Accounting and Sustainability

Shape the future of accounting - where sustainability meets technology

Prepare to lead the future of accounting in a world shaped by sustainability and digital transformation. The Master's in Accounting and Sustainability at ISEG equips you with the analytical, strategic, ethical, and social skills to excel globally - where financial insight meets ESG impact and technological innovation.

The Master's in Accounting and Sustainability at ISEG prepares future-ready accounting professionals to lead the transformation towards responsible and data-driven business. The program combines a strong foundation in financial and management accounting with emerging fields such as ESG reporting, sustainability performance, and data analytics powered by artificial intelligence.

Building on ISEG's reputation for academic excellence and global connections, the program is designed according to international standards and best practices, and benchmarked against top international universities.

Graduates are fully prepared for global careers as accountants, auditors, consultants, controllers, or sustainability and ESG specialists.

The program is recognized by the Portuguese Order of Certified Accountants (OCC) as ensuring eligibility for the OCC examination. The program also includes courses aligned with the requirements of the Portuguese Order of Statutory Auditors (OROC), offering students valuable opportunities for examination exemptions and professional advancement.

KPMG Merit Award 2025/2026
Prize awarded by KPMG to the best student in the Master's in Accounting and Sustainability.

Students of Accounting and Sustainability benefit from a collegiate and open-minded environment, where the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) play a central role in shaping their academic and professional development.

Partnerships

Partnership with the Big 4 Consultancy, Accounting and Auditing firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC)

Accreditation

KPMG Merit Award

Each academic year, KPMG awards (with a monetary prize) the best student who completed the Master's in Accounting and Sustainability. In this photo you can see last year's winner, Bianka Fabian.

Top reasons to do the Master's in Accounting and Sustainability

01. Internationally developed and globally aligned

Developed in line with the recommendations of global professional organizations (e.g., IFAC, ACCA), benchmarked against the world's top accounting and sustainability programs

02. Expert faculty and global perspective

Learn from world-class professors, graduates of leading universities (e.g., Harvard Business School, Imperial College) and practitioners with intensive industry experience

03. Strong professional integration

Partnerships with Big Four auditing firms provide students with access to experts, case challenges, and recruitment opportunities

04. Cutting-edge focus on sustainability and digital transformation

Unique among European programs, the curriculum bridges accounting with ESG, data analytics, and AI

05. Global mindset

Provides students with a global perspective for an international career in accounting

06. Mix of educational methods

Combines case studies, group projects, role-playing and individual research, fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment

07. Access to the Accounting and Auditor profession

Recognized by the Portuguese Order of Certified Accountants (OCC) for the OCC examination, the program also offers exemptions from specific subjects of the Portuguese Order of Statutory Auditors (OROC) exam, covered within the Master's curriculum

08. Collegiate environment

Benefit from a collaborative and friendly academic atmosphere, where students and professors interact openly

09. Academic excellence and career readiness

9. Academic Excellence and Career Readiness A rigorous one-year full-time program plus one semester dedicated to the Master Final Work (dissertation, project, or an internship), designed to accelerate your career anywhere in the world

10. Study in Lisbon at a leading school

Study in the heart of Lisbon, a vibrant and international city, at a school recognized for academic quality, innovation, and a commitment to educating responsible global leaders

10 things you'll gain by joining ISEG

An outstanding faculty and benchmark research centers are responsible for placing ISEG at the forefront of Economics, Management and Finance.

Top 10 Reasons

The Next Step in Your Career

Your partner in achieving your career goals. Our consultants guarantee you all the necessary support, helping you prepare for your job search or find an internship.

Career Office

Broaden your horizons.

Our mobility programs allow students to explore any part of the world while studying abroad for a semester.

International Mobility Office

If you want to know more about ISEG's Masters in Accounting and Sustainability, let us help you:

After the conclusion of my degree in finance I carefully analyzed the accounting master's programs available at the different universities in Lisbon, and chose the Master's degree in Accounting at ISEG. Essentially, for the high quality of its professors, the prestigious international recognition they have and the opportunity that it provides to work in companies of high recognition in Portugal and abroad. This choice proved to be the right one by confirming all my expectations. This program gave me the opportunity to consolidate my knowledge in accounting in an international environment. The quality and availability of the professors combined with a well-structured and challenging program also allowed me to have a great experience that enriched me as a person and as a professional. Therefore I'm pleased to say that the Master in Accounting helped me to pursue my dream of becoming an auditor. I recommend this program to everyone who loves accounting and wants to achieve great things.

João Minhota

Having already a background in Accounting, I learned much more during this master. All the professors from the master were great and helpful, plus ISEG is a renowned university. By being taught in English I was able to advance my level in this language, which is valuable in the job market. I would recommend this master to anyone who has interest in the area of Accounting and wants to learn at an international level.

Sara Amaral

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Details of the degree

The objectives of the Master's degree in Accounting and Sustainability are as follows:

Development of technical accounting knowledge.

Development of the ability to integrate sustainability principles into accounting practices.

Development of knowledge to apply ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria in financial analysis, reporting, and performance.

Development of competencies to use data analytics and artificial intelligence in supporting informed and responsible management decisions.

Development of skills in the selection and processing of information, analysis of alternative courses of action and decision making.

Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Development of key personal skills, such as written and oral communication, teamwork, leadership, and ethical perspective. These skills are essential for entering the job market and a successful career.

Development of competencies to conduct research or an applied project for the master's final work.

Development of a network relevant to the students' professional careers.

Development of technical knowledge that will prepare students to take exams at the Order of Certified Accountants (OCC) and the Order of Statutory Auditors (OROC).

Students learn from world-class faculty with international research backgrounds and professionals with extensive industry experience, while developing their analytical, strategic, ethical, and social skills demanded by employers worldwide.

With a dynamic, practice-oriented learning environment and strong industry ties, this Master's offers an exceptional pathway to an international career where accounting, sustainability, and technological innovation meet.

Career Impact

Graduates of the Master's in Accounting and Sustainability are equipped to thrive in a wide range of roles, including as:

Financial and Management Accountant

Auditor and Consultant

Controller

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer

ESG Specialist

Data and Analytics Professional in Finance and Accounting

Syllabus*

Year 1 – Semester 1	Credits
Advanced Auditing	6
Corporate Financial Reporting	6
Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence in Accounting	3
Ethics & Behavioural Labs	3
Management Accounting for Sustainable Decision Making	6
Sustainability Reporting and Performance	6

Year 1 – Semester 2	Credits
Advanced Financial Accounting	6
Research Methods in Accounting	6
Strategic Management Control Systems	6
Electives (choose two)** - Accounting Information Systems - Corporate Finance - Corporate Governance - International Taxation - Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Auditing	6 6 6 6 6

Year 2 – Semester 1		Credits
Master's Final Work Workshop		0
Master's Final Work – MFW • Dissertation • Project • Internship		30

* Syllabus for the 2026/2027 academic year approved by the ISEG Scientific Council and subject to approval by A3ES.

**NOTE: The electives listed on the website represent the usual portfolio of options available in the Master's programs. Their offering each year depends on demand and available capacity, so we cannot guarantee that all electives will open or have places for all interested students. We encourage you to plan your choices early and explore alternative options if needed.

See the description of each Curricular Units here.

Admissions & Fees

Applications for all masters at ISEG are online.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Master in Accounting are:

Undergraduates in national or foreign institutions in Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management, or other relevant to the study cycle. Applicants with other degrees are considered on a case-by-case basis.

In accordance with Article 17 d) of Decree-Law No. 74/2006 of the 24^' of March, altered and republished as Decree-Law No. 65/2018 of the 16^' August, other applications considered to be appropriate by the selection panel will be evaluated on the basis of a curricular analysis.

Those students who have not yet completed the 1^st Study Cycle (Bachelors) are eligible to apply conditionally, provided that they satisfy the conditions for obtaining the degree by the end of September (of the same academic year as their application).

Ranking and Selection Criteria

The ranking is based on the grade which is awarded to each candidate. The grade is calculated according to criteria described below. This only applies to candidates who have satisfied the prerequisites.

The considered criteria are: academic background and grade, professional experience and motivation for the course.

Prerequisites: i) Bachelor's degree in national or foreign institutions in Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management, or other relevant to the study cycle; and ii) good knowledge of the English language, written and spoken.

Application Documents

Certificate of the undergraduate degree

Academic Transcript

Curriculum vitae

Motivation Letter

English Diploma (optional)

Reference Letter (optional)

All candidates should have a good knowledge of the English language, written and spoken.

Tuition Fee

These are provisional tuition fees for 2026/27, subject to confirmation by the University of Lisbon statutory bodies.

Students from	First Year	second year	Total
Within the European Union	€ 5,350	€ 2,500	€ 7,850
Outside the European Union	€ 6,350	€ 3,500	€ 9,850

Financial restrictions should never come in the way of your access to higher education, and that is why we believe in providing equal opportunities for everyone.

A specific tuition fee payment schedule may be agreed upon request by the student.

Student Visa

If you are not an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen, you need a Student VISA.
Once you have decided to join the master's program and paid the 1^st tuition fee to secure your place, you can issue the acceptance letter on the FENIX Portal. This document will be needed later to apply for a Student Visa. The student visa must be requested at the nearest Portuguese Embassy or Consular Office in the country of origin.