The Financial Times Masters in Finance Ranking, which annually lists the best Master’s in Finance around the world, distinguishes in 2023, for the second consecutive year, the International Master’s in Finance of Nova SBE as the 11th best in the world. In the European ranking, Nova SBE occupies the 10th position, and in Portugal, the school reinforces its leadership, once again occupying the 1st place.
For the results achieved, Nova SBE benefits from a high and consistent evaluation in most scored criteria. A special mention should be made of the scores obtained in the International Experience group, which places Nova SBE among the world's best Business Schools in the indicators of International Academic Experience (3rd place), International Mobility (7th place), and in the new metric (introduced this year in the FT Ranking and which evaluates the school's carbon emissions in the last 3 years) Carbon Footprint (6th place). Another highlight is the indicator Employability at 3 months, where Nova SBE reaches the maximum classification of 100%.
Pedro Oliveira, Dean of Nova SBE, highlights: "This excellent result represents the consolidation of our international positioning. As a Portuguese business school, it is with great pride that we are once again able to state that there is education in Portugal competing directly with the great global business schools, creating value for Portugal, Europe, and the world. Nova SBE and the other Portuguese schools in the ranking are, once again, to be congratulated!”
Catherine da Silveira, Associate Dean for International Affairs & Partnerships, adds: "In an increasingly competitive environment, the ranking of the Nova SBE International Master's in Finance among the best in the world reflects the quality of our strategy in preparing Portuguese and international students for successful careers. It demonstrates our ability to attract and educate excellent students from all 5 continents. Our Master’s is the 3rd best in the world in International Experience, which results from the competence of our faculty and the teams that manage the program and accompany the students. We are committed to providing International, relevant, practical, and useful training to help our students build challenging career paths with opportunities for growth in Portugal and abroad."
Francisca Anselmo, Alumni of the International Master’s in Finance '18, Associate at BlackRock in London, considers: "The academic path at Nova SBE was fundamental for my development, both from a professional and personal point of view. Having access to a top education and teaching in an international and innovative ecosystem allowed me to develop the necessary skills to pursue an international career in the Asset Management industry."
The Financial Times Masters in Finance 2023 Ranking evaluates and lists the top 55 Master’s in Finance programs worldwide, looking at 20 indicators to rate the quality of the Master’s and the school on three main dimensions: graduates' career progress, school diversity, and international research and experience.
Nova SBE's International Master’s in Finance program is designed for undergraduate students seeking an international career after completing their Master's program and aiming for rapid advancement in finance. It is a selective program that provides students with the tools, concepts and training to succeed internationally. Students who complete this Master's program seek an international career in multinational organizations in finance.