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Which aspiring business leader wouldn’t want to develop, innovate, add value, and create with an entrepreneurial mindset? A business education from the Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) promises these competencies and plenty more. For 40 years, Nova SBE has been a driving force in business education, helping executives excel as professionals, leaders, and global citizens.
Ranked as the #1 Executive Business School in Portugal and one of the best in Europe (#15) and the world (#18) by the Financial Times ranking 2023, Nova SBE’s reputation is nothing short of stellar. It holds triple crown accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA as well.
This string of accolades is due to many reasons. All Executive Master’s programmes fuse advanced, rigorous, state-of-the-art teaching methodologies with a hands-on approach. These programmes are spread over 12 months and take place mostly after work hours. Careers are compatible with them. Affordable tuition fees and scholarships make the programmes even more accessible to working professionals from diverse sectors.
The Executive Master’s programmes offered are Executive Master’s (Advanced) in Management, Executive Master’s in Finance & Financial Markets, Executive Master’s in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Executive Master’s in Leadership, and Executive Master’s in Marketing & Strategy. Faculty members bring extensive experience to these programmes.
Torn between an MBA and an Executive Master’s degree? Marta Pimentel, Executive Director of Executive Education at Nova SBE, advises students to choose according to the format and outcome they seek. “While an MBA extends over 12 months with the teaching component, an Executive Master’s is completed in six months, with an emphasis on applying knowledge in the real world through a work project,” she says.
“The programme’s first six months are done in an after-work format, allowing the participant to maintain their work schedule and connect the classes with their daily lives. The second semester can be done remotely, with online monitoring and a completely personalised schedule.”
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Recognising the varied circumstances of professionals, Nova SBE provides the option to complete the master’s degree in one year or in two stages. Starting with a postgraduate mirror degree at Nova SBE Executive Education, students can later apply to the Executive Master’s, allowing for a more flexible learning journey that’s tailored to one’s career or life needs. Students can also choose a set of elective courses, selecting the skills in the area they need to advance.
“In addition to acquiring new skills that they didn’t have before, students will gain the practice of applying them in the field, leaving them with better preparation and knowledge in great demand in the labour market,” Pimentel says. “These Executive Master’s also bring a certification that may be important for career progression, opening doors to more valued positions in terms of remuneration.”
Nova SBE doesn’t exist in isolation; it thrives on collaboration with industry leaders. The school works closely with top companies, including Accenture, Amazon, KPMG, Facebook, and more. This ensures that the curriculum stays relevant and aligned with the ever-changing demands of the business world.
Our Executive Master’s are tailor-made to your needs as a professional, flexible, and adaptable to your busy schedule. Source: Nova School of Business and Economics
Focusing on employability gets students ready to add value as soon as they graduate. Beyond traditional teaching, the school emphasises a blended format for the final project, combining online and face-to-face sessions to tackle authentic business challenges. There are resources to promote entrepreneurship, networking and soft skills development. All year round, individual career counselling sessions, workshops, career fairs, and events take place. It seems like a lot but with a strong, supportive community of mentors and peer coaches, what seems insurmountable becomes easier and even fun.
Graduates remember and cherish these moments, often reminiscing about them with the alumni network. Over 20,000 members across 93 countries are active and keep in touch, organising more than 150 events worldwide as well as mentoring, coaching and opening doors of opportunities to current students.
Interested? Click here to learn more about the executive programmes available at Nova School of Business and Economics. Merit scholarships and funding options are available.
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