BSc Management

Overview

A Deep Dive Into Management

“Solid training in Management (Finance, Operations, Strategy, Organizational Behaviour, Marketing), Quantitative Methods and areas as Entrepreneurship, Programming, and Law. The perfect mix of tech-scientific knowledge and soft skills.”

The Bachelor’s programme in Management is based on a selection of core courses that contribute to a solid training in Management (Finance, Operations, Strategy, Organizational Behaviour, Marketing) and Quantitative Methods.

Students also receive a general education in other related areas such Entrepreneurship, Programming, and Law.

Students acquire a balanced mix of technical and scientific knowledge, as well as key soft skills.

Students are exposed to new contexts and experiences through the new “Careers with Impact” course, being challenged to play an active role towards a more equitable, sustainable, inclusive world. They will broaden their horizons, having the opportunity to apply their previous knowledge while developing important soft skills.

  • International Perspective Develop a global outlook on management and business, preparing you to work across diverse markets and international environments.
  • Business Leadership Build the strategic, analytical and interpersonal skills needed to make effective decisions and lead organisations in a changing business world.

Study Themes

What You’ll Learn

You will master the following topics during your study at this programme journey.

The Management programme provides a broad foundation in business and management, combining core academic knowledge with the flexibility to develop skills relevant to today’s business environment. Across the years of study, you’ll build your understanding progressively while developing the analytical, quantitative and professional capabilities needed to navigate complex organisational and commercial challenges. The programme also gives you the opportunity to shape your learning through a flexible curriculum, while studying primarily in English and gaining an international perspective on management.

  • Technical & Business Foundations

    Acquire a balanced mix of technical and scientific knowledge alongside broader education in areas such as entrepreneurship, information systems and international business law.
  • Project Management & Applied Problem-Solving

    Develop essential project management skills, explore organisational behaviour and apply your knowledge to real-world business challenges.
  • Business Law & Ethical Management

    Understand the legal environment surrounding economics and business, including the institutional constraints affecting organisations and the role of ethical behaviour in management.
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurial Practice

    Learn through an innovative curriculum designed to develop the knowledge and capabilities needed for successful management and entrepreneurship.
  • Organisational Behaviour & People

    Understand how people interact within groups and organisations from social, psychological and economic perspectives.
  • Global Business Environment

    Develop a foundational understanding of global markets and the economic, organisational and international factors shaping business today.
Accounting & Finance
Banking & Financial Services
Business Analysis & Strategy
Human Resources & People Management
Project & Operations Management
Sales & Business Development
Management Consulting
Entrepreneurship & Business Development

Career Paths

Where This Degree Takes You

Explore the opportunities and possibilities that can follow your degree.

A Management degree can open opportunities across a wide range of business functions and industries. Graduates can pursue career paths in accounting and finance, banking, business analysis, human resources, project management and sales, with opportunities across sectors including auditing, consulting, consumer goods, telecommunications and media, and energy and utilities. The broad nature of the degree also provides flexibility to move between functions and industries as your experience and interests develop.

Journey

Your Academic Journey

What do you want to learn to achieve the career paths mentioned

  1. 1 Advanced Topics in Mathematics
  2. 2 Technical English
  3. 3 The Portuguese Experience (two modules)
    • Portuguese Language
    • Portuguese Lifestyle
  4. 4 Introduction to Project Development

Please Note: We regularly review our course content to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

What You Need to Graduate
  • To graduate in Management, students must register for a minimum of 6 semesters (foundation year is not counted) and meet the following requisites:

    • Acquire a minimum of 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits.
    • Approve in all mandatory courses.
    • Successfully complete either Multivariate Statistics or Econometrics
    • Complete a minimum of 24.5 ECTS in elective courses (including a minimum of 7 ECTS in elective courses in Management)
    • Fulfil the Internationalization Requirement (Exchange Program, Internship in International Organizations/Companies, International Voluntary Work, Summer School, OR NOVA specific courses)

Instructors

Meet Our Outstanding Instructors

Nova Branch Director

Professor Francisco Caramelo

Program Director of Environmental Engineering & Industrial Engineering and Management

Assistant Professor Karina Ferraz

Information Management Program Director

Assistant Professor Ehab Emam

Management Program Director

Assistant Professor Nehal Afifi

Foundation Program Director

Instructor Isabela Amaral