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Executive Master Program in Data-driven Organizations

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Executive Master Program in Data-driven Organizations

The increasing digitalization of businesses and the data-driven transformation of organizations make it essential to equip professionals with the skills to leverage information as a strategic asset.

The Executive Master's in Data-driven Organizations addresses this need by preparing leaders and managers to integrate data-driven strategies into decision-making, ensuring greater efficiency, competitiveness, and innovation within organizations.

This program is aligned with emerging trends in data intelligence, information governance, and digital transformation, covering technologies such as big data, machine learning, business intelligence, and cloud computing. Its pedagogical structure combines a strong practical component, featuring case studies and applied projects, with a solid theoretical foundation, ensuring a seamless connection between knowledge and business practice.

Applications for this program are open between February 5th and April 9th, 2026. To apply, click here.

The 2026-27 academic year for this Executive Master Degree Program begins in September 2026.

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    Length and ECTS

    2 semester
    (60 ECTS)

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    Schedule

    Tuesday & Thursday
    6:30PM to 10:30PM

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    Start Date

    September 2026

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Who is it for?

This program is designed for executives, managers, and middle managers in public and private organizations who wish to deepen their skills in business intelligence, analytics, and digital transformation, applying data-driven strategies to organizational management and decision-making.

It is also suitable for professionals with relevant experience who wish to update or expand their technical knowledge in areas such as Human Resources Management, Marketing, Operations and Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, and Engineering, strengthening their ability to operate in increasingly competitive and data-driven business contexts.

Why choose this program

What Makes This Program Unique

Partners: Collaboration with technology companies, consulting firms and public organizations through applied projects that expose participants to real business challenges in data analysis, information governance and organizational transformation.

Bridge Room: Hybrid format ensured by the Bridge Room, a pioneering room in Portugal. Pedagogical model aligned with the EDGE pedagogical strategy.

Faculty: A faculty team with extensive experience in business intelligence, analytics, big data, data governance and digital transformation, embedded in an institution that features researchers recognized among the Top 2% Scientists worldwide.

Benefits for Your Professional Development

  • Understand the core principles of data‑driven organizations and how to apply them in practice
  • Use business analytics, machine learning and big data techniques to support evidence‑based strategic decisions
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and process optimization through data integration
  • Develop competencies in data governance, quality, security and regulatory compliance
  • Strengthen leadership and change‑management skills essential for fostering a data‑driven culture

Impact on Your Organization

  • Implement and scale data‑driven initiatives that generate real and sustainable value
  • Promote a data‑driven decision‑making culture supported by analytical models and clear metrics
  • Equip teams to integrate data into processes, products and operations ethically, efficiently and securely
  • Enhance operational efficiency, innovation and competitiveness through strategic use of data

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Goals

The course aims to train specialists capable of:

  • Understanding the importance of data in digital transformation and organizational competitiveness;

  • Developing and implementing data governance strategies to ensure quality, security, and regulatory compliance;

  • Applying analytical methodologies and technological tools to extract value from data;

  • Applying business intelligence to support strategic decision-making;

  • Fostering a data-driven culture within organizations, ensuring an ethical and sustainable approach to data usage.

Program Overview

The Executive Master's in Data-Driven Organizations prepares professionals to lead organizational transformation through the strategic use of data, combining analytics, technology, and management vision to promote innovation, efficiency, and sustainable competitive advantage. In a context marked by digitization, the growing availability of data, and the need for more informed decisions, this program is designed to empower leaders to transform information into organizational value.

With a practical and interdisciplinary approach, the program combines:

Fundamentals and applications of business intelligence, analytics, big data, and artificial intelligence in the context of organizations.

  • Data-driven decision making, supporting strategic decisions based on evidence and advanced analysis.
  • Data governance, quality, security, and regulatory compliance as pillars of organizational trust and sustainability.
  • Digital transformation and organizational innovation, integrating data into processes, business models, and operations.
  • Leadership, change management, and impact, essential for promoting a data-driven culture and ensuring the effective adoption of analytical solutions.

Participants have direct contact with real cases, case studies, and applied projects, culminating in the development of a final project aimed at solving concrete challenges faced by organizations, reinforcing the link between academic knowledge and business practice.

This program is not just about data or technology: it is about transforming information into strategic decisions, analytics into impact, and data into competitive advantage for organizations.

The language of instruction is Portuguese; however, if there are foreign students or teachers, classes will be taught in English.

Study plan

The study plan corresponds to 60 ECTS, in a total of 8 course units and a Final Project:

Course Units

  • Artificial Intelligence in Business
  • Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Business Processes Optimization
  • Data Governance
  • Data Value Creation Use Cases
  • Digital Transformation strategies Digital Transformation strategies Digital Transformation Strategies
  • Final Work Project
  • Leadership, Change and Impact
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Admissions and fees

Applications are evaluated by the Admissions' Jury Panel of NOVA IMS, which seeks candidates with relevant professional experience, leadership skills, and a strong motivation to learn and apply advanced knowledge. This process ensures that each class is composed of professionals capable of contributing to a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.

Applications phase

Applications for this program are open between February 5th and April 9th, 2026. To apply, click here.

Entry Requirements

To enter this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree;
  • Be proficient in English;
  • Have at least 5 years of professional experience relevant to the course or related areas.

Application Fee

The fee of the application is €51. The application can only be considered after the payment of the application fee, within the stipulated period, non-refundable in case of withdrawal or non-admission in the program.

Registration Fee

After being admitted to the program and upon confirmation of enrollment, the applicant must make a payment of a pre-registration fee (around one week after the admission result announcement), deductible in this postgraduate program's tuition fee, non-refundable in case of withdrawal, with the following value:

  • €1.250 for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country;
  • €2.500 for applicants of other nationalities, unless their registration fee is provided by an official entity.

Upon registration, students should make the following payments:

  • €35 - for enrollment fee (the value is updated annually);
  • €1.40 - for annual school insurance (the value is updated annually).

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee of this Executive Master is:

  • € 12.000, for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country;
  • € 15.000, for applicants of other nationalities.

Included in the tuition fee: parking, coffee break, lunch/dinner.

Tuition fee payment dates

Tuition fees may be paid in full or in six installments, with the following payment dates:

Full payment September 25th to 30th, 2026.

Payment in six installments:

  • September 25 to 30, 2026 (corresponding to 25% of the tuition fee);
  • November 25 to 30, 2026 (corresponding to 15% of the tuition fee);
  • January 25 to 31, 2027 (corresponding to 15% of the tuition fee);
  • March 25 to 31, 2027 (corresponding to 15% of the tuition fee);
  • From May 25 to 31, 2027 (corresponding to 15% of the tuition fee);
  • From July 25 to 31, 2027 (corresponding to 15% of the tuition fee).

FAQ

Do you have a question? Explore the most frequently asked questions and find the answer here! If you still have unanswered questions, please contact us!

  • Applications

    When can I apply?

    It is only possible to submit the application during its applications phase. However, you can fill the application form at any time, submitting it when the applications phase starts.

    How can I apply?

    The applications are submitted online, in NOVA IMS’ Applications Portal.

    To submit their application, the applicants must register in the Portal, fill the form, upload your Curriculum Vitae, choose the program and pay the application fee in the Portal. The application process is the same for all the applicants, national or international.

    Which documents are required?

    The only mandatory document during the application process is the Curriculum Vitae (in .doc or .pdf format). The applicant can upload other documents such as diploma or other certificate of their qualifications.

    How do I convert a file to .PDF?

    Here is a list of websites where you can convert files to the pdf format, as a reference:

    Is there an application fee?

    The application fee is €51 in the academic year 2026-2027. The payment of the application fee will be made during the application process in the Applications’ Portal, through bank transfer/ATM reference, MBWay, PayPal or Visa. The application will only be considered successfully submitted after the payment of the application fee, within the stipulated time. It’s non-refundable in case of withdrawal or non-admission in the program.

    Can I apply to more than one program?

    You can apply to a maximum of 2 programs per application phase, by paying the application fee for each program, that is, the application to 1 program equals the payment of 1 application fee, the application to 2 programs equals the payment of 2 application fees.

    In the application form, a Tax Identification Number is requested. What is Tax Identification Number? I don’t have one, what should I put in that blank field?

    In Portugal, the Tax Identification Number is required to identify a taxable entity or person, in tax declarations or financial transactions. If you don’t have a Tax ID Number or similar, please put “999999999” in that field of the application form.

    What should I write in the field: “Goals/motivation to apply to this program”?

    In this field, please mention:

    • In which way your background (academic and professional) fits the program;
    • What are your short-term professional goals;
    • What are your expectations with the attendance of this program.

  • Admission

    How does the selection process work?

    The selection process is based on the analysis of the academic and professional curriculum. The members of the Admissions’ Jury Panel may decide to hold an interview with all or some candidates – face-to-face or videoconference).

    In case I am contacted for an interview, can it be held at distance?

    Yes, the interview can be held at distance, preferably via Teams.

    When will I know the result of the application?

    The result of the application will be known, through email, in the date to be announced in the confirmation of submitted application email and/or by the Admissions’ Jury/Programs Manager.

    I was admitted in the program. What’s the next step?

    In case of admission, the applicant must make the payment of the pre-registration fee (around 1 week after the result announcement), until its deadline, in NOVA IMS’ Applications Portal and upload the diploma or other certificate of his latest qualification (example: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD).

    Can I attend more than one program by academic year?

    Yes, you may attend two programs per school year, although it’s not recommended. Please pay attention to the fact that there may be overlap of the Mandatory Course Units of each program, as well as the overlap of the exams.

    I was admitted in two programs, but I only intend to attend one. What should I do?

    In case of admission to two programs, the candidate will have to choose, in the Application Portal, the program in which they intend to attend. After choosing the desired program and paying the pre-registration fee, you must select the option "Withdrawal" in the 2nd program in which you do not intend to attend. Thus, your vacancy is available to a candidate on the Waiting List.

    I'm on the Waiting List. Can I still be admitted?

    Since it is possible for candidates to apply for two programs per application phase, there will be cases where the same candidate has been admitted to both programs, but intends to join only one. In these cases and if the limit number of vacancies is not completed, the remaining vacancy will be assigned to a candidate on the Waiting List.

    I intend the invoice for the payment of the application / pre-registration fees.

    The Invoice-Receipt will be available in this Applications’ Portal up to 2 business days after the payment, in the tab "Billing/Treasury".

    I was admitted in the program, but I need visa. What should I do?

    NOVA IMS can issue a document that proves admission in the program, that will be sent to the student and the Embassy. The document will only be issued or provided after the payment of the pre-registration fee. Regardless of issuance the document, the student must contact the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in their country to get more information.

  • Other Informations

    Is this program taught in Portuguese or English?

    Teaching Language Portuguese. In case there are any foreign students or teachers, the classes will be taught in English.

    Is it possible to park on campus?

    The students can park their vehicles on campus, if they have the access card. There are several parking areas on campus and near to NOVA IMS. 

Applications and Contacts

Applications:

Applications for this program are open between February 5th and April 9th, 2026. To apply, click here.

For more information about this course, please contact:

Renata Barateiro

Marketing and Admissions Coordinator for Executive Education
Marketing & Admissions Department

+351 213 828 619

executive@novaims.unl.pt

Regulations and Accreditations

A3ES

DGES - Registration Number nº R/A-Cr 66/2025 de 18-03-2025

Partner Entities

  • bi4all
    BI4ALL
  • Esri
    Esri
  • Jerónimo Martins
    Jerónimo Martins
  • Arquiconsult
    Arquiconsult
  • Erlog
    ERLOG
  • GUSP
    GUSP
  • Newbridge Digital
    Newbridge Digital
  • Impulso Creativo
    Impulso Criativo
  • unipartner
    Unipartner
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Discounts for Partner Entities

Employees of BI4ALL, Esri, Jerónimo Martins, Arquiconsult, ERLOG, GUSP, Newbridge Digital, Impulso Criativo and Unipartner benefit from a 10% discount on the tuition fee, not cumulative with other discounts.