Nova School of Business and Economics
International Master’s in Management
Lisbon, Portugal
Master degree
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
23 Mar 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,149 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* AY 2026/27: 12 149€ (EU/EEA) / 13 249 € (Non-EU/EEA)
Key Summary
Lead the Future.
We are all interconnected.
We are one across the globe. In this Master’s you will explore an international career where performing at your highest will become your everyday life: setting a brighter future for yourself and for others. This is where it all begins!
The International Master’s in Management (IMM) is directed to Bachelor's students who want to have an international career after their master’s program and ambition a fast career progression in a multinational company. It is a highly selective 3- Semester Master’s Program that provides students with the tools, concepts, and training to succeed in an international context.
Students graduating from this Master typically pursue an international career in multinational companies in highly sought-after sectors such as Consulting, Tech or Financial markets.
The exclusive International Master’s in Management (IMM) adds to the features of the Master’s in Management:
- A strong emphasis on internationalization through the mandatory completion of the international experience and the final project.
- An exclusive and personalized support to enter the job market and to potentiate career progression after graduation.
The International Master’s in Management (IMM) is directed to Bachelor students who want to have an international career after their master’s program and ambition a fast career progression in a multinational company.
It is a highly selective 3- Semester Master’s Program that provides students with the tools, concepts, and training to succeed in an international context:
- In Year 1 (first and second semester), students follow the Master’s in Management curriculum and benefit from an exclusive and personalized support from a dedicated Nova SBE Career team to prepare their career abroad. Exclusive language courses in Portuguese and Spanish are also offered.
- In Year 2 (third Semester), students complete their Master’s Thesis by developing a work project with an international scope.
The International Master’s in Management (IMM) includes a compulsory internationalization requirement that can be completed either through an international internship* or through a study abroad experience during the Master's program**.
*International Internship: 8-week international internship outside of Portugal & outside country of origin. To be completed after end of Bachelor until end of Master. Students may carry out their 10-week internship as follows: 8 weeks at company or through accumulation of 2 or more 4-week international internships.
** Study abroad experience can be completed through the following options: CEMS MIM Exchange Semester (for students simultaneously enrolled in the CEMS MIM Program); Partner School Master’s (for students simultaneously enrolled in one of the Double Degree Programs); Exchange Semester, during the IMM program, outside Portugal and outside the country where the Bachelor’s degree was obtained.
Financial Times ranking: IMM consistently ranked 15th of the FT Global Master's in Management ranking in 2023.
Starting the International Master in Management (IMM) at Nova SBE is one of the first steps towards a successful career.
The IMM was considered the 15th best international Master's in Finance by the Financial Times in 2022. Also, did you know that 94 % of our graduates are working within six months of graduating, and that 84 % of those have an international career?
The Nova SBE Career Services, whose vision is to Empower Meaningful and Sustainable Careers, is committed to guide you and provide you with key resources when planning your professional path.
During your studies as International Master in Management (IMM) student, you will have access to an exclusive career program adapted to your personal needs and interests.
IIMF & IMM Career program
The IMF & IMM Career Program, will help you acquire market knowledge and set your career plan. Through the attendance at group workshops, individual career advising sessions, and exclusive networking events with international companies, this program allows you to acquire the skills that will empower you to become the most knowledgeable candidate and conscious professional.
Through this program, you will also receive support, exclusive to IMM, in identifying your areas of development and get guidance focusing on 4 main pillars.
- Self-awareness
- Knowledge about the market
- Networking
- Recruitment processes