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Online or on-campus MBA? Decide with Porto Business School
Choosing the right MBA format can feel like a high-stakes decision. Should you immerse yourself in an international campus experience, or take the leap into a digital classroom that meets you where you are? At Porto Business School, you don’t have to compromise.
Whether you choose the International MBA or the Global Online MBA, both paths empower you to advance your career, build lasting networks, and evolve as a leader in ways that suit your lifestyle, location, and learning preferences.
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accreditation: AMBA, AACSB, and EFMD
Online or on-campus MBA? Decide with Porto Business School
Our programs
The International MBA
If you thrive on face-to-face interaction, cultural immersion, and dynamic classroom environments, the International MBA, ranked #39th in Europe, may be your ideal fit. Delivered on campus in Porto, this full-time programme is built for those who want:
- Diverse career prospects
- High-demand leadership competencies
- To participate in the one-week Business Impact Challenge
- To spend a Global Immersion Week in Europe or the US
- A high-impact, cohort-based experience
- Networking and travel through global modules
- Daily collaboration and access to local ecosystems
- A more traditional yet innovative MBA experience in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities
The Global Online MBA
If your career, lifestyle, or goals require more flexibility, without compromising on quality, the Global Online MBA was made for you. Ranked 8th in the world, this programme is 100% online, but the impact is just as powerful. On this route, you will:
- Develop strategic and innovative thinking with a strong digital and tech focus
- Deepen your expertise in core areas like AI, Finance & Investments, Branding, Business Foresight, and more
- Participate in a Business Impact Challenge, solving real-world problems in a simulated environment
- Gain insights into future business trends, digital transformation, and innovation strategy
- Connect with a diverse, international cohort of peers and faculty
- Pursue a double degree and executive training opportunities with top global partners
- Grow the leadership skills to climb the ladder, change industries, or start your own venture
Shared tracks that will define your experience
Across both programmes, you’ll benefit from a curriculum that’s forward-thinking, industry-aligned, and experiential at its core. Several key tracks ensure that no matter where you’re studying from, you're building the same future-ready toolkit.
Gain clarity and confidence as you move forward. Whether climbing the ladder or pivoting to something new, this track provides actionable tools, insights, and one-on-one support to shape your career path.
Master the business of sustainability with this three-module certificate. From strategy and CSR to green innovation and finance, you'll learn how to create positive change and embed sustainability into your leadership DNA.
Launch your next big idea with a structured pathway that takes you from ideation to execution. With mentorship, hands-on development, and a final capstone project, this track helps future founders build with impact.
Explore the power of AI in business — from data-driven decision-making to AI-integrated leadership. This specialised track equips you with the skills to lead in a digital-first economy.
Porto Business School’s network keeps you ahead of the game. It currently has has 40 associated companies including major players like Bosch, Deloitte, and PwC. The school’s global reach is further enhanced through partnerships with more than 50 institutions, such as IE Business School, Rome Business School, and Woxsen University.
Immersion is key here, which is why hands-on learning is top priority. A great example of this approach is the Business Impact Challenge. Here, you’ll tackle real business problems and apply your newfound skills in real-world situations. The experience will help you build the confidence and practical knowledge you will need to succeed across sectors.
Immersion is key here, which is why hands-on learning is top priority. A great example of this approach is the Business Impact Challenge. Here, you’ll tackle real business problems and apply your newfound skills in real-world situations. The experience will help you build the confidence and practical knowledge you will need to succeed across sectors.
Hear from International MBA students
“Choosing a master’s degree in engineering could have been the easy path for me, but I wanted to learn something new, especially developing my leadership skills and learning about finance and accounting. Here, we are not only exposed to theoretical knowledge but also engage in hands-on projects, which I believe is vital for a complete learning process.”
Tadeo M. Renjel is from Bolivia. During the MBA, he interned at BorgWarner, which designs and manufactures the systems that define the way the world moves forward. He is currently working as a Supply Chain Analyst at Vestas.
Tadeo M. Renjel, Supply Chain Analyst at Vestas
“If I had to choose a word to describe PBS, I would say it serves as a bridge between academia and the business world, fostering creativity and exploration while emphasising profitability and viability. I believe it effectively integrates both realms. The programme itself is very integrative; we have covered theoretical knowledge and had many opportunities to apply what we learned while interacting with the Portuguese market and leading firms.”
Estuardo Javier Argüello is Guatemalan. Right after completing the MBA, he worked as a Senior Business Development Consultant at wealth management and financial solutions firm Natixis for a year. Since July 2024, he has been working as a Cost Controller at Prefinsa SA in El Salvador.
Estuardo Javier Argüello, Cost Controller at Prefinsa SA in El Salvador
Hear from Global MBA students
“The programme offered the flexibility I was seeking. For me, it was the first Portuguese business school to offer a digital MBA combined with cutting-edge courses. Since the very first edition, Porto Business School offers content on artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, data analytics, sustainability –– so, when I was reviewing the programme, it was easy to understand that current and future trends in the business world were perfectly covered.”
Célia Carmo, Finance Lead for C-MORE
“If I had to choose a word to describe PBS, I would say it serves as a bridge between academia and the business world, fostering creativity and exploration while emphasising profitability and viability. I believe it effectively integrates both realms. The programme itself is very integrative; we have covered theoretical knowledge and had many opportunities to apply what we learned while interacting with the Portuguese market and leading firms.”
Ricardo Pereira, Senior Strategic Market Research Consultant at Dialectica
An enriching business education awaits at Porto Business School
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