MIT Immersion
Invent the future. Start with yours.
The mission of the MIT Sloan School of Management is to generate ideas that advance management practice and prepare principled, innovative leaders who improve the world. With this intention, MIT’s founders were promoting, above all, that education was for practical application.
At MIT Sloan, innovation is essential, whether through the design of new approaches to business, developing new models to transform markets, fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems around the globe, or bringing new ideas to market through the creation of new ventures.
During the MIT immersion, students will enhance their ability to think creatively about complex situations, respond swiftly and strategically to business challenges (individually and in groups), while being immersed in the MIT entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As a student of the Lisbon MBA, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in courses and campus life at MIT Sloan (the immersion period is one month for the International MBA and one week for the EMBA). You will have access to MIT’s professors, prolific libraries and learning centers, while pursuing courses with top-notch faculty in areas such as Entrepreneurship, Managing Technological Innovation, Alphanomics: the Informational Underpinning of Markets Efficiency and Digital Business Models, among others.
Graduates of the Lisbon MBA are entitled to Affiliate Status in the MIT Sloan Alumni Association. By being featured in the MIT Sloan Alumni Directory, you will have access to an ever-growing network of business leaders and entrepreneurs around the world. You will be able to register for MIT Sloan club events, join discussion groups, have a @sloan.mit.edu e-mail for life, and receive the MIT Sloan Alumni e-newsletter.
The Affiliate status reflects the growing integration of the Lisbon MBA Católica | Nova programs into the MIT Sloan community. You become part of the family.
Living in Boston is the best way to learn about the culture of the USA – one of the world’s most important markets. During your time at MIT Sloan, you’ll extend your network of friendships and professional relationships.
As a part of your immersion program, you will visit several Boston-based companies and learn about their back-stories and how they were able to achieve success in a truly inspiring location. Whether you are attracted to the prestige and scale of a global conglomeration or the risk and quirks of a start-up, a wealth of diverse companies call Boston their home.
The MIT Immersion offers not only a unique learning experience but also a very different living experience. During your time on campus you have everything that you could ask for quite literally on your doorstep, from MIT`s own museum showcasing research and innovation to the visual arts centre offering contemporary artistic inspiration in its most unique form.
In addition you are also able to participate in the wide range of social events taking place on campus. So if you fancy trying your hand at sculpting a bonsai tree or learning how to homebrew why not give it a go whilst at MIT! An equally vast array of sporting activities also ensure that you don’t just need to be a Red Sox armchair supporter. Remember, networking does not just happen in the classroom or the boardroom.
We had the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. We did the MBA to pursue our passion, and being at MIT reminded us that.
Executive Director at New Leaders, USA
Sales Manager Europe at MTD Water, Netherlands
The MIT Immersion was the highlight. It took us to a whole new level with its technology-oriented events.
Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co., India
The MIT Immersion allowed me to challenge my beliefs further and gather the most up-to-date knowledge from globally renowned professors.
Senior Consultant Sustainability at Volkswagen Group Services, Portugal
We got introduced to the renowned MIT entrepreneurship ecosystem, visited several start-ups and talked with the founders. Truly inspiring!
Global Category Manager at Novocure, Switzerland
Learning from top-notch experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and brilliant minds was a truly transformative experience!
Senior Director, People Development and Experience at OutSystems, Portugal
Having access to MIT Sloan and being taught by professors like Bill Aulet and Elaine Chen about Entrepreneurship has been a real academic mind blower.
Global Director Business Development at Nobu Hospitality, Portugal
The MIT immersion was a transformative journey that gave me the unique opportunity to engage with world-renowned professionals in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Account Director at Ericsson, Portugal
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