Accreditations
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Applications open starting December 16th!
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Embark on a transformative journey with our MSc in Accounting and Management Control, tailored for forward-thinking students aspiring to play pivotal roles in the dynamic realm of accounting and finance. As businesses navigate an increasingly volatile economic landscape, the need for adept professionals is more crucial than ever. This program is tailor-made for those envisioning a future as financial leaders, whether as a CFO, certified accountant, financial consultant, investment analyst, controller, auditor, or statutory auditor.
The MSc in Accounting and Management Control is a full-time, two-year program (first year of classes; second year for the dissertation, with an option to expedite completion to half a year).
International Seminar Experience at a European University
Students can participate in a "International Seminar Experience" for 3-5 days, which includes lectures, visits to companies or other organisations, and cultural events, resulting in a multicultural experience. The most recent was In September 2024. Students travelled to London, UK, to:
- Visit the IFRS Foundation and discuss the latest recent IFRS standards and projects with board members and professionals from the International Accounting Standards Board.
- Visit the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and attend a seminar on the relevance of financial statements for credit risk, with one LSE professor.
- Visit the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and learn about the most significant activities while contacting and networking with local and Portuguese specialists.
- Visit KPMG UK and speak with specialists about the interplay of IT and auditing services.
- Personal visits to the main attractions and leisure activities
ISCTE Business School covers many travel expenses and fees, and master students are informed ahead of time each year. Further information will be provided in case of a limited number of places.
Awards of the MSc in Accounting and Management Control
NOKIA Best Student Award: The attribution of the NOKIA awards is intended for the best students who complete the following curricular units of the MSc in Accounting and Management Control:
- M8492 Advanced Financial Accounting
- 04277 International Financial Reporting and Analysis
- 04278 Management Control for Value Creation
- 04280 Data Analytic for Accounting
Please check the regulations here.
Double Degree
This master's program has a Double Degree partnership with Florida International University - USA (AACSB accredited). For more information, click here.
Director(s) message
The MSc in Accounting and Management Control highlights the ethical obligations of accounting professionals within a global economy. Delivered by expert and esteemed instructors, the learning experience will elevate your career potential by imparting cutting-edge knowledge relevant to a wide array of companies.
This program recognizes accounting as a multidisciplinary field:
Prepare students for roles and positions in national and international companies, in global organizations, advanced studies, research, and access to Professional Orders related to accounting activities.
Train future financial statement preparers, investors, creditors, and other stakeholders to address challenges in analysis, decision-making, and value creation.
Foster a strong academic-employer relationship, providing contemporary skills for international and national markets.
Address integrated and sustainability reporting, covering diverse stakeholders' needs such as investors, decision-makers, public entities, reviewers, and regulators.
Comprehend financial accounting and regulation, management control and strategy, sustainability, taxation, auditing, financial analysis, and data analytics.
The Master aims to convey distinctive skills, enabling graduates to create value in any environment. It offers technical and scientific knowledge.
Possibility of recruitment: Monitors from the Accounting Department
The top-performing students in the first year of the Master's in Accounting and Management Control may have the opportunity to serve as monitors in the Accounting Department. Selected candidates will fulfil their responsibilities during the second year of the program.
For further details, please reach out to the Director of the Accounting Department.
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.
