Bachelor Degree in Information Systems

Education objectives

In this degree, it is intended that students acquire skills to analyze, design and implement systems and information technologies, providing a link between the different business areas and the area of information systems. In this context, by the end of the program, the Graduated in Information Systems shall:

• Know the fundamentals of information systems as tools for effective increase productivity;
• Master the concepts and theory that explains and motivates the methods and practices of the development and use of
  information systems in organizations as ways to increase organizational performance;
• Understand the technical aspects of computer architecture, operating systems and connecting information resources
  via computer networks;
• Be able to identify different approaches to physical design information systems using Systems Managers Database and
  development environments;
• Be able to manage projects of information systems.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program educational objectives of the Information Systems are to produce graduates who, following a few years after graduation, are able to:

• Become productive, responsible information systems professionals capable of conducting research and/or designing,
  developing, or maintaining projects in the various areas of information systems;
• Demonstrate independent thinking, self-management, and functioning effectively in team-oriented and open-ended
  activities in a business or an industrial environment;
• Develop leadership skills and perform ethically and professionally in business, industry, and society;
• Excel in a career in an information systems related field.

Student Outcomes

The program objectives are to train experts and managers to be able to analyze, design and implement information systems, establishing the link between the different business areas and the area of information systems. Thus, the program aims to train graduates capable of using the information systems for improving the decision making process of organizations, with an advanced level of knowledge, comprehension and skills.

In this context, students that obtain a degree in Information Systems by NOVA IMS should demonstrate:

• An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program's student outcomes and to
  the discipline;
• An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution;
• An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet
  desired needs;
• An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal;
• An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities;
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society;
• Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development;
• An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice;
• An understanding of processes that support the delivery and management of information systems within a specific
  application environment.

Information Systems Environment

The main information systems environment area is Business, including Organizational Management, Finance and Marketing. The Curriculum includes various courses that provide background in this environment. The courses are as follows:

• Organizational Behavior;
• Business Process Management;
• Business Management;
• Web Marketing and E-Commerce;
• IT Governance and Service Management;
• Risk Management;
• Marketing;
• Market Research.