Nova School of Business & Economics (reviews)

Academics at Nova School of Business & Economics

Nova SBE offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, PhD and Executive Education Programs as well as Spring and Summer Schools. All courses at the School are delivered in English.

Undergraduate students can choose among Bachelor’s in Economics, Bachelors in Management and Bachelors in Portuguese & Business.

The Master’s Programs at the School cover the following areas – Economics, Finance, Management, Business Analytics and International Management (CEMS MIM). Nova SBE has just launched 2 new highly relevant Master’s programs, which are Impact and Entrepreneurship & Innovation and International Development & Public Policy.

Nova SBE’s MBA Program prepares leaders and entrepreneurs for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. There are two options for students wishing to enrol in the MBA Program. They could either opt for an international full-time MBA, which is designed for professionals who are willing to fully dedicate a whole year to elevating their craft at the School or pursue the Executive option, which is a 21-month course designed to fit around professionals’ jobs.

There are PhD Programs in Economics/Finance, Management and Tropical Knowledge & Management as well.

Nova SBE’s Executive Education has helped more than 350 companies improve their performance.

Nova SBE offers exchange programs, which provide students with the opportunity to explore new cultures while improving their employability and standing out from the crowd thanks to their international experience.

Campus & Student Life

Nova SBE is located in Lisbon, Portugal. The campus is equipped with 55 classrooms, 26 amphitheaters and a student hall working 24/7. It is directly linked to the beach and the School’s classrooms have a view of the ocean.

Nova SBE offers accommodation to its students. Brand new rooms are available for students on campus. The School also partners with Inlife and Uniplaces to provide students with a place to stay, which guarantees that students would have the room they want throughout their studies. The School also offers support in finding accommodation in the city.

The School’s Students’ Union defends students’ interests and promotes entertaining activities and events throughout the academic year. Nova SBE has more than 35 student clubs in a wide range of areas of interests, such as Startup Student Club, Surf Club, Wine Society Student Club and Food Student Club. Student clubs are a wonderful way for students to relax from work. They create opportunities to meet new people, spend time with friends and learn something new.

The city of Lisbon is one of the safest cities in Europe. The sun shines bright nearly all year round. It is a perfect place for surfing, windsurfing and body boarding. No one can escape from the delicious Mediterranean cuisine served all over Lisbon. The great transport network makes exploring the city easy for students. Overall, Lisbon is pretty affordable compared to other European capitals.

Career & Alumni

Lisbon, where Nova SBE is located, is the center of culture, politics and business in Portugal, which creates many employment and networking opportunities for students.

The Career Management Center supports students in managing their careers.

Nova SBE has over 19,000 alumni working in more than 65 countries. NOVA SBE Alumni Club allows alumni to maintain their connections with the School and other alumni. Alumni events are also organized worldwide and are a great opportunity for alumni to expand their network or simply meet old friends.