Business school within ISCTE—Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, offering management programmes with an emphasis on innovation, social science, and applied research.
ISCTE Business School is the business education arm of ISCTE-IUL, a public university established in 1972 in Lisbon, Portugal. The school educates qualified specialists and professionals whose cultural, scientific, and technical skills enable them to contribute to sustainable development at national and global levels.
The school's mission centers on sustainable and responsible management as core values guiding its strategy and institutional relationships. ISCTE Business School integrates sustainability across its teaching, research, campus operations, and community engagement activities, with a commitment to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The school understands its duty to educate and develop responsible consciousness that will leave a better legacy for future generations.
As a member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) since 2011, ISCTE Business School has demonstrated institutional commitment to responsible leadership development. The school holds multiple sustainability certifications, including ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and NP 4469:2019 (Social Responsibility), and was recognized as the first Portuguese university with environmental certification in 2018. The school achieved "Transforming School" status in the 2021 Positive Impact Rating and has been ranked in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for its progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
ISCTE Business School's relevance to the GRLI community is evident through its active membership in GRLI, PRME, and the Global Business School Network (GBSN). The school offers specialized programs including an MBA in Sustainable Management and integrates sustainability content across all study cycles, positioning it as a leader in responsible management education.