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Executive
MBA
Redefine leadership. Lead with impact.
Next Edition
21 of september, 2026duration
15 monthslanguage
Portuguese and Englishinvestment
30000€Executive MBA: The journey for those who want to lead, explore, and transform
At Porto Business School’s Executive MBA, we develop leaders ready to transform organizations, sectors, and communities. This is not merely an academic program—it is a journey that builds skills, broadens perspectives, and empowers impactful decisions.
This program is ideal for those who envision themselves as Leadership Explorers: professionals continuously seeking new knowledge, fresh insights, and innovative ways to positively influence their environment.
Designed for ambitious and curious professionals, the program integrates academic rigor, practical learning, and immersive experiences, providing flexibility to balance professional commitments with personal and career growth.
Throughout the program, participants will:
- Balance career and education through a flexible model tailored to meet the real-world challenges faced by current and aspiring leaders.
- Develop essential leadership competencies, combining strategic vision, critical thinking, creativity, and inspirational presence. Participants learn to analyze complex scenarios, make informed decisions, think systemically, communicate with impact, lead ethically, and transform ideas into action—ideal for leaders driven by purpose, data, and imagination.
- Personalize their journey as Leadership Explorers by choosing elective courses, specializations, and personal development programs aligned with their goals and ambitions.
- Access development tracks such as the Entrepreneurship Track for launching or scaling businesses, the Leadership Track focused on solid, human-centric, transformative leadership, and the innovative AI Track, featuring the AI Business Impact Challenge—a practical competition where teams apply multidisciplinary knowledge to address real-world business challenges. • Earn the Sustainable Certificate, reinforcing their commitment to responsible leadership aligned with global challenges.
- Experience impactful international opportunities, including mobility programs, double degrees, global immersion weeks, and international consultancy projects.
- Benefit from ongoing support from Career Services to reshape their professional path, explore new sectors, or accelerate progression within their organization.
- Join Porto Business School’s Alumni network—a dynamic ecosystem of evolving leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
If you are ready to explore new ways of leading, transforming, and inspiring—this is your place.
Program highlights
Attending an MBA is one of the best options for anyone looking to boost their professional career.
It’s a business-oriented learning path that provides countless networking opportunities and, at the same time, develops the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the job market. The Executive MBA offers:
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Global Exposure
An international experience that broadens horizons and connects with different markets and cultures.
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Career Change
A program designed for those looking to redefine their career path.
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Progressing and Advancing to Leadership
Train yourself to take on leadership positions and overcome new professional challenges.
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Personalization
A program tailored to your individual needs and goals.
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Strategic networking
Access to a global community of professionals and leaders, strengthening connections that drive success.
Flexible Learning Model (Flex Model)
Adapting to the Needs of Executive Students
An innovative approach designed to help our Executive MBA students balance their professional, academic, and personal commitments.
Understanding the challenges of executive education, particularly for those commuting to Porto, we have introduced Flex Learning to enhance convenience while maintaining the high-quality standards that define our programs.
How does it work?
- Each month, one fixed weekend will be delivered 100% online, allowing students to engage in their coursework without the need for physical presence at the school.
- The online modules are carefully selected to ensure they fully benefit from a digital learning format, optimizing both engagement and effectiveness.
- Additionally, for students residing outside the Porto District, there will be an option for one more block in a hybrid format, further increasing accessibility.
This structured flexibility does not mean students can choose when to attend online or in-person at their convenience—the online weekend is pre-set by the school to ensure consistency and academic integrity.
Our commitment remains the same: to support our students in achieving professional excellence while navigating the complexities of modern life and work. The Flex Model provides a forward-thinking learning experience that aligns with today’s digital realities while ensuring meaningful, high-impact interactions.
An Immersive Journey Tailored to Your Aspirations
A program that combines the consistency of fundamental topics in the business context with flexibility and personalisation, which are crucial for an authentic, unique, and tailored experience to your aspirations.
Our Learning Approach
In a rapidly changing and complex world, our Dynamic Learning model moves beyond traditional education by focusing on adaptability, creativity, and real-world application. This approach sees leaders as explorers, encouraging them to embrace uncertainty and challenge conventional thinking.
Career Development Track
We provide MBA students with strategic resources and opportunities to accelerate their career trajectories. Through targeted initiatives, we offer specialized guidance and equip participants with advanced tools and strategies to seize opportunities and strengthen their professional networks.
The Class
Scholarships
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all individuals to become catalysts for transformation, which is why we offer an extensive array of scholarships. These scholarships are designed to foster and acknowledge individuals who possess remarkable skills and potential, empowering them to drive impactful change.
Get to know the scholarships we offer for candidates applying to our MBA programs.
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InclusionIntends to support and recognize candidates with voluntary work or professional experiences related to social inclusion or motor disabilities. - SustainabilityIntends to recognize and encourage candidates with a relevant background in sustainability or impact initiatives.
- EntrepreneurshipDesigned to encourage individuals who want to attend an MBA program and who have a strong motivation to start or develop their own business ventures.
- Alumni HeritageAims to support candidates with academic backgrounds and leadership expereiences, who have family ties or mentoring relationships with Porto Business School alumni.
- DiasporaDesigned to support outstanding young people who demonstrate potential in taking on leadership roles or who already hold leadership positions.
- Emerging Market Leaders Fellowship GMATAims to recognize and support exceptional candidates who have demonstrated leadership and innovation in emerging regions.
- Dean’s ScholarshipDesigned to recognize and support outstanding candidates who have demonstrated academic and/or professional excellence.
- MeritDesigned to recognize and support outstanding candidates who have demonstrated academic and/or professional excellence.
- Tech Innovators AwardAims to recognize and support exceptional candidates who have demonstrated an exceptional academic career and potential in the areas of technology and innovation.
- Global Leadership Excellence Young LeadersDesigned to support young candidates to the International MBA or the Global Online MBA who demonstrate potential in taking on leadership roles or who alreday hold leadership positions.
- Global Leadership Excellence Young Leaders eMBAAims to support outstanding young candidates to the Executive MBA who demonstrate potential in taking on leadership roles or who already hold leadership positions.
- Going GlobalDesigned to support exceptional candidates who come from regions outside of Europe and demonstrate exceptional potential for success.
- Women in BusinessAims to support exceptional women who want to advance their careers and who demonstrate a clear commitment to leadership and innovation in their respective fields.
Bruno Teixeira
Managing Director UK & Ireland, Petroassist UK
It’s a transformational process, and the person we were before, during and after the MBA is completely different.
After the MBA, I was away for ten years, in Angola, then the Middle East, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and, in recent years, the UK.
Joana Torres
CFO & Executive Committee Member at Cerealis Group
Balancing professional challenges, family commitments and the rigor of the program made me step out of my comfort zone and work in a team with diverse profiles. This balance, combined with the exchange of experiences and the intensity of the course, gave me transformative growth, allowing me to approach challenges with a broader and more strategic vision.
Diogo Sousa Rocha
Founding Partner, MASSLAB
Looking back, I started out as an architect and ended up as a businessman, an entrepreneur. In the end, I acquired a completely different perception of the world.
Transversality is the greatest skill we learn. It gives us the opportunity to come into contact with different experiences and areas, making us look at the world in a different way and understand things in an interconnected way.
Catarina Moura
Head of Application Services, Axians
It changed my life in a very direct way.
I made my career in the chemical industry. And now I’m in a completely different area, I’m working in IT.
If I hadn’t done the MBA when I did, I wouldn’t be working where I am now.
Where are our students
From management to emerging technologies, Porto Business School students make a difference in the world.
“For me, the International Week was one of the strengths of the program. We developed skills in the areas of design thinking and innovation and had the opportunity to visit large companies such as Ford Greenfield Labs or the startup Talkdesk.” 
Daniela Calderón
The International MBA 2018/2019
Embark on an adventure that goes far beyond the classroom experience. By taking part in the International Weeks at Porto Business School you will have the opportunity to broaden your horizons and, at the same time, be at the epicenter of innovation and culture.
Be ambitious, be bold – the right way to become a true agent of change.
Program Director
Our professors are recognized for their extensive knowledge, research and fundamental insights in the field of management.
“The Executive MBA at Porto Business School is far more than an academic program — it is a transformative and personalized journey that prepares leaders to think systemically, make impactful decisions, and act with purpose. Here, high-potential professionals gain access to practical knowledge, advanced tools, valuable networks, and global experiences. In addition to the specialized tracks in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, we highlight the innovative AI Track, which includes the AI Business Impact Challenge — a hands-on experience where participants use data, creativity, and strategic thinking to solve real business challenges. With strong market connections and a focus on critical leadership topics — from sustainability to artificial intelligence — this program develops leaders equipped to navigate, innovate, and grow in a constantly evolving world. If you’re looking for real transformation, this is your place.”
Ana Côrte-Real
Program Director
Faculty
Sergey Gorbatov
Joachim von Goetz
Patrícia Lopes
Rui Viana
Manuel Eanes
Renata Blanc
Ana Côrte-Real
Bernardo Almada-Lobo
Pedro Amorim
Isabel Borgas
Jorge Farinha
Diogo Rolo
Oliviero Roggi
Jay Dahya
Filipa Ferreira
Álvaro Almeida
Nuno Ramiro Bernardo
Frederico Falcão
Isabel Paiva de Sousa
Margarida Pedrosa
Are you ready to start this journey?
Applications
General information
Application dates
Requirements
Degree (exceptionally, non-graduates may be admitted on presentation of a relevant pr…- Degree (exceptionally, non-graduates may be admitted on presentation of a relevant professional curriculum. The admission of candidates in these circumstances will be subject to additional information and assessment);
- At least 5 years’ relevant experience
- Proficiency in English [minimum level – B2]
Application stages
Fee: 1st Phase of Applications | until December 31st, 2025:
Super Early…Fee:
1st Phase of Applications | until December 31st, 2025:
Super Early Bird Fee: 25 500€
Applicable scholarships: all2nd Phase of Applications | from January 1st until March 31st, 2026:
Early Bird Fee: 27 000€
Applicable scholarships: all except Dean’s Scholarship3rd Phase of Applications | from April 1st until June 30th, 2026:
Investment: 28 500€
Applicable scholarships: all except Dean’s Scholarship4th Phase of Applications | from July 1st until September 15th, 2026:
Investment: 30 000€
Applicable scholarships: all except Dean’s ScholarshipScholarships
The Executive MBA offers more than 10 scholarships. Discover the scholarships available for the MBA programs.The Executive MBA offers more than 10 scholarships. Discover the scholarships available for the MBA programs.
Funding Partners
Funding an MBA can be a significant concern for many prospective students, but there are various options avai…Funding an MBA can be a significant concern for many prospective students, but there are various options available to help ease the financial burden.
Porto Business School offers several funding opportunities through partnerships with financial institutions and specialized lenders.
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Lendwise is another funding partner that offers tailored financial solutions for students.
They provide competitive loan options that can be customized to meet the specific needs of MBA students. Lenwise focuses on making education more accessible by offering flexible repayment terms and competitive interest rates, ensuring that students can manage their finances effectively while pursuing their MBA.
Exclusive for non-Portuguese residents’ students.
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Prodigy Finance offers an innovative funding model that provides loans to international students based on their future earning potential rather than their current financial situation. This alumni-funded model is particularly beneficial for students from over 150 nationalities, allowing them to access competitive rates.
Prodigy Finance assesses applicants’ future earning potential based on the achievements of similar graduates, making it a forward-looking and inclusive option for financing an MBA.
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Online ApplicationFill in the online form with your personal details, photo, training, experience, CV and qualification certificates.
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RecommendationsYou will need to nominate two people who know your work to respond to a recommendation survey. They will receive an email from Porto Business School with questions about their profile.
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Documents SubmissionTwo essays about yourself and your motivation for pursuing an MBA;– Certificate of Proficiency in English
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PaymentIn order to finish your application, you will need to make a payment of 50€ (Paypal or Credit/Debit card).
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Make Change HappenBe part of the Porto Business School community and make change happen!
Accreditations
With three international accreditations – AMBA (Association of MBAs), AACSB, and EFMD – Porto Business School is among the top business schools in Europe. In 2023, the school renewed its AMBA accreditation for another five years and obtained accreditation from the BGA (Business Graduates Association), becoming the first Portuguese business school to achieve this recognition.
