Nova SBE Executive Education Enters the Global Top 10

The school has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the Financial Times Executive Education rankings and has established itself as one of the best in the world.

Nova SBE Executive Education has entered the global Top 10 of the Financial Times Executive Education ranking for Customized Programs for the first time, rising from 15th to 9th place worldwide. This achievement places the school alongside some of the most prestigious institutions in executive education and makes it the only Portuguese- and Iberian-language school in this elite group.

In the Open Programs, the progress has been equally significant, with a rise from 30th to 20th place globally, reflecting the growing recognition of the quality and impact of its educational offerings. This rise reflects not only the ongoing investment in the learning experience but also the consistency of a program that addresses real-world challenges in leadership, management, and organizational transformation.

Nationally, the leadership remains unchanged: Nova SBE Executive Education once again ranks first in Portugal, solidifying its position as a leader in executive education.

More than just a rise in the rankings, this result confirms a sustained growth trajectory and underscores Nova SBE Executive Education’s ambition: to create real impact through training that is relevant, practical, and closely aligned with the needs of organizations. At a time when companies are facing profound changes—from digital transformation to evolving work models, including the need for reskilling and continuous innovation—this international recognition underscores the importance of investing in the development of strategic and leadership skills for the future.

Nova SBE Executive Education thus reinforces its role in developing leaders and transforming organizations in Portugal and around the world, while maintaining a clear focus: combining academic excellence, close ties to the business community, and a practical, results-oriented approach.

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