# Breakfast with BCG 

**Authors:** Sofia Zvierieva
**Categories:** Business
**Last Updated:** 2026-01-12T18:50:02.277Z
**Reading Time:** 2 min read

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## Summary

Albert Schools Madrid attends "Breakfast with BCG". Workshop is an incredible opportunity provided by António Oliveira and Cristina Lillo Toledo for students to learn more about high-impact professional development, how communications are held in global firms and ask tips from professionals.

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Last Friday Albert Schools Madrid had an opportunity to attend the workshop at one of the biggest consulting firms : Boston Consulting Group. A breakfast with BCG, an incredible opportunity provided by António Oliveira and Cristina Lillo Toledo. Students were able to learn more about high-impact professional development, how communications are held in global firms and ask tips from professionals. 


## An essential component of Albert School

Such visits are core elements of the Albert School experience. They are bridging academic learning with real-world practice and encourage students to aim high, think critically and increase their exposure in the business world. 


## A comment from Anna López Estela

“We're really proud of their professionalism and curiosity, and who knows, maybe we'll see some future "Albert School BCGers" entering those doors in the near future!” - commented Anna López Estela, the general manager of Madrid campus. 


## But, how BGC and Albert School?

While it is quite clear why Albert School chose BCG as partner, it is still curious how they came to choose us? As António Oliveira, IT senior director commented : 
“It was the right place, right time - a bit of luck. When I was researching universities, Albert School, in Paris, caught my eye. When I found out they were in Madrid also, I took the opportunity to find out more. The program here is promising, it transforms MBA into a degree. Moreover, it helps students to get experience while studying and adapt to nowadays working conditions”. 

This proves that the business world has become more aware of Albert School, considers it an institution that prepares young professionals that not only know theory but also are able to apply it. 

## Key Takeaways

1. Visits to companies are core elements of the Albert School experience. They are bridging academic learning with real-world practice and encourage students to aim high, think critically and increase their exposure in business world.
2. Academic program of Albert School transforms MBA into a degree.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What made BCG choose Albert School as a partner?

According to António Oliveira, BCG's IT senior director, Albert School caught their attention for its promising program that transforms MBA education and helps students gain practical experience while studying.

### How do company visits benefit Albert School students?

These visits bridge academic learning with real-world practice, encourage students to aim high, think critically, and increase their exposure in the business world.


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*Article from [Albert's Deep Dive](https://deepdive.albertschool.com) - Albert School's Journal*