PhD in Management 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? Choose to study where you will be challenged to improve yourself every day and the world in which you can have a mindful impact. PORTUGAL, LISBON | CASCAIS, CARCAVELOS Most people speak English as a 2nd language 70+ student residences in the city center 240 sunny days a year 2 of the best coastal sites in Europe 60+ public gardens 75+ museums and galleries 20+ viewpoints 1st friendliest country in the world* 4th most peaceful country in the world** * Source: InterNations World’s Leading Destination 2018** ** Source: Institute of Economics 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 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2. MARKETING 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 finance 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 • Innovation Management • Brand Management • Venture Simulation • Integrated Marketing Communication • Entrepreneurship • Consumer Behaviour • Entrepreneurial Finance & Venture Capital • International Marketing Strategy • New-Product Development PhD in Management 3. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 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 leadership 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, quality management, 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 project management. 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 • Social Entrepreneurship • 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 organizational behavior 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 Resource Management 2. Marketing 5. Strategy and International Business • Business Strategy and Practice • Positive Organizations • Competition Policy • Leadership & Change Management 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