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Master's in Management
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The International Master’s in Management (IMM) is directed to Bachelor students who want to have an international career after their master’s program and ambition a fast career progression in a multinational company.
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 typically pursue an international career in multinational companies in highly sought-after sectors such as Consulting, Tech or Financial markets.
International Master's in Management 2021
Customer Experience Manager at mytheresa.com
The program
SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | SEMESTER 3 |
| Mandatory Courses | Mandatory Courses | Work Project with an International Scope |
| Electives Courses | Electives Courses | Regular Seminars, Networking Events, Nova SBE Career Fairs, Conferences |
| Exclusive Career Support | Skills Accelerator Modules | |
| Mentoring Program | Study Trips | |
| Skills Accelerator Modules | Regular Seminars, Networking Events, Nova SBE Career Fairs, Conferences | |
| Study Trips | Exclusive Language Courses | |
| Regular Seminars, Networking Events, Nova SBE Career Fairs, Conferences | ||
| 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 Management:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Statistics
- Strategy
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.
- Accounting & Auditing
- Data and Business Analytics
- Financial Management
- Digital Business
- Hospitality & Customer Experience (keep reading below and learn more here)
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Sports Management
- Strategy & International Business
- Sustainability
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Nova SBE is offering a new area of expertise for the International Master’s in Management: Hospitality & Customer Experience, in partnership with the Westmont Hospitality Group.
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Within this area of expertise, students can develop and manage customer-focused organizations, leading the development of new customer experience solutions and innovative new businesses based on the principles of hospitality.
Hospitality & Customer Experience students will have the opportunity to participate in classes, talks and seminars taught and presented by professors and international consultants in Hospitality & Customer Experience, by national and international leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry, as well as by executives with knowledge and practice in customer experience in organizations in sectors such as banking, healthcare, entertainment, technology, sports and retail.
This integrated and innovative approach, combining academic knowledge with a strong connection to the industry and practical experience, will give students a set of skills and necessary tools to pursue a career linked to innovation and customer experience in different sectors.
The area of expertise in Hospitality & Customer Experience also includes a complementary innovation program that will guide students on an entrepreneurial journey where they can develop creativity and their entrepreneurial skills, develop their own projects and even potentially start their own businesses.
The Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality team will support the students in the development of their innovation projects through regular contact with relevant corporate partners.
This area is only available for students that submit their application on the Fall intake, and got accepted on it.
Exchange available on 3rd or 4th semester, on request at additional cost.
This area cannot be coupled with a Double Degree, CEMS MIM and/or other areas of expertise.
Learn more about Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality here.
The mandatory courses for this area:
- Hospitality Trends
Digital Transformation in Hospitality
Hospitality & CX Innovation Fundamentals
Service Excellence
Recommended Electives for Tourism & Hospitality Students:
- Brand Management
- Digital Marketing
- Hospitality Expansion & Internationalization
- Hospitality Operations Management
- Hotel Asset Management
- International Events Management
- Luxury and Fashion Marketing
- Regenerative Business
- Revenue Management
- Sustainable Tourism
- Tourism & Hospitality Consulting
When ending my bachelor studies, I was looking for a master program that could allow me to study in a dynamic environment and help me develop the necessary skills to pursue an international career. The International master’s in Management at Nova SBE provided me with a vibrant and diverse learning community, where students can gain the experience and knowledge to become the responsible leaders of the future. The hands-on approach, which is reflected both in the course structure and in the faculty background, is the key factor that pushed me towards this program and Nova SBE itself. I believe that after graduating, the skills learned at Nova will help me tackle the challenges of our frenetic world and hopefully be a bearer of positive impact in the communities and countries where I will be working.GIANLUCA CANTORI LAERA
MSc Management ‘20Since childhood, I was always extremely passionate about the tourism industry and overall hospitality sector. Moving to Portugal and completely falling in love with it was a big step towards pursuing this interest. At that time, I was already working in the hospitality sector but decided to deepen my knowledge and chose Nova SBE Masters in Management program with an area of expertise in Hospitality and Service. Since the hospitality industry is very distinctive and always changing, I was eager to gain more experience and skills in order to become a better specialist.MEDA KUNDROTAIT
MSc Management ‘20
International Class
Class of 2020/21 & 2021/22
75%
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
54
NATIONALITIES
41 %
MALE
59 %
FEMALE
What are our InternationalMaster’s in Management students’ academic backgrounds?
- Aviation
- Biology
- Communication
- Design
- Economics
- Engineering
- Geology
- History
- Hospitality Management
- International Relations
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Veterinary Medicine
Where do our International Master’s in Management students come from?
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Cameroon
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Denmark
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- India
- Italy
- Macedonia
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- The Netherlands
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Russia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tunisia
- 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!
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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.
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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.
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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
- Network with peers and faculty from leading institutions in world capitals such as Brussels, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf,
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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 a real business challenge with an international scope in a group setting.Internship Field Lab
Students carry out a work project within the context of an internship with an international scope.
Business in Practice Simulation and Thesis
One-month intensive Program (June 2024) 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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