Accreditations
Lectured in English and Portuguese
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3rd Round and onwards – ONLY VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR ENGLISH CLASSES!
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The Master’s in Management at Iscte is a program of excellence designed to prepare highly qualified leaders capable of tackling the dynamic challenges of the business world.
With a renewed curriculum, this master’s program stands out for its innovative and flexible approach, aligned with market needs. The curriculum structure combines a strong core with four specializations, allowing students to deepen their knowledge in key strategic areas of management. This approach ensures a comprehensive yet personalized education, enabling students to shape their academic and professional paths according to their goals.
Programme Structure
With a duration of one and a half years (three semesters), the Master’s in Management at Iscte integrates a set of essential courses covering fundamental areas of business management.
Throughout the program, students follow a structured core designed to provide a solid foundation in Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, and Data Analysis. These courses ensure that all students acquire the essential competencies necessary for effective business management in highly competitive and dynamic environments.
Additionally, students have the opportunity to deepen their learning by choosing a specialization and completing a final project, which can be either an academic dissertation or an applied business project.
Specializations: A Strategic Differentiator for Employability
One of the key advantages of the Master’s in Management at Iscte is the possibility for students to choose a specialization that best aligns with their professional goals. These specializations have been carefully designed to meet labor market demands, based on input from key employers, ensuring that students develop the most valued competencies for corporate recruitment.
> Strategy and Leadership: Designed to prepare professionals with leadership, decision-making, and strategic management skills, this specialization is ideal for those aspiring to top management positions in companies and organizations. The focus is on team management, organizational development, and the formulation of long-term competitive strategies.
> Digital Business Innovation: In an increasingly digital business world, this specialization equips students with the necessary tools to lead digital transformation within organizations. Students gain knowledge in intelligent systems applied to management, project management, and global business innovation, ensuring solid preparation for careers in technology and digital business.
> Sustainable Management: With the growing global focus on sustainability, this specialization prepares students to develop sustainable business strategies, addressing topics such as corporate governance, diversity and inclusion, and environmental, energy, and social challenges. Graduates will be ready to lead sustainability initiatives in companies and institutions.
> Taxation and Business Reporting: In-depth knowledge of taxation and financial reporting is essential for informed business decision-making and compliance with international regulations. This specialization equips students with expertise in tax management, business performance analysis, and international financial reporting, preparing them for careers in auditing, tax consulting, management control, and senior corporate management.
Choosing one of these specializations enhances immediate integration into the job market, as employers highly value these specific skills. Iscte’s partnerships with leading companies ensure that students have access to real networking opportunities, internships, and applied projects.
Double Degree
This programme has Double Degree partnerships with the universities listed below.
For more information, click here.
Florida International University nos EUA (acreditada pela AACSB)
KEDGE Business School na França (acreditada pela AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
Universitas Gadjah Mada na Indonésia (acreditada pela AACSB)
Tongji School of Economics and Management - China (acreditada pela AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics - China (EQUIS accredited).
Director(s) message
It is with great enthusiasm that I present to you the renewed Master’s in Management at Iscte, a program of excellence designed to train highly qualified professionals who are fully integrated into the job market.
The business world is constantly evolving, requiring leaders who are prepared to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation. At Iscte, we combine academic rigor with a strong practical component, ensuring that our students develop skills that make a real difference in their careers.
This master’s program stands out for its innovative structure, which combines a comprehensive management education with four specializations: Strategy and Leadership, Digital Business Innovation, Sustainable Management, and Taxation and Business Reporting. These specializations have been carefully designed to meet market demands, allowing students to deepen their knowledge in key areas and gain a significant competitive advantage.
The program’s strong connection with the business sector translates into partnerships with renowned companies, internship opportunities, seminars with industry leaders, and applied projects that challenge students to solve real-world problems. This approach ensures that, upon graduation, our students are fully prepared to take on prominent roles in both national and international organizations.
Moreover, studying at Iscte means being part of a dynamic and multicultural academic environment, right in the heart of Lisbon – a vibrant, innovative city full of opportunities.
If you are looking for a master’s program that combines academic excellence, employability, and international recognition, the Master’s in Management at Iscte is the right choice for you.
We look forward to welcoming you as we build the future of management together!
This programme is designed for students with a previous background in management-related areas (e.g. management, finance, accounting, marketing management, human resources management bachelors, etc..).
If your background is not management-related, please apply to the Master in Business Administration instead.
General information
Note:
Students from outside the EU must pay the whole amount of the tuition fee for each year immediately after enrolment, as payments in instalments are not available.
