Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Computer Science

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master in Information Management, with specialization in Management of Information Systems and Technologies, is ranked as the best Master’s degree in Information Systems Management in Portugal and the 6th best in Europe by Eduniversal - international agency that publishes an annual ranking of the best MBA and Master’s degrees in the world. The main objective of this specialization course is to provide methodology and tools that allow information to be a strategic resource in organisations. The manager of information systems and technologies concentrates on the development of management strategies and shares information and knowledge that allow the levels of productivity and competitiveness to increase in organizations. The post-graduate course in Management of Information Systems and Technologies encourages a strategic reflection on the role of knowledge management and information systems in the creation of added value and competitive advantage in a competitive environment which is ever more demanding. Objectives The specific objectives of this course are the training of technical staff and managers who will be able to: - Develop strategies, methods and instruments for knowledge management and information systems - Analyse the contexts of organisations and their importance in establishing innovative methods based on the most recent technological advances. - Understand the processes and tools used for the storing, the organisation and the access to information in the business context. - Use the information as an Active Base of the company and its use for the reduction of levels of uncertainty linked to decision making; - Create and develop information systems and technologies that meet the information needs of companies. Who is it for This specialization course is for all those who have roles and/or responsibilities in the area of Information Systems. Managers and technical staff who carry out roles in the areas of organisation and IT Management, in the Coordination of Information Systems Projects, in the Development of Information Systems, in Information Management, in IT Auditing, in Quality Control of Information Systems or in Strategic Management of Information Systems are, amongst others some of the target group of this specialization course. Main Courses - Business Process Management; - Information Projects Management; - Information Systems Management; - Knowledge Management; - Research Methodologies; - Web and Internet Technologies.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The prestigious iSchools association has just distinguished ISEGI-NOVA as one of the world’s best universities in research and teaching in the area of Information Management, being the first Iberian university to integrate iSchools. Also, ISEGI-NOVA’s Quality Management System has been certified by APCER (Portuguese certification entity) and IQNET (International Certificate Network) according to NP EN ISO 9001:2008.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Admission Requirements: - A degree in any compatible area; - Filling the form in ISEGI-NOVA Applications' Portal; - Analysis of candidate’s academic and professional curriculum; - Interview.