Program Overview

Master in Accounting

The Master in Accounting, organized by branches - Auditing and Taxation, aims to train highly qualified professionals for the exercise of professional activity, providing solid scientific and technical training in core areas such as Accounting (Financial and Management), Taxation, Auditing and Information Systems, enhancing their insertion in the labor market.

Program Objectives

The program also aims to address the training and development needs of staff and technicians already active in the labor market, with a focus on sustainable industrialisation and technology innovation, as well as promoting resources efficiency and sustainable practices in the accounting field, ensuring their skills remain relevant and updated.

Study Plan

The study plan provides for in-depth theoretical and practical training in each of the areas of specialization - Auditing and Taxation - with a strong component of critical analysis and application of knowledge to real cases, complemented with training in other areas of knowledge that respond to new market demands.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Mode: Evening
• Course: Master
• National/EU student tuition fee (2024/2025): 1000/year
• Scientific area(s): Accounting
• Teaching language(s): Portuguese
• International tuition fees (2024/2025): 4150/year

Professional Outcomes

The graduate with the Master in Accounting, depending on the branch of specialization, will have a training that will allow him to perform functions in different organizations, namely in:

• Accounting and Taxation
• External Audit
• Internal Audit
• Tax Audit
• Consulting (Financial, Audit, Tax, Information Systems)
• Management Control
• Tax / Fiscal Inspection
• Teaching and Research

Accreditation

The course is accredited by a3es.

Registration

The course is registered at the General Directorate of Higher Education with the number R/A-Ef 3419/2011/AL01, and publication in Di·rio da Rep˙blica n.∫ 18/2025, SÈrie II de Aviso n.∫ 2348/2025/2, de 27 de janeiro.

Curricular Plan

The Master in Accounting has a duration of 2 years. A new curricular plan will come into operation in the 2024/2025 academic year, including a new curricular unit on Digital transformation and business intelligence in accounting.

Director

The Director of the Master in Accounting is Sandra Maria Geraldes Alves.

Department

The program is offered by the Institute of Higher Education for Accountancy and Administration.