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The Lisbon MBA Catolica|Nova Rises to the Top 50 Worldwide and Top 25 in Europe in the Financial Times EMBA Ranking 2024
The Lisbon MBA Catolica|Nova [https://thelisbonmba.com/?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium=International&utm_id=FtRanking2024] has made a remarkable leap of 14 places in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2024, now positioned at 49th in the world. This signifies an impressive improvement of 35 places in just two years. The program also entered the Top 25 in Europe, solidifying its status as the leading Executive MBA in Portugal.This achievement reaffirms The Lisbon MBA's distinction as the only MBA program in Portugal consistently ranked among the best in the world by the Financial Times since 2013, including both the Executive MBA [https://thelisbonmba.com/executive-mba-2-2/?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium=International&utm_id=FtRanking2024]-just started a new class in September 2024-and the International Full-Time MBA [https://thelisbonmba.com/international-mba/?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium=International&utm_id=FtRanking2024], set to launch the new intakein January 2025.
In addition to its global ranking, The Lisbon MBA Executive excels in employability and career progression metrics. Graduates enjoy an average gross annual salary exceeding US$200,000, with a 66% increase in their average salary three years post-graduation, placing it in the Top 15 for this indicator among European MBAs. This reflects the program's ability to empower students to achieve leadership roles and advance their careers.
The Lisbon MBA Executive also excels in sustainability. It ranks 11th in Europe for its carbon footprint, based on emissions data from the two schools involved-CATOLICA LISBON and Nova SBE. Additionally, it ranks among the top 30 MBAs in Europe for ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) criteria, which assesses the curriculum's focus on these components.
Maria Jose Amich, Executive Director of The Lisbon MBA, states: "This recognition in the prestigious Financial Times rankings fills us with pride and reflects our mission to train leaders capable of making a positive impact on the economy and society. We are committed to academic excellence and continuous innovation. Our MBA programs aim to deliver a transformational experience that extends beyond acquiring knowledge and skills, focusing on developing competencies like critical and strategic thinking, exceptional team management, and leadership. Our students succeed by meeting organizations' needs in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environment, driving sustainable growth for all stakeholders."
Filipe Santos, Dean of CATOLICA-LISBON, and Pedro Oliveira, Dean of Nova SBE, added: "This rise of 14 positions into the world's Top 50 reflects the quality of our program and the increasing success of our graduates in the global market. We take pride in our alliance between CATOLICA-LISBON and NOVA SBE and our excellent international partnerships, particularly with the MIT Sloan School of Management, our strategic partner since the program's inception 15 years ago. We are committed to strengthening our global presence and attracting top talent to The Lisbon MBA, reinforcing Portugal's standing in global management education."
About the Lisbon MBA Catolica | Nova
The Lisbon MBA Catolica | Nova is an internationally recognized joint venture between the Catolica Lisbon School of Business and Economics and the Nova School of Business and Economics, two leading European business schools, in collaboration with the MIT Sloan School of Management. Its value proposition is based on providing a truly global experience, holistic development, and a remarkable action-learning approach in a diverse and entrepreneurial city like Lisbon. Both The Lisbon MBA programs (Full-time and Executive) are in the TOP25 in Europe.
More information at: https://thelisbonmba.com/ [https://thelisbonmba.com/?utm_source=PressRelease&utm_medium=International&utm_id=FtRanking2024]
About the Financial Times
The Financial Times Executive MBA 2024 ranking is the benchmark for business schools worldwide. Every year, it distinguishes the 100 best MBAs in the world according to various criteria, such as salary increases, career progression, diversity, and the social responsibility component of the programs. The results are obtained through alumni surveys and data collected from business schools and evaluated by the newspaper.
More information at: https://rankings.ft.com
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