ISAG - Higher Institute of Administration and Management

Name

ISAG - Higher Institute of Administration and Management

Legal name

ISAG – INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO E GESTÃO

Website

https://isag.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Systems Administration & Infrastructure (Windows/Linux) (EDAOAIAE), Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ), Billing, Tuition, Fees & Payments (including Cafeteria/Meal Accounts) (EDAFAEAN)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Business school degrees
• Executive education
• Corporate training services
• Polytechnic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor's Degrees and CTESP: Revenue generated from tuition fees charged to undergraduate students enrolled in Bachelor's degrees (Licenciaturas) and Higher Professional Technical Courses (CTESP). Fees vary by program and phase of admission, with early-bird discounts available.
2. Tuition Fees - Master's Programs: Revenue from postgraduate Master's programs including in-person and 100% online delivery modes. Programs include Master's in Commercial Management and Marketing, Master's in Business Management, and Master's in Management (online).
3. Executive Education Programs: Revenue from premium executive programs including MBAs, postgraduate degrees (Pós-Graduações), specialization courses (Cursos de Especialização), and Corporate Education. Programs target working professionals and organizations, with higher fee structures reflecting the advanced and applied nature of the training.
4. Application and Enrollment Fees: One-time fees charged at the application stage (e.g., €75 for candidacy, €33 for insurance) and at enrollment (e.g., €200 matriculation fee for some programs), contributing to upfront revenue.
5. Corporate Education Contracts: Bespoke training contracts with corporate clients under ISAG Executive Academy's Corporate Education division. Programs are customized to client organizations' needs, with pricing negotiated based on scope, duration, and delivery format.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ISAG is a private polytechnic higher education institution delivering undergraduate Bachelor's degrees, Master's programs, and Higher Professional Technical Courses (CTESP) in management, tourism, technology, health, and law. It also runs the ISAG Executive Academy (MBAs, postgraduate degrees, and specializations) and a Corporate Education division providing customized training for organizations and professionals.

Product overview

ISAG - Higher Institute of Administration and Management is a private polytechnic business school in Porto with over 40 years of history offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The institution operates a multi-tiered product architecture comprising undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees in Management, Business Management, Business Relations, Tourism, and Hospitality Management; Master's Programs including Management (online), Commercial Management and Marketing, and Business Management; Higher Professional Technical Courses (CTESP) in areas like Accounting, Digital Marketing, Tourism, and IT Management; and the ISAG Executive Academy providing MBAs, Postgraduate degrees, and Specialization courses. Supporting platforms include the E-Learning Platform powered by NONIO technology and the Inforestudante student portal for academic management. The institution also operates the European Journal of Applied Business and Management (EJABM) for research dissemination and provides Corporate Education services for organizational training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISAG Executive Academy: Executive education division offering MBA programs, postgraduate degrees, specialization courses, and corporate education for professionals.
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Products and services

• Bachelor's Degrees (Licenciaturas) Three-year polytechnic undergraduate programs in management, tourism, technology, health, law, and related fields, aimed at high school graduates seeking a recognized academic credential with strong employability outcomes.
• Master's Programs (Mestrados) Postgraduate Master's degree programs designed for graduates and mid-career professionals seeking advanced specialization and career progression across multiple disciplines.
• Higher Professional Technical Courses (CTESP) Shorter vocational higher education qualifications aimed at providing professional technical skills and faster entry into the labor market.
• ISAG Executive Academy (MBAs, Postgraduates, and Specializations) Executive education offering comprising MBAs, postgraduate degrees, and focused specialization programs targeted at senior managers, executives, and working professionals seeking leadership credentials and applied skills.
• Corporate Education Bespoke corporate training, specialization programs, and academic partnership protocols delivered to companies, public institutions, and organizations for workforce development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% graduate employability rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Journal of Applied Business and Management (EJABM)coreOthersEJABM is ISAG's international peer-reviewed scientific journal, serving as a central pillar of the institution's research output. Indexed in Google Scholar, Latindex, DRJI, and ICI Copernicus Journals Master List, it publishes regular and special issues and is managed by ISAG's Research Coordination Office (GCI).
• FCT / FEDERcoreOthersFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia and the European Regional Development Fund co-finance multiple ISAG research projects, including ACTION (Accessible Tourism), Literature and Knowledge Borders, and co-funded R&D initiatives focused on tourism, hospitality, and business management.
• NORTE 2020 / Portugal 2020 / European Social Fund (FSE)coreOthersISAG participates in multiple R&D projects co-funded by the Northern Portugal Regional Operational Program (NORTE 2020), including the Accessible Tourism Destinations project (Porto & Vila Nova de Gaia), circular economy models for industry, and the Luso-Galaico cooperation project.
• University of Santiago de CompostelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAG maintains a research partnership with the University of Santiago de Compostela on the Observatory of the Caminhos de Santiago, studying pilgrim profiles and the economic impact of the Camino de Santiago routes.
• 236 International Universities and InstitutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISAG holds 236 inter-institutional agreements enabling student and faculty mobility, joint research, and academic exchange programs with partner universities across 75+ countries, supporting its internationalization strategy.
• 240+ International CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 240 international companies partner with ISAG, providing mobility, internship, and employment opportunities for students, as well as collaborative projects and industry input into curricula.
• University of Cabo VerdeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAG collaborates with the University of Cabo Verde on the 'Well-being Across Cultures: Afro-European Index' research project, examining cross-cultural well-being indicators.
• Fundación Universitaria de Compensar (Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAG partners with the Fundación Universitaria de Compensar on multiple research initiatives including green market trends, regional tourism marketing strategies, and technological tools for green businesses in the Bogotá region.
• Instytut Rozwoju Sportu I Edukacji (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAG collaborates with this Polish institute on the 'Well-being Across Cultures: Afro-European Index' research project alongside the University of Cabo Verde and University of Santiago de Compostela.
• EJABM Partners (Researchers and Contributing Institutions)minorOthersISAG's European Journal of Applied Business and Management publishes research from ISAG faculty as well as external researchers from national and international institutions, expanding the institution's research reach and citation impact.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ESADE Business School: Established European business school offering undergraduate, MBA, Master's and executive education across business and management disciplines. Competes with ISAG in the broader Iberian and European executive education market.
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: Top European business school with broad undergraduate, MSc, MBA and custom executive programs. Comparable in international mobility focus and corporate education services; a benchmark for premium European business education.

Direct peers

• Porto Business School (University of Porto): Leading business school based in Porto offering MBAs, Master's and executive education. Operates in ISAG's home market with strong employer brand, competing for the same Northern Portugal talent pool.
• IE University (IE Business School): Private international business school with undergraduate, Master's, MBA and executive programs. Comparable in offering a multi-tier business education portfolio with strong internationalization and corporate education focus.
• Universidade Europeia (Laureate International Universities): Portuguese private higher education institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, management, tourism and hospitality — closely overlapping with ISAG's program portfolio and target students.
• NOVA School of Business and Economics (Universidade Nova de Lisboa): Leading Portuguese business school offering BSc, MSc, MBA and executive programs. Competes with ISAG for Portuguese and international students in Lisbon's catchment, with strong employer outcomes.
• ISCTE Business School: Portuguese business school within ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon offering Bachelor's, Master's, MBA and doctoral programs. Comparable in program scope, although public, competing for graduate and executive students.
• CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business and Economics: Top Portuguese private business school offering undergraduate, Master's, MBA and executive programs. Direct competitor for the same student and corporate client pool in Portugal, with stronger international accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA).
• IPAM Porto (Portuguese Institute of Marketing): Private Portuguese marketing and business school offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Direct competitor for marketing and business students in Porto region.

Emerging players

• Hult International Business School: Global private business school with campuses worldwide and strong online/digital program delivery. Comparable in focus on international student mobility and corporate-relevant practical curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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