[themachinist]

Hello all,

Writing this message to introduce a relatively new but brand heavy program in Lisbon, Portugal that I am considering. Please feel free to debate.

Average GMAT is 650.

I have applied and received a full scholarship at the program. Hence am deciding to turn down the SDA Bocconi admit I have received, the window for which closes on 7th August.

What do you think???

theMachinist

Please note the below is an unofficial version:

What's unique about The Lisbon MBA
The Lisbon MBA is a full-time degree in business administration with an international outlook and a strong focus on interpersonal competences and leadership.

The Lisbon MBA Full-Time Program
Technological innovation has outpaced our ability to adapt.
Companies need to improve their environmental and social contribution.
Shareholders want greater participation in decision-making.

An effective manager must be capable of leading these trends, of driving the unexpected in business.

The Lisbon MBA is a full-time degree in business administration framed in an international environment.

Brought to you by the top Portuguese universities – Católica and Nova – in partnership with the prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management, The Lisbon MBA prepares you to face the unexpected and to drive new trends in international business.

Originality. Creativity. Coolness.
That’s what’s at the heart of The Lisbon MBA Full-Time Program.

• 3 World-Class Institutions: The Lisbon MBA Full Time Program is a collaboration between the Universidade Católica Portuguesa and Universidade Nova de Lisboa and MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
• Integrate the right and left sides of your Brain: A core curriculum in the fundamentals of management is complemented by Friday Forum’s focus on interpersonal skills and leadership.
• MIT Immersion: Take classes and enjoy resources at the Sloan School of Management during a summer stay in Boston (USA).
• Real-World experience: Complete an internship matching your career aspirations, at the international location of your choice.
• Professional Development: Learn the art of career planning with our Career Management Services.
• Lisbon Lifestyle: The romantic and bustling Portuguese capital is your home-base during several months of the program.

Rankings
The Lisbon MBA Full-Time Program has not yet been ranked by mainstream MBA league tables, which require a minimum of five years operating experience. We expect to be ranked by these tables in 2013.

Our partners

The Lisbon MBA partners – Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, and MIT – have received numerous accolades.

• The Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Faculdade de Ciências Económicas e Empresariais (Business School) was ranked #19 of European Executive MBA programs, and #39 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2008.
• The Universidade Nova de Lisboa was the Portuguese university chosen by CEMS – The Global Alliance in Management Education to offer the rigorous CEMS Master’s in International Management (MIM), a joint degree of 24 prestigious business schools, worldwide. In 2008, the CEMS MIM was ranked # 2 by the Financial Times 3-year ranking of “pre-experience” Masters programs, # 1 for combined international results.
• The MIT Sloan School of Management was ranked at #7 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2008.