The bachelor’s degree in information management combines management with data science. It prepares students to be managers of the new generation, capable of understanding business and the current challenges of modern management, transforming data into information. In today's society, business is increasingly complex and companies deal daily with a huge volume of data, generated by numerous sources. This reality causes a high demand for professionals with skills in the area of information management, who are able to use the most modern techniques and analytical tools to support decision making.
Information Management

Degree in
Information Management
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Duration
3 years (6 semesters)
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Timetable
Daytime
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Start
September 2022
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor´s Degree in Information Management allows a quick integration in the most varied sectors of activity, namely: Information Technology Companies, Banking, Insurance, Health, Telecommunications, Logistics/Distribution, Marketing and Market Research, Consulting and Public Administration. The main professional opportunities are:


Who is it for?
This degree is aimed at all 12th grade finalist's students that are seeking proper education into the current Knowledge Society to enable them to manage the analytical processes of organizations and decision support systems.
A degree in Information Management aims at training professionals able to collect, organize and analyze information from organizations and translate it into actions conducive to the achievement of their goals. The course aims at training professionals with fundamental knowledge about a wide range of tools and techniques, analytical and computational, which transform information into a strategic asset of organizations.
For information about the International Student Access, please click here.
Program Goals
In this degree, it is intended that students acquire skills to perform new functions in the information society and knowledge. In this context, the graduated in Information Management should:
- Master a set of techniques and methodologies for data collection;
- Master the tools and processes used for the storage, organization and access to information in a business context;
- Understand the paradigms and technologies currently used in the management and dissemination of information;
- Master the methodologies as well as statistical and computational tools for exploring and analyzing information in order to reduce the levels of uncertainty associated with decision making;
- Develop models for the establishment of information flow to improve the processes of decision support and business management;
- Be able to identify problems related to the management of information in organizations;
- Know how to transform data into useful and relevant information, using language accessible to various decision centers;
- Be able to develop autonomously, solutions to new problems based on the knowledge gained from the answer to previous problems.
Programme Structure
The course lasts 3 years (6 semesters) and classes start in September 2022.
The study plan corresponds to 180 ECTS, of which 150 ECTS correspond to mandatory curricular units (the first 5 semesters) and 30 ECTS correspond to optional curricular units (last semester of the course), which will be chosen by each Student, from among a wide range of curricular units available.
Admissions and Fees
Establishment Code: 0906 - Universidade Nova de Lisboa - Instituto Superior de Estatística e Gestão de Informação
Course Code: 9155
Entry Exam Subjects (one of the following): | Exams to be Carried Out * (one of the following): |
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04 - Economics | 712 - Economics A |
16 - Mathematics | 635 - Mathematics A or 735 - Mathematics B |
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* National exams to be carried out according to the chosen entrance exam.
Minimum Grades
- Applicants Grade: 100
- Entry Exam Grade: 95
Formula of Applicants Grade
- Secondary School Grade: 65%
- Entry Exam Subjects: 35%
Prerequesites
- None
Vacancies
- 64
General Quota Last Entry Grade 2022-2023
- 1st Phase - 174,0
- 2nd Phase - 176,6
Achievement Awards
(*) Prize corresponding to the 1st year tuition fee.
The undergraduate students who achieve a high level of academic performance each year will have access to the following awards(1):
Approved ECTS | Average (Values) | Award | |
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At the end of the 1st year of Enrollment | equal or greater than 60 | equal or greater than 16,5 | Amount of the tuition fee (2) |
At the end of the 2nd year of Enrollment | equal or greater than 120 | equal or greater than 16,5 | Amount of the tuition fee (2) |
At the end of the 3rd year of Enrollment | equal or greater than 180 | equal or greater than 16,5 | €3.000 off (3) |
(1) Prize applied to students admitted in 2022/2023.
(2) Prize corresponding to the 1st year tuition fee.
(3) The value of the tuition for a master's degree to be attended at the NOVA IMS. Not cumulative with Alumni discount. Cumulative with financial discount.
Excellence awards given by the Members of AD NOVA IMS and other supportive entities (4)
All students that stand out, during their academic path, for their academic excellence in the different course units and programs are also awarded.
(4) Prizes in force in the school year 2022-23.
AD NOVA IMS Member
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Best Finalist Student
€1.500
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Best Student of the Course Units
€1.500
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Best Application Grade
€1.000
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Supportive Entity
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Best student of the Course Unit
€1.500
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Best Student of the Course Unit
Training Course
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Best Student of the Course Unit
Training Course
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Best Student of Undergraduate and Master Degree Programs
Scholarship with Value to be Defined
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Tuition Fee
The annual fee set for 2022/2023 is €697, which can be paid in full or in 10 instalments. The Student, when registering for a school year, has to take into account that the full payment of the tuition fee fixed for that school year (the monthly fees/benefits are a payment facility), even if they cancel the registration/withdraw of the course.
For more information, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of the page.
Calendars, Timetable and Exams
Academic Calendar
- See here the 1st Year for academic year 2022-2023;
- See here the 2nd & 3rd Years for academic year 2022-2023.
Timetable
- Click here to see the timetable for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year.
Exams
- Spring Semester: see the exams calendar here for the academic year 2022-2023.
FAQ
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What is the language of instruction of the course?
The course is taught in English. Nowadays, being comfortable with the English language is a competitive advantage, which makes a difference in the global job market.
NOVA IMS students have all the support to quickly adapt to the language and can always speak in Portuguese when they are unable to express themselves.
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Where is NOVA IMS located?
NOVA IMS is located on the Campolide Campus, in Lisbon. Watch the campus tour made by NOVA IMS Students here.
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What is the schedule?
The Bachelor´s Degree will work on daytime , 5 days a week.
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Where can I see an overview of undergraduate programs?
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What is the cost of the tuition and enrollment fee?
The value of the Annual Fee for 2021/2022 is €697. The student, enrolling in a school year, has to consider that full payment of the fee fixed for that year (tuition / benefits are ease of payment) is due, although they may unsubscribe / fold the course.
The payment of tuition fees can be made as follows:
At once (€697), until October 1st, 2021 or in 10 installments:
- 1st Installment: September 27th to October 1st, 2021: €69,70 (to be received upon registration);
- 2nd Installment: November 1st to 8th, 2021: €69,70;
- 3rd Installment: December 1st to 8th, 2021: €69,70;
- 4th Installment: January 1st to 8th, 2022: €69,70;
- 5th Installment: February 1st to 8th, 2022: €69,70;
- 6th Installment: March 1st to 8th, 2022: €69,70;
- 7th Installment: April 1st to 8th, 2022: €69,70;
- 8th Installment: May 1st to 8th, 2022: €69,70;
- 9th Installment: June 1st to 8th, 2022: €69,70;
- 10th Installment: July 1st to 8th, 2022: €69,70.
For students who have applied for the Merit (SAS / UNL) scholarship, the payment of tuition fees should only be made after the delivery of the final decision about the case, and if the scholarship is granted, the payment must be done afterwards. The student has, in these cases, a period of 15 days to rectify the situation.
To apply for the scholarship the student must register on-time and deliver the declaration of honor (paper provided by the Academic Services) on how he/she is applying for this benefit.
For further enquiries please contact Admissions office at NOVA rectory.
Upon registration, the students should make the following payments:
- €69,70 - for 1st installment of tuition fee;
- €35 - for annual enrollment fee;
- €1,40 - for annual school insurance.
The enrolment fees are updated annually in the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa table of emoluments, published in the Official Portuguese Government Gazette (Diário da República).
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Are there special access quotas?
There are several special quotas, beyond to the general quota, to which certain percentages of vacancies are allocated, intended for candidates who meet the conditions of each quota. These are:
- Candidates from the Autonomous Region of the Açores;
- Candidates from the Autonomous Region of Madeira;
- Portuguese Emigrant Candidates and family members who live with them;
- Military Candidates Under Contract;
- Candidates with Disabilities.
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I completed secondary education abroad or at a foreign school. Can I apply for the national contest?
Yes, however there are some conditions that are important to know. For more information, you should contact Direcção-Geral do Ensino Superior.
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What is the application process for the international student?
Candidates who do not have the nationality of a Member State of the European Union and who have not lived in Portugal for more than two consecutive years can apply for a Bachelor's degree at NOVA IMS under the International Student status. The application process is different from the National Contest for Access to Higher Education. For more information, click here.
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What is ObipNOVA?
ObipNOVA is the Observatory of Graduates’ Transitions into Work at NOVA. The ObipNOVA analyses the graduates of all the study cycles: bachelors, masters and doctorates. Every year, a series of phone surveys are conducted to evaluate the professional activity of those who graduated in the previous year. The more recent data is related to 2019 graduated students.
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