Executive Master's in Finance and Financial Markets

Delve deeper into the main concepts, techniques and tools of finance

The Executive Master's in Finance and Financial Markets aims to lead students to understand or deepen their understanding of the main concepts, techniques and instruments of finance and financial markets from a perspective that combines solid theoretical training – which is a Nova SBE hallmark - with an applied approach based on international best practices that have led Nova SBE's Finance degree to 7th place in the world in the Financial Times ranking.

This Executive Master's Degree is aimed at experienced professionals with a degree in an area with solid quantitative training (Economics, Management, Engineering or Science) who are looking to develop professional skills in the financial area.

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Date

October 22, 2025 to October 2026

Duration

Two semesters (12 months)

Investment

12.950€
10.142€ (value with Merit scholarship)*

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Format

Curricular Units (1st semester)
Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Work Project (2nd semester)
Autonomous work with the support of the supervisor in a blended learning regime

Language

English

Location

Carcavelos, Portugal

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Reasons for choosing this program

FOR YOU

A set of applied courses based on real case studies
A hands-on approach, where the assessment of knowledge seeks to act as a learning tool
A professional, rigorous and demanding academic environment, as is typical of Nova SBE
Exposure, in class and in seminars, to a group of professionals from the most varied areas of Finance and the Financial Markets and to a group of students with high potential and diversity of experience and basic training

FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

An after-work environment designed to reconcile learning with professional activity
Qualified academic support in the completion of a master's dissertation applied to the professional experience of each participant
Support in managing your professional career

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Participant Profile

Graduates in Economics and Management, and other areas, working in Finance, Financial Markets, Auditing, Accounting, etc., who wish to strengthen their technical knowledge
Graduates in quantitative areas not related to Management, such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and other sciences who are looking to acquire knowledge at an advanced and simultaneously professional level in the areas of Finance and Financial Markets

Find out more about the general eligibility criteria for this Executive Master's Degree.

The Program

1ST SEMESTER

Compulsory Curriculum Plan
Block focused on essential themes in the area, addressing each topic with depth and rigor. The program explores best practices and the state of the art in each discipline, ensuring learning in line with current market challenges.

Booster Curricular Units
To complement the experience, participants can choose two booster courses from a range of options*, selecting those that best enrich their journey. These modules reflect the most current trends in the field, providing personalized development in line with business reality.

*Curricular units may be updated annually on the recommendation of the Academic Director.

2ND SEMESTER

Dedicated to the development of the final work project, consisting of a practical application project.

The work project is designed to prepare students for research activities applied to the business reality, of both a qualitative and quantitative nature, in close collaboration with the supervisor.

Exclusive networking
Immersive on-campus experience
Participation in the BUILD UP initiative

COMPULSORY CURRICULAR UNITS

Financial Statement Analysis
Financial Investments
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
Introduction to Forwards & Futures
Ethics and ESG Standards

BOOSTER CURRICULAR UNITS
Participants can choose two booster courses from a range of options*, selecting those that best enrich their journey.

Management Control
Management Control: Value Based Management
Applied Corporate Finance & Restructurings
Corporate Taxation
Corporate Governance
Market Risk
Options
Fixed Income
Asset Management
Equity Analysis and Research
Credit Risk

*Curricular units may be updated annually on the recommendation of the Academic Director.

WORK PROJECT
The Executive Master's Degree aims to expose students to innovative trends in the areas of the program, preparing them to deal with the important challenges facing companies today.

The work project is designed to prepare students for research activities applied to business reality, of both a qualitative and quantitative nature, in close collaboration with their supervisor.

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