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MBA
General Management and Strategy

International
MBA

Reimagine Yourself. Explore the Future.

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Empowering Leaders for the Future of Work

The future demands a new kind of leader—adaptable, resilient, and equipped with the skills to thrive in a world shaped by technology and innovation. The International MBA is your platform to develop key skills on analytical and creative thinking, leadership and social influence, and harness the power of technology and AI. Step forward, transform your career, and lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving world.

Next Edition
29 of september, 2025
duration
11 to 15 months
language
English
investment
30000€
Mode of study
On campus
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A journey towards a leadership with impact

With the International MBA, participants will:

  • Broaden their future career opportunities.
  • Develop their Leadership potencial through an outstanding Leadership track.
  • Develop the fundamental skills to succeed in today’s global business environment.
  • Have an immediate impact on business and society by participating in the Business Impact Challenge, a one-week immersive event consisting on solving complex business problems for a real business environment.
  • Participate in a Global Immersion Week in Europe or in USA.
  • Attend an MBA in Porto, a city that has a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem with a growing number of startups and incubators.

Start your Growth Journey

Enrolling in an MBA is one of the best options for those looking to accelerate their professional journey.

A learning path focused on understanding and unlocking your full leadership and management potential, getting updated in contemporary topics of the business world, while seizing numerous networking opportunities. Acquiring and reinforcing fundamental skills skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s demanding job market. The International MBA offers:

  • Strong skills development program.
  • Solid Leadership Track.
  • Topical contents on topics such as Sustainability, Techology and AI.
  • A diverse cohort with over 60% international participants, different ages, academic and professional backgrounds.
  • Faculty with international recognition.
  • Close ties with the business world and numerous networking opportunities.
  • Triple international accreditation: AMBA, EFMD, and AACSB.
  • Customizable learning path.

Program Highlights

Attending an MBA is one of the best options for those looking to boost their professional journey. A learning path focused on the business world, offering numerous networking opportunities while simultaneously developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the job market. The International MBA offers:

  • Global Exposure

    An international experience that broadens horizons and provides connections and knowledge related to different markets and cultures

  • Career change and upgrade

    A program designed for those looking to rethink and redesign their career journey

  • Impacful Leadership

    A carefully crafted leadership track, designed to improve self awareness, and to develop skills such as negotiation, teamwork and people management, communication, diversity, equity and inclusion

  • Personalization

    A program tailored to your needs through different graduation timmings, electives and capstones

  • Strategic networking

    Access to a global community of professionals and leaders, strengthening connections that drive success.

The Scholarship Program in the International MBA

    34 %
    Students who received a scholarship
    53 %
    Women who received a scholarship

    Total amount in € allocated to scholarships

    453 495,00

An immersive journey tailored to your needs

A program that builds a robust foundation in essential skills—analytical and creative thinking, problem-solving and decision making, technological and digital literacy, and leadership—seamlessly applied across key managerial domains, from strategy to finance. Designed with unparalleled flexibility and customization, it offers a truly unique experience tailored to your individual profile and career aspirations.

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.

    Career Impact

    The Career Development Center at Porto Business School offers you a structured plan to boost your career. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore your strengths and authentic aspirations, developing the skills that will make you a more fulfilled and well-rounded professional.

      Career

      50 % of the class
      changed careers after completing the MBA

      Employment Rate

      75 %
      3 months after graduation
      93
      6 months after graduation

      Income

      100 %
      received a salary increase up to three years after graduation

    Scholarships

    Because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to become innovative leaders, we provide access to a wide range of scholarships. These scholarships aim to encourage and reward candidates who, through their talent and potential, will be able to drive change.

    The Class

      Age

      35 average
      years old

      Gender

      50 %
      Female
      50 %
      Male

      Origin

      50 %
      International students
      50 %
      Portuguese students

      Experience

      13 average
      years of professional experience

    Immersive Weeks

    Embark on an adventure that goes far beyond the classroom experience.

    “The International Week was one of the highlights of the program. We developed skills in design thinking and innovation and had the opportunity to visit major companies like Ford Greenfield Labs and the startup Talkdesk.”

    Daniela Calderón

    International MBA 2018/2019

    By participating in the International Weeks at Porto Business School, you will have the opportunity to broaden your horizons while being at the heart of innovation and culture.

    Be ambitious, be bold — the right path to becoming an authentic agent of change.

    Immersive Weeks

    Program Director

    Our faculty members are recognized for their extensive knowledge, research, and insights in the field of management.

    As the Program Director of the International MBA, I am proud to highlight our exceptional faculty, composed of impactful and inspirational professors from some of the world’s most renowned business schools. With extensive practical experience and cutting-edge expertise, our IMBA professors deliver a perfect balance of theory and practice, with an international perspective, ensuring that every course provides students with the most relevant and transformative knowledge.”

    Renata Blanc

    Program Director
    Program Director

    Applications

    General Information

    Applications Deadlines

    Admission Process

    Your journey to a new future in 6 steps.

    • 1

      Online Application

      Complete the online application form, which includes your personal information, photo, academic background, work experience, CV and official academic transcripts.

    • 2

      Recommendations

      You 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.

    • 3

      Documents Submission

      Two essays about yourself and your motivation for pursuing an MBA;– Certificate of Proficiency in English.

    • 4

      Payment

      In order to finish your application, you will need to make a payment of 50€ (Paypal or Credit/Debit card).

    • 5

      Interview

      Your application will be evaluated and you will be invited for an interview. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

    • 6

      Make Change Happen

      Be part of the Porto Business School community and make change happen!

    Rankings

    39 th
    FT European Business Schools
    28 th
    European Business School Ranking [Open]
    33 th
    European Business School Ranking [Custom]
    56 th
    European Business School Ranking [MBA]

    Accreditations

    With three international accreditations – AMBA (Association of MBAs), AACSB, and EFMD – Porto Business School is ranked among the top business schools in Europe. In 2023, the school renewed its AMBA accreditation for another five years and received the BGA (Business Graduates Association) accreditation, becoming the first Portuguese business school to achieve this recognition.

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