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Lectured in English
Iscte Business School is one of the leading business schools in Portugal whose faculty members and research continue to appear at the forefront of investigation topics in International Management. Distinguished by its applied approach towards business the school’s focus on community and economic outreach has led to the development of various programmes in partnership with the local community and other organisations.
Double Degree
This programme has Double Degree partnerships with the universities listed below.
For more information, click here.
KEDGE Business School Bordeaux - France (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA accredited)
Pforzheim University - Germany (AACSB accredited)
Universitas Gadjah Mada - Indonesia (AACSB accredited)
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics - Slovenia (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA accredited)
Nottingham Trent University - UK (AACSB, EQUIS accredited)
Florida International University - USA (AACSB accredited)
Tongji School of Economics and Management - China (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA accredited)
The MSc in International Management is taught entirely in English and is open to students that possess a Bachelor’s degree in the area of Management or relevant experience in international business. This highly competitive academic programme prepares students to take the next steps professionally, to work within global business enterprises and internationally-connected organisations or academics to pursue research questions.
Why Choose the MIM at Iscte Business School?
A timetable tailored for students with professional commitments
An intensive and compact programme, lasting one year (plus final project/dissertation)
A multicultural study environment with fellow students and a faculty made up of many different nationalities
Due credit is given both to:
Professional interests, through modules aiming at the acquisition of "how-to" competences in international settings
More research-oriented interests, through modules and seminars aimed at the acquisition of capabilities for conducting an investigation in the area of international management. "Wideband" programme designed to respond to a vast array of interests and specialties
Experienced national and international faculty:
more than 60% of our staff come from abroad
faculty of Iscte Business School has authored more than 100 books in different management disciplines, many of which are now required reading at other Portuguese universities
Possibility of participating in optional modules in places such as India and Japan
Possibility of getting a double master's degree from some partner universities.
Moreover:
Students have the possibility of learning the Portuguese language during the programme. This provides students with opportunities in some of the most dynamic markets (Brazil, Angola among others). Portuguese is spoken by around 300 million people spread across all continents
Lisbon offers an exceptional historical heritage and a large variety of cultural and leisure time activities - Iscte Business School is located close to the heart of Lisbon
Financial advantage over other academic centers in Europe and the United States. As the cost of living is below that of other capitals, students will find the time spent in Lisbon free from money concerns
2025/2026
| Unidades curriculares | Semestre | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Comunicação * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Consultadoria Internacional * | 2 | 3.0 |
| E-Business * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Empreendedorismo e Redes * | 2 | 3.0 |
| Estratégia Internacional * | 2 | 3.0 |
| Finanças para Negócios Internacionais * | 2 | 3.0 |
| Gestão Intercultural * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Gestão Internacional, Ética e Responsabilidade Social * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Gestão de Recursos Humanos Internacional * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Logística e Operações Globais * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Marketing Global * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Métodos de Investigação em Gestão Internacional * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Negociação * | 1 | 3.0 |
| Negócios e Gestão Globais * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Projeto Internacional * | 2 | 6.0 |
| Reporte Internacional * | 1 | 3.0 |
Optativas recomendadas
Highly Recommended Elective(s) (total of 6 ECTS)
| Unidades curriculares | Semestre | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertação em Gestão Internacional * | 1 | 54.0 |
| Projeto de Investigação em Gestão Internacional * | 1 | 54.0 |
| Seminário de Projeto de Investigação em Gestão Internacional * | 1 | 6.0 |
Optativas recomendadas
Highly Recommended Elective(s) (total of 6 ECTS)
The Master in International Management at Iscte Business School has the main objective of preparing its graduates to perform high-level business functions in an international, multinational or intercultural context. As a degree of initiation into scientific activity, this program aims to develop research work that increases theoretical, empirical and methodological understanding of international business management, the management of multinational companies, and the intercultural management of human resources.
In addition to the objectives previously stated, it is also intended that graduates of this course develop a capacity for in-depth understanding of the geopolitical and geoeconomic dimensions of the international management of companies and businesses.
To achieve these objectives, the program, which is organized in a modular way, includes a wide range of curricular units covering both soft and hard skills that allow its graduates to reach a high level of performance.
By the end of the program, the students in the Master in International Management 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 International Management, namely:
6.1) Use data for decision-making in international management
6.2) Apply tools and frameworks in international management
6.3) Develop evidence-based reasoning in international management.
2025/2026
EMPLOYABILITY
The MSc in International Management has an employment rate of 100% up to 12 months after completion of Programme. The sectors most represented in the recruit of masters graduates are the Industry & Energy, Consulting & Audit, Health & Pharmaceutical Services, and Trade & Industry. These ranges of sectors, some of the major recruiters are Johnson & Johnson, EDP, and Fidelidade – Caixa Geral de Depósitos
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 Bachelors degree awarded by a university or institution of higher education
Proficiency in the English language
Note: The results of an applicant's GMAT or GRE exam, although not obligatory, may enhance their chances of being admitted
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.
RESERVATION FEE
The enrolment and registration of admitted candidates is subject to the payment of the reservation fee of EUR 1200,00.
