMBA Ranking - Losers
mba hipster
started Oct 17, 2018 |
Razors Edge
replied Oct 17
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
3
Replies
877
Views
The EMBA Ranking is out today, and these are the programs that were listed last year but fell out this year:
Fordham EMBA (ranked 93 last year)
ESADE / Georgetown Global EMBA (ranked 41 last year)
Rochester - Simon EMBA (93 last year)
Baylor EMBA (89 last year)
Lisbon MBA (95 last year)
Sabanci EMB...
School Articles
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MBA or Master in Finance: Which to Choose?
Both the MBA and MiF lead to high-paying careers in the fina...