Nova School of Business and Economics

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1. overview

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What Makes Us Special?

CEMS students at Nova SBE can expect a top-tier academic experience, with access to leading faculty and a curriculum that bridges theory and practice. The program offers strong career development opportunities through close ties with corporate partners and hands-on business projects. Set on a modern campus by the beach and just minutes from Lisbon, Nova SBE provides an inspiring environment to learn and grow — all supported by a dedicated team committed to making each student’s journey smooth and rewarding.

What to Expect on Campus

At Nova SBE, students can expect a dynamic and enriching experience that goes beyond academics. The campus offers a wide array of activities, aiming to make each student's journey unforgettable. From strengthening academic paths in high-quality programs to participating in diverse campus activities, the focus is on a holistic and fun-filled adventure. The university provides extensive support for integration into both the school and the city, covering practical needs like transport, housing, and visas, with a dedicated team at the Student Central available for assistance.

Beyond core academics, Nova SBE fosters a vibrant community with various facilities and resources. Students have access to multiple food services, a clinic offering various medical specialties, postal services, and retail options like a grocery store and a tech/media outlet. The campus also boasts numerous study spaces, student clubs for personal and professional development, and robust sports opportunities including an on-campus gym and connections to municipal sports facilities in Cascais, Lisbon, and Oeiras. This comprehensive environment ensures that students have everything they need for a well-rounded and supported university life

Living in the City

Built on the values of diversity, tolerance and open-mindedness, with a dynamic entrepreneurial environment, Lisbon is the place to live, learn and grow. Experience everything Lisbon has to offer: good food, vibrant nightlife, stunning architecture and a breath-taking environment. The city takes you on a cultural journey to one of Europe’s most soulful, captivating and picturesque capitals built on a series of hills with amazing sightseeing spots from every angle. 

Nova SBE is the home to the most innovative way of learning, sharing, and growing in Europe. As such, the 90.000 m² new campus of Nova School of Business and Economics stands out as an idyllic scenario, next to the ocean, for a learning experience like no other. Our campus is located in Cascais, the premier holiday destination of the Lisbon coastline. This is a traditional and charming Portuguese fishing town, which has responsibly developed into a fashionable summer resort.
Nova School of Business and Economics’ campus is very close to Lisbon (only 20 minutes from the city center). 

Students can enjoy an outstanding learning experience under everlasting sunlight. Portugal has about 290 sunny days per year and the temperatures rarely go below 10ºC (50ºF) in the winter. You may consider starting some surfing lessons!

 

CEMS Club Lisbon

The CEMS Club Lisbon is a networking platform between CEMS Students, CEMS Alumni, Corporate Partners and Academic Members. Its main goal is to combine the academic program with social and professional events, while improving student life and enhancing the relationships between all stakeholders.

The CEMS Club Lisbon represents all the CEMS students currently studying at Nova SBE, home and incoming.

It is also responsible for organizing several social and cultural activities to strengthen the links between the CEMS Students, the Corporate Partners and Alumni.

 

 

Read more about CEMS Student Life.

Contact

CEMS Programme manager
Carolina Sales & Carlos Spinola - CEMS MIM Team
Location
Campus de Carcavelos, Rua da Holanda, 1, Carcavelos, Portugal
For more information
CEMS Club Social Media
2. CEMS MIM programme at this school

Why Choose Us for Your CEMS MIM Programme?

Choosing Nova SBE for your CEMS MIM means joining one of Europe’s top business schools, where academic excellence meets global opportunity. The program combines a rigorous Master’s in International Management with the international prestige of the CEMS alliance, giving students access to a powerful network of schools and corporate partners.

2 years

Late August

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DEGREE CONNECTED TO THE CEMS MIM

  • Master in Economics
  • Master in Management
  • Master in Finance
  • International Master in Management
  • International Master in Finance
  • Master in Business Analytics
  • Master in International Development and Public Policy
  • Master in Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Why Choose Us for Your CEMS MIM Term Abroad?

Nova SBE offers a rigorous academic experience at one of Europe’s top business schools, where students engage with cutting-edge content delivered by internationally respected faculty. The school’s modern campus, set along the Atlantic coast just outside Lisbon, provides a unique setting that blends academic focus with quality of life. CEMS students also benefit from a highly personalized experience, with dedicated support throughout their term to ensure they make the most of their time at Nova.

Still have questions?

CEMS Programme manager
Carolina Sales & Carlos Spinola - CEMS MIM Team
Dates
Term 1 : From 24 August to 21 December 2026
Term 2 : From 11 January to 7 June 2027
Term 1 : Subject to change
Term 2 : Subject to change
Term 1 : Subject to change
Term 2 : Subject to change
3. CEMS MIM Curriculum at this school

Curriculum Overview

Please see the CEMS MIM Curriculum overview to understand how the offerings on this page fit into the CEMS MIM programme.

For more information, including:

  • Course Selection Process
  • Academic Expectations
  • Grading

…please see this school’s fact sheet.

Academic year

  • Course code Title Type of course Teaching mode Start date End date View
    2692 Global Strategic Management TA Strategy In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-24 View
    2692 Global Strategic Management TB Strategy In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-24 View
    2787 Applied Programming and AI Fundamentals Hard Skills / Exclusive In person 2025-09-08 2025-12-05 View
    2951 Applied Sustainable and Responsible Finance Exclusive In person 2025-09-08 2025-12-05 View
    2648 Diversity & Inclusion Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-12-08 View
    2585 Evidence-Based Practices for Wellbeing Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-12-08 View
    2613 Asian Brands Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2783 Corporate Financial Risk Management Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2332 Entrepreneurship Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2416 Family Business Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2490 Geoeconomics and International Relations Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2446 Small Business Management Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2643 Social Media Marketing Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2364 Venture Simulation Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2618 Risk and Crisis Management Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2656 Work & Family Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2621 Algorithmic Governance Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2204 Mergers, Acquisitions, Restructuring Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2346 Modeling Business Decisions Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2500 Performance and Progress Elective In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2953 Global Talent Management Exclusive In person 2025-09-08 2025-10-20 View
    2827 Negotiation Strategy Exclusive In person 2025-10-13 2025-12-08 View
    2956 Impact Venture Capital Exclusive In person 2025-10-20 2025-12-08 View
    2590 Leading Social Enterprises with Impact in International Development Elective In person 2025-10-20 2025-12-15 View
    2236 Private Equity Elective In person 2025-10-20 2025-12-08 View
    2588 Science-Based Entrepreneurship and Innovation Elective In person 2025-10-20 2025-12-15 View
    2690 Shopper Marketing Management Elective In person 2025-10-20 2025-12-08 View
    2446 Small Business Management Elective In person 2025-10-20 2025-12-08 View
    2441 Digital Marketing Elective In person 2025-10-27 2025-12-15 View
  • Title Start date End date View
    Driving Change – Institutional Pathways or Entrepreneurial Spirit 2025-08-25 2025-08-29 View
    Geopolitics and Trade – Impact on Multinational Companies 2025-08-25 2025-08-29 View
  • Title Start date End date Company ECTS Number of days View
    Entrepreneurship - Start your Own Business 2025-09-08 2025-11-24 0.5 1 View
    Getting a Job in Consulting/Investment Banking 2025-09-08 2025-11-10 0.5 1 View
    Owning Your Career Path 2025-09-08 2025-11-10 0.5 1 View
    Social & Environmental Impact 2025-09-08 2025-11-10 0.5 1 View
    Tactical Career Planning 2025-09-08 2025-11-10 0.5 1 View
  • Course code Title Type of course Teaching mode Start date End date View
    2185 Game Theory Hard Skills / Elective In person 2025-10-27 2025-12-15 View
  • Title Start date End date Company ECTS Number of days View
    Owning Your Career Path 2026-02-02 2026-05-04 0.5 1 View
    Entrepreneurship - Start your Own Business 2026-02-09 2026-05-04 0.5 1 View
    Getting a Job in Consulting/Investment Banking 2026-02-09 2026-05-04 0.5 1 View
    Social & Environmental Impact 2026-02-09 2026-05-04 0.5 1 View
    Tactical Career Planning 2026-02-09 2026-05-04 0.5 1 View