The world is constantly and rapidly changing. The ISG | Business & Economics School accompanies this pace for more than three decades, interpreting and adapting to change constantly. We have a position based on the quality of education that is confirmed by the prestige of our graduates in the market.

The purpose of higher education, more than the technical and scientific training of students, is to form good citizens, that costumer his conduct in society by high values and principles. Or universities or polytechnics should distance themselves from this vital function in Portuguese society.

Offering focused in the field of economics and business at first and second cycles (undergraduate and masters), the ISG has as values the requirement pedagogical and scientific rigor in the transmission of knowledge and its applicability in the labor market. Presides over the construction of the structures of courses of study and content of courses, the criteria of relevance and permanent update, with the references to his experience in higher education, the needs of the market and the necessary international comparisons, now that the mobility of students and teachers is recommended by the Bologna education system.

Academic life is a key milestone in the path of each. In addition to the knowledge acquired and skills developed, learn to innovate and adapt, as are determinants friendships and fellowship among colleagues. The University shall be in addition to a teaching and learning space, a space of socialization.

Values, citizenship and social responsibility governing the development of scientific and pedagogical methods in ISG. We want students to grow in this school and grow them throughout life. Offer a pleasant space and well equipped facilities and infrastructure for learning on the campus of Blackthorn in Lisbon.

Aware of the dynamic role of the ISG training staff able to be competitive nationally and internationally, is for us a permanent stimulus, namely, thereby contributing to the development of Portugal and society in general.

At the start of another school year, I wish the whole community ISG every success and personal achievements.

Dean of ISG | Business & Economics School

Prof. Dr. Miguel Varela