Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE) stands as Portugal's leading business school and a prominent global institution. Renowned for its academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the world's top business schools, according to the Financial Times.
Located in Carcavelos, in the Municipality of Cascais, near the capital, Lisbon, its state-of-the-art campus fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, offering a dynamic environment for students and faculty from over 90 countries. Triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, Nova SBE provides Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, PhD, and Executive Education programs in fields such as Management, Economics, Finance, and others, with a focus on equipping students to tackle contemporary challenges in a globalized economy.
Nova SBE's mission - based on the values of Rigor, Connectivity Vanguardism, Worldliness, and Impact - is guided by a commitment to sustainability and impactful research. The school aligns its strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting environmental and social accountability through its operations and academic offerings.
The school's research looks to address critical global challenges. It does so through its various Knowledge Centers, Labs, and Institutes, each dedicated to addressing crucial global challenges through innovative, evidence-based solutions. These centers - ranging from Data Science and Health Economics to Leadership and Finance - serve as hubs for interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging academia, industry, and society. The school's Institutes focus on matters such as Public Policy, Tourism & Hospitality, and Entrepreneurship, further amplifying its research capabilities and providing actionable insights and policy recommendations that drive meaningful societal change. Together, these initiatives embody Nova SBE's commitment to advancing knowledge, promoting innovation, and aligning academic excellence.