Program

Why Management at Nova SBE

This program will equip you with a strong foundation in management and the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to understand organizations, make strategic decisions, and succeed in a global business environment.

What to expect

Fully taught in English* in a diverse and international learning environment.
Build a strong foundation across key business areas, including strategy, marketing, finance, and operations.
Develop analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills valued by employers
worldwide.
Learn by doing, through real-world business challenges and practical projects.

* some quantitative courses are available in Portuguese during the 1st year

Interdisciplinary approach

Real-world impact

Focus on sustainability

Explore your path,
customizing your future

Year 1

Build your foundations in management, economics, and quantitative methods while discovering different areas of business.

Fall

Principles of Microeconomics

Calculus I

Linear Algebra with Programming

Financial Accounting

Spring

Principles of Microeconomics

Calculus II

Data Analysis and Probability

Human Behavior and Decision Making (T3)

Business Principles (T4)

Year 2

Deepen your knowledge and explore your interests through different subjects and learning experiences.

Fall

Finance

Management Accounting

Operations Management

Law for Economics and Business (T1)

Communication

Spring

Microeconomics

Statistics for Economics and Management

Marketing

Computer Programming

Ethics (T3)

Year 3

Apply what you’ve learned, gain practical experience, and prepare for your next step, whether that’s a master’s degree or entering the job market.

Fall

Strategy

Organizational Behaviour

Elective

Spring

Elective

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Mandatory Modules

Mandatory Courses

Electives to choose

Choose your Electives

Students must complete a minimum of 20.5 ECTS in elective courses within the Management area. The remaining elective credits can be fulfilled by choosing courses from Management or other scientific areas, such as Economics, Social Sciences, and Law, or by completing an internship, in accordance with the curricular limits defined in the study plan.

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Life at

Nova SBE

More than a degree,
a way of life.

Campus

Best academic experience

Our campus in Carcavelos is built to provide you with the best academic experience!
Here, you can find everything, from restaurants and a grocery store to a gym, bank, and even a health clinic.

Student residencies

Tunnel

(from the campus to the beach)

FNAC store

Gym

Private medical Clinic

(CUF)

Mon Café Coffee Shop

Café Joyeux

3 restaurants

Rooftop bar

(with a beach view)

Pingo Doce Supermarket

(the first in Portugal without cashiers)

3 studios available

(for recording videos, podcasts, voice-overs)

Clubs & Students' Union

Redefining campus life

We have 30+ clubs that go beyond their traditional role to boost student engagement on campus, which is often the catalyst for a positive student experience.
‍
Nova SBE Students’ Union was born with a mission: to represent all Nova SBE students. It offers the best events, initiatives, student clubs, and some of the best sports teams in university championships.

(Library building from our Campus)

Student Life

As a Bachelor’s student you will have access to:

Transportation

Living Costs

What to do

Life at Nova SBE Guide

Well-being

Well-Being

World Mental Health Day

Well-being week

Well-being workshops

Well-being resources Thrive

Mindfulness

Peer Tutoring Program

Special educational needs

Counselling / Coaching

Psychotherapy CUF or SASNOVA

Access Resources

Workshops

The career workshops offer vital components that will help you stand out in a crowd and sell your story, either in your CV or with a great pitch. Learn to promote yourself when attending corporate events meeting your future employers.

Practice Job Hunting

You will deepen your knowledge about yourself and use it to improve your CV or write a cover letter. Also, you will practice for job interviews and learn all about corporate recruitment processes.

Online Tools

You will have access to a series of online tools that will help your market knowledge and job hunting, such as the Nova SBE JobTeaser platform, CaseCoach, Big Interview and Graduates First.

Internships

Students will have the opportunity to look for institutions where they would like to complete an internship (Short-term from 1-3 months or Long-term for approximately 4 months) and are responsible for submitting an internship proposal to Nova SBE Internships Coordinator.

Career Fairs

Each year, there are two Career Fairs on campus to meet and network with recruiters from leading national and international companies.

Career Events

Activities both on-campus (company presentations, business challenges, networking opportunities) and off-campus (company visits, online presentations).

Testimonials

Nova SBE offers a challenging but very supportive learning environment.

The professors are always available to help, and the collaborative spirit among students makes the experience even better.

Marta Elias

BSc Management

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Community Profile

2025/2026

40+ nationalities represented
Students from across Europe and beyond
A collaborative and inclusive learning environment

Management

Class

362

Students

14

%

International Students

20

Nationalities

18

Average Age

Fees & Admissions

International students

(non-EU/EEA)

Application costs €70* and enrollment in the Bachelor’s program becomes effective after the payment of a €750* enrollment fee (10% of the tuition fee to be deducted from the total). * Non-refundable

7500

/ per academic year

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Scholarships

There are some scholarships available:

beNova Scholarship
Kearney Scholarship
Luís Manuel Estevam Santos Silva Scholarship
NIDO Scholarship
Nova SBE Well-being Scholarship
Nova SBE Yulia Tymoshenko Scholarship
Rodrigo Guimarães Erasmus Scholarship
Rodrigo Guimarães Scholarship
Santander Apoio Universitário Scholarship 2nd Edition
Santander Erasmus Scholarships
Scholarship under the "SUCCESS@NOVA" PROJECT
Unipartner Bachelor's Scholarship

Awards

Nova SBE, in partnership with different national and international entities, annually rewards the students' academic achievements.

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