It was the first Portuguese business school to offer a digital MBA combined with cutting-edge courses. It offers content in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology, Data Analytics, and Sustainability.
Global Online MBA
1st | Value for Money
1st | Overall Satisfaction
2nd | Online Satisfaction
3rd | ESG and Net Zero Teaching
About the program
The Global Online MBA delivers a cutting-edge learning experience designed to prepare future leaders to master emerging technologies and lead in a fast-paced, demanding digital world. With a personalized structure, participants can tailor the program through concentrations and projects aligned with their career goals.
Next edition
September 21, 2026Duration
15 monthsLanguage
EnglishInvestment
€28,500Mode of study
OnlineWhy choose the Global Online MBA?
Prepare to lead with impact across industries and global contexts. With a curriculum built around real business challenges, the International MBA combines intensive skill development with unique networking opportunities.
-
#6 in the world
Recognized in the Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2025, reflecting the strength of the experience, outcomes, and global reach.
-
Dynamic Learning
Our Dynamic Learning model challenges traditional education, adopting a flexible, future-oriented approach.
-
AI-first Leadership
Work with AI tools applied to real business challenges and develop the ability to act, reflect, and adapt in real time.
-
Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Tracks
The choice is yours: combine AI with Entrepreneurship to drive innovation, or with Sustainability to create positive impact through technology.
-
International Exchanges and Double Degrees
Gain hands-on experience across Europe and the U.S. Combine a specialized master’s degree and accelerate your career with cross-disciplinary knowledge.
-
Career Development
A personalized career journey connecting self-awareness and learning, supporting informed decisions and professional growth throughout the MBA.
-
Transformative Experiences
The International MBA at PBS is built on action-based learning. Talks, challenges, and experiences that strengthen your ability to lead, decide, and deliver results.
The Class
A dynamic and diverse cohort of experienced professionals, united by ambition, global exposure, and the drive to lead change.
Célia Carmo
Finance Lead, C-More
João Pinho
Senior Product Owner – AI and Advanced Analytics
Marta Pacheco
Sales Director, Riopele
On a professional level, the biggest impact was taking on a new role with greater responsibility in a larger company. I changed significantly as a professional—it made me better. The program strengthened my communication skills, leadership abilities, and analytical and critical thinking.
Luís Torrão
Ophthalmologist, São João University Hospital Centre
Career Impact
Porto Business School’s Career Development Center offers you a structured plan to accelerate your career. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore your strengths and true aspirations, developing the skills that will make you a more fulfilled and well-rounded professional.
Career Services
Our Career Services provide continuous support to maximise your professional impact. They offer guidance in:
- Defining career goals
- Designing personalised job search plans
- Optimising essential tools such as your CV, LinkedIn profile, and interview techniques
- Group coaching sessions
- Online skills development
- Training
- Market insights
- Connections with top recruiters
Where Our Alumni Work:
The Learning Journey
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.
- Women in EntrepreneurshipEmpowers founders and venture builders who are creating and scaling new ventures.
-
Women in STEM and InnovationFocuses on women driving technological and scientific innovation, contributing to the advancement of digital and research-driven industries. -
Women in Leadership and TransformationPrepares women to lead teams, organizations and transformation agendas with vision, influence and strategic impact. -
Women in Finance and Future MarketsSupports women shaping the future of finance, from sustainable finance to fintech and emerging financial ecosystems. - PALOP Leaders FellowshipCreated to recognize and support outstanding candidates from PALOP countries who demonstrate the potential to lead economic, social, and business transformation in their home countries.
- 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.
Programme Directors
“In a world shaped by technology and driven by constant transformation, the demand for leaders who can navigate complexity with vision and purpose is more essential than ever.
Our Global Online MBA combines the timeless strengths of a traditional MBA with the cutting-edge insights of the digital era, preparing you to lead with confidence in a technology-driven world. With a focus on leadership, sustainability, and the ethical application of Artificial Intelligence, this programme equips you not only to master business, but also to shape a future where innovation and responsibility go hand in hand.
Flexible, global, and future-focused, the Global MBA is designed for those who aspire to create impact—across organisations, industries, and society.”
Rosário Moreira
Programme Director
Application Dates
Everything you need to assess your fit, understand the requirements, and take the first step toward a transformative experience.
Eligibility Requirements
A degree in any field of study (exceptionally, candidates without an acad…- A degree in any field of study (exceptionally, candidates without an academic degree may be admitted upon presentation of a relevant professional background; admission in such cases may be subject to additional information and assessment).
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Admission Phases
Tuition Fee:Tuition Fee:
1st Application Phase | until December 31, 2025:
Super Early Bird Fee: €24,225
Applicable scholarships: all2nd Application Phase | from January 1 to March 31, 2026:
Early Bird Fee: €25,650
Applicable scholarships: all except the Dean’s Scholarship3rd Application Phase | from April 1 to June 30, 2026:
Investment: €27,075
Applicable scholarships: all except the Dean’s Scholarship4th Application Phase | from July 1 to September 15, 2026:
Investment: €28,500
Applicable scholarships: all except the Dean’s ScholarshipParceiros de Financiamento
Financing an MBA can be a significant concern for many candidates, but there are several options available to…Financing an MBA can be a significant concern for many candidates, but there are several options available to help ease this financial burden.
Porto Business School offers a range of financing opportunities through partnerships with financial institutions and specialized educational credit providers.
—
Lendwise is another financing partner that offers financial solutions tailored to the needs of students.
It provides competitive loan options that can be customized to the specific requirements of MBA students. Lendwise focuses on making education more accessible by offering flexible repayment terms and competitive interest rates, enabling effective financial management throughout the MBA.Exclusive to students who are not residents in Portugal.
Prodigy Finance offers an innovative financing 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 advantageous for students from more than 150 nationalities, offering access to competitive conditions.
Prodigy Finance assesses candidates’ future earning potential based on the career paths and outcomes of similar graduates, making it an inclusive and forward-looking 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.
