Lectured in English and Portuguese
Ranked #87 worlwide in Masters in Management 2025 at Financial Times Ranking
The MSc in BA is a Full-Time programme designed for students without prior academic bachelor background in Management areas, that provides applied general management knowledge that will enable you to develop the skills required to engage in a dynamic and rewarding career in today's globalised world.
International Study Trip, Spain
A residential stay at a European Business School gives you the opportunity to obtain valuable international experience and get a better knowledge of the Iberian market. There will be slots available for this programme (performance based on criteria to be announced in the first week of the masters).
Double Degree
This programme has Double Degree partnerships with the universities listed below. For more information, click here.
KEDGE Business School in France (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA accredited)
Universitas Gadjah Mada - Indonesia (AACSB accredited)
Southwestern University of Finance and Economics - China (EQUIS acrredited)
Florida International University - USA (AACSB accredited)
Tongji School of Economics and Management - China (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA accredited)
Before applying, please consult the admission requirements in the “Application”
This programme is designed for students with a bachelor in areas that are not management-related (i.e., excludes management, economics, finance, accounting, marketing management, human resources management bachelors).
If your background is management-related, please apply to the Master in Management instead.
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Welcome to the Master Degree in Business Administration at Iscte Business School!
This programme is designed to deliver applied general management knowledge that prepares graduates for a dynamic and rewarding international career. It is especially tailored for students with bachelor’s degrees in fields outside management, giving them a solid foundation in business and leadership skills while also conferring the academic title of Master of Science in Business Administration.
Our curriculum combines rigorous academic content with real-world relevance, emphasising both theoretical understanding and practical application. You will develop key competencies in strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, and ethical decision-making, all essential for today’s complex business environments. The programme also places a strong focus on soft skills and career readiness, supported by our Career Services team to help you confidently enter the job market, helping students to get jobs in top companies around the world.
The MSc in BA fosters an inclusive, international learning community, right in the heart of Lisbon, the vibrant capital where ancient heritage and modern life coexist. The programme has Portuguese and English cohorts, and both are enriched by an international trip in addition to exchange and double degree opportunities with partner institutions in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
I invite you to explore further how this programme can help you shape your future as a leader and contribute meaningfully to organisations and society in the years ahead, and why it is the #87 best master’s in management in the world!
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.
