The Lisbon MBA Católica|Nova has climbed a remarkable 14 places in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2024 and is now 49th in the world ranking. This is a very significant improvement of 35 places in just two years. In Europe, the program also stood out, entering the TOP 25 and consolidating its clear leadership position as the best Executive MBA in Portugal.
This extraordinary result reaffirms The Lisbon MBA as the only MBA in Portugal that has been ranked among the best in the world by the Financial Times since 2013, both the Executive MBA which started a new Class in September 2024, and the International full time MBA which will open a new Class in January 2025.
In addition to its rise in the global ranking, The Lisbon MBA Executive also stands out in various employability and career progression metrics. With an average gross annual salary of over US$ 200,000 and a 66% increase in the average salary of its graduates three years after completing the program, it reaches the TOP 15 in this indicator among MBAs in Europe. This result reflects the remarkable ability of The Lisbon MBA students to reach leadership positions and boost their careers after graduation.
The Lisbon MBA Executive also stands out in terms of sustainability indicators. The program is ranked 11th in Europe in terms of its carbon footprint, which is calculated by the carbon emissions published in the reports of the two schools that jointly develop the program, CATÓLICA LISBON and Nova SBE, as well as its ranking among the 30 best MBAs in Europe in the ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) criterion referring to the percentage of this component in the curriculum of the different disciplines of The Lisbon MBA Executive.
Maria José Amich, Executive Director of The Lisbon MBA, says: “This recognition in the prestigious Financial Times rankings fills us with pride and is the result of our mission to train leaders with the capacity to have a positive impact on the economy and society, and our commitment to academic excellence and continuous pursuit of innovation. Our MBA programs aim to provide a transformational experience that goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge, skills and tools, and focuses on the development of competencies such as critical and strategic thinking, exceptional team management and the acquisition of leadership skills. The success of our students is to be able to respond to the needs of organizations in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) environment, helping them to achieve sustainable growth for the benefit of all stakeholders.”
Filipe Santos, Dean of CATÓLICA-LISBON, and Pedro Oliveira, Dean of Nova SBE, also stated that: “This rise of 14 positions to the world TOP 50 this year reflects the quality of our program and the growing success of our graduates in the global market. We are proud of this alliance between our two world reference schools - CATÓLICA-LISBON and NOVA SBE, as well as our excellent international partnerships, among which we highlight the MIT Sloan School of Management, our strategic partner since the creation of the program 15 years ago. We are also proud to have risen 35 places in the world ranking in just two years. We will continue to strengthen our global positioning and attract the best talent to The Lisbon MBA, reinforcing Portugal's position at the top of management education worldwide.”