We strongly believe, the fulfilment of Purpose needs to go much beyond the traditional business concepts of Vision & Mission.
CATÓLICA-LISBON is first and foremost a Community of Knowledge. A place where knowledge is absorbed, discussed and further developed, leading to a deeper understanding of economic processes, organizational lives and individual behaviors. It is a place where uncomfortable questions are asked and a deeper understanding of the economic world is developed, including its interactions with the other facets of society – environmental, political and social. Because knowledge is vast and facts are easily available, a knowledge strategy needs to be able to codify and simplify our complex reality to make it understandable and actionable.
Our School is also a place for Inspirational Learning, for shaping the minds and hearts of the current and future generation of entrepreneurs, managers and leaders. Equipping them with the ability to understand themselves and their corporate reality, to ask the right questions, to apply effective tools and processes, and realize their potential to be drivers of positive change in their organizations and society. Our teaching intends to be illuminating, inspirational, theoretically sound and applicable to concrete issues.
But to realize our purpose, beyond knowledge and learning, we must focus on Impact. CATÓLICA-LISBON has a systemic influence much bigger than its size. We are truly influential in society because we are key players in the business & economics ecosystem. Each of our students can potentially be a leader of thousands. Each of our Professors can potentially guide allocation of resources worth billions. A powerful knowledge insight can transform business practices and behaviors globally.
With oversized influence comes oversized responsibility. We have therefore the responsibility to develop knowledge that can become a positive instrument for the progress of society. The responsibility to train ethical and responsible leaders capable of making the best use of the resources and talent they have available. The responsibility to focus our knowledge assets and human talent on the issues that most trouble companies and our society.
Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics will find its purpose on pursuing research, teaching and outreach initiatives that can powerfully contribute to the development and progress of our society. It will be a catalyst for new initiatives and a promoter of partnerships for impact aligned with the UNs sustainable development agenda. A Business School for Impact.
At CATÓLICA-LISBON, we are committed to intellectual leadership in developing outstanding individuals with high-level careers in management and economics, offering business leaders an exceptional lifelong learning environment, and advancing the understanding of business and economic decision-making.
We pursue our mission internationally (student, alumni and Faculty body, network of partner universities worldwide and placement opportunities) through a combination of teaching excellence, practical relevance of our programs, generation of original research, a close connection with the Corporate world, service to the community at large and the promotion of ethical behavior inspired by Christian values.
During the next decade, CATÓLICA-LISBON aims to be ranked among the top 10 European Business Schools, with a strong commitment to cutting-edge knowledge, exceptional talent and societal impact
THE REFERENCE IN DEGREE PROGRAMS
We want to be the first choice in Portugal and a competitive option in Europe, for international students looking for a rigorous education and an enabling learning environment that promotes high-impact careers in business, the economy and society.
THE MOST VALUABLE PARTNER FOR EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
We want to be the main option in Portugal for Managers looking for excellent Executive Education programs, and a valued partner for international companies, in terms of knowledge production and training.
A RECOGNIZED ATTRACTOR AND TALENT SUPPLIER
We want to be a magnet and generator of excellent talent for the best and most dynamic national and international companies.
A RELEVANT BRIDGE TO THE CORPORATE WORLD
We want to be the best hub in Europe for Executive Education for Portuguese-speaking countries, and a bridge to global business connections connecting the Portuguese world.
CONSOLIDATE OUR REPUTATION AT THE RESEARCH LEVEL
We want to be internationally recognized as a reputable research school and the best option for talented PhD students seeking positions with a strong academic perspective.
AN EXAMPLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND IMPACT
We want to establish a strong track record of our graduates' entrepreneurial and leadership successes, as well as new social impact initiatives.
KEEP THE ALUMNI COMMUNITY PROUD AND INVOLVED
Having a deep bond with the Alumni community, involving it in the School’s mission and attracting contributions to the school’s development.