Master's Programs

International
Master's
in Finance

Ranked 7th best Master's in Finance

 in the world in 2024 by the Financial Times.

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What are you waiting for?
An international career is expecting you.

This Master’s is designed for those high achievers who seek to brave the globe and dive into the realm of finance. Are you ready to perform higher than most? 


The International Master’s in Finance (IMF) is directed to Bachelor's students who want to have an international career after their master’s program and ambition a fast career progression in the financial area. It is a highly selective 3- Semester Master’s Program that provides students with the tools, concepts, and training to succeed in an international context.


Students graduating from this Master's typically pursue an international career in multinational organizations in the financial area.

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This at Nova SBE provides you not only with an outstanding education but also places you at the centre of a brilliant network full of talented peers, opportunities to connect with companies and student initiatives that will ensure a learn by doing approach. The five years I spent at Nova SBE were crucial for my professional success.
  
FRANCISCO AVELANS RODRIGUES
Associate at Boston Consulting Group, Lisbon
International Master’s in Finance & CEMS MIM 2021
Bachelor’s in Economics 2019

The program



SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 3
Mandatory Courses
Electives Courses
Work Project with an International Scope
Electives Courses
Skills Accelerator Modules
Conferences, Meeting with Alumni,
Networking Events, Nova SBE Career Fairs
Exclusive Career SupportStudy Trips

Mentoring Program
Conferences, Meeting with Alumni,
Networking Events, Nova SBE Career Fairs

Skills Accelerator Modules
Exclusive Language Courses

Study Trips


Exclusive Language Courses





In addition to the regular program, international programs such as the CEMS MIM, double degrees, and exchange may require an additional semester. It is important to note that International Master’s Students have priority over exchange students.

Mandatory Courses

Foundational knowledge of Finance:


  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Modeling
  • Empirical Methods for Finance
  • Investments

Electives

Electives allow you to customize your degree and build the foundations for your future career. You will get the chance to learn alongside students from other academic backgrounds, embracing diversity. Delivered in practical, strategic, and academic formats, electives are taught by the school’s faculty, who offer vital insight on the latest areas of research and business trends.


You can check the full list of electives here.

Areas of Expertise

Students can choose from different areas of interest, which will enable them to focus part of their studies on an area they take a special interest in and thus signal potential employers according to their strongest preferences and competencies.


  • Sustainability
  • Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Markets
  • Business and Data Analytics

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Coming from a management and business studies background, the International Master’s in Finance opened the door into the world of finance for me. Choosing from a broad range of electives in fields like corporate finance, asset management and alternative investments, this Master's program allowed me to develop great learnings for my future career. The finance curriculum can be combined with courses from management and business analytics to create an integrated learning experience that incorporates emerging trends such as deploying programming skills in financial settings. By applying the learned theory in business cases or simulations, this program offers a two-way learning approach towards gaining new knowledge and testing it out in a controlled environment. Having opportunities to work in banks, investment firms, large corporations, or startups, the International Master’s in Finance at Nova SBE delivers its promise of preparing its graduates for a successful future career.
  
GIORGIO CHACHANIDZE
Student

International Class

Class of 2020/21 & 2021/22

64%

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

21

NATIONALITIES

67 %

MALE

33 %

FEMALE

What are our International Master’s in Finance students’ academic backgrounds?

  • Economics  
  • Engineering  
  • Finance and Accounting  
  • Hospitality  
  • Information Systems  
  • Law  
  • Management  
  • Mathematics  
  • Sports Management

Where do our International Master’s in Finance students come from?

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • China
  • Colombia

  • Croatia
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Italy

  • Morocco
  • The Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal

  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

What else will you be exploring?

Nova SBE Discovery Week

The Nova SBE Discovery Week is an unforgettable experience where you will have the opportunity to explore the school, learn more about your program, and meet other Master’s students. You will also have the chance to start thinking about your career and get familiar with the Nova SBE community (alumni, corporate partners, knowledge centers, staff, and faculty). You will be encouraged to consider your personal goals and preferences, discover your strengths, and the areas you would like to develop while gathering valuable insight into the professional choices that lay ahead.

Nova SBE Career Fairs

In the Nova SBE Career Fair, more than 100 companies host talks in which they present projects and job opportunities. There are also speed networking sessions, networking cocktails, and campus interviews, allowing students to boost their soft skills. Don't miss it!

  • Career Development Program

    You may already have career goals, or perhaps you are still considering what route, role, and environment will best suit you. Whether you already know how you plan to impact the world or whether you are still trying to decide, know that Nova SBE has a program that will guide you all the way through.


    Careers @ Nova SBE Team has a comprehensive program to give you the necessary tools to make your job search more effective from day one and transform your uncertainties into bold aspirations that can make a difference.

  • Skills Accelerator Modules

    he Skills Accelerator is a group of modules that aims to develop and enhance skills you gain through your journey at Nova SBE.

    The Skills Accelerator is composed by 4 areas and students must complete 1 module in each area, according to their Master’s program.


    • Digital - Technology for business: concepts, tools and software.
    • Ethics - The concept of ethics and its importance in life (personal and professional). Exposure to ethical challenges and practical discussions on how to address them.
    • Market Links - Activities career and job market related. Organized by Careers office, student clubs, or faculty. Depending on the module selected, corporate partners and other companies are invited to participate. Competencies you might acquire and/or accelerate: self-awareness, collaboration, teamwork effectiveness, critical thinking and problem-solving, job market knowledge, Alumni networking
    • Leadership - Leadership concepts and tips: self-leadership and leading others.

  • Study Trips

    In today’s world, leaders must understand and foster diversity as the main driver of human potential in organizations. Therefore, the school organizes several study trips under the Corporate Links/Internationalization modules from which you may choose to: 

    • Network with peers and faculty from leading institutions in world capitals such as Brussels, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf,
      Geneva, London, Madrid, New York, San Francisco and Zürich
    • Visit innovative, successful companies and their business leaders, and consequently extend your understanding of how business cultures differ around the world


  • Work Project

    As part of the degree requirement, students must carry out a work project (thesis) in their final semester. There are three formats available:

    Field Lab

    Students address real business challenge with an international scope in a group setting.


    International Field Lab

    Students carry out a work project within the context of an internship with an international scope.


    Business in Pratice Simulation & Thesis

    One-month intensive program  based on a business simulation and immersive role plays, followed by an individual reflective Thesis.

    Directed Research*
    Students showcase their knowledge and expertise by investigating a research problem of scientific nature in a relevant area of interest.

    * This format is generally reserved for those intending on pursuing their studies


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