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Message from the Dean
NOVA IMS, the School of Information Management and Data All this contributes decisively to the future professional
Science at the NOVA University of Lisbon, has as its motto success of those who attend our programs and the loyalty of
“Data with purpose” and is today a protagonist in the creation our students, who not only recommend NOVA IMS to
of value with data, with the aim of having an impact on society, colleagues but also return here to deepen their learning,
organizations and people. proven by the high levels of employability (always above
90%) and highly successful personal and professional
Choosing the right course and place to attend a Postgraduate
trajectories.
or Master´s program is a significant decision, and we, therefore,
believe that we can and should be a strong option to consider NOVA IMS offers a wide range of Postgraduate and Master’s
in your choices. courses, described on the following pages, which have seen
increasing demand and recognition, enabling the construction
We have around 3200 students from 81 countries at NOVA
of learning options tailored to the needs of each particular
IMS. Here we train high quality professionals, true leaders in
student.
digital transformation, equipped with the knowledge and skills
that represent the “state of the art” in our area of intervention. We will be delighted to do everything for you to successfully
Our Master’s programs are duly accredited, and our Master’s join the NOVA IMS community, a vibrant and inspiring
and Postgraduate programs lead multiple international community, always open to accepting new challenges. As a
rankings, placing us as a reference in the national and potential new Postgraduate or Master´s student, do not
international market. We practice a pedagogical approach based hesitate to contact us with the certainty that you will always
on best practices, personalized teaching and easy access for be welcome here!
students to reach out teachers, complemented by a wide range
of support services of recognized quality, interaction with
companies or participation in research projects. Miguel de Castro Neto // Dean of NOVA IMS
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Master Degree in
Information Management
with a specialization
Business Intelligence
for the 5th consecutive year
Postgraduate Program in
Information Management
and Business Intelligence
in Healthcare
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Accreditations and Certifications
The Quality
Management System
The Quality Management System
of NOVA IMS has the quality
certification according to the
norm NP EN ISO 900:2015 by
APCER, in the provision of
UNIGIS
services to students and support
NOVA IMS is accredited as a
the programs at NOVA IMS.
member of UNIGIS, an
international network that
gathers the best schools in
Geographic Information Systems.
Erasmus Mundus
Program
The master degree program in
Geospatial Technologies is part of
the European Commission's
Erasmus Mundus program, and it
has been selected as one of the
A3ES
best European Master degree
NOVA IMS programs are
programs.
accredited by A3ES (Agency for
Assessment and Accreditation of
Higher Education).
AACSB
The double degree master
program in Information Systems
Management is developed in
partnership with the University of
Ljubljana, which is accredited by
AACSB (Association to Advance iSchools
Collegiate Schools of Business). NOVA IMS was the 1st Iberian
Peninsula institute to join
iSchools, an international
organization that brings together
the leading universities in
Eduniversal research and teaching of
information science.
Seven of NOVA IMS' Master and
Postgraduate Programs were
ranked in the TOP of the
world Best Masters Ranking
2022, by Eduniversal - international
agency that publishes the annual EMOS
ranking of the best MBA and Master The Master / Postgraduate
degrees in the world. Program in Statistical Systems
obtained the EMOS (European
Master in Oficial Statistics)
accreditation by European
ABET Statistical System (ESS).
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Alumni
decision. There is a highly prepared and demanding faculty that, in addition to their professional
experience, together with the work carried out with colleagues, allowed me to obtain a level of deep
theoretical and practical knowledge in this new world, increasingly computerized, digital and accelerating
transformation with business impact. Another great advantage was the increase in the diversified
networking, which is very important today. Without a doubt, it was a great experience with a very
positive feedback that will help me to be better prepared for the challenges of the present and the future.
acquisition of new skills due to the quality of the teaching staff, the facilities, and the successive events
better Data Scientist, with its teaching method focused on the most relevant tools in the market and
incorporating the most current and basic themes in its curriculum in the creation of good data
analysis and statistics professionals. With a practical approach, focused on problem-solving and an
academic environment of excellence, with great proximity between teachers and students, NOVA IMS
was a school of enormous importance in my development, the right choice for what would be my
professional future.
and qualified, which means that the programs are demanding and not easy, but you are still allowed
time to have fun and enjoy Portugal. I am very pleased with my experience, and I have learned a lot.
of NOVA IMS, and in my opinion, an essential ingredient that has influenced the development of my
professional career. I made good friends and valuable contacts for business networking!
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Facts
NOVA IMS is the Information Management and Data Science School of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa. This school was
founded in 1989 in response to the shortage of experts in information management and the growing use of information
technologies.
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Postgraduate & Master Degree Programs Index
M
Information Management
with a specialization in Business Intelligence 13
Healthcare Healthcare
Geographic Information Systems and Science 41
PG
Geospatial Data Science 42
Geospatial Technologies 45
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Business Intelligence & Analytics for Hospitality
14
& Tourism
Statistical Systems
17
• with a specialization in Central Bank Statistics
Data-Driven Marketing
25
• with a specialization in Data Science for Marketing
Information Information
Systems Systems
Digital Transformation 30
PG
Management Information Systems Management 31
surance
Information Management
with a specialization in Digital Transformation 32
M Information Management
33
with a specialization in Information Systems Management
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Postgraduate Program
Intelligence Management and Security
The program in Intelligence Management and Security will respond to challenges posed by the new agenda of
international security and defense and the information culture, facing conflicts of interest of the institutions, resulting
from the challenges posed by the new framework of international security and the globalization.
This postgraduate program on Intelligence Management and Security provides skills on analytical tools and presents
methodologies to evaluate, manage, and make decisions in complex security and defense international contexts, which
requires the understanding of the political, diplomatic, economic, and social regional framework.
The Program gives access to the Geospatial Intelligence Certificate (GEOINT), accredited by the United States Geospatial
Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).
Partnership Accreditation
Management
Business Intelligence
and Analytics
Data Science
Master Degree Program in EDUNI VERSAL
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Information Management
Specialization in Business Intelligence
RANKING 2022
BEST MASTERS
The globalizing and ever-changing environment in which businesses operate has promoted, as a critical success factor for
Data-Driven
business, the ability to leverage data and digital transformation to manage information and knowledge in organizations.
Marketing
This Postgraduate Program aims to train experts and managers able to design, build and use business intelligence and
analytics processes to support organizational decision making and knowledge management, inducing value creation and
promoting its operational and strategic excellence.
Information
Systems
Goals Study Plan
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and To earn the postgraduate program diploma, students must
managers to: complete 60 ECTS, of which 45 are in mandatory course units:
Introduce the principles of Knowledge Management to Business Intelligence I;
improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, in Business Intelligence II;
order to promote the competitiveness of organizations;
Data Governance;
and Insurance
Data Mining II;
Use analytical applications to monitor organizations'
Knowledge Management;
performance and visualization tools;
Data Privacy, Security and Ethics;
Understand the purpose and meet the main techniques of
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics; Data Driven Decision Making.
Identify the key indicators of the analytical applications in The remaining 15 ECTS correspond to electives chosen by
a business context. the students from a wide range of course units, available
at the program webpage.
Geo Informatics
and Analytics
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The Master degree Program in Data Science and Advanced Analytics is aimed at analytical oriented people wishing to
meet the challenges of modern technology and like to turn data into knowledge. The specialization in Business Analytics
is more oriented to information management and business and will train students with a stronger business background,
that will allow them to identify and implement the most adequate analytical models to different business problems and
functional areas. In addition, students will be able to interpret the results of business analytics and their implications to
business. Finally, according to the data analysis results, they will be able to make Data-Driven decisions to optimize the
business process. The best students of the 1st year of this program will be invited for a 6 month paid internship, to be held
during the 2nd year, in one of the following institutions: Accenture, BI4ALL, Feedzai, Future Healthcare, Grupo Ageas
Portugal, iFood, Izertis, NOVA IMS, SAS and Tranquilidade.
Interpreting models and their implications for business. Statistics for Data Science;
Storing and Retrieving Data.
Management
Information Management
working hours and after
specialization in Business Intelligence working hours schedule
and Analytics
Data Science
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BEST MASTERS
The globalizing and ever-changing environment in which businesses operate has promoted, as a critical success factor for
Data-Driven
business, the ability to leverage data and digital transformation to manage information and knowledge in organizations.
Marketing
This Master's degree program aims to train experts and managers able to design, build and use business intelligence and
analytics processes to support organizational decision making and knowledge management, inducing value creation and
promoting its operational and strategic excellence.
Information
Systems
Goals Study Plan
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and The academic part corresponds to 60 ECTS, of which 45 are
managers to: in mandatory course units:
Introduce the principles of Knowledge Management to Business Intelligence I;
improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, in Business Intelligence II;
order to promote the competitiveness of organizations;
and Insurance
role in creating value for the business;
Data Mining II;
Use analytical applications to monitor organizations'
Knowledge Management;
performance and visualization tools;
Data Privacy, Security and Ethics;
Understand the purpose and meet the main techniques of
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics; Data Driven Decision Making.
Identify the key indicators of the analytical applications in The remaining 15 ECTS correspond to electives chosen by
a business context. the students from a wide range of course units, available
at the program webpage.
Geo Informatics
and Analytics
The hospitality and tourism sector is a privileged field for the application of data science, not only in the sphere of hospitality
but also allows the development of analytical models that simultaneously promote quality visitation and better monitoring
and management of these spaces by adopting metrics that, rather than just counting the number of visits, objectively assess
the value created by each tourist who visits us.
Partnership
Support
Management
Enterprise Data Science & Analytics
and Analytics
Data Science
EDUNI VERSAL
1st PORTUGAL 3rd EUROPE 3rd WORLD RANKING 2022
BEST MASTERS
Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the Postgraduate Program in Enterprise Data Science & Analytics will present the
Data-Driven
methodologies and tools that will transform data into information, on which enterprises can base strategic information on
Marketing
entering new markets, launching new product or service lines, optimizing processes, transforming business models and,
generally, competing in a market increasingly driven by data-driven decisions.
This program aims to qualify professionals in data science and advanced analytics, as well as in the creation of predictive
models and their practical application in enterprise environments.
Information
Systems
use Big Data and Machine Learning tools and methodologies complete 9 course units:
in the: Analyzing and Visualizing Data;
Exploration and transformation of data; Analyzing Big Data;
Creation of data models and data visualization; Big Data Foundations;
Application of statistical methods to data; Data Science and Machine Learning;
Application of data science methodologies; Deep Learning Neural Networks;
and Insurance
Application of data science techniques to common Managing Relational and Non-Relational Data;
scenarios in enterprise environments.
Programming for Data Science;
Statistics for Enterprise Data Analysis.
Partnership
Healthcare
The postgraduate program in Statistical Systems, with a specialization in Central Bank Statistics, was developed in close
collaboration with Banco de Portugal, in order to provide managers and technical staff that work in central bank statistics,
either as producers, as analysts or users of statistical information, the fundamental knowledge, and skills to the development
of their activity. This program, accredited by European Statistical System (ESS) with the EMOS (European Master of Official
Statistics) seal, places special emphasis on the collection and compilation of monetary, financial, foreign exchange and
balance of payments statistics, including those arising directly from the participation of Banco de Portugal in the European
System of Central Banks (ESCB).
Management
Statistical Systems
specialization in Official Statistics
and Analytics
Data Science
The postgraduate program in Statistical Systems, with a specialization in Official Statistics, aims at endowing technical staff
Data-Driven
and managers who work in the scope of the National Statistical Systems (NSS), either as producers or as analysts or users of
Marketing
statistical information, the knowledge, and skills crucial to the exercise of their activity.
This program, accredited by the European Statistical System (ESS) with the EMOS (European Master of Official Statistics) seal,
offers specialized training in official statistics, particularly in the production of statistics included in the statistical activity of
NSS and international statistics’ organizations.
Information
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and To earn the postgraduate program diploma, students must
Systems
managers to: complete 60 ECTS. The course units will be chosen by the
Manage and lead the process of producing official students from the following:
statistics; Accounting and Financial Data Management for
Information; Official Statistics;
Develop techniques and methodologies of data collection;
Analysis of Discrete Data; Multivariate Data Analysis;
Master the tools and processes used for the storage,
Analysis of Variance; National Accounts;
and Insurance
Apply statistical and computational methodologies and Computational Statistics I; Research Methodologies;
exploration and information analysis tools, to produce Computational Statistics II; Sampling and Estimation;
official statistics that can add value to decision making;
Data Collection, Administrative Statistical Communication;
Communicate results in written or oral form, adapting Sources and Big Data;
Statistical Methods;
them to the level and specific interests of the audience. Databases Management;
Statistical Treatment of
Descriptive Data Mining; Data;
Econometric Methods; Time Series Analysis.
Geo Informatics
Forecasting Methods;
and Analytics
Program Length
Two semesters, total of 60 ECTS.
The postgraduate program in Information Analysis and Management aims to train experts and managers qualified to lead and
guide information collection, compilation, analysis, and management inside organizations.
The analysts and information managers have the vital task of organizing and analyzing information from organizations and
translating it into actions to achieve tangible goals. The major goal of this program is to create skills for decision-making
support and to promote decision-making improvements in organizations.
Management
Data Science and Advanced Analytics
specialization in Data Science
and Analytics
Data Science
EDUNI VERSAL
1st PORTUGAL 1st WESTERN EUROPE RANKING 2022
BEST MASTERS
The Master degree Program in Data Science and Advanced Analytics is aimed at analytical oriented people wishing to
Data-Driven
meet the challenges of modern technology by solving new and challenging problems, who like to turn data into
Marketing
knowledge. The specialization in Data Science is more oriented to information technology and computer science. This
specialization will provide stronger technical skills, allowing students to master all the most known and widely used
paradigms and environments for software development. Students from this specialization will be specialized in problem
solving, optimization and computational intelligence. They will be able to approach big data technically and they will have
solid skills in methods like deep learning. The best students of the 1st year of this program will be invited for a 6 month
paid internship, to be held during the 2nd year, in one of the following institutions: Accenture, BI4ALL, Feedzai, Future
Healthcare, Grupo Ageas Portugal, iFood, Izertis, NOVA IMS, SAS and Tranquilidade.
Information
Systems
Goals Study Plan
This program will provide a set of interdisciplinary skills The program structure for the academic part has 11 course units:
and tools such as: Big Data Analytics;
Understanding of the main paradigms associated with Big Data Modelling and Management;
large databases and data warehouses;
Computational Intelligence for Optimization;
and Insurance
Data Visualization;
intelligence, in particular for "Big Data" related
Deep Learning;
problems;
Machine Learning;
Mastering the processes of creation and maintenance of
descriptive and predictive models; Programming for Data Science;
Mastering the most used paradigms and environments Statistics for Data Science;
of software development; Storing and Retrieving Data;
Mastering the concept of problem-solving. Text Mining.
Geo Informatics
and Analytics
The Master Program in Statistics and Information Management, with a specialization in Information Analysis and
Management, aims to train experts and managers qualified to lead and guide information collection, compilation, analysis,
and management inside organizations.
The analysts and information managers have the vital task of organizing and analyzing information from organizations
and translating it into actions to achieve tangible goals. The major goal of this program is to create skills for
decision-making support and to promote decision-making improvements in organizations.
Management
Data Science for Marketing
and Analytics
Data Science
The Postgraduate program in Data Science for Marketing aims to fill a gap in the postgraduate training of marketing
Data-Driven
professionals who need to gain new skills to be able to actively participate in the development and application of analytical
Marketing
marketing models. With the proposed study plan, this program presents an up-to-date structure that combines several areas
of marketing with a transversal approach of data science to leverage them.
This program is designed to provide excellent training, articulating key concepts and challenges for marketing
decision-making in its multiple strategic, innovation and methodological strands, with practical data-oriented processing
(data science & big data), artificial intelligence (machine learning) and analysis of social networks of consumers. The
versatility in the offer of optional curricular units also allows reinforcing theoretical and practical knowledge in several
related areas, such as: digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, and search engine optimization.
Information
Systems
Goals Study Plan
The specific objectives of the program are the training of To earn the postgraduate program diploma, students must
marketing professionals to be capable of: complete 60 ECTS, of which 41 are in mandatory course units:
Bridging the gap between marketing and data science, Big Data for Marketing;
being empowered with the ability to think critically about Data Science for Marketing;
and Insurance
Knowing how to support marketing decision-making
Marketing Strategy & Innovation;
through a practical understanding of the fundamental
methods used by data scientists; Social Network Analysis.
Learning data science tools and models and being ready The remaining 19 ECTS correspond to electives chosen by
to deploy them in the organization; the students from a wide range of course units, available
at the program webpage.
Developing the capabilities to load, clean and transform
data, and identifying the best models and methodologies
to extract meaningful marketing knowledge from
Program Length
Geo Informatics
and Analytics
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1st PORTUGAL 3rd WESTERN EUROPE RANKING 2022
BEST MASTERS
The digital revolution of recent years has completely changed the way people search for information, consume, interact, and
learn. In this context, marketing professionals increasingly use decision support systems to sustain their brands and products
in the marketplace.
The need to adopt analytical approaches to understand and create competitive advantages in this environment has gained
greater importance. This Postgraduate Program provides a solid foundation to meet the new marketing challenges, which
allows building a strategic and integrated customer vision - online and offline - and contributes to improving the
decision-making process in companies.
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Management
Marketing Intelligence
and Analytics
Data Science
The postgraduate program in Marketing Intelligence trains technical and management staff to lead and guide the collection,
Data-Driven
organization, analysis, exploration, and dissemination of marketing information in organizations.
Marketing
The program provides a balanced curriculum with two components: one based on tools and methodologies of marketing
management, and the other supported by methodologies and techniques of information analysis and management.
Information
Systems
marketing management; Consumer Behavior Insights;
Be aware of client behavior and create relationship Digital Marketing & E-Commerce;
policies;
Marketing Engineering & Analytics;
Master the processes and tools used for the storage,
Marketing Research;
organization, and access to information for marketing in
Marketing Strategy & Innovation.
companies;
and Insurance
at the program webpage.
uncertainty in solving marketing problems;
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Healthcare
This postgraduate program fills a gap in the high-level training of managers, technical staff, and other experts in marketing. It
is especially aimed at technical staff and market researchers, as well as professionals involved in customer relationship
management. Its main goal is to provide excellent and balanced training, with a conceptual component and marketing
methodology with quantitative aptitude, as well as practical training that draws on case studies and project development.
NextGenerationEU
https://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/
Management
Data-Driven Marketing
specialization in Data Science for Marketing
and Analytics
Data Science
The Master Degree Program in Data-Driven Marketing, with a specialization in Data Science for Marketing, aims to fill a gap
in the postgraduate training of marketing professionals who need to gain new skills to be able to actively participate in the
Data-Driven
Marketing
development and application of analytical marketing models. With the proposed study plan, this program presents an
up-to-date structure that combines several areas of marketing with a transversal approach of data science to leverage them.
This program is designed to provide excellent training, articulating key concepts and challenges for marketing
decision-making in its multiple strategic, innovation and methodological strands with practical data-oriented processing (data
science & big data), artificial intelligence (machine learning) and analysis of social networks of consumers. The versatility in
the offer of optional curricular units also allows reinforcing theoretical and practical knowledge in several related areas such
as digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, and search engine optimization. This program is offered in two formats:
Working Hours (WH): it is aimed at young graduates and professionals who intend to study on a full-time basis;
Information
Systems
After Working Hours (AWH): it is particularly aimed at professionals who intend to make their studies compatible with
their professional activity.
and Insurance
information; Marketing Engineering & Analytics;
Knowing how to support marketing decision-making Marketing Strategy & Innovation;
through a practical understanding of the fundamental
Research Methodologies;
methods used by data scientists;
Social Network Analysis.
Learning data science tools and models and being ready
to deploy them in the organization; The remaining 19 ECTS correspond to electives chosen by
the students from a wide range of course units, available
Developing the capabilities to load, clean and transform
at the program webpage.
data, and identifying the best models and methodologies
to extract meaningful marketing knowledge from
Geo Informatics
and Analytics
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Postgraduate Program in
Digital Marketing and Analytics 1st PORTUGAL 3rd WESTERN EUROPE RANKING 2022
BEST MASTERS
The digital revolution of recent years has completely changed the way people search for information, consume, interact, and
learn. In this context, marketing professionals increasingly use decision support systems to sustain their brands and products
in the marketplace. The need to adopt analytical approaches to understand and create competitive advantages in this
environment has gained greater importance.
The Master Degree Program in Data-Driven Marketing, with a specialization in Digital Marketing and Analytics, provides a solid
foundation to meet the new marketing challenges, which allows building a strategic and integrated customer vision - online
and offline - and contributes to improving the decision making process in companies. This program is offered in two formats:
Working Hours (WH): it is aimed at young graduates and professionals who intend to study on a full-time basis;
After Working Hours (AWH): it is particularly aimed at professionals who intend to make their studies compatible with
their professional activity.
Program Coordinator
Paulo Rita
Program Length
Four semesters: 2 for the academic part, and 2 for the
development of a scholarly thesis or a work project or a
Support and Funding
professional internship report, total of 120 ECTS.
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Management
Data-Driven Marketing
after working
specialization in Marketing Intelligence hours schedule
and Analytics
Data Science
The Master Degree Program in Data-Driven Marketing, with a specialization in Marketing Intelligence, trains technical and
Data-Driven
management staff to lead and guide the collection, organization, analysis, exploration, and dissemination of marketing
Marketing
information in organizations. This program provides a balanced curriculum with two components: one based on marketing
management tools and the other supported by information analysis and management methodologies.
Information
Systems
Goals Study Plan
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and The academic part corresponds to 60 ECTS, of which 41 are
managers to: in mandatory course units:
Develop marketing management strategies, methods, and Brand Management;
instruments; Consumer Behavior Insights;
Be aware of client behavior and create relationship Digital Marketing & E-Commerce;
and Insurance
Marketing Research;
organization, and access to marketing information in
Marketing Strategy & Innovation;
companies;
Research Methodologies.
Use several methodologies and tools for information
exploration and analysis in order to reduce the levels of The remaining 19 ECTS correspond to electives chosen by
uncertainty in solving marketing problems. the students from a wide range of course units, available
at the program webpage.
Four semesters: 2 for the academic part, and 2 for the Paulo Rita
development of a scholarly thesis or a work project or a
professional internship report, total of 120 ECTS.
NextGenerationEU
Healthcare
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The Master Degree Program in Data-Driven Marketing, with a specialization in Marketing Research and CRM, fills a gap in
the high-level training of managers, technical staff, and other experts in marketing. It is especially targeted at technical
staff and market researchers, as well as professionals involved in customer relationship management. Its main goal is to
provide excellent and balanced training, with a conceptual component and marketing methodology with quantitative
aptitude, as well as practical training that draws on case studies and project development.
NextGenerationEU
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Management
Digital Enterprise Management
and Analytics
Data Science
For an effective "Digital Transformation" of organizations, which can benefit from sophisticated technologies such as "cloud
Data-Driven
computing", "big data & analytics", "internet of things", 3D printing, "machine learning", or artificial intelligence , among
Marketing
others, and in a more accessible way, there is still a lack of managers or staff members with skills that allow approaching the
implementation of these projects in a holistic and strategic way and not just as a technological modernization.
The Postgraduate Program in Digital Enterprise Management aims to prepare managers and professionals for digital and
business transformation, not only with the knowledge of the latest technologies available in an information management
perspective, which is increasingly complex, and which allows for the creation of strategic and competitive, as well as
managing this transformation that involves a whole set of factors such as the preparation of the organizational culture,
management of change, valorization of human resources, redefinition of processes, and creation of value.
Information
Systems
Goals Study Plan
This postgraduate program aims to: To earn the postgraduate program diploma, students must
Prepare managers to be in charge of the “digital transformation” complete 60 ECTS, of which 45 are in mandatory course units:
in their organizations, and become the change drivers in Adoption Models;
processes, organization and human resources; Big Data Analytics for Business;
and Insurance
Cloud and Mobility Solutions;
accelerate the profitability and productivity in the
Digital Systems for Enterprise 4.0;
organizations;
Digital Transformation Capstone Project;
Offer the students clear access to state of the art of
reference suppliers of technologies and distribution models Digital Transformation Methodologies;
that leverage the digital transformation; Online Collaboration Tools.
Provide access to digital transformation methodologies, The remaining 15 ECTS correspond to electives chosen by
and maturity models, that allow the readiness assessment, the students from a wide range of course units, available
and management of an organization transformation. at the program webpage.
Geo Informatics
and Analytics
The Postgraduate Program in Digital Transformation recognizes the significance of digital transformation in today's business
world. The program aims to strengthen NOVA IMS's training offering in this area by focusing on the exploration of
technological advancements and processes that can help organizations enhance their competitive advantage through the
transformation or development of their business models. As digital transformation becomes increasingly crucial for
companies to remain relevant and competitive, the importance of training in this area cannot be overstated. By participating
in this program, professionals will gain a deeper understanding and competences of how to leverage technology to drive
business growth and create new opportunities.
Management
Information Systems Management
and Analytics
Data Science
Master Degree Program in EDUNI VE RSAL
1st PORTUGAL 2nd WESTERN EUROPE
Information Management
Specialization in Information Systems
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Management BEST MASTERS
The postgraduate program in Information Systems Management explores the various technologies in IT and their impact on
Data-Driven
planning, design, functionality, and information systems management. It also focuses on understanding the interaction
Marketing
between technology and business processes, strategy, and organizational policies.
This program promotes strategic thinking in the role of information systems in developing management strategies and
information sharing that can increase the competitiveness of organizations.
Information
Systems
Goals Study Plan
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and To earn the postgraduate program diploma, students must
managers to: complete 60 ECTS, of which 41,5 are in mandatory course units:
Develop strategies, methods, and tools for knowledge Cybersecurity;
and information systems management; Data Governance;
and Insurance
Data Privacy, Security and Ethics;
on the most recent technological advances;
Information Management Systems;
Master the processes and tools used for the storage,
Information Project Management;
organization, and access to information in organizations;
Information Systems Architectures;
Improve organizational efficiency through the creation
and design of business processes; Information Systems Development;
The Master Degree Program in Information Management, with a specialization in Digital Transformation recognizes the
significance of digital transformation in today's business world. The program aims to strengthen NOVA IMS's training offering
in this area by focusing on the exploration of technological advancements and processes that can help organizations enhance
their competitive advantage through the transformation or development of their business models. As digital transformation
becomes increasingly crucial for companies to remain relevant and competitive, the importance of training in this area cannot
be overstated. By participating in this program, professionals will gain a deeper understanding and competences of how to
leverage technology to drive business growth and create new opportunities.
Management
Information Management
specialization in Information Systems Management
and Analytics
Data Science
EDUNIVE RSAL
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The Master Degree in Information Management, with a specialization in Information Systems Management, explores the
Data-Driven
various technologies in IT and their impact on planning, design, functionality, and information systems management. It
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also focuses on understanding the interaction between technology and business processes, strategy, and organizational
policies. This program promotes strategic thinking in the role of information systems in developing management
strategies and information sharing that can increase the competitiveness of organizations.
Information
Systems
Goals Study Plan
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and The academic part corresponds to 60 ECTS, of which 41,5
managers to: are in mandatory course units:
Develop strategies, methods, and tools for knowledge and Cybersecurity;
information systems management; Data Governance;
and Insurance
Data Privacy, Security and Ethics;
the most recent technological advances;
Information Management Systems;
Master the processes and tools used for the storage,
Information Project Management;
organization, and access to information in organizations;
Information Systems Architectures;
Improve organizational efficiency through the creation and
design of business processes; Information Systems Development;
Create and develop information systems and technologies Information Systems Governance;
that meet organizations' information needs. Information Technologies Services Management.
Geo Informatics
Successful businesspeople accept the challenges brought about by the transition to an information society. They build their
businesses and careers on new findings in management, operations, and the application of information systems and
technologies. Completing the Master degree program will make the master student an expert who, as a businessperson or
information systems specialist, will be able to directly and creatively manage, advise and participate in the development and
application of information systems technologies, manage information systems departments, and manage changes leading to the
strategic renewal of businesses based on the restructuring of business processes and application of information technology.
Develop the ability to manage, advise, and participate in Management of Information Systems.
the development and application of information resources, 2 (Spring) Semester at SEB LU (Ljubljana)
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and the ability to manage changes towards the strategic Business Intelligence and Analytics;
renewal of business. Business Skills Development 1;
Digital Business;
Master thesis, total of 120 ECTS. Accounting Information for Decision Making;
Business Process Management;
Developing Software Solutions;
Partnership Program Coordinators Organization and Management;
NOVA IMS: Fernando Bação
Research Methods and Techniques.
SEB LU: Peter Trkman
4 (Spring) Semester at SEB LU / NOVA IMS(1)
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Management
Data Science for Finance
and Analytics
Data Science
The Postgraduate Program in Data Science for Finance is a highly innovative quantitative orientated one-year program aimed
Data-Driven
at technically-minded graduates wanting a deeper, more analytical study of finance (including the Decentralised Finance and
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CryptoAssets), risk management and financial engineering than is found in general finance programs. The program is
designed to prepare students for successful careers in asset management, financial engineering and risk management in the
financial sector (financial markets, financial institutions, regulators and supervisors) using state-of-art technologies and
methodologies.
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preparing finance professionals for: complete 11 course units:
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Developing data-driven pricing & risk management models Algorithmic Trading;
of both plain vanilla and exotic financial securities that Asset Pricing & Portfolio Management;
compete with traditional model-based approaches;
Computational Finance;
The development of data-driven models that explain the
Credit Risk Scoring;
dynamics of financial asset prices;
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) & CryptoAssets;
and Insurance
Financial Derivatives & Risk Management;
Understanding the potential transformations in the
financial industry resulting from the adoption of blockchain Fixed Income Securities;
technology to Fintech & InsurTech; Insurance Data Science;
The acquisition and development of skills in the most popular Machine Learning in Finance;
programming languages in the financial industry (R, Python);
Text Mining.
The development of Predictive Analysis and Trading
models, Sentiment Analysis, Financial Fraud Detection
techniques, Credit Rating models, Insurance pricing models,
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and Analytics
Developed in partnership with the Finance General Inspection – Portuguese Audit Authority (IGF), the postgraduate program
in Financial and Budgetary Management and Control aims to empower participants with a set of competencies in the area of
management and financial control, which enable the development of new information management strategies relevant to the
performance of functions in the financial and budgetary sphere.
Management
Financial Markets and Risks
and Analytics
Data Science
Resulting from a partnership between NOVA Information Management School and ISCTE Executive Education, the
Data-Driven
postgraduate program in Financial Markets and Risks combines a prestigious teaching staff, that aligns knowledge and
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scientific rigor with practical experience, current and innovative contents with a strong applied component, in a structured
program providing staff at financial sectors specialized training in the creation, analysis, and assessment of financial
instruments, with a particular focus on derivatives, and the identification and implementation of integrated technical analysis
and management of assets, liabilities and financial risks
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The main goals of this program are: To earn the postgraduate program diploma, students must
Systems
Analysis and detailed assessment of the main financial complete 12 course units:
products and instruments, with particular focus on Asset and Liability Management;
derivatives; Corporate Valuation;
Identification and development of integrated technical Credit Risk;
analysis and management of several financial risks,
Data Science for Finance;
whether in terms of their coverage and conduct of
and Insurance
Financial Derivatives;
Development of analytical skills and decision in the
management of assets and liabilities, particularly in the Financial Options and Structured Products;
management of investment portfolios, treasury, pension Fixed Income Securities;
funds and management of investment funds;
FX and Money Markets;
Development of techniques and processes for financial
Longevity-Linked Securities & Derivatives;
innovation, notably the development and evaluation of
Market Risk;
new products, asset classes, and operations.
Portfolio Management.
Geo Informatics
and Analytics
Program Length
Two semesters, total of 60 ECTS.
The postgraduate program in Risk Analysis and Management aims to train technical and management staff to be able to
identify, quantify, and manage the risks of institutions (whether financial or not).
The program aims to train staff of financial institutions or those of a different nature, enabling them to make decisions in risk
management, according to the capital requirements established by Solvency II and Basel III.
Management
Law and Financial Markets
and Analytics
Data Science
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Resulting from a partnership between NOVA Information Management School and NOVA School of Law, the Master degree
Data-Driven
program in Law and Financial Markets is taught in English and aims to provide Law graduates a comprehensive and
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specialized training in financial markets, instruments, and intermediaries, that enables them to enter into legal research, to
embrace a legal profession in the banking, insurance or capital markets, or practicing Law at a renowned law firm.
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link to financial markets and investments;
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Banking Law;
Understand the organization and functioning of the Financial Instruments Law;
general financial system and, particularly, the financial
Financial Markets and Investments;
markets;
Insurance Law;
Provide analysis and evaluation skills of the main financial
Introduction to Data Analysis;
instruments traded on the capital markets;
Introduction to Financial Derivatives and Risk Management;
and Insurance
Stimulate a critical and interdisciplinary approach of Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets;
knowledge, providing the lawyer with the necessary tools Risk Management in Financial Contracts.
to solve complex problems or issue judgments on
The remaining 8 ECTS correspond to electives chosen by
situations of incomplete information.
the students from a wide range of course units, available
at the program webpage.
Four semesters: 2 for the academic part, and 2 for the NOVA IMS: Fernando Bação, Pedro Simões Coelho
and Analytics
development of a scholarly thesis or a work project or a FDUNL: Joana Farrajota, Margarida Lima Rego
professional internship report, total of 120 ECTS.
Partnership
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The Master Program in Statistics and Information Management, with a specialization in Risk Analysis and Management,
aims to train technical and management staff to be able to identify, quantify and manage the risks of institutions
(whether financial or not). The program aims to train staff of financial institutions or those of a different nature, enabling
them to make decisions in risk management, according to the capital requirements established by Solvency II and Basel III.
Management
Geographic Information Systems and Science
and Analytics
Data Science
This program is taught
in Portuguese
The distance learning Postgraduate program / Master degree program in Geographic Information Systems and Science was
Data-Driven
developed within the UNIGIS International Association, a global network of universities that offer programs in Geographic
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Information Systems. The Postgraduate program taught in b-learning and e-learning formats provides a technical and
scientific framework related to the use of geographic information technology and analysis, especially skills related to the
modeling and analysis of spatial data, and the design and planning of geographic information technology and analysis in
organizations. This Program gives access to the Geospatial Intelligence Certificate (GEOINT), accredited by the United States
Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).
Information
Systems
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and To earn the postgraduate program diploma, students must
managers to: complete 60 ECTS, of which 7,5 are mandatory,
Develop appropriate strategies, methodologies, and tools corresponding to the course unit Geographic Information
of geographic information management, for the analysis of Systems and Science. The elective course units will be
questions raised when using this type of information; chosen, by the student, from the following course units:
Model, monitor, and simulate geographic, demographic, and Cartographic Sciences and Programming for
Data Acquisition; Geospatial Web Services;
environmental phenomena in diverse analysis contexts;
and Insurance
reduce the levels of uncertainty related to the resolution of (GeoINT); Visualization;
problems of a geographical nature; GIS and Modelling; Spatial Databases;
Design and develop information systems and technologies GIS in Organizations; Spatial Statistics.
that meet the needs of geographic information within an Geospatial Programming;
organizational context.
Partnership Accreditation
Healthcare
Management
Geospatial Data Science
and Analytics
Data Science
This program is taught
in Portuguese
The Postgraduate Program in Geospatial Data Science provides the necessary skills for the analysis, modeling, and
Data-Driven
visualization of geographic information and it aims to train professionals for the role of artificial intelligence, programming,
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and data mining in the development of solutions to challenges in the public and private sectors.
Developed within the UNIGIS International Association, a global network of universities that offer programs in Geographic
Information Systems, this program is taught in b-learning and e-learning format, and it gives access to the Geospatial
Intelligence (GEOINT) certificate accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).
Information
Systems
This program provides the knowledge and skills needed to: To earn the postgraduate program diploma, students must
Understand and contribute to the great technical and social complete 60 ECTS. In the e-learning format, 52,5 ECTS are
challenges created by computing environments rich in mandatory and 7,5 correspond to elective course units, to
geospatial data including its architecture, integrity and be chosen by the students. The offered course units in this
management; program are the following:
Understand how geospatial data can be acquired and used Cartographic Sciences and Geospatial Programming*;
Data Acquisition; Programming for
to support various analysis, modeling, and geovisualization
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Understand how artificial intelligence, programming and Geospatial Data Mining*; Spatial Data Analysis and
data mining can be used to intelligently enhance the Geospatial Intelligence Visualization;
typical concepts and flows of geographic information (GeoINT); Spatial Databases*;
science and thus provide institution-centric solutions to a GIS and Modelling*; Spatial Statistics*.
wide variety of challenges and societal problems across GIS in Organizations;
public and private sectors. *Mandatory Course units in the e-learning format. For more information,
visit the program webpage.
Geo Informatics
Partnership Accreditation
Healthcare
Management
Geographic Information Systems and Science
specialization in Geographic Information Systems and Science
and Analytics
Data Science
This program is taught
in Portuguese
The Master Degree Program in Geographic Information Systems and Science was developed in collaboration with UNIGIS
Data-Driven
International Association, a global network of universities that offer programs in Geographic Information Systems.
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This specialization, taught in b-learning and e-learning formats, provides a technical and scientific framework related to the
use of geographic information technology and analysis, especially skills related to the design and planning of geographic
information technology and analysis in organizations. This program gives access to the Geospatial Intelligence Certificate
(GEOINT), accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).
Information
Systems
The goal of this program is to train technical staff and To complete the curricular component (1st year), students
managers to: must complete 60 ECTS, of which 7,5 are mandatory,
Develop appropriate strategies, methodologies, and tools corresponding to the course unit Geographic Information
of geographic information management, for the analysis of Systems and Science. The elective course units will be
questions raised when using this type of information; chosen, by the student, from the following course units:
Model, monitor, and simulate geographic, demographic, and Cartographic Sciences and Programming for
Data Acquisition; Geospatial Web Services;
environmental phenomena in diverse analysis contexts;
and Insurance
reduce the levels of uncertainty related to the resolution of (GeoINT); Visualization;
problems of a geographical nature; GIS and Modelling; Spatial Databases;
Design and develop information systems and technologies GIS in Organizations; Spatial Statistics.
that meet the needs of geographic information within an Geospatial Programming;
organizational context.
4 semesters: 2 for the academic part and 2 for the Marco Painho
development of a scholarly thesis or a work project or a
professional internship report, total of 120 ECTS.
Partnership Accreditation
Healthcare
The Master Degree Program in Geographic Information Systems and Science was developed in collaboration with UNIGIS
International Association, a global network of universities that offer programs in Geographic Information Systems. It is taught
in in b-learning and e-learning format.
The specialization in Geospatial Data Science provides the necessary skills for the analysis, modeling, and visualization of
geographic information and it aims to train professionals for the role of artificial intelligence, programming, and data mining
in the development of solutions to challenges in the public and private sectors. This program gives access to the Geospatial
Intelligence (GEOINT) certificate accredited by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF).
Understand how geospatial data can be acquired and used Cartographic Sciences and Geospatial Programming*;
Data Acquisition; Programming for
to support various analysis, modeling, and geovisualization
Geographic Information Geospatial Web Services;
processes in large data environments;
Systems and Science*; Remote Sensing*;
Understand how artificial intelligence, programming and Geospatial Data Mining*; Spatial Data Analysis and
data mining can be used to intelligently enhance the Geospatial Intelligence Visualization;
typical concepts and flows of geographic information (GeoINT); Spatial Databases*;
science and thus provide institution-centric solutions to a GIS and Modelling*; Spatial Statistics*.
wide variety of challenges and societal problems across GIS in Organizations;
public and private sectors. *Mandatory Course units in the e-learning format. For more information,
visit the program webpage.
Partnership Accreditation
Management
Geospatial Technologies
and Analytics
Data Science
The International Master Program (Master of Science, M.Sc.) in Geospatial Technologies is a cooperation between:
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Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA), NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS), Lisbon, Portugal;
University of Münster (WWU), Institute for Geoinformatics (IFGI), Münster, Germany;
Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Castellon, Spain.
This Master Program has been selected by the Erasmus Mundus Program of the European Commission as one of the most
excellent Master Programs in Europe.
Information
Systems
The first semester offers different learning paths, The program structure for the path starting at NOVA IMS is:
addressing the previous know-how and requirements of Semester 1 - NOVA IMS
the students. The courses at NOVA provide modules in Geographic Information Science;
data modelling and GI basics. UJI focus on the provision of Geospatial Data Mining;
know-how in informatics, new media and GI basics.
Group Project Seminar on Programming and Analysis;
The second semester at WWU provides basic and advanced Portuguese;
modules in Geoinformatics. In addition, courses in key
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provided.
Spatial Statistics.
The Master thesis in the third semester is closely linked to Semester 2 - University of Münster (WWU)
ongoing research projects of one of the partners. Advanced Digital Cartography;
Applied Geospatial Technologies;
Core Topics in GI Science;
Program Length
From Data to Knowledge;
Three semesters: 2 for the academic part, and 1 for the
Geoinformatics Forum;
Master Thesis, in a total of 90 ECTS.
Geoinformatics Forum Discussion Group;
Geo Informatics
and Analytics
Location-Based Services;
Programming in GI;
Program Coordinator
Project Management / Geomundus Conference;
Marco Painho
Reference Systems for GI;
Research Methods in GI Science;
Partnership Spatial Cognition;
Study Project.
Semester 3 - NOVA IMS, WWU or UJI
Master Thesis;
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This program aims to train managers and healthcare professionals who wish to use information and knowledge management
to promote the competitiveness of healthcare organizations. The program covers a wide range of topics, from health policy
and strategy to information systems and data science to prepare future leaders in a dynamic and complex industry. The main
focus is to provide practical skills and tools that support innovation, processes improvement, and better decision making
based on analytical and BI tools.
To provide an interdisciplinary approach, the program is an initiative of four academic units of Universidade Nova de Lisboa:
NOVA IMS, ENSP-NOVA, NMS | FCM, and IHMT.
Partnership Sponsor
Management
Clinical Research Management
and Analytics
Data Science
Developed in partnership with NOVA IMS, NOVA Medical School (NMS|FCM), National School of Public Health (ENSP-NOVA)
Data-Driven
and Universidade de Aveiro (UA), the Master Program in Clinical Research Management aims to train highly qualified human
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resources to enable clinical research in health care facilities, universities, academic centers, biobanks, pharmaceutical, and
healthcare technology companies, clinical research organizations, and others. MEGIC includes a course unit of professional
internship, with the objective of a final report and discussion in a public exam.
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health care facilities, universities, academic centers,
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Basic Principles in Management;
biobanks, pharmaceutical and healthcare technology
Biobanks and Biological Samples Management;
companies, clinical research organizations, and others.
Data and Information Management;
The training and professionalization of the structures and
Epidemiology and Methods in Clinical Research;
teams that support Clinical Research improve the quality
and increase the performance and competitiveness of Ethics in Clinical Research;
Research Teams. This is the goal in which MEGIC focuses Fundamentals of Clinical Research;
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Health System Organization;
Informatics In Medicine And Clinical Research;
Program Length
Regulatory Affairs and Safety;
Four semesters: 3 for the academic part, and 1 for the
development of a scholarly thesis or a work project or a Scientific Writing and Communication;
professional internship report, total of 120 ECTS. Elective Course Unit*.
*Any course unit of the 2nd cycle lectured at NMS|FCM, NOVA IMS and
ENSP-NOVA.
Geo Informatics
Partners
AD NOVA IMS
AD NOVA IMS is the Association for the Development of the NOVA
Information Management School.
It plays a crucial role in the NOVA IMS strategy, linking academia and
society, contributing to the development of activities related to research,
internationalization, education funding, vocational integration and
employability of NOVA IMS students.
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Employability
NOVA IMS is proud to have contributed to the training of excellent professionals in the national and international labor
market.
Based on the perspective of promoting the employability of our graduates and an effective interconnection with the business
world, NOVA IMS has been developing cooperation ties with companies and other public and private institutions, through the
concession of internships and job offers, thus aiming to insert graduates into working life. Seeking to bring companies closer
to our students and in order to accompany them on their professional path, NOVA IMS makes available to students and alumni
of this school a support platform for professional integration, the Career Center by Jobteaser, through which students and
Alumni have access to exclusive offers and jobs; offers for summer internships and professional internships, preparation
events for the job market; individual counseling sessions; company presentation spaces; among many other features. The
NOVA IMS Career Center currently has more than 500 companies, around 130 exclusive to NOVA IMS, with more than 1,400
job/internship offers being published in 2022.
Here we present some of the companies that have recruited and made internships available to our students.
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Mobility
Through mobility programs, MASTER students from NOVA IMS have the possibility to attend a semester in an educational
institution with which a partnership has been established. Aware of the importance of developing a culture of cooperation
and mobility, NOVA IMS already has multiple partner institutions. Students can also apply for mobility internship, for
companies and institutions in the various countries of the program.
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Services
consult all documents, program regulations, school approximation of NOVA IMS students to the employment
operation procedures, and request the issuance of market, establishing and developing relationships with
documents, avoiding a trip to school.
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