3. Content
4 Welcome
6 Two Schools – One program
8 Challenge Yourself
10 One of a Kind
12 Career Development: Get ready… Reach higher
14 Beyond the Classroom
16 Join Excellence
17 Facilities
18 Living in Lisbon
4. 4 Welcome
We are pleased to announce a unique attract foreign students. In recognition extend to collaboration among
joint MBA program from Católica and of academic excellence both schools researchers and the development
NOVA - the most prestigious academic boast accreditations from international of stronger relationships with the
institutions specializing in Business and agencies; both schools have a strong community.
Economics in Portugal. reputation for contributing to the
education of Portuguese business This new MBA benefits from the
Several shared features allow for a leaders. extensive experience of both schools
natural and beneficial alliance between running MBA programs. The joint
NOVA and Católica. Both schools place We are convinced that this Católica- degree partnership is the first step in
great importance on research and aim -NOVA cooperation will provide a long term alliance between NOVA
for international recognition. Both wonderful opportunities for synergy. and Católica that will include, among
schools recruit world-class faculty and Far beyond the classroom, it will other initiatives, a Global MBA in
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5. 5
collaboration with the Sloan School benefit from the experience of visiting interact with invited leading business
of Management at MIT. professors from top international executives.
business schools.
Both schools have worked together Upon completion of the new joint MBA
on the design of an innovative and A rigorous admission process ensures program students will have acquired the
diversified curriculum. Their goal is that participants have the greatest skills to become top executives in an
to offer a unique and top quality MBA potential. This is a crucial factor increasingly global business environment.
program in Lisbon. The academic in guaranteeing that students gain
excellence of the program rests on valuable and practical knowledge As Deans of NOVA and Católica, we
the exceptional quality, enthusiasm from their peers in addition to their invite you to share this exciting
and drive of Católica and Nova’s classroom learning. Students will experience and participate in
world-class faculty. Students also also benefit from the opportunity to Portugal’s leading MBA program.
Fátima Barros José Ferreira Machado
Dean Dean
School of Economics and Management School of Economics and Management
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Universidade Nova de Lisboa
6. 6 Two Schools – One program
A unique program An exceptional opportunity Faculty – integrating theory
and practice
This exceptional partnership between The two schools were pioneers in launch-
Portugal’s two leading business ing MBA programs in Portugal and are thus The MBA gives students access to the
schools offers students unmatched considered, by alumni and employers best-prepared faculty in the country,
opportunities in terms of educational alike, as the best of their kind. with both significant professional
experience and networking. experience and solid academic
Now the two most international, backgrounds. This combination ensures
innovative and prestigious business that classroom content is scientifically
schools in Portugal are launching a relevant and updated with the latest
completely new program. This new business practices.
venture benefits from the combined
expertise acquired over the years. Our faculty members are internationally
The recognition from the corporate recognized experts in their fields and
community and an innovative structure work to ensure that their teaching is
that was developed to reflect the relevant. Many professors are hired
challenges of the global economy and from the international job market and
to enable students to be successful develop their scientific careers abroad,
leaders anywhere in the world, are contributing to the international
other benefits of this program. dimension of the program.
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7. 7
Students - diversity and top accreditations are a clear indication of
potential the very high standards and strategic
work carried out at both institutions.
Much of the success of an MBA lies The accreditations allow us to easily
with the students who participate benchmark our schools against the very
in the program. Being admitted to best in the world and are a true seal of
this program means belonging to an excellence.
exceptional group of top potential
professionals, unique in Portugal. Training managers
Students will have a wide range The program aims to be a flexible and
of academic and professional innovative response for people who
backgrounds, as diversity is an have a great variety of professional
important characteristic of the needs.
program, and will be subject to a
rigorous selection process following the Class interaction encourages a
principles of leading business schools good relationship between students
around the world. and professors and fosters strong • Raúl Galamba de Oliveira
networking relations for the future. CEO, McKinsey & Company
International environment MBA NOVA 1990
Together with solid core training This association brings the best of the
Both schools share clearly defined in general management, each schools together - the highest aspira-
strategies for internationalization. participant can specialize in the tions, the entrepreneurial spirit, the
The international perspective of areas that best fit their professional breadth of the faculty, the commit-
the program will be reflected in the goals by choosing from a wide range ment to developing leadership talent.
recruitment of foreign students and of electives. It makes the program even more at-
in the presence of internationally tractive, and opens new possibilities
recruited professors of a variety With a demanding, yet flexible for the future. With this move, the
of nationalities, creating a truly program, we encourage each two institutions are also demonstrat-
international classroom environment. participant’s personal and professional ing that they stand ready to adapt
development through systematic and and seize the opportunities they
International recognition gradual training in a range of skills, have ahead of them. Only great in-
such as analytical capacity, forming an stitutions can do that.
We are proud to be the only two integrated vision of a company, team
Portuguese business schools to have working and the ability to work under
international accreditations. These pressure.
8. THE OUTSTANDING MANAGER
8 Challenge Yourself
INTEGRATION/GLOBAL VIEW
THE CORE COMPETENCIES
PROCESSES &
STRATEGY PEOPLE SPECIALIZATION
SYSTEMS
Competencies
FOUNDATIONS
The MBA program provides students
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
with a full set of tools to develop the
skills to become outstanding managers ANALYTICAL SKILLS
through an integrated path:
• The development of foundation variables to achieve efficiency and perspective of business, making the
management competencies is assured productivity. difference.
through a strong investment in: – Specific skills related to detailed
– Analytical skills – providing you subjects that allow a specialized Schedule
with a deep understanding of management of marketing or Full-Time: Weekdays
business measurements to support finance areas. Part-time:
decision-making. • Weekends - Friday afternoon and
– Personal and Professional Skills • The ability to integrate all the Saturday morning
- developing your leadership concepts and subjects in order to • Evenings - Tuesday and Friday
skills is crucial to succeed in acquire a global and integrated evening and Saturday morning
today’s business world and the
MBA program will offer you a MBA FULL-TIME TIMELINE
unique opportunity to achieve
• Business Economics • Corporate Sustainability • Applied Corporate Finance
this goal. • Financial Accounting • Finance • Electives
• Marketing • Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior • Management Control Systems
• The core competencies for a • Quantitative Analysis for Business • Operations Management
• Strategic Management
manager in a business context are
• Self Awareness • Career Development • Career Development
achieved through the development of • Communication Skills • Coaching and Mentoring • Networking Events
• Team Building
techniques and methodologies in the January-April
-December
September April-July
areas of:
– Strategy – define and implement MBA PART-TIME TIMELINE
YEAR 1
competitive advantages that allow • Financial Accounting • Business Economics • Electives
• Marketing • Finance
an outstanding business positioning • Quantitative Analysis for Business • Organizational Behavior
in the market. • Self Awareness • Communication Skills • Coaching and Mentoring
• Team Building
– People – motivate, coach and
YEAR 2
develop human resources as the • Applied Corporate Finance • Management Control Systems • Electives
• Corporate Sustainability • Operations Management
main assets of a business. • Human Resources Management • Electives
– Processes & Systems – plan, manage • Strategic Management
• Career Development • Career Development • Networking Events
and measure the main business
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Courses
Core required courses
– Applied Corporate Finance
– Business Economics*
– Corporate Sustainability Management
– Finance – Business Law
– Financial Accounting* – Entrepreneurship
– Human Resources Management – Fiscal Law
– Management Control Systems – Information Management
– Marketing – Innovation Management
– Operations Management* – International Management
– Organizational Behavior – Knowledge Management
– Quantitative Analysis for Business* – Leadership and Motivation
– Strategic Management – Macroeconomics
– Management and Emotional
* Students can be granted exemption(s) Intelligence
and replace these courses with elective ones. – Negotiation
The approval of exemption depends on – Organizational Design
academic experience demonstrating sufficient and Change
existing proficiency in the area. – Project Management
– Strategic Alliances
Elective courses – Strategies for E-business
Finance Marketing
– Advanced Corporate Finance – Advertising
– Banking – Brand Management
– Entrepreneurial Finance – Consumer Behavior
– Financial Derivatives – Marketing Research
– Financial Innovation – New Product Development
– Financial Investments – Pricing
– International Finance – Retailing Strategies
– Mergers, Acquisitions and – Sales Force Management
Restructuring – Strategic Marketing
10. 10 One of a Kind
Faculty Frederick Lehmann, UCP José Filipe Correia Guedes, UCP
Ph.D. candidate in Corporate Strategy and Ph.D. in Finance (Ohio State University)
Adriano Freire, UCP International Business
Ph.D. in Management (University Sophia, Japan) (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) José Mata, UNL
Ph.D. in Management and Economics
Ana Marques, UNL Guilherme Almeida e Brito, UCP Sciences (Universidade do Minho)
Ph.D. in Accounting Ph.D. in Finance (New York University)
(University of Texas in Austin) José Miguel Júdice, UNL
Ilídio Barreto, UCP Degree in Law (Universidade de Coimbra)
António de Sousa, UNL Ph.D. in Business Administration (City
Ph.D. in Business Studies University Business School, London) José Neves Adelino, UNL
(University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School) Ph.D. in Business Management (Kent State
Isabel Horta Correia, UCP University)
António Nogueira Leite, UNL Ph.D. in Economics (UCP)
Ph.D. in Economics (University of Illinois) Kyryl Lakishyk, UCP
J. João Vieira da Cunha, UNL Ph.D. candidate in Marketing (Washington
Catherine da Silveira, UNL Ph.D. in Management (MIT Sloan School University, St. Louis)
Masters in Marketing (Institut d’Etudes of Management)
Politiques de Paris)
Luís Almeida Costa, UNL
João Amaro de Matos, UNL Ph.D. in Management (Insead)
Céline Abecassis-Moedas, UCP Ph.D. in Physics (Universidade de S. Paulo)
Ph.D. in Management Studies (École Ph.D. in Management (Insead)
Polytechnique, Paris) Luís Caeiro, UCP
Degree in Psychology (University of Lisbon)
João Borges de Assunção, UCP
Cristina Neto de Carvalho, UCP Ph.D. in Management (University of
Ph.D. in Management (UCP) Luís Campos e Cunha, UNL
California at Los Angeles)
Ph.D. in Economics (Columbia University)
Daved Barry, UNL João Confraria e Silva, UCP
Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Luís Filipe Lages, UNL
Ph.D. in Economics (UCP)
Organizational Psychology (University of Ph.D. in Marketing and Strategic
Maryland) Management (University of Warwick)
João Luís César das Neves, UCP
Ph.D. in Economics (UCP)
David Patient, UCP Luís Janeiro, UCP
Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior MBA (UCP)
(University of British Columbia) João Matos, UCP
MBA in Organizational Behavior (UCP)
Manuel Baganha, UNL
Diogo de Lucena, UNL Ph.D. in Decision Sciences (Wharton School)
Ph.D. in Systems Engineering (Stanford Joaquim Paiva Chaves, UCP
University) MBA (Insead)
Manuel Leite Monteiro, UCP
Jorge Braga de Macedo, UNL Ph.D. in Economics (Catholic University of
Fátima Barros, UCP
Ph.D. in Economics (Yale University) Louvain)
Dean of the School of Economics and
Management
Ph.D. in Economics (Catholic University Jorge Velosa, UNL Manuela Athayde Marques, UCP
of Louvain) MBA (UNL) Ph.D. in Finance (Glasgow University)
Fernando Branco, UCP José Ferreira Machado, UNL Manuela Calhau, UCP
Ph.D. in Economics (MIT) Dean of the School of Economics and MBA (UNL)
Management
Fernando Machado, UCP Ph.D. in Economics (University of Illinois at Maria Clara Costa Duarte, UNL
Ph.D. in Economics (Reading University) Urbana-Champaign) Ph.D. in Economics (UNL)
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Maria Leonor Ferreira da Silva, UNL Pedro Pina, UCP Daniel Fogel, Wake Forest University
Ph.D. in Management (Universidade Lusíada MBA (Insead) Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences
de Lisboa) (University of Wisconsin)
Pedro Pita Barros, UNL
Maria Manuel Seabra da Costa, UNL Francisco Veloso, Carnegie Mellon University
Ph.D. in Economics (UNL)
MBA (UCP) Ph.D. in Technology, Management & Policy
(MIT)
Qinglei Dai, UNL
Miguel Athayde Marques, UCP
Ph.D. in Business Administration (Glasgow Ph.D. in Financial Economics (Norwegian
Gary Emery, University of Oklahoma
University) School of Management)
Ph.D. in Finance (University of Kansas)
Miguel Gouveia, UCP Ricardo Reis, UCP
João Miguel Villas-Boas, University of
Ph.D. in Economics (University of Rochester) Ph.D. in Accounting (Wharton School, California at Berkeley
University of Pennsylvania) Ph.D. in Management (MIT)
Miguel Pina e Cunha, UNL
Ph.D. in Management (Tilburg University) Rita Campos e Cunha, UNL José Camões Silva, University of California
Ph.D. in Business Management at Berkeley
Nuno Fernandes, UCP
(University of Manchester) Ph.D. in Management (MIT)
Ph.D. in Management (IESE Business School)
Nuno Garoupa, UNL Rui Vieira, UNL José Pinto dos Santos, UCP Porto and Insead
D.Phil. in Economics (University of York) Ph.D. in Industrial and Business Studies M.Sc. in Management Science (University of
(Warwick Business School) London).
Nuno Leitão, UCP
Degree in Business Administration (UCP) Sonia Dahab, UNL Leslie Fine, Ohio State University
Ph.D. in Economics (Yale University) Ph.D. in Marketing (University of Tennessee).
Paula Antão, UNL
Ph.D. in Management (UNL) Stefan Meisiek, UNL Paulo Lopes, Surrey University
Ph.D. in Business Administration Ph.D. in Psychology (Yale University)
Paulo Cardoso do Amaral, UCP
(Stockholm School of Economics)
Ph.D. in Information Systems Rajiv Sinha, Arizona State University
(University of Paris, France) Ph.D. in Management (Pennsylvania State
University)
Paulo Gomes, UNL
Ph.D. in Management (Boston University) Visiting faculty Robert Stinerock, Farleigh Dickinson
University
Paulo Modesto Pardal, UCP António Sampaio e Mello, Wisconsin
Ph.D. in Quantitative Methods and Marketing
MBA (UNL) University (Columbia University)
Ph.D. in Finance (London Business School)
Paulo Soares de Pinho, UNL
Ph.D. in Banking and Finance (City University Tawfik Jelassi, ENPC, Paris
Charles Waldman, Insead Ph.D. in Management of Information Systems
Business School)
DBA in Management (Harvard University) (New York University)
Pedro Oliveira, UCP
Ph.D. in Operations, Technology and Chris Muscarella, Pennsylvania State Veronique Tran, Université de Genève
Innovation Management (University of North University Ph.D. in Business Studies
Carolina at Chapel Hill) Ph.D. in Management (Purdue University) (Université de Genève)
12. 12 Career Development: Get ready… Reach higher
An MBA can be an important asset in Development team will provide you opportunities open to students through
today’s competitive business world. with support from the moment you its contacts with the business sector
start the MBA program. and providing the instruments for
Believing that career development effective career management.
is primarily the responsibility of This team has the mission of
each individual student, the Career broadening the range of career
• João Talone
President, Ribabest, Lda.
MBA NOVA 1984
Since my MBA at NOVA in 1984, I have been in contact with several business Schools in
Portugal and abroad for both personal and professional reasons.
I consider that Portugal and the Portuguese economy needs an MBA with the following
characteristics:
(a) International. Capable of attracting 30 to 50% of good students from other geographi-
cal areas;
(b) With a diversified and strong faculty;
(c) Benefiting from the support of the Portuguese entrepreneurial network either through
• Nuno Duarte the financing of the program and/or absorbing the students upon completion;
CEO, Microsoft Portugal (d) Focusing on developing entrepreneurial skills in its students.
MBA Católica 1995 Portuguese students should be challenged by high quality international colleagues and
Business Leaders must always look beyond the con- demanding inspiring professors.
fines of their companies, their industries and their Given the size of our country and the need for a minimum critical mass for such a ven-
preconceived ideas. ture the only way to progress in this direction by merging the MBA program of the two
This MBA program provides a good foundation and best Portuguese business schools: “Católica” and “NOVA”. The competition is no more
set of conceptual tools to walk along that path. within our boarders! It’s a global one!
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Through the Personal and Professional through a personal development plan community, both school’s alumni
Skills modules, fully integrated into in order to achieve your life and are also drawn in and play an important
the program, you will be immersed career goals. role in this process, through their own
in a series of activities which will active network both at a national and
help you assess and boost your Besides this office’s proactive international level.
leadership potential and be coached relationships with the business
• Mafalda Rodrigues dos Santos
• Andrey Dobrynin Treasury and Corporate Director,
Head of Marketing, Slando Ltd. (Ebay’s affiliate) Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria
MBA NOVA 2006 MBA Católica 2003
For me, the MBA at Nova became an excellent international experi- Universidade Católica’s MBA Program was an extremely rewarding experi-
ence in a high-quality European business school. It was the main ence that clearly exceeded my expectations. Primarily, I was able to de-
reason to do my MBA outside Russia. The courses proved to be very velop management skills, which are the basis of any successful career. It
demanding, intensive and challenging. They significantly comple- also allowed me to enhance my financial background and be in contact
mented my skills, thanks to highly professional and experienced with up-to-date management topics. Further to the technical content, the
professors who integrated perfectly both theory and practice on program helped develop an additional set of valuable capabilities as it
their courses. Another important advantage of this program is the required a hands-on approach, excellent time management, discipline and
great diversity of students’ backgrounds that increases the value entrepreneurship. All in all, it supplied the means to take advantage of
of the MBA as a whole. career opportunities.
Of course, my being in Portugal for one year became the unique op- Being a former student of Universidade Nova de Lisboa at the undergradu-
portunity for me to get close to another culture, language and to make ate level and Universidade Católica at the MBA level, I see the effort from
friends. And I would like to mention that people and the environment both universities to present a joint MBA with great enthusiasm. Both insti-
at the school are very warm, like the climate in this sunny country. tutions have an undisputed reputation, top quality teachers, internation-
Very often in my professional career when I have a problem to solve ally recognized speakers and the best MBA programs in Portugal. In the
I use the knowledge I acquired at Nova’s classes and each time I’m current global market, this joint effort is an opportunity to take these
very grateful to the school for the skills it gave me, the skills that al- top quality MBA programs to the next level and become a reference in the
low me to comply with international business standards. international picture.
14. 14 Beyond the Classroom
This MBA will provide you with a top
level, world-class education program that
extends far beyond the classroom.
You can expect a rigorous and demanding
program as well as a powerful and
challenging intellectual environment.
Academic life aside, there are other
things you can experience. You have
access to a series of formal and informal
events designed to develop your
managerial, leadership, communication
and teamwork skills while having some
real fun. Outdoor and teambuilding
activities, a sponsored company case
competition, and access to MBA alumni
events are just some of the examples of
the activities offered.
Being part of a strong community, you will
work and interact with a dynamic group.
As your colleagues possess a unique set
of interests, opinions, backgrounds and
motivations you will be encouraged to
pursue personal excellence.
Our commitment is to provide a
challenging environment that allows
you to grow both on a personal and
professional level, take advantage of a
valuable network and develop long-lasting
relationships.
This MBA will be a life-changing
experience!
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• Vyolaine Flavier
Full time student
MBA Católica 2007
Beyond the knowledge I am acquiring, the power of the MBA is
in the contacts that I have with my peers. The diversity of their
profiles is a great source of personal and pro-
fessional enrichment: they come from
different countries, from different
jobs, with different degrees of
seniority… By working all together
we learn a lot from each other,
we acquire good interpersonal
and teamwork skills, and… we
have a lot of fun!
I think that a partnership between NOVA
and Católica will be very efficient because it
will allow more diversity in the course options and a bigger network.
I also believe that this partnership is crucial to placing the Portuguese
MBA in the European rankings, which would be very important to appeal
to even more international students.
• Miguel Garcia
Partner and co-founder, TechnoPhage, S.A.
MBA Católica 2002
A Ph.D. in Pharmacy – Microbiology at the F.F.U.L. provided me with a
strong technical and scientific background. The MBACatólica program
gave me the opportunity to complement this
technical know-how with Business Management
knowledge.
The MBA was of the upmost importance
to the creation of “TechnoPhage, S.A.”,
a new Biotech company devoted to the
R&D of new therapeutics.
The MBA program was also very helpful for
my teaching activity, and very important to
develop my assets and to further strengthen
my personal and professional skills in a
stimulating work and social environment. Moreover,
the program environment gave me the opportunity to build new and
meaningful personal and working relationships.
16. 16 Join Excellence
Candidates Professional experience How to apply?
We recommend that our applicants
We are looking for successful MBA have a minimum 3 years professional Candidate requirements:
candidates, highly motivated experience. The richness, range and • Undergraduate degree in any area
professionals with strong interpersonal results of professional background and • Recommended minimum of 3 years of
skills and the potential to become a clear managerial potential are key relevant professional experience
outstanding leaders. elements contributing to the diversity
We have put together a rigorous of the student body. Application requirements:
selection process that guarantees • Completed on-line Application Form
that our students satisfy these Maturity, personality • Official university transcripts
characteristics. The top quality of and motivation • Test scores GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS
our student body is a key element to Teamwork is a crucial component of the • Two recommendation letters
enhance the learning experience in our learning experience at the MBA. We are • One photo
program, especially given the level of looking for candidates who are mature, • A 100€ non-refundable fee
engagement we require from them in highly motivated and who possess strong
class and group discussions. communication and interpersonal skills Application deadline:
as well as managerial and leadership • Application submission up to
Admission criteria: potential. A personal interview and the June 30th
statement of purpose explaining your
Academic achievement personal goals and motivation to join
• All candidates must hold a first the MBA assess this. Admission process:
degree in any area.
• Previous school reputation, area of Language skills Non-
admission
study and academic performance are Fluency in English is an indispensable
important in the assessment process. requirement for admission on any
• Quantitative and analytical skills international program. For non-native
Application
and capacity for intensive learning English speakers, proficiency in English Form Application Personal
Analysis Interview Admission
Submission
are also very important and they are can be evaluated through previous
assessed by official GMAT scores. academic or professional experience in
an English speaking country or through
the scores on TOEFL or IELTS tests. Non-
admission
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17. Facilities 17
MBA classes will take place in both Católica’s
and NOVA’s facilities, giving students full
access to a wide range of resources.
Having access to both school’s campuses,
MBA students enjoy excellent working
conditions, including libraries, computer
and study rooms, restaurants and wireless
internet access.
Both buildings guarantee outstanding working
conditions that stimulate interaction and the
exchange of experiences between fellows.
MBA students are encouraged to use facilities
beyond class time, to study or work in
groups, to have a walk in the gardens or even
to schedule a business lunch.
• Clara de Moura Guedes
Administrator, Queijo Saloio
MBA NOVA 1986
Having pursued my undergraduate studies at Católica and the MBA program at NOVA, I believe
that I benefited from the best of both worlds: the seriousness, professionalism and rigour of a
deep and very broad first-cycle education, later on complemented by an updated vision of the
latest trends in management thinking and enriched by Professors from very different backgrounds
and nationalities. As a recruiter, Católica and NOVA continue to mean Excellence in management
education. Joining efforts, capitalizing on strengths will undoubtedly produce a first class pro-
gram, focused on creating the right mindset to face the global challenges of today.
18. 18 Living in Lisbon
Lisbon is Portugal’s political and center, with its neoclassical lines. Lying magic of its natural light. In Lisbon
economic capital, also known as the on the banks of the Tagus River, it is there is a wide variety of cultural
“city of seven hills”. The city has surrounded by white sand beaches. activities you can enjoy, such as visiting
many cultural traditions and various a museum, taking a walk in a park or
contrasting architectural styles, ranging More than the historical aspects, there simply having a coffee on a terrace
from traditional areas with narrow is a strong cultural heritage which near the river.
alleys, which date before the 1755 leads us to go further and listen to the
earthquake, to the magnificent open stories told by the people, discover Being in Lisbon allows you to play a
space of Praça do Comércio in the city the mysteries of its traditions and the range of sports. The beaches of Guincho
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(Cascais) and Praia Grande (Sintra) Portugal is also famous for its cuisine,
are perfect for surfing, windsurfing, food and wine being pleasures
and bodyboarding. You can also soar Portuguese people enjoy. For those
through the sky in a balloon, parapent who wish to know Lisbon better, • Rahool Panandiker
or hand-glide over the Arrábida hills. If choose one of the many restaurants Consultant, The Boston
you prefer a soothing game of golf, all and relish one of the typical dishes Consulting Group
you have to do is go to Estoril, Cascais, with a superb wine from Douro or MBA Católica 2005
Sintra, Palmela or Azeitão, among other Alentejo. I have always believed in the proof is in
courses. the pudding approach. Rational argu-
ments are best complemented by empirical
evidence. “Top schools open doors other
schools don’t”: this is how I foresaw the ef-
fect that the MBA would have on my career
opportunities. And true to its word, that is
precisely what my experience has been as a
graduate of the MBA program.
As a foreigner, the Lisbon experience is in
itself a fascinating door. The option of as-
similating within and learning a culture so
different from my own was something I cher-
ished as an adventure as well as a competi-
tive advantage builder.
At the momentous occasion of uniting the
two best programs in Portugal, I greet the
future of management education in Portugal
with hope. Clearly, it is a natural match that
I am sure will exploit synergies where possi-
ble and reinforce idiosyncrasies that reflect
their individual richnesses and heritages. I
envisage a program that will present to the
global stage a world-class program and a
limitless opportunity for the creation of a
transversal network spanning the top busi-
ness leaders and managers in Portugal and
elsewhere. I look to this future “door”
with unbridled optimism.
20. Living in Lisbon useful sites
www.lisboacultural.pt
www.setecolinas.net
www.cm-lisboa.pt
www.ana-aeroportos.pt
www.museusportugal.org
www.portugalvirtual.pt
www.visitportugal.com
More information on GMAT, TOEFL
and IELTS can be obtained at:
www.GMAC.com
www.TOEFL.org
www.IELTS.org
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