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Perspectives that challenge

Conversations that cross ideas, experiences, and visions

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Leading starts with a conversation

Reflections with leaders and the challenges of organizations

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It all starts with a new perspective

We live in a time when certainties are constantly questioned, knowledge evolves and new perspectives become essential to understand the present and anticipate what comes next.

At Nova SBE Executive Education, we believe learning begins with the ability to question, discover and look beyond what we already know. By connecting academic excellence, research and business experience, we create development opportunities for people, teams and organisations.

More than keeping pace with change, we aim to contribute to new ways of thinking, deciding and acting. The way we learn and put knowledge into practice is where we begin to shape the future.

Because leading the times starts with how we understand them.

From the sea that inspires us to the world that recognises us

Financial Times Executive Education Rankings 2026
#1

Executive Education in Portugal

#9

Custom Programmes worldwide

#2

Long-Term Partnerships worldwide

Accredited excellence

Triple Crown

Three international accreditations that recognise our academic excellence.

A school in dialogue with the world

As an associate member of UNICON, we are part of an international network of leading Executive Education schools.

UNICON — Consortium for University-Based Executive Education
The Challenge of Going Back to Studying

The Challenge of Going Back to Studying

"This program exceeded all my expectations. I learned all the tools I needed and many others I wasn't expecting, and I use them in my day-to-day life."

- Inês Cardoso Leal, Alumni of the Postgraduate in Health Management

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Developing Talent for the Future

Developing Talent for the Future

“Talent is our main driver of growth. This partnership with Nova SBE strengthens our commitment to the continuous learning of our teams and to knowledge sharing.”

— Adrian Mayans, General Manager of Glovo Portugal

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Rethinking the Future of Healthcare Systems

Rethinking the Future of Healthcare Systems

"The dialogue (...) was essential to transforming this ambition into a structured program, combining different perspectives and prioritizing discussion and practical applicability"

— Diogo Gomes, Country Manager of Almirall Portugal

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years as a top global academic reference
+40
years as a top global academic reference
participants in open executive education programs
+23000
participants in open executive education programs
national and international partners collaborating on our offer
+ 70
national and international partners collaborating on our offer
average level of participant satisfaction
18.5/20
average level of participant satisfaction
Open Programs

Broaden your perspective

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For Organizations

Bring new possibilities to your organization

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Different ways to move forward

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Executive Master's

Executive Master's

Shape your next chapter
Postgraduate Programs

Postgraduate Programs

Deepen your expertise
Short-term Programs

Short-term Programs

Build skills to act
International Programs

International Programs

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Our international offer

Our international offer

We have established strategic partnerships with other top Business Schools, corporate and commercial partners around the world to offer unique experiences that are distinguished by an innovative, synergistic and global approach.

We take advantage of Portugal's strategic location to enrich the educational experience with an immersion in European and Portuguese business culture, maximizing the impact on your companies.

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Faculty Hub

Faculty Hub

The balance between an excellent faculty and practitioners (guest speakers, experts in their fields) is fundamental to offering an education that combines academic rigor with accurate and current practical experience.

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The future of leadership comes to Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026 with Nova SBE Executive Education

The future of leadership comes to Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026 with Nova SBE Executive Education

Nova SBE Executive Education takes leadership to a new level, bringing together education, culture, and business at one of the world’s largest festivals.

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The New Agenda for Women's Leadership

The New Agenda for Women's Leadership

Instead of 'fitting' women into what already exists, the challenge is to develop leaders capable of changing the system from within.

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Distinguished among the best

Top world rankings

Financial Times

  • #1 Executive Education in Portugal:  
         - #2 Long-term choice in the world 
         - #9 Custom Programs in the world
         - #20 Open Programs in the world 
  • #17 Business School in Europe
 

Triple Crown Accreditation

AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA

Our commitment has enabled us to obtain the most exclusive international certifications.

 

A global benchmark in Executive Education

We are an associate member of UNICON, a global consortium whose members are the most sought-after training partners for leaders and organisations looking to improve performance.