The Advanced Management Program is a joint venture between Católica-Lisbon SBE, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
Designed for senior executives, this program offers a unique opportunity to benefit from the combined expertise of two institutions deeply committed to excellence in Executive Education, while providing exposure to socio-economic environments, business values, and economic perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic.
Católica-Lisbon SBE is consistently ranked among the 25 best Executive Education Schools in Europe for Open Programs and proudly holds the #1 position in Portugal in Open Programs for Teaching Methods & Materials and Aims Achieved, reflecting the quality and impact of the learning experience it delivers. The Kellogg School of Management is one of the most prestigious business schools in North America, with an outstanding track record in executive programs. Together, the two schools have designed an elite program targeted at top-level executives, combining sessions in Lisbon and Chicago to deliver a comprehensive, 360-degree view of the art and science of management, with a strong emphasis on the critical challenges faced by leaders at the highest levels of their organizations.
The previous fifteen editions of the program were highly valued by participants, who highlighted the combination of exposure to new ideas and challenges, teaching excellence, and high-quality discussion within an environment that fosters interaction and collaboration. The sixteenth edition of the Advanced Management Program will take place in 2027. Participants are senior leaders, including board-level executives, and are expected to contribute actively to classroom debates, enriching discussions through the sharing of their experiences, approaches, and strategic perspectives.
Who should attend
The program is designed for senior managers and top-level executives, including executive members of the Board.
Participants are expected to contribute actively to classroom debates, sharing their experiences, approaches and perspectives. Participation is limited to ensure ample opportunities for discussion.
Program structure & dates
The 2027 edition takes place across two locations. Explore the daily curriculum below.
Explore the Lisbon curriculum
Monday, 3 May
- Welcome session and icebreaking activity
- Responsible Business
Tuesday, 4 May
- Blocalization: The New Geo-Political Order
- The Mid-life Rethink
Wednesday, 5 May
- Digital Transformation: Linking Vision to Action
Thursday, 6 May
- Leadership, Communication and Decision Making
- Big Data: Strategic Value for Business
Friday, 7 May
- Value Creation for Strategic Competitive Advantage
The Lisbon agenda also includes a networking cocktail and boat tour, a keynote speaker session and cocktail with AMP alumni, and a dinner with a keynote speaker.
Explore the Chicago curriculum
Monday, 31 May
- Megatrends in the World Economy
- Motivating Talent and Making Customers Happy
Tuesday, 1 June
- Innovation Management
- Customer Centricity
- Fewer Bigger Bolder: From Mindless Expansion to Focused Growth
- Omnichannel
Wednesday, 2 June
- Crisis Management
- Customer Experience in the Digital World
Thursday, 3 June
- Handling Complexity
- Leadership and Communication
- From Values to Action
Friday, 4 June
- Getting Good at Getting Great
- Program concludes
The Chicago agenda also includes a welcome reception and dinner, an architectural boat tour, a networking dinner with Portuguese executives, wine tasting and social time, and a celebration dinner.
Tuition & applications
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