1. Católica Porto School of Business and Economics
  2. About
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Mission, Vision e Values

Católica Porto School of Business and Economics (Católica Porto SBE), formerly Católica Porto Business School, is defined by the way we are, think and act: 

HUMAN AT HEART – because we put the Person at the centre. We believe in integral development and dignity of every person, and the human capacity to think critically, build relationships, act responsibly and contribute to the common good. 

GLOBAL BY NATURE – because we are a School open to the world. We embrace different cultures, perspectives and experiences, and develop knowledge and relationships that transcend borders, conscious of our responsibility towards an increasingly global and interconnected society. 

IMPACTFUL THROUGH ACTION – because we turn knowledge and ideas into action. We connect research with practice, experiment, innovate and work with people, organisations and communities to generate real impact. 

This identity is embodied in our Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Pillars. 

Mission 

Develop professionals for an interconnected, sustainable and ethical society, advancing knowledge on Management and Economics through impactful innovation, connections with practice, and a global mindset. 

Vision 

To be a leading School in Europe, internationally recognised for excellence in education and research in Management and Economics, and for the positive impact it generates on people, organisations and society. 

In this context, Católica Porto SBE seeks to establish itself as: 

  • A leading European School in generating meaningful impact on organisations and society; 
  • A leading European School recognised for impactful research in the fields of Management and Economics; 
  • A first-choice School for students seeking an education centred on their integral development. 

Values 

Human-centered development 

We put the Person at the centre of everything we do. We share the humanistic principles of Universidade Católica Portuguesa and uphold human dignity, justice, equality, honesty and integrity. 

We seek to contribute to the integral development of each Person, educating students and leaders who are able to think critically, act ethically, build meaningful relationships and take responsibility for the impact of their decisions. Ethics, sustainability and responsible management are therefore fundamental dimensions of our identity. 

Excellence with purpose 

We pursue excellence in education, research and everything we do, understanding it not as an end in itself, but as a means of contributing to the common good. 

We produce rigorous, relevant and impactful knowledge and develop People who are able to question, learn continuously and turn knowledge into better decisions, better organisations and better societies. 

Experimentation for impact 

We foster a culture of curiosity, pioneering spirit, innovation and continuous improvement. We encourage experimentation with new ideas, approaches and ways of learning, researching and collaborating. 

Our size, autonomy and proximity enable us to be agile, test new solutions and learn from experience, always with the aim of turning innovation into impact. 

Strategic Pillars 

Our Mission, Vision and Values are translated into three strategic pillars that guide Católica Porto SBE’s activities: 

Impactful innovation 

We create, experiment with and apply new ideas and knowledge capable of generating meaningful transformation for People, organisations and society. 

Engagement with practice 

We continuously bring knowledge and action closer together through close relationships with companies, organisations, alumni, professionals and communities. 

Global mindset 

We promote the integral development of our students and integrate an international perspective into education, research and our engagement with society. We foster diversity of experiences, cultures and perspectives, preparing People to act in an interconnected world.