Catolica Porto Business School

THE SCHOOL PRESENTATION

During its more than 35 years of existence, Católica Porto Business School has stood out not only for the differentiated and quality education it offers, but also for the development of cutting-edge knowledge in the areas of Economics and Management. In relation to the transfer of knowledge to society, the School has been innovative and even a pioneer in the way it approaches the community and in its relationship with the business community.

Due to the humanistic values on which it is based, Católica Porto Business School has been a leader, since its inception, in issues related to ethics, governance, sustainability and responsible leadership, determining factors for the success and reputation of organisations. We have deeply-rooted values centred on the human person, excellence and experimentation. We focus on the development of individuals who combine technical and scientific knowledge with transversal skills, always with a strong connection to practice. To attest to this, the School is now part of a restricted group of internationally triple-accredited Business Schools (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

The School's values, mission and vision are translated into our strategy through three axes that frame the fundamental activities of teaching and learning, research, and service and social responsibility: impactful innovation, connections with practice, and global mindset. We belong to a national University in Portugal and to a very close-knit, multidisciplinary campus, which provides synergies and unique opportunities for co-creation, research, and innovation.

Welcome to Católica Porto Business School!

MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

MISSION

To develop professionals for a global, sustainable and ethical society, and advance knowledge on management and economics, through impactful innovation, connections with practice and adoption of a global mindset.

VISION

Católica Porto Business School aims to be recognised as:

- A prestigious research-intensive European school of business and economics;
- A leading European school with respect to making a meaningful impact on society and practice;
- A prime option for students seeking holistic development as individuals.

VALUES

Excellence
Católica Porto Business School aims to develop high-value, differentiated value propositions across its activities.

Person-centricity
Católica Porto Business School shares the humanist principles of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, such as the protection of people’s dignity, respect for justice and equality, honesty and integrity. The School aims to develop individuals holistically, equipping them to thrive in a global, interconnected world. Since its inception, the School’s raison d’être has been strongly rooted in principles of responsible management, and ethics and sustainability are central to its mission.

Experimentation
Católica Porto Business School has a deeply-ingrained innovation and pioneering culture, striving to be on the forefront of the activities it is engaged in. To do so, the School adopts a proactive attitude of experimentation and a continuous improvement mindset.

Católica Porto Business School is part of a restricted and prestigious group of 1% of business schools worldwide and one of four in Portugal, and the only one on the north, that boast EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB accreditations.

EQUIS

The fundamental objective of EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System), linked to the mission of European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), is to raise the standard of management education worldwide.

EQUIS assesses institutions as a whole. It assesses not just degree programmes but all the activities and sub-units of the institution, including research, e-learning units, executive education provision and community outreach.

Católica Porto Business School is accredited by EQUIS. It is one of three business schools in Portugal with such recognition. The mission of this accreditation is to raise the standard of management education worldwide and highlight the leading business schools at the global level. Católica Porto Business School now joins the shortlist of 87 institutions in Europe and 170 throughout the world in a universe comprised of 16 000 institutions accredited by EQUIS.

This accreditation recognises the distinctive quality of all the programmes offered by Católica Porto Business School and indicates that the School complies with the strictest quality standards in all its activities including learning, research, internationalisation and interaction with the corporate world.

About EFMD - European Foundation for Management Development
Católica Porto Business School is a member of EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), one of the world's main Management School networks.

EFMD is a global organisation that includes over 760 institutional members and over 16,000 professional managers from faculty, business, public service, and consultancy in 80 countries worldwide. The EFMD plays a central role in creating an international approach to education management and is a unique forum for information, research, networking, and debate on innovation and best practice in this area.

AMBA

Católica Porto Business School’s MBA programmes have been accredited by the prestigious Association of MBAs (AMBA). AMBA is an international accreditation authority specialising in postgraduate training programmes for executives, namely MBAs (Master of Business Administration).

Católica Porto Business School secured the AMBA accreditation for its MBA supply and joined a restricted group of about 200 business schools in over 70 countries that hold this accreditation.

AACSB

Católica Porto Business School programs are included under Universidade Católica Portuguesa's AACSB (Association for Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation scope. Its programs are thus accredited by one of the most important and prestigious entities of international certification of management schools, becoming part of a very restricted group of institutions that hold this recognition globally.