Master in Statistics and Information Management
Education objectives
The Master's Program in Statistics and Information Management trains experts and managers to lead and conduct the collection, organization, analysis, and exploration of information, offering organizations basic skills to transform data into value.
The Master Degree Program in Statistics and Information Management is designed to include two alternative paths (specializations):
- Data Analytics: aimed at everyone whose concern for analysis and treatment of information is critical to perform their roles, namely managers and technical staff involved in information production for strategic decision-making support in organizations. Marketing technical staff and managers, experts in market research and CRM, Information technologies managers, technical staff of Risk Management, Information systems managers, are among the target groups of this program.
- Health Data Science and Analytics: is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to develop advanced skills in data analysis and information management to support strategic decision-making. This specialization focuses on the application of analytical methods to health sciences, the management of large volumes of data, and the understanding of technological innovation, preparing students to address current challenges in the healthcare sector through a data-driven approach.
Applications:
To complete the application, the applicant must register in NOVA IMS' Applications Portal, fill the form, upload their Curriculum Vitae, their Qualification Certificate, Present the goals and motivation for applying to the program and pay the application fee (euros 51), after confirming the previous steps, they must submit the application.
Applications for this program, for the 2026/2027 academic year, start on January 1st, 2026, and will continue until the vacancies are filled. For more information, visit the NOVA IMS website: https://www.novaims.unl.pt/pt/candidatos/call-for-applications/.
General characterization
DGES code
9375
Cicle
Master (2nd Cycle)
Degree
Mestrado
Access to other programs
This Master Degree gives access to a Doctoral Program.
Coordinator
Available soon
Opening date
The program will start in September 2026.
Vacancies
70
Fees
6.000 euros for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country; 7.500 euros for applicants of other nationalities.
Schedule
After-working Hours
Teaching language
English
Degree pre-requisites
This program lasts 3 semesters: 2 correspond to the curricular component and 1 to the development of a thesis or work project and the realization of the Course Unit of Research Methodologies, in a total of 95 ECTS.
The curricular component (1st and 2nd semesters of the program) corresponds to 60 ECTS, of which 33,5 are in mandatory course units
To earn the Master degree program in Statistics and Information Management, with a specialization in Data Analytics, the student must develop a scholarly thesis or a work project and the realization of the Course Unit of Research Methodologies, carried out in the third semester.
Conditions of admittance
The requirements for the applications are: a degree in a compatible field (complete until September 2026); be proficient in English (spoken and written). The selection process is based on the analysis of academic and professional curriculum. The members of the Admissions Jury Panel may decide to hold an interview with all or some applicants - face-to-face or videoconference.
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.