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CARCAVELOS, PORTUGAL We have OUR VALUES Rigor Excellence in all school activities, from students’ admissions to academic analysis, a role to play research and school management. Impact As a school, we believe we have a As the world continues to change, we will Commitment to transform the world in responsible and inclusive ways. fundamental role to play; one we can’t endure by adapting to its multiple challenges; ever avoid or delay. and as the world continues to challenge us, we will stay true to who we are: For the past 40 years, we have chosen to participate in the transformation of our A community of world citizens who want world, actively and positively - this is our to improve people’s lives and in doing so, test and our ultimate driver. prove our collective potential to do better. Vanguardism We believe we should support those who Forty years have passed since we were first An innovative mindset that is open to disruption and not afraid to take chances. strive to be better as people, professionals named New. and leaders - individuals aware of the impact of their actions. We know we will always have a role to play, one we will never avoid or delay - we are As we keep widening our horizons, we a Nova school for all the pioneers of will continue to welcome those who are a greater world. at the forefront of change, looking forward Connectivity by working together. A sense of responsibility for establishing bonds with society and stakeholders, As we keep our minds open to wonder, to engage a global and supportive community. we will secure a common ground for a new world, where ideas and ideals can flourish naturally, safely, freely. Worldliness Eager to work with everyone who strives for positive change and to create crosscultural synergies. An open attitude that enhances diversity in all of its dimensions. Are you ready to draw your future?

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* Source: InterNations World’s Leading Destination 2018** ** Source: Institute of and Peace INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC STANDARDS Our 4-year program follows international best practices and aims at taking students to the frontier of knowledge in their field. This is achieved through a sequence of general advanced courses, during the first year, and field courses, during the second year. Why choose Nova You’ll take part in our exciting research environment from the end of the first year when you are expected to start conducting School of Business your own research. TRAINING EXPERIENCE Faculty members at Nova SBE are experienced in advanced & Economics? training, specifically in advising doctoral students.

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE The most important investment you can make is the one you A series of research workshops get students acquainted with make in yourself and in your future. Choosing the Nova SBE the research agenda of the faculty in the first year. From then PhD in Management is an investment that will put you on the on, students can present their work and get feedback from faculty members who work in several of our Knowledge Centers. fast track.

Through an intense, holistic, high quality educational journey, INTERNATIONAL NETWORK Nova SBE will give you a unique learning experience that We take particular interest in the internationalization of the combines state-of-the-art theoretical and empirical techniques candidates’ research network. Candidates spend at least one with a hands-on approach to real-life policy issues. semester abroad and can benefit from several exchange agreements in place.

EFFECTIVE PLACEMENT Our faculty is actively involved in the placement of PhD students. Our recent graduates obtain positions in prestigious international institutions, as well as Portuguese higher-education and public institutions. 1. INNOVATION AND 2.

This area focuses on the general understanding of how to Marketing deals with choosing target markets, and getting, test an innovative idea, product or process, how to start-up keeping, and growing customers through the creation, delivery, ventures and innovation projects, and how to sell and market new and communication of superior “customer value”. It is a dynamic products. field that combines creative ability and analytical skills.

MAIN COURSES MAIN COURSES

• • • Venture Simulation • Integrated Marketing Communication • Entrepreneurship • Consumer Behaviour • Entrepreneurial Finance & Venture Capital • International Marketing Strategy • New-Product Development PhD in Management 3. 4. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Accept our challenge. Achieve excellence. This area is about getting things done effectively and efficiently in This area is focused on understanding skills and organizations. This area will therefore cover such issues as business awareness to socially responsible global leaders in both for-profit process re-engineering, , better customer corporations and non-profit organizations, in different types of service, inventory systems, managing manufacturing, supply chain positions including consulting, financial services and consumer As a Nova SBE PhD graduate, you will be suited for positions in competitive international management, and . This demands a strong products, educational and health institutions, social services, academia and research institutions. By integrating our PhD program, you become an analytical skills from our students. and governmental institutions. essential link in an exciting research environment.

At Nova SBE, we promote the inclusion of our PhD candidates in the research projects of our MAIN COURSES MAIN COURSES faculty, as we believe that the quality of our doctoral training and that of our research are intimately connected. • Operations Management • • Global Supply Chain Managment • Management of Non-Profit Organizations • Operations Stratey • Corporate Social Responsibility • Economics Health & Health Care • Sustainable International Business • Economics of Education

5. STRATEGY AND 6. ORGANIZATION STUDIES

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Individuals and group behavior can impact an organizational context. On the other hand, institutional and social forces Business leaders need to provide direction to their companies, and affect organizations and the people in them. As the pace of the Research to organize it in order to put strategy in place. To build a sustainable market changes one thing remains - people are at the core of the competitive advantage, companies need to understand their success of companies. This is the starting point for this area of study customers and competitors, their strengths and weaknesses, the that includes and human resources Research in Nova SBE’s PhD in Management at Nova SBE complex business and institutional environments, and the management. is organized in 6 research areas: existing resource constraints.

MAIN COURSES MAIN COURSES

1. Innovation and Entrepreneurship 4. Social Enterprise • International Business • Human 2. Marketing 5. Strategy and International Business • Business Strategy and Practice • Positive Organizations • Competition Policy • Leadership & 3. Operations Management 6. Organization Studies • Global Business Challenges • Mergers & Acquisitions FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE PERIOD ETCS OBS

Organizational Theory S1 7

Microeconomics S1 7

Statistics I T1 3,5

Statistics II T2 3,5

Full-Course (S1) 7 Academic OR Free Option Half-Course (T1) 3,5 + Half-Course (T2) 3,5

Design of the PhD Structure S1 7 project

The curriculum is designed to equip students with the tools Exemplary Research T3 3,5 to pursue the most challenging careers. While disciplined and Hot Topics in Exemplary T4 3,5 rigorous in training, the program is also flexible for students Research to pursue their unique research interests. Students customize their program within their chosen discipline to their own goals Qualitative Methods T3 3,5 and research interests. Upon acceptance into the PhD program, Hot Topics in T4 3,5 students are assigned to a thesis supervisor who accompanies Qualitative Methods the research process and development. Social Behavior T3 3,5 The PhD program runs on a full-time basis and students are Hot Topics in T4 3,5 expected to live in Lisbon throughout its duration. Typically, a Quantitative Methods student completes the PhD program within four years. In the Full-Course (S2) 7 first year, students complete core and elective courses and also OR a comprehensive specialization exam that ensures that students Free Option Half-Course (T3) 3,5 + have acquired the necessary foundations of knowledge to Half-Course (T4) 3,5 advance in their studies. After a successful pass, the research Discussion of the PhD and dissertation phase begins. Throughout their PhD program, S2 2 Project students attend Research Seminars (with invited guests, faculty members, and PhD students), present their work in conferences and complete one semester abroad.

2nd, 3rd AND 4th YEARS

COURSE ETCS OBS

Free Option (Soft Skills) 2

Research Seminars 6

Dissertation 172

COMPULSORY OPTIONAL

You will be encouraged to present your work in international conferences from the second year of your PhD program. At Nova SBE you will be specifically encouraged to attend job market conferences during your last year in the program. Internal funds are available for these purposes. Joint and Exchange Fees and Funding Programs

IN RECENT YEARS, NOVA SBE PHD STUDENTS VISITED THE FOLLOWING FEES: 3000€ PER ACADEMIC YEAR (1500€ FOR EACH SEMESTER) INSTITUTIONS FOR ACADEMIC EXCHANGES, RANGING FROM 3 TO 12 MONTHS:

FUNDING: • Graduate School of Management (Moscow, Russia) • Berkeley, University of California, (Berkeley, USA) • Candidates can apply to the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology Doctoral Fellowships • HEC (Paris, France) (http://www.fct.pt/apoios/bolsas/concursos/index.phtml.en) • University of Virginia (Charlottesville, USA) • There is the possibility of participation in Nova SBE research projects as Research Assistants. • You may also have the possibility of joining the teaching staff of Nova SBE as a Teaching Assistant or Grader. • Erasmus School of Economics (Rotterdam, Netherlands) • MIT Sloan School of Management Up to 2 students selected on the basis of their academic merits will be awarded a PhD scholarship, • London School of Economics (London, UK) granting them: • Fundação Gertúlio Vargas (São Paulo, Brazil) • Living stipend (1003.26€/month) • University of Durham • 2750€ of the fees per academic year • University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign (Urbana, USA) •Brown University (Providence, USA) LIVING COSTS AND ACCOMMODATION: there is limited accommodation at Nova residences, but you can tell us if you would like to apply in the general application platform.

As a doctoral candidate in our PhD program, you must study in Accommodation Groceries Transport Cinema Ticket residence in another international institution for at least one 250-400€ per month 150€ per month 30€ per month 5.20€ semester, in order to take elective courses and to work with faculty members in preparation of your dissertation. Cofee Newspaper Metro ticket Bus ticket 0.60€ 1.60€ 1.40€ 1.80€

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A Knowledge Center that brings together the human A knowledge center that generates distinctive expertise on resources and the activities developed in the Finance business and economic development in Africa, with a particular area of Nova SBE. Its aim is to strengthen the cooperation focus on Portuguese-speaking Africa: Angola, Cape Verde, between the school and industry, through better research Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Sao Tome and Principe. and education in finance. “Nova SBE offers every resource for a student’s development as a scholar. Soon I realized that, if I want to become a top scholar I would have to work really hard, and to put everything I have into it. One of the best aspects of doing the PhD program of Nova SBE is that you get to decide which research questions to pursue and how to pursue them. Nova SBE is not just a higher- education institution, but it also cares about your self-development. During the program I had the opportunity to learn from high-quality scholars and collaborate with brilliant and inquisitive colleagues every single day.”

ANIBAL LOPES PhD in Management, 2018 Applications and Admissions

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree diploma. Your degree can be in any field (e.g., the sciences, arts, and humanities), but if you have no previous coursework in business studies, your supervisor may require additional coursework (at Nova SBE or elsewhere). If you do not have a Master’s, you can still be admitted to the PhD program contingent on finishing a Master’s (or equivalent) en route.

IN ORDER TO APPLY PLEASE GO TO: PhD in Management > How to Apply https://www2.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/phds/phd-in-management/how-to-apply And submit your application online!

CONTACT US If you have any additional questions regarding the program or the applications please contact the doctoral academic services: [email protected].

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