No. You do not have to pay for the formalization of your application. Only after being admitted to the MBA Program will you be asked to pay the registration fee that will reserve your place in the Program.
Inspired Minds.
Lead the Future.
18 months of learning, leadership development and applied experience.
The ISEG MBA develops management knowledge while progressively building your ability to integrate perspectives, lead people and make decisions.
The ISEG MBA is designed to prepare experienced professionals for the challenges of an increasingly complex and global business environment. Through a transformative learning journey, participants develop greater self-awareness, deepen their understanding of their leadership style and strengthen their ability to lead people, teams and organisations with confidence and purpose.
The programme challenges participants to broaden their perspectives and enhance their capacity for strategic judgement, enabling them to make informed decisions in uncertain and fast-changing business contexts. Combining academic excellence with practical relevance, the MBA connects participants with executives, companies and industry practitioners, bringing real organisational challenges into the learning experience.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through international experiences that provide valuable global exposure and insights into different business environments. Participants also benefit from a diverse and experienced peer network, learning alongside professionals from a wide range of industries, functions, academic backgrounds and nationalities.
Designed as a part-time MBA taught in English, the programme enables experienced professionals to continue advancing their careers while preparing for new leadership responsibilities. The curriculum combines the fundamentals of management with leadership, innovation, technology, sustainability and transformation, ensuring participants are equipped to navigate a rapidly changing world.
Based in Lisbon, one of Europe's most dynamic and international capitals, the ISEG MBA offers a unique environment where business, entrepreneurship, culture and quality of life come together, creating an inspiring setting for personal and professional growth.
More than a study trip, a different environment in which to think about business.
The ISEG MBA takes participants to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, one of the world's leading hubs for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation. Delivered in partnership with the School of Management of the University of San Francisco, this immersive experience combines academic learning with direct exposure to companies, entrepreneurs, investors and innovation ecosystems.
Through lectures, company visits, networking opportunities and applied learning activities, participants gain first-hand insights into how organisations innovate, scale and respond to technological change. The experience challenges established assumptions, broadens perspectives and equips participants with new ideas to bring back to their organisations and careers.
Leadership development is not a single course in the ISEG MBA. It is a journey that accompanies you throughout the programme.
Through individual assessment and dedicated coaching, you will gain a deeper understanding of your strengths, motivations and development priorities. These insights will help you build a Personal Development Plan aligned with your goals, aspirations and leadership potential.
Welcome to the ISEG MBA.
The ISEG MBA is designed for experienced professionals operating in demanding and increasingly complex environments, professionals who want to strengthen their strategic judgement, develop their leadership capacity and increase their ability to create meaningful impact.
For more than 40 years, the ISEG MBA has helped managers and executives broaden their perspectives and prepare for greater responsibility. Today, ISEG belongs to the select group of business schools worldwide holding the Triple Crown accreditation — AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS — and is recognised in the Financial
Times European Business Schools ranking.
But accreditation is only part of the story. What defines the ISEG MBA is the experience we aim to create: intellectually demanding, professionally relevant and closely connected to the decisions that leaders face in the real world.
Throughout the programme, you will work with an experienced and international cohort, engage with faculty and executives, challenge established assumptions and connect knowledge from different areas of management. You will also be encouraged to reflect on the kind of leader you want to become.
An MBA should change not only what you know, but how you decide and lead.
Our ambition is simple: to help you make better decisions, lead with greater confidence and create greater impact. Lisbon, ISEG and our international partners provide an exceptional environment in which to undertake that journey.
I look forward to welcoming you to the ISEG MBA.
Participating in the MBA program has been more than an academic pursuit, it's been a vibrant journey filled with camaraderie, innovation, and lasting connections.
It provides a rich blend of knowledge, strategic thinking, and real-world application. Its transformative impact has exceeded my expectations, making it clear that investing in this program was an investment in my future success.
A journey of transformation is often filled with unknowns and challenges, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have stumbled upon the ISEG MBA when I decided to take charge of my life.
The richness of the curriculum is impressive, with instructors adept at making complex theories easy to understand, engaging, and applicable through dynamic team activities and practical hands-on exercises. It's a valuable investment.
The ISEG MBA led me to think differently and to try different things.
Because of that I was in a good situation to try new challenges and I embraced a new challenge even before I finished the MBA, I even changed countries.This is something that I would never think of doing if I didn't go through the MBA.
I couldn't be prouder and happier about the decision I have made of applying to ISEG MBA.
The initial organization of topics in the ISEG MBA were very well articulated providing the required learning curve and perspectives. The interaction does not end when the classes are over, but it continues if the student wishes. Congratulations for this open mind.
The program relies on the notion of positive leadership, wich is essential to future leaders.
Managing students to work in group in an international context thanks to the numerous nationalities, and also demands high standards.
The ISEG MBA gave me a boost of entrepreneurship and energy to conquer new things.
I highlight the immersive weekends we spent with the Portuguese Air Force and the Portuguese Navy and also the trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. I was globally transformed, as a person, it provided me different visions of the world.
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No. You do not have to pay for the formalization of your application. Only after being admitted to the MBA Program will you be asked to pay the registration fee that will reserve your place in the Program.
Applications must be formalized by filling out the form available online on the program's page. To formalize the application the following documents are required: Photo, CV, Identification Document, Taxpayer No., Qualifications Certificate, Certificate of English Level, Motivation Letter and Letter of Recommendation. The coordination takes an average of 8 to 15 working days after submitting the complete documentation and conducting an interview.
Yes. The flight, accommodation and activities in San Francisco are covered by the tuition fee of the MBA.
Contact our Programme Manager for further information and advice.
