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INVEST INYOUR FUTURE The masters at Nova School of Business and Economics have established their credentials as among the most innovative programs of their kind in Europe. At the center of their success lies a tradition of thought, demanding academic standards and rigorous logical reasoning. Our masters programs have been designed to provide a unique learning experience in which you will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter an ever more demanding job market and adapt to a variety of cultures with ease. You will interact closely with peers from more than 50 countries and you will have access to an international faculty body from different academic and professional backgrounds. Upon graduation, you will benefit from the expertise of an international alumni network that spans the entire world. Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of studying in one of the oldest cities in Europe - a culturally rich town and modern metropolis that will present you with a truly memorable experience. The masters at Nova SBE offer you the chance of gaining lifechanging, world-class, educational experience in Lisbon. Come and join us! Photo by Clara Azevedo
Time to Aim High 1 REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS 3 Entirely offered in English, our masters programs are a 1.5 year, practice-based degrees. On campus, you ll encounter highachieving students from more than 25 nationalities, providing you with unique networking opportunities. 2 FLEXIBLE LEARNING First and foremost, you will be equipped with the tools and techniques needed to build your business skill set in the key areas of Economics, Finance and Management. Through lectures, group work, case studies and in-the-field experience, you will acquire not just sound academic knowledge but perspective and context too. 4 BEYOND THE CLASSROOM You will benefit from a mentoring scheme provided by alumni working in top multinational organizations, an invaluable way for students to hear from those with more career experience about particular industries or roles. School events are largely student-organized, with conferences attracting globally recognized speakers who share their insight on business, success and leadership. Social clubs add yet another dimension to a rich school life on campus. YOUR CAREER STARTS NOW The Career Management Office is there to support you as you define your goals and prepare for your job search, enabling you to devise a personal development plan that will give you the practical and soft skills you need to succeed in business. ANGOLA UK 3 WAYS TO DEVELOP YOUR WORK PROJECT: Directed research Field labs Directed internship TOP PLACEMENT COUNTRIES BUSINESS SKILLS MODULES Stimulating creativity Personal branding Strategic communication & Media relations BRAZIL GERMANY SPAIN CAREER VISION Career immersion week Career course Corporate workshops 20+ MAJORS 100+ ELECTIVES CLASS 2013/14 844 STUDENTS 49 % 51 % MALE FEMALE 55 % BACHELORS FROM NOVA SBE 26 NATIONALITIES 100% GRADUATES WORKING AFTER 6 MONTHS * 12.000 ALUMNI IN 50 + COUNTRIES STUDY TRIPS BEIJING MADRID BRUSSELS NEW YORK DUBAI SAO PAULO/RIO LONDON WARSAW TOP 10 RECRUITERS BES BESI DELOITTE EDP EY GOOGLE HSBC J.P.MORGAN KPMG L OREAL MCKINSEY & CO. UNILEVER JM VODAFONE * % may change according to the academic year in question.
Masters In Economics 1 ST IN PORTUGAL 7 TH IN EUROPE The Masters in Economics is aimed at students with a strong quantitative background. This demanding program provides you with a general advanced education in Economics, as well as the analytical skills and political and economic awareness to develop a career as economists. The diversity of majors enables you to pursue a customized program that reflects your specific interests. MANDATORY COURSES > Econometrics > Games and Markets > Macroeconomic Analysis > Microeconometrics or Macroeconometrics > Microeconomic Policy Analysis > Seminar on Current Economic and Financial Issues MAJORS > Banking, Financial Regulation and Supervision > Business Economics > Competition and Regulation > Development and Trade > Macroeconomics and International Financial Markets > Public Policy PLACEMENT 21% STUDENTS PLACED ABROAD 29 % AUDIT/CONSULTING 14 % 21 % EDUCATION/R&D 11 % 18 % OTHER 7 % The talent we find at Nova SBE is world class - the product of great students, high quality faculty and the ethos of an ambitious, diverse, internationally- -oriented school. MEDIA/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS GOVERNMENT/ PUBLIC SERVICE INVESTMENT BANKING RAUL GALAMBA DE OLIVEIRA DIRECTOR, MCKINSEY & COMPANY
Masters In Finance 22 ND WORLDWIDE Aimed at developing solid knowledge and analytical, problem-solving competencies in the financial area, the Masters in Finance will give you first-hand contact with financial institutions, where you will work with real-world cases, preparing you for a demanding and successful executive career in corporate finance or investment banking. MANDATORY COURSES > Applied Corporate Finance > Corporate Valuation > Financial Econometrics > Financial Reporting > Investments > Seminar on Current Economic and Financial Issues MAJORS > Banking, Financial Regulation and Supervision > Corporate Finance > Financial Markets PLACEMENT 47% STUDENTS PLACED ABROAD 40 % AUDIT/CONSULTING 8 % 26 % INVESTMENT BANKING 7 % 14 % OTHER 5 % The reputation of Nova SBE is build on the quality of its faculty and is evident in its talented graduates. We consider Nova SBE one of the top business schools to recruit from and I m extremely proud to be an alumnus. MEDIA/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS BANKING/INSURANCE CONSUMER GOODS ANTONIO SIMOES HEAD OF UK & RETAIL BANKING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT EUROPE, HSBC
Masters In Management 54 TH WORLDWIDE By choosing the Masters in Management you will acquire the perfect balance of subject- -specific and technical skills, as well as transferable core skills. The program focuses on both contemporary and pervasive issues and offers a wide range of electives, enabling you to attain a specialized degree that reflects your individual preferences. MANDATORY COURSES > Financial Management > Human Resource Management > Management Seminar > Marketing Management or Advanced Marketing > Statistics for Managers > Strategy I and Strategy II MAJORS > Accounting and Auditing > Financial Management > Human Resources Management > Innovation and Entrepreneurship > Marketing > Operations Management > Social Enterprise > Strategy and International Business PLACEMENT 21%STUDENTS PLACED ABROAD 34 % AUDIT/CONSULTING 8 % RETAIL/ DISTRIBUTION 23 % MEDIA/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS 5 % GOVERNMENT/ PUBLIC SERVICE 13 % CONSUMER GOODS 5 % PHARMACEUTICAL/ HEALTHCARE 12 % OTHER Nova SBE has been a strategic partner in delivering young and talented professionals, increasingly better prepared to work in international environments, with the learning agility that our rapid-pace businesses demand and the intellectual curiosity and passion for innovation that will drive us into the future. PEDRO SOARES DOS SANTOS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, JERÓNIMO MARTINS
International Masters Experience The International Masters Certificate at Nova SBE will be awarded to any student that - on top of the masters requirements - had had a strong international exposure. This will be recognized either by holding a degree from a foreign institution, or through one of the following international tracks: 1 2 3 4 5 CEMS MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT DOUBLE DEGREE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS THE MANHATTAN PROJECT INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS MBA Globalization is here to stay. Business schools must foster an international outlook in their students. At Nova School of Business and Economics, you can deepen your knowledge of new markets and enrich your network in different ways. NEW YORK STUDY 9 TRIPS CEMS 29 SCHOOLS DOUBLE 15 DEGREES RIO DE JANEIRO SAO PAULO EXCHANGE 70 PROGRAMS For the full list of Double Degree and Exchange agreements go to novasbe.pt
1 CEMS MASTERS IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT The one-year CEMS MIM prepares multicultural and multilingual students with the managerial skills to thrive in tomorrow s business environment - this is the natural choice of degree if you have an excellent academic track record and the potential to take on a senior international management role. For further information about the CEMS MIM go to novasbe.pt and download the program s brochure. 2 DOUBLE DEGREE This is an excellent opportunity to extend the international experience of the masters while deepening knowledge of specific markets and therefore increasing the possibility of an international career. 3 EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Nova School of Business and Economics has developed exchange agreements with a myriad of partner schools. Exchange options include countries from all over the world and immerse students in local cultures. 4 THE MANHATTAN PROJECT Through a partnership with the Manhattan Institute of Management, you will be given the possibility to spend the spring semester in New York, doing an internship within a Manhattan-based company during the day, and taking classes in the evening. This is a truly unique opportunity for students that wish to expand their professional network, and get a feeling of what it is like to work in one of most important business capitals of the world. LONDON WARSAW BRUSSELS MADRID DUBAI BEIJING
Masters Overview Through an intense, holistic, high-quality educational journey, we will prepare you for the ever changing business world, develop in you the skills to embrace new opportunities and nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. SEM 1 SEM 2 SEM 3 SEM 4 ECONOMICS REGULAR EXCHANGE DOUBLE DEGREE* 1.5 year program, where you will take all the courses and the work project at Nova SBE. Choose among the 63 electives available and specialize in one of the 6 majors in Economics. FEE: 8.502 If you decide to do an exchange program you will spend the 2 nd semester abroad, attending electives in one of the 23 schools all over the world with which Nova SBE has an exchange agreement for the masters in Economics. FEE: 9.919 In the Double Degree track you spend the first year at Nova SBE and the second year at a partner school. By accomplishing the masters requirements of both schools you obtain 2 masters degrees. FEE: 11.500 CEMS MIM After the first year of the Nova SBE masters, you will spend one semester in one of the 29 CEMS schools worldwide and the other semester at Nova SBE, where you can do your work project or take specific MIM courses. FEE: 16.000 REGULAR 1.5 year program, where you will take all courses and the work project at Nova SBE. Choose among the 34 electives available and specialize in one of the 3 majors in Finance. FEE: 8.502 FINANCE EXCHANGE DOUBLE DEGREE* If you decide to do an exchange program you will spend the 2 nd semester abroad, attending electives in one of the 20 schools all over the world with which Nova SBE has an exchange agreement for the masters in Finance. FEE: 9.919 In the Double Degree track you spend the first year at Nova SBE and the second year at a partner school. By accomplishing the masters requirements of both schools you obtain 2 masters degrees. FEE: 11.500 CEMS MIM After the first year of the Nova SBE masters, you will spend one semester in one of the 29 CEMS schools worldwide and the other semester at Nova SBE, where you can do your work project or take specific MIM courses. FEE: 16.000 REGULAR 1.5 year program, where you will take all courses and the work project at Nova SBE. Choose among the 74 electives available and specialize in one of the 8 majors in Management. FEE: 8.502 MANAGEMENT EXCHANGE DOUBLE DEGREE** CEMS MIM If you decide to do an exchange program you will spend the 2 nd semester abroad, attending electives in one of the 26 schools all over the world with which Nova SBE has an exchange agreement for the masters in Management. FEE: 8.502 In the Double Degree track you spend the first year at Nova SBE and the second year at a partner school. By accomplishing the masters requirements of both schools you obtain 2 masters degrees. FEE: 11.500 After the first year of the Nova SBE masters, you will spend one semester in one of the 29 CEMS schools worldwide and the other semester at Nova SBE, where you can do your work project or take specific MIM courses. FEE: 16.000 THE MANHATTAN PROJECT You will be given the chance to spend the 2 nd semester in New York doing an internship within a Manhattan-based company during the day and taking classes in the evening. FEE: 10.500 *Double degree with Maastricht: 1st semester @ Maastricht, 2nd and 3rd semesters @ Nova SBE. Fee: 9.501. **Double degree with Maastricht: 1st semester @ Nova SBE, 2nd and 3rd semesters @ Maastricht. Fee: 9.501
Take the next step Who can apply? When to apply? The Nova SBE masters are open to candidates from any bachelor program who will complete their degree by September 2014. A Beginner Profile has been designed for students with limited quantitative skills and no background in these areas. These programs are not advisable for students with more than 2 years of work experience. How to apply? FALL SPRING Applications take place from March to May Applications take place during November These are not recommended for the masters in Economics and Finance Quantitative background required 1APPLY > Complete the online application form available at novasbe.pt from 3 rd March to 30 th May. > Double Degree applications will be accepted until 30 th April. > A CEMS MIM candidate must additionally apply to the MIM at cems.org/selection, following the instructions under Portugal until 8 th June. > Eventual enrollment will be subject to the presentation of an official Graduation Certificate by the end of September 2014. Candidates for the regular masters may be requested to attend an interview, either in person or via Skype. For CEMS MIM candidates: Students accepted in a Nova SBE masters program and successfully pre-screened are invited to an assessment. This session evaluates students on academic potential, international orientation and communication skills. For Double Degree candidates: Students already accepted in a Nova SBE masters program and successfully pre-screened are invited to an interview taking place by late May/early June. 2 ASSESSMENT 3 > DECISION The decision will be communicated by email within 1 month of the complete application submission. > CEMS MIM and Double Degree candidates will have a decision after the assessment/ interview. > To enroll, candidates admitted in our masters will have to pay a 450 enrollment fee. This amount is non-refundable and will be deducted from the tuition fees for enrolled students. > Enrollment in Double Degree and CEMS MIM becomes effective after the payment of a 1000 enrollment fee. 4ENROLL For further information please contact: Marketing & Admissions Office T. + 351 213 801 638 E. leadyourfuture@novasbe.pt Disclaimer: The information contained within this booklet was accurate at the time of production. Nova sbe reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.
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