Combine your Nova SBE master’s with the CEMS Master’s in International Management. Develop an international mindset, intercultural competence and the confidence to work across cultures and environments.
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One semester here. One abroad.
Study one semester at Nova SBE and one at another CEMS member school. Universal mandatory components are complemented by each school’s local course offering.
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Academic excellence, real-world practice
CEMS-exclusive courses, including hard skills, a business project and an international internship connect rigorous learning with practical experience and social responsibility.
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A degree and a global qualification
Receive a master’s degree issued by Nova SBE and a Master’s in International Management (MIM) certificate issued by the CEMS Alliance.
A community beyond borders
An active network of 1,300+ students and alumni from over 108 nationalities, working in 75+ countries. At Nova SBE, career coaching and counselling provide one-to-one support in Year 1 and Year 2.
33
business schools
~70
corporate partners
8
social partners
19,500
alumni
Alliance figures from the programme information
View our CEMS Member Schools
The cherry on top of the cake is that all this happened in an amazing campus with a direct tunnel to the Carcavelos beach!
The International Master’s in Finance and CEMS MIM at Nova SBE prepared me for the job market, as I had access to courses with real-life cases with corporate partners, mentorship from a top executive, global network of students, social and corporate partners, and student organizations dedicated to developing our soft skills.
Tiago Nunes Leite de Castro de Quintana, Senior Consultant at Trinity Life Sciences Bachelor’s in Economics 2018
CEMS MIM-CEMS Master's in International Management (2018-2020)
Curriculum & requirements
A shared curriculum. An individual journey.
The CEMS academic year combines two terms, international experience and practical skills. Study one term at Nova SBE and the other at a CEMS partner university.
Structure & Schedule
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Mandatory Modules
Mandatory Courses
Electives to choose
Term 1
Nova SBE or CEMS Partner University
Global Strategy: Global Strategic Management
Other CEMS Course
(28 ECTS)
Block seminar
(3 ECTS)
Term 2
Nova SBE or CEMS Partner University
Global Leadership: Wicked Global Leadership
Other CEMS Course
(12 ECTS)
Business Project
(15 ECTS)
Global citizenship seminar
(1 ECTS)
Hard Skills courses
(5 ECTS)
Skills Seminar
(2 ECTS)
Language Courses (ongoing 3rd language training and testing)
International internship
Minimum 8 weeks
Complete the internship before the master’s, between the two years, or at the end of the second year.
Options
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After bachelor’s graduation and before starting the Nova SBE master’s.
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Between CEMS Year 1 and CEMS Year 2.
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After CEMS Year 2 — a full-time job contract may fulfil this requirement.
Explore your interests
Build breadth. Develop your edge.
Mandatory and elective courses at Nova SBE connect management, technology, finance and society. Explore courses recently offered within the CEMS programme.
AI Impact on Business
Algorithmic Governance
Applied Entrepreneurship
Applied Sustainable and Responsible Finance
Blockchain Fundamentals
Brand Management
Brands and Marketing in Asia's Emerging Markets
Data Curation
Data Visualization
Decentralized Finance
Decision Science
Design Thinking for Social Innovation
Digital Marketing
Diversity & Inclusion
Doing Business in China
Entrepreneurial Finance & Venture Capital
Entrepreneurship
Evidence-based Practices for Wellbeing
Family Business
Financial Statement Analysis
Fintech Ventures
Game Theory
Geoeconomics and International Relations
Global Talent Management
Impact Venture Capital
Innovation Management
Integrated Marketing Communications
International Migration
Introduction to Programming
Islamic Finance
Luxury and Fashion Marketing
Mergers, Acquisitions, Restructuring
Modeling Business Decisions for Operations
Negotiation
Negotiation Strategy
Organizing for Good in the Digital Age
Performance and Progress
Private Equity
Responsible AI
Science-Based Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Shopper Marketing Management
Social Media Marketing
Sovereign Advisory
Sustainable Finance
Work & Family
Plan your course choices
These are courses recently offered at Nova SBE. Check the course offering and the study plan of your host school before choosing your electives.
Your master’s + CEMS
Choose your master’s. Add the CEMS experience.
Combine CEMS MIM with one of these eight Nova SBE master’s programmes.
NOVA SBE MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Msc only
(1.5 Years)
Add-on CEMS
(2 years)
Explore MSc
International
MSc in Business Analytics
Turn data, technology and AI into business solutions.
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