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Master in Data Driven Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Education objectives

- Empower students to identify relevant market problems and develop technological solutions based on agile methodologies, such as design thinking and lean startup.
- Utilize emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT, to create and validate new products or services.
- Develop strategies to integrate technological innovation into traditional business models, including digital platforms and data-driven strategies.
- Apply methods to identify opportunities for exponential growth and implement large-scale technological innovations.
- Provide specialized training in governance, investment acquisition, and team management in dynamic technological environments.
- Identify opportunities in economic activity sectors such as digital health, renewable energy, and urban mobility.
- Develop viable business plans with a strong emphasis on the application of technologies such as machine learning and advanced data analytics.

General characterization

DGES code

4286

Cicle

Master (2nd Cycle)

Degree

Mestrado

Access to other programs

This Master Degree gives access to a Doctoral Program.

Coordinator

Available soon

Opening date

September 2026

Vacancies

30

Fees

12.000 euros for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country. 15.000 euros for applicants of other nationalities.

Schedule

Fridays 6PM to 10PM Saturdays 9AM to 1PM

Teaching language

Portuguese

Degree pre-requisites

To complete the curricular component, students must obtain a minimum of 30 ECTS. The curricular part of the programme takes place over the course of one semester.
The award of the Master´s degree requires the completion of a final project, carried out during the second semester of the programme, corresponding to 30 ECTS.

Conditions of admittance

The access conditions defined in the legislation in force are taken into account, plus the following specific conditions: - Holders of a bachelor's degree - Proficiency in English; - Relevant professional experience of at least 5 years in the field of training of the course or in related fields Applicants meeting the academic and professional criteria will be selected based on experience, academic performance, motivation and, if necessary, an interview. Preference will be given to professionals and entrepreneurs in Management, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems and Data Science who seek to develop skills in data-driven innovation and new venture creation. Applications: For an application to be considered complete, it is necessary to fill out the form available on the NOVA IMS Applications Portal, upload the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the Degree Certificate, pay the application fee (51 euros), and submit the process. The selection of candidates is carried out through the assessment of the prerequisites as well as the academic and professional background. The Selection Jury may decide to invite candidates to a preliminary screening interview. Candidates who successfully pass this stage will always proceed to an interview with the program coordinator(s), which is a mandatory step in the admission process. Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year open on January 1, 2026, and will remain open until all available places have been filled. For more information, please consult the NOVA IMS website: https://novaims.unl.pt/en/education/programs/executive-education/executive-master-s-programs/

Evaluation rules

The assessment method will be continuous assessment, carried out through individual or group assignments, projects, quizzes, tests/exams, among others. It is the responsibility of each course instructor to define, at the beginning of each academic year, the assessment method to be applied in their respective curricular units. This information is then made available through the student platform.