Program Overview
The Information Management - Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence at NOVA IMS is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Information Management - Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 5,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Management - Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business Intelligence I
- Business Intelligence II
- Data Mining I
- Data Mining II
- Decision Support Systems
- Knowledge Management
- Research Methodologies
- Understand the role of analytical applications and techniques of information visualization
- Master models for monitoring the performance of organizations
- Understand the analysis techniques used in analytical applications
- Develop ergonomic visualization tools
- Understand the concepts surrounding decision modeling and their real-world application.
- Understand how to choose an appropriate type of decision model for a specific type of problem.
- Understand how to take a complicated, real-world, non structured problem, dissect and interpret it, set it up, then leverage a computer application to solve it.
- Providing a thorough overview of Microsoft Excel with a special emphasis on proper formatting, formulas, functions, relative & absolute addressing and Excel modules such as Solver used for setting up and solving decision models. ..
- Apply acquired knowledge;
- Exercise and expand their ability to:
- Do independent study;
- Use the literature to develop and justify their arguments through critical analysis of information from various sources;
- Discuss results and draw conclusions based on literature and information gathered, with the formulation of new concepts and proposals for future work;
- Communicate and present results in an appropriate style , resulting in a final report properly structured
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application conditions
The conditions for making the application are:
- Degree in compatible area;
- Analysis of the academic curriculum and professional candidate;
- Conducting an interview with the admissions jury.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 5,600 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact NOVA IMS directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About NOVA IMS
NOVA IMS
Lisbon, Portugal
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2011-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
- Credits 95
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