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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:
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:
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.
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.
2025/2026
| Unidades curriculares | Semestre | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Análise de Dados para Contabilidade * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Auditoria e Assurance * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Contabilidade Financeira Avançada * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Contabilidade de Gestão Estratégica e Sustentabilidade * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Contabilidade de Grupos Avançada * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Controlo de Gestão para A Criação de Valor * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Gestão Fiscal * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Relato Financeiro Internacional e Análise * | 1 | 6.0 |
| Relato Integrado no Sector Público e Privado * | 1 | 6.0 |
Optativas recomendadas
| Unidades curriculares | Semestre | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertação em Contabilidade e Controlo de Gestão * | 1 | 30.0 |
| Trabalho de Projeto em Contabilidade e Controlo de Gestão * | 1 | 30.0 |
Optativas recomendadas
The MSc in Accounting and Management Control is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving complexities of financial reporting, management control, and strategic decision-making. The program fosters analytical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and a deep understanding of international accounting standards, sustainability reporting, and financial regulation. With a strong international orientation, and through the integration of theoretical foundations and practical applications, the program emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, which are critical competencies in today’s dynamic business landscape. Together with technical expertise in financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, and data analytics, the program ensures graduates are well-positioned to assume roles in multinational corporations, consulting firms, regulatory bodies, and professional accounting organizations. MSc in Master in Accounting and Management Control has as main objective to provide its participants with a current and rigorous training, which allows them a good theoretical and practical mastery of the most recent knowledge verified in the area, essential to guarantee a good insertion in the labour market
Furthermore, the program addresses emerging trends such as ESG reporting, regulatory challenges and digital transformation. Collaboration with industry experts and exposure to real-world financial cases enhance students’ ability to innovate and lead in global markets. Overall, this holistic approach equip students with a perspective inside-out and outside-in of the impacts of business transactions and society concerns, preparing them to drive accounting and financial excellence, creating value in a dynamic business environment. skills are offered in several areas: financial accounting, namely through the study of accounting standards developed by the main international organizations and their application to social and economic phenomena; management accounting and strategy, through the analysis of some of the most important tools in timely decision making by managers; auditing, taxation and sustainability, through the study of various issues of current relevance; data analysis, through the use of technological tools for information analysis and systematization
By the end of the program, the students in the Master in Accounting and Management Control will have gained the following competencies and reached the following learning objectives:
1) Competence in producing written communication in business environments with impact and effectiveness, namely:
1.1) Produce a well-structured written document
1.2) Clearly identify and communicate the relevant key messages within a written document
1.3) Clearly express the link between theoretical arguments and specific practical issues within a written document
1.4) Effectively summarize ideas and conclusions within a written document
2) Competence in delivering oral communication in a business environment with impact and effectiveness, namely:
2.1) Select the appropriate format for a given presentation
2.2) Demonstrate confidence that the communication was well-prepared
2.3) Develop and make presentations with impact
3) Competence in ethical behavior, responsibility, and sustainability, namely:
3.1) Identify and discuss the myriad challenges surrounding corporate responsibility and/or sustainability
3.2) Recognize and critically reflect on ethical dilemmas
4) Competence in Thinking critically about topics, namely:
4.1) Select and interpret relevant data and references from academic and non-academic sources
4.2) Analyse issues effectively, leading to the formulation of well-supported conclusions or solutions
5) Competence in teamwork and interpersonal dealing, namely:
5.1) Organize and allocate tasks among group members to meet goals in an efficient and effective manner
5.2) Show a willingness to listen to others and exhibit curiosity about what people are saying and experiencing
5.3) Schedule tasks to meet milestones deadlines
6) Competence in Accounting and Management Control, namely:
6.1) Apply theories and accounting principles to business events to prepare and analyse financial statements for decision-making
6.2) Interpret reports that include financial and non-financial information, and apply accounting standards for specific industries
6.3) Discuss new trends in management control systems and analyse performance and risk to create value and assure sustainability of organizations
6.4) Analyse tax issues associated with international transactions and explain the main corporate tax planning concepts
6.5) Apply specialized knowledge of auditing principles and explain assurance procedures accurately
6.6) Use econometric models and packages to analyse accounting data.
2025/2026
100% were employed within 3 months of the end of the Programme
22% work outside of their country of origin
The former MSc in Accounting has an employment rate of 100% up to 12 months after completion of the Programme
The sectors most represented in the recruit of masters’ graduates are the Consulting & Audit, Health & Pharmaceutical Services, Banking, and Insurance. In this range of sectors, some of the major recruiters are PwC, Deloitte and Brisa
98% Iscte Business School Employability Rate
98% of Iscte Business School 2nd cycle graduates are in professions adjusted / appropriate to the level of qualifications
Employers are overall very satisfied with Iscte graduates: 2nd cycle - 4.6 (scale 1 to 5)
A bachelor’s degree awarded by a university or institution of higher education
Proficiency in the English language
SELECTION AND RANKING CRITERIA
Check the selection and ranking criteria HERE
DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION
The application is exclusively online.
It is mandatory to attach the following documents:
- Photo (passport-style in jpg, jpeg or png format)
- Identification document (national identity card for national applicants and passport for international applicants
- Undergraduate's degree diploma with final GPA*
- Curriculum vitae
- Master's goal statement (max. 2500 characters, to be submitted in the applications' system directly);
*Candidates who have not finished the undergraduate’s degree must attach:
- A commitment statement (download available in the application form);
- A transcript of records with the list of completed courses and respective grades (an image from your student portal is accepted).
SELECTION PROCESS
IMPORTANT - Selections are made on a rolling basis from the moment the application period opens. We therefore encourage early applications.
The selection process involves four separate stages which are outlined below:
1. Initial Assessment
After completing the online application and paying the non-refundable fee, the application will be assessed by the members of the Application Review Committee.
2. Interview
During the Initial Assessment period, the candidate may be called for an interview with the Master's Director or another member of the Application Review Committee.
3. Decision
All applicants will be notified of the decision. The results will be sent by email and will be available on the application portal.
4. Enrolment
In the event of admission, candidates will be informed of the enrolment process. They will be given a deadline to enroll (thus confirming their place on the Master's programme). Please note that admitted candidates will have to pay the first instalment of tuition fees by the deadline after enrolment.
