ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management is once again at the top of the Executive Education ranking of the Financial Times , in both Open Programmes and Custom Programmes. These results represent an entry into the world's Top 40 in the Custom Programmes ranking and the only increase recorded among the Portuguese universities represented in the Top 60 in the Open Programmes ranking.
In the Custom Programmes (customised solutions for companies) ranking, ISEG recorded a notable rise in the Executive Education ranking, with an increase rise of 13 positions and re-entry into the Top 3 Portuguese universities. With its entry into the Top 40, ISEG joins the group of universities in this ranking classified as Level II, out of a total of 90 universities that were evaluated.
Of the four Portuguese universities ranked in the top 60 in the Open Programmes ranking (postgraduations and executive education programmes), ISEG was the only university to register an increase compared to the previous year of 2023.
Francisco Velez Roxo, CEO of ISEG Executive Education: “Our increase in the Financial Times ranking is a reflection of ISEG's commitment to academic excellence and innovation in executive education. We are committed to providing programmes that respond to the needs of our students and the demands of the global market.
In a context of growing economic and social challenges and in a world undergoing accelerated transformation, ISEG Executive Education is proud to once again be among the most prestigious Business Schools in Europe and the world, thanks to its enthusiasm, technical, scientific and behavioural rigor, for the continuous acquisition of new skills, and the enhancement of talents, as part of the annual evaluation of Open and Custom programmes in the prestigious Financial Times ranking.
With the overarching aim of working with and for Organisations (business and non-profit) and individual Participants, in dozens of courses and programmes of varying levels of demand and sophistication, the motto of "Develop and Transform, to Build the Future" within the framework of our slogans "Open Minds /Grab the future" and "We Try Harder" remains ever present.
And we're getting recognition for our work. With great pride. With our eyes set on the future and aware of the 113-year history of a prestigious school which is recognised both in Portugal and internationally.."
João Duque, President of ISEG: “This achievement reinforces our commitment to continue offering high quality education in strategic areas, preparing our executives to lead and innovate in the organisations where they work. This recognition is also a stimulus for us to remain attentive to the needs of companies and to continue designing education that is adapted to those needs."
The Executive Education ranking in the Financial Times evaluates the performance of business schools worldwide, taking into account teaching methodologies, faculty qualifications, the contribution to new skills and learning, and the return on investment for participants.
See the Executive Education 2024 ranking in the Financial Times here.
