Outstanding Performance by Porto Business School: Achievement of Top Marks
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Hey there! Let's dive into some exciting news about the University of Porto's business school, Porto Business School (PBS), shall we?
PBS has achieved some impressive milestones in the Financial Times Executive Education 2025 rankings. In theOpen category, they moved up one spot, settling comfortably at 43rd globally. But where they really shone was in the Custom category, where they surged five places, landing at 42nd - their best-ever ranking in this category[1][3].
This rise in rankings underlines PBS's growing influence and effectiveness in executive education, particularly in custom programs made in collaboration with businesses and organizations. It's another feather in their cap, confirming their international standing as a school that delivers top-notch executive training[3].
Now, let's talk about how PBS strengthened its leadership in the Open category. They saw improvements in five "Participant Survey" indicators: Faculty Diversity, International Location, Growth, International Participants, and Female Participants. In Portugal, they scored top marks for "Follow-up" and achieved the highest national score in "Overall Satisfaction" (9.66/10), placing 17th globally[1]. International weeks and partnerships also helped boost their global standing in Partner Schools (33rd) and International Location (24th)[1].
In the Custom category, PBS excelled in seven of the nine categories and showed the most significant improvement in the "Client Survey" parameter. They even achieved the second-best national score in "Overall Satisfaction" with a score of 7.92. Impressively, they jumped 29 spots among international Partner Schools[1].
The "School Survey" also indicated continued progress, with improvements in five of six indicators. A noteworthy achievement is the national lead in "Female Participants," reflecting PBS's strong commitment to inclusion. In 2024, they awarded over €1.2 million in scholarships, with 43% going exclusively to women[2].
Dean José Esteves sees these results as a testament to Porto Business School's growing international reputation for excellence in executive education. He notes that rising rankings and record performance in Custom reflect the school's focus on relevant, customized programs that address real market needs, such as AI, sustainability, and digital transformation. They're all about empowering leaders to face current and future challenges[2].
There you have it! PBS continues to carve out a niche for itself in the world of executive education, and with their steady climb in the rankings, they're definitely one to watch[1][2][3].
[1] Financial Times Executive Education 2025 Rankings: https://www.ft.com/content/15920ea6-6a36-4b82-8b5e-771044a94da9[2] Porto Business School: https://www.pbs.up.pt/[3] University of Porto: https://www.up.pt/
- The University of Porto's business school, Porto Business School (PBS), has shown remarkable progress in the Finance sector, particularly in business education and self-development, as evidenced by their impressive advancements in the Financial Times Executive Education 2025 rankings.
- As a result of their dedicated focus on delivering top-notch custom programs in collaboration with businesses and organizations, PBS has strengthened its influence and effectiveness in the business world, garnering attention not only in Portugal but globally.
- In addition to enhancing its reputation in the business sphere, PBS is also committed to educational initiatives, with a focus on scholarships for women and a strong commitment to inclusion, making it a beacon for news and developments in the field of education and self-development.
