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speciality: Management

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What is a Management degree?

A Management degree builds a strong foundation in a wide variety of fields including business, finance, economics and marketing. It develops students’ understanding of business practices, structures, business theory, business strategy and research as well as global economies and financial markets. Doing a Management Degree also allows students to gain skills that enable them to work with financial and numerical data effectively.

Management degrees cover different managerial roles, such as Human Resource (HR) management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. They can be specialized into one of the areas mentioned above or follow a more general approach that covers most of these areas.

The range of management degrees is huge and includes Business Management, Management, Marketing Management, etc. They are predominantly offered in the business departments/business schools/management schools of different universities.

Benefits of a Management degree

One of the main benefits of this degree is that Management is a broad discipline, which keeps students’ career options open.

Management degrees could have a very practical focus, which is an opportunity for students to gain experience in the process of completing their degree before having started their professional careers. Management courses usually offer work placements and practical modules, which include business simulations and business creation in a simulated environment. Acquiring practical experience through these opportunities could make students stand out from the crowd in the job market once they graduate. Research-oriented Management degrees also exist for those who prefer the theoretical aspects of such a degree. Most courses, however, have established a good balance between theory and practice in order to meet the needs of all students.

Management degrees also prepare students to serve the managerial role across a wide range of areas, including HR management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. Students can specialize in one particular area or focus on gaining knowledge across all of these areas thanks to the high availability of different management courses.

Additionally, there is a high demand for management professionals in the contemporary business world. Therefore, taking a management course is an opportunity for students to kick-start their careers and occupy a higher position in the organizational hierarchy.

management degree Structure

Management courses usually begin by introducing students to different areas covered by the managerial role, such as organizational management, business environment, statistics, accounting and finance, business growth, etc. After the first year, institutions allow students to explore the management discipline into more depth by delivering specialized modules and offering optional modules, which enable students to choose subjects that interest them the most and are most relevant to their career aspirations.

Management degrees take 3 years to complete in the UK. However, their duration could extend to 4 years if students choose to spend a year in industry between their second and third year, which is a popular option among the student community. Setting placement opportunities apart, the duration of a Management degree depends on three main factors – country, mode of study (part-time or full-time) and degree level. Below are listed the approximate durations of Management degrees in the most popular countries for Higher Education in Europe:

  • Management degrees’ duration in the UK:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time and 6 years part-time
    • Master’s in Management: 12 months full-time and 36 months part-time
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in the Netherlands:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: about 4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in Spain:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1 year
    • PhD in Management: 3 years full-time and 5 years part-time
  • Management degrees’ duration in Germany:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in France:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years.
  • Management degrees’ duration in the US:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 2 years
    • PhD in Management: 4-6 years.

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    Carolina
    Clear Horizon

    NOVA SBE is the university of the future. Definitely the most international school business in Portugal, and with it’s new campus near Carcavelos beach, the presence in the most important rankings of Businesses Schools will be reforced.
    If you want to be the best, you have to work with the best and that what it is all about here. If you think future is uncertain, NOVA will clear your horizon!

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    Facilities and education quality

    The facilities are amazing, the students have access to everything they need and more, from a library to a gym. Besides that, the professors really care about their students as they always make sure they understand what is being taught.

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    Martim
    Sustainability

    Nova sbe is a fantastic school, has maximum sustainability, has solar panels in all its extension and even a machine that promotes recycling, giving 15 cents for each bottle we put there. It is no doubt the university where I want to spend the next 5 years.

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    The development of soft skills and hard skills

    NOVA SBE strives to be a pioneer in the educational sector. Not only their building is completely new, but they also try to introduce their students with highly innovative technologies. NOVA aims to develop soft and hard skills, in order to prepare them properly for the job market. Therefore, the professors are highly educated and are well trained in pitching and standing in front of the class. Classes are not big at NOVA, mandatory courses provide room for a maximum of 70 students. Due to this, the professors are really trying to get to know you on a personal level. In addition, the classes are highly interactive and focused on real life problems of companies. Apart from hard skills, it is mandatory for students to develop their soft skills by attending events and workshops in order to prepare them for their future career.

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  • Business Management
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    Growing Opportunities in an International Environment

    Nova SBE provides a distinct methodology that combines theory with practice which allows students to develop themselves in close contact with the corporate world. Everything in a very international context and there is an effort to integrate new business trends in the curriculum. Even though there is still a focus on consultancy-related careers which overlooks many other possibilities, I believe that Nova SBE provides a complete set of tools for everyone to succeed in the future.

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    Programme: Business Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2017
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    Rigor, Excellence and International Exposure

    At NOVASBE the learning process is alongside with rigor and excellence, that pushes towards your limits which is key to foster your academic development.
    Thanks to NOVASBE, I had the opportunity to study 6 months in Madrid, which was great for me the exposure to live in a different country and new learning methods.
    I recommend to all that are eager to improve their skills but are not afraid to be challenged to show hard work and excellence.

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    Definitely defining new horizons

    Great teachers, great colleagues, great school!
    Super interesting courses and awesome career prospects after finishing studies.
    The environment is very good and the new facilities are amazing.
    International networking and career fairs.

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    Degree: Master's
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    International environment with people with different experiences and background

    Really good one with different people and courses that give you a lot of hard skills for the future. I would highlight the quality of the new campus as one step for a future higher development since gives students better conditions to learn and study!

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    Soft skills

    Nova SBE really teaches you how to manage your time and priorities under pressure. It was quite a nightmare during some hard weeks, but now, afterall, it has made me a more efficient worker. All the presentations and group works also helped me to be confortable in front of an audience or a meeting.

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    amazing school

    It is a great university, with high standards where you are going to learn a lot and challenge yourself. be prepared to work. great teachers and great facilities. the best business school in portugal

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