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 toward 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. |
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.
Developed in line with the recommendations of global professional organizations (e.g., IFAC, ACCA), benchmarked against the world’s top accounting and sustainability programs
Learn from world-class professors, graduates of leading universities(e.g., Harvard Business School, Imperial College) and practitioners with intensive industry experience
Partnerships with Big Four auditing firms provide students with access to experts, case challenges, and recruitment opportunities
Unique among European programs, the curriculum bridges accounting with ESG, data analytics, and AI
Provides students with a global perspective for an international career in accounting
Combines case studies, group projects, role-playing and individual research, fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment
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
Benefit from a collaborative and friendly academic atmosphere, where students and professors interact openly
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
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
The objectives of the Master’s degree in Accounting and Sustainability are as follows:
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.
Graduates of the Master’s in Accounting and Sustainability are equipped to thrive in a wide range of roles, including as:
| 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 programmes. 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.
Applications for all masters at ISEG are online.
Candidates for the Master in Accounting are:
All candidates should have a good knowledge of the English language, written and spoken.
These are provisional tuition fees for 2026/27, subject to confirmation by the Universidade de Lisboa 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.
If you are not an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen, you need a Student VISA.
Once you have decided to join the master’s programme and paid the 1st 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.
