CATÓLICA-LISBON has the ambition to grow and to continue to increase its quality, impact and standing among the best business schools in Europe with a strong commitment to cutting-edge knowledge, exceptional talent and societal impact.
Being among the best in Europe, in an increasingly competitive market is not an easy task, but we believe we can get there with a distinctive position based on our values and skills: commitment to knowledge and talent, close partnership with the business community, and a focus on action towards the Common Good.
The overall strategic theme that the School is developing, based on the excellence of its knowledge is sustainability, innovation and impact. We believe in the power of the economy, companies and innovation as tools at the service of progress and sustainable development in Portugal and in the world. We will continue to be a strategic partner for companies and entrepreneurs on a path of creating value and investing in sustainability.
Mobilising external support to deepen knowledge areas considered strategic for the School, launching new knowledge centers and atracting and retaining exceptional talent to develop cutting edge research.
Enabling the best tools to stimulate innovative pedagogical approaches, supporting research and education and enabling the entrepreneurial spirit of our faculty.
With the new building, in 2027 the School will be able to graduate over 1500 new highly talented students, more than half of them international, taking with them the education, experience and reputation of the School and Portugal around the globe.
Our executive education offer will reinforce its leadership in Portugal and be able to attract an increasing number of international clients, presenting new life-long learning options.
The research emanating from the School, already recognised internationally today at top-level, will grow in recognition and impact.
We will also deppen the relationship wth our Alumni community, involving it in the future development of the School and making them proud of our collective achievements.