NOVA School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE)
lsm | Louvain-la-Neuve, Mons, Charleroi
LSM x NOVA SBE Double Degree
Ready to focus your Master's in International Management career on a specialization in Finance, Management, or Economics? The Double Degree with the highly-ranked NOVA School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE) in Lisbon offers a specialized path to two international degrees.
Programme at a Glance: LSM/NOVA SBE Master's
This intensive, two-year track delivers comprehensive expertise in a competitive environment, perfectly suited for ambitious prospective students.
Standard period of study: 4 Semesters (2 years), full-time.
Start: Fall semester (mid-September at LSM)
Language: Entirely in English
Degrees awarded: Two Master's Degrees upon completion of the required credits of each university: 1) LSM's "Master en sciences de gestion, à finalité spécialisée" OR "Master en ingénieur de gestion, à finalité spécialisée" AND 2) NOVA's "Master in Economics" OR "International Master in Finance" OR "Master in Finance" OR "International Master in Management" OR "Master in Management".
Fees: Tuition is paid only to your Home University. Administrative fees may apply at the Host University.
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Double Degree Structure
If you apply through LSM, your home university will be LSM, and you will therefore spend your first year at LSM and your second year at Nova as your host university.
Specialization in Management, Finance, or Economics
This programme is specifically structured to combine the core strengths of both institutions, creating experts ready to tackle global challenges.
| Path | LSM (UCLouvain) | NOVA |
| Management | Master in Management or Business Engineering with a Major to choose | Master in Management with a Major to choose *Major in International Management subject to a limited selection by NOVA |
| Finance | Master in Management or Business Engineering with a Major to choose | Master in Finance with a Major to choose *Major in International Finance subject to a limited selection by NOVA |
| Economics | Master in Management or Business Engineering with a Major to choose | Master in Economics with a Major to choose |
Integrated Master's Thesis Requirements
The LSM/NOVA SBE Double Degree requires the completion of one single, individual Master's thesis (group work is strictly not permitted).
· Supervision: The main supervisor is mandatory based on the student's Home University.
* Students with LSM as Home University must be supervised by an LSM professor.
* Students with NOVA SBE as Home University must be supervised by a NOVA SBE professor.
The assigned professor will supervise and advise the student throughout the entire length of the Master’s thesis.
· Procedure: The Master's thesis will be written in English and the student must follow the guidelines, procedure, and calendar of the university of the main supervisor.
· Jury & Defense: A mandatory oral defense will take place, by videoconference, in front of a jury composed of her/his supervisor and two other professors who will act as readers (those last ones will read the final version of the Master’s thesis, and will be present at the oral defense and will also take part of the discussion about the grade).
· Credit Weight: The Master’s thesis counts towards 20 ECTS for the degree awarded by LSM and towards 30 ECTS for the degree awarded by Nova.
Academic Calendar
| Semester | @ LSM (Belgium) | @ NOVA |
| Fall Semester | Mid-September to Mid/end-December. (Exams in January) | Mid-August to Mid/end-December. (incl. exam session) |
| Spring Semester | End of January/Beginning of February to Mid-end May. (Exams in June) | Beginning of January to mid-end May (incl. exam session) |
| Resit Session | Mid-August to Early September. | N/A (Follow Nova policy) |
How to Apply
| Application Route | Home University | Study Sequence |
| Apply through LSM | LSM (UCLouvain) | Year 1: LSM - Year 2: Nova |
| Apply through NOVA | Nova | Year 1: Nova - Year 2: LSM |
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