specialization in Digital Transformation

Education objectives

 

The Master Degree 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.

The program's focus on exploring technological developments and processes is particularly relevant, as it equips professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to stay ahead of the curve in a fast-paced digital environment. This training will provide professionals with the tools they need to work effectively with new technologies, adopt best practices, and continuously improve their skills. In conclusion, the Postgraduate Program in Digital Transformation is an important step in helping individuals and organizations to effectively navigate the digital world. The program's focus on technological developments and processes will equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive business success and enhance.

The main goals of this program are:

- Train technicians and managers capable of formulating and evaluating digital transformation processes in organizations;

- Present solutions aimed at increasing productivity and efficiency in organizations, with efficient and secure data management.

Applications - 4th 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 July 28th to August 17th, 2023. The selection process is based on the analysis of the applicant's academic and professional curriculum.

General characterization

DGES code

94343

Cicle

Specialization Area

Degree

Master

Access to other programs

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

Coordinator

Fernando José Ferreira Lucas Bação

Opening date

September 2023

Vacancies

Fees

€6.000

Schedule

After Working Hours

Teaching language

English

Degree pre-requisites

For the conclusion of the curricular component, it is necessary to obtain a minimum of 60 ECTS (credit units). The curricular component of the program includes two semesters, that corresponds to a postgraduate program diploma.

To earn the Master degree program in Information Management, with a specialization in Digital Transformation, the student must develop a scholarly thesis or a work project, carried out in the third semester.

This path is an option of

Master in Information Management

Conditions of admittance

The requirements for the applications are: a degree in a compatible field (complete until September); analysis of the applicants' academic and professional curriculum.

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.

Structure

1º year - Autumn semester
Code Name ECTS
200012 Business Intelligence I 7.5
200297 Data Governance 3.5
200026 Data Mining I 7.5
200195 Information Systems Development 4.0
400020 Information Systems Governance 3.5
200299 Change Management 4.0
200014 Business Process Management 7.5
200070 Information Technologies Services Management 4.0
200073 Information Management Systems 3.5
200193 Data Management and Storage 4.0
200192 Data Privacy, Security and Ethics 4.0
200194 Digital Transformation 3.5
Options
200191 Time Series Analysis 4.0
200185 Statistical Analysis 7.5
200186 Applied Multivariate Data Analysis 7.5
200268 Applied Network Analysis 7.5
200307 Non-Life Insurance 3.5
200306 Life Insurance 4.0
200012 Business Intelligence I 7.5
200032 DataBase Management Systems 7.5
200026 Data Mining I 7.5
200163 Experimental Design 4.0
200195 Information Systems Development 4.0
400020 Information Systems Governance 3.5
200187 Marketing Strategy and Innovation 7.5
200299 Change Management 4.0
200197 Brand Management 3.5
200014 Business Process Management 7.5
200070 Information Technologies Services Management 4.0
200073 Information Management Systems 3.5
200193 Data Management and Storage 4.0
200160 Investments and Portfolio Management 7.5
200196 Digital Marketing & E-Commerce 7.5
400082 Digital Analytics 7.5
200088 Forecasting Methods 3.5
200194 Digital Transformation 3.5
1º year - Spring semester
Code Name ECTS
200210 Architectures for Information Systems 3.5
200013 Business Intelligence II 7.5
200135 Cybersecurity 7.5
200028 Data Mining II 7.5
200303 E-Business 4.0
200068 Information Project Management 4.0
200071 Knowledge Management 3.5
200302 Business Impact of Digital Projects 3.5
200301 Industry 4.0 4.0
200300 Emerging Technologies for Innovation 3.5
200298 Data-driven decision making 4.0
Options
200210 Architectures for Information Systems 3.5
200167 Big Data Analytics 7.5
200269 Blockchain 4.0
200314 Blockchain & CryptoAssets  4.0
200013 Business Intelligence II 7.5
200135 Cybersecurity 7.5
200261 Smart and Sustainable Cities 7.5
200170 Consumer Behavior Insights 7.5
400019 Customer Relationship Management Systems 0.0
200028 Data Mining II 7.5
200162 Data Visualization 7.5
200308 Financial Derivatives and Risk Management 7.5
200303 E-Business 4.0
400021 Enterprise Cloud Mobility 7.5
200049 Market Research 7.5
200068 Information Project Management 4.0
200217 Information Project Management II 3.5
200311 Credit Risk Management 3.5
200071 Knowledge Management 3.5
200310 Market and Liquidity Risk Management 4.0
200302 Business Impact of Digital Projects 3.5
200301 Industry 4.0 4.0
200146 Innovation Management and Design Thinking 7.5
400023 Leadership and People Management 7.5
200196 Digital Marketing & E-Commerce 7.5
400081 Social Media Analytics 7.5
200090 Econometrics Methods 7.5
200200 Search Engine Optimization 4.0
200296 Process Mining Powered By Nokia 7.5
400010 Data Collection, Administrative Sources and Big Data 6.0
200300 Emerging Technologies for Innovation 3.5
200184 Sampling Theory and Methods 7.5
200298 Data-driven decision making 4.0
2º year - Autumn semester
Code Name ECTS
200288 Dissertation/ Work Project/ Interneship Report 30.0
200287 Research Methods 5.0