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Executive
MBA
Redefine leadership.
Lead with impact.
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Lead with impact.
An Executive MBA designed for leaders who want to accelerate decisions, expand global perspective, and transform organizations. Learn through real business challenges, high-level networking, and practical tools to manage change, innovation, and growth.
Next Edition
21 of september, 2026duration
15 monthslanguage
Portuguese and Englishinvestment
30000€Mode of study
On campusWhy choose the Executive MBA?
Prepare yourself to lead with impact across industries and borders. With a curriculum rooted in real-world business challenges, the Executive MBA combines intensive skill-building with unique networking opportunities.
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It all begins with Place
Experience Porto, a vibrant and eclectic European Destination where history, innovation, and inspiration converge in one extraordinary place.
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PBS signature model – Dynamic Learning
Our Dynamic Learning model challenges traditional learning and embraces a flexible, forward-thinking approach.
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AI-first Leadership
Work with AI-driven tools on real business problems. Build the ability to act, reflect, and adapt in real time.
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Sustainability & Entrepreneurship tracks
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International exchanges and double degrees
Gain hands-on experience exploring destinations across Europe, the U.S. Combine a specialized master and accelerate your careers with cross-functional knowledge.
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Career Journey & Impact
A personalized Career Journey connects self-awareness and learning, guiding informed decisions and meaningful professional growth throughout the MBA.
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Impact experiences
The PBS International MBA is built on action-based learning. Talks, community building, challenges, each experience strengthens your ability to lead, decide, and deliver results.
The Class
A dynamic and diverse cohort of experienced professionals, united by ambition, global exposure, and a drive to lead change.
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.
Career Impact
Customize your own pathway with core coursesA measurable transformation — accelerated career moves, salary growth, and employability powered by tailored Career Services and real market exposure.
Career Services
Our Career Services ensure continuous support to maximize your professional impact. They provide assistance in:
- Career goal definition
- Creation of personalized job search plans
- Optimization of essential tools such as CV, LinkedIn profile, and interview techniques
- Group coaching sessions
- Online skills development
- Training
- Market insights
- Connections to top recruiters
Where Our Alumni Work:
From management to emerging technologies, Porto Business School students make a difference in the world.
The Learning Journey
Customize your own path with tailored core courses and over 30 electives
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.
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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 experiences, 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 already 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.
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
Applications Information
Everything you need to assess your fit, understand the requirements, and take the first step towards a transformative experience.
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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]
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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€
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Scholarships
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.
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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.
Contacts
Admissions Director
Angelique Garcia
Admissions Advisor
António Santos
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.
