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e-learning - Specialization in Geographic Information Systems and Science

Education objectives

Developed in partnership with UNIGIS, the master degree program in Geographic Information Systems and Science provides a broad training in theoretical and practical fields related to geographic systems analysis, in e-learning or b-learning formats. It recently obtained the GEOINT (Geospatial Intelligence) accreditation by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) and was the first program outside the US to be accredited by this organization.

Designed to meet businesses, and public and private organizations’ needs, the study program provides the needed framework to acknowledge technical, scientific and organizational aspects of GIS applications, to settle analysis techniques related to the conception and the implementation of GIS projects, and to assure the needed qualifications for a scientific career in Geographical Science and Information Systems. 

The goal of this program is to train technical staff and managers to:

- Develop appropriate strategies, methodologies, and tools of geographic information management, for the analysis of questions raised when using this type of information;

- Model, monitor, and simulate geographic, demographic, and environmental phenomena in diverse analysis contexts;

- Use methodologies and tools of exploration and analysis, to reduce the levels of uncertainty related to the resolution of problems of a geographical nature; 

- Design and develop information systems and technologies that meet the needs of geographic information in organizations. 

Applications - 3rd call
To complete the application, the applicant must register in NOVA IMS' Applications Portal, fill the form, upload their Curriculum Vitae, pay the application fee (€ 51), and submit the application in the end from June 16th to July 17th, 2023. The selection process is based on the analysis of the applicant's academic and professional curriculum.

General characterization

DGES code

62813

Cicle

Specialization Area

Degree

Master

Access to other programs

This Master Degree gives acess to a Doctoral Program, confirm ours here.

Coordinator

Marco Octávio Trindade Painho

Opening date

setembro de 2023

Vacancies

Fees

€4.200

Schedule

After working hours

Teaching language

Portuguese (e-learning) English (blended learning

Degree pre-requisites

This program lasts four semesters, in a total of 120 ECTS. The first two semesters correspond to the curricular component, during which students have to complete a set of course units, in a total of 60 ECTS. In the third semester, students must develop a scholarly thesis or a work project, corresponding to 60 ECTS.

This path is an option of

Master in Geographic Information Systems and Science

Conditions of admittance

The requirements for applications are:

Holding an bachelor's degree or equivalent in a compatible field;

Holding higher education level conferred on the 1st cycle of studies (bachelor's degree) under the Bologna legislation, by an adherent European country.

Holding a foreign academic degree, approved by the Scientific Council of NOVA IMS, for achieving undergraduates' goals;

Holding a relevant academic, professional and scientific curriculum, approved by the Scientific Council of NOVA IMS, for being able to conduct this study program.

Evaluation rules

The assessment method will be continuous assessment, i.e. through individual or group work, projects, quizzes, tests/exams, etc.

At the beginning of each academic year, it is up to each teacher of each Curricular Unit (CU) to define how assessment will be carried out in their CUs, and this information is then made available via the student platform.