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Postgraduate Program in Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation

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Postgraduate Program in Artificial Intelligence
for Business Transformation

This Postgraduate Program equips managers and professionals to lead digital transformation by mastering artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data & analytics, IoT, and other disruptive technologies. In a landscape where innovation redefines competitiveness, this course prepares leaders to effectively align technology with strategy. With a practical and strategic approach, the program focuses on developing new business models, optimizing processes, and strengthening organizational strategy.

As an evolution of the former Postgraduate Program in Digital Enterprise Management, this updated version features an advanced curriculum tailored to the demands of today’s market - ranked as one of the best courses in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Western Europe by Eduniversal (2025), an international agency that annually publishes global rankings of the best Master’s and MBA programs - this course stands out for preparing professionals to lead digital transformation in a strategic and integrated way - this program further prepares professionals for the challenges of the digital era.

In addition, some of the modules in this postgraduate course are equivalent to curricular units in the Master's in Information Management, with a specialization in Digital Transformation, allowing students to obtain recognized academic credits on completion of the postgraduate course for possible integration into the referred master's program.

Applications for this program are open until July 24th, 2025. To apply, click here.

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    Format

    After Working Hours

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    Length and ECTS

    2 semesters
    (60 ECTS)

  • Semestres

    Attendance

    2 to 3 times
    a week

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    Start Date

    February 2026

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This program is the evolution of the Postgraduate in Digital Enterprise Management – ranked, for the 3rd time in a row, as the best program in Data Analytics in Western Europe, by Eduniversal (2025 Best Masters Ranking).

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Who is it for?

The Postgraduate Program in Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation is designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in managing business transformation projects, leveraging new digitalization models and artificial intelligence.

Potential students include:

  • First and second-line managers from medium and large enterprises;
  • System integrators and consultants;
  • IT and information systems professionals.

Goals

The course aims to train specialists capable of:

  • Leading business transformation processes aligned with organizational strategy, driving change in processes, structure, and human resources;

  • Selecting and implementing the most suitable technological solutions to maximize organizational profitability and productivity;

  • Exploring industry best practices and applying artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in real-world business transformation scenarios;

  • Applying advanced methodologies and consolidating acquired knowledge through a final capstone project.

Study plan

The study plan corresponds to 60 ECTS, of which 51 are in mandatory course units:

Spring Semester

Course Units Type ECTS
AI Digital Systems Mandatory 4
Big Data Analytics for Business Mandatory 4
Business AI Architecture Mandatory 4
Enterprise 5.0 Mandatory 4
Future of Work Mandatory 4
Strategy and Methodologies for Transformation Mandatory 7,5
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Fall Semester

Course Units Type ECTS
AI Business Case Mandatory 4
Business Transformation Capstone Project Mandatory 7,5
Change Management Mandatory 4
Human-Machine Collaboration Mandatory 4
Modelling Technology Adoption Mandatory 4
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The remaining 9 ECTS correspond to the elective course units. The recommended course units are the following: 

  • Business Process Management;
  • Data Governance;
  • Data Privacy, Security and Ethics;
  • E-business;
  • Information Systems Management.

Length and timetable

Length

The program lasts 2 semesters. The classes will start in February 2026, ending in December of the same year, and run after working hours (after 6:30 p.m.), 2 to 3 times a week.

Admissions and fees

The Admissions' Jury Panel of NOVA IMS is looking for excellent students who have the potential to become good technical staff and excellent managers. Qualities such as maturity, determination and motivation, both in the academic path as well in a professional career, are some of the attributes that the Jury Panel is looking for.

Application phase

From June 24th to July 24th, 2025.

Entry Requirements

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

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in a compatible field (completed by January 2026);
  • Be proficient in English (spoken and written).

How to Apply and Selection Process

To apply, you need to access the NOVA IMS' Applications Portal and follow these steps:

  • Fill in the form available in the user area, namely:
    • Personal, academic and professional background;
  • Upload your Curriculum Vitae;
  • Upload your Qualification Certificate - if you don't have your certificate at the time of application, you must attach a supporting document. The presentation/delivery of the original certificate will be compulsory at a later stage, but in the meantime you can submit the following as supporting documents:
    - a declaration or proof of the request made to the higher education institution;
    - proof of enrolment, if you are a final year student; or
    - a declaration of honor justifying the absence of the document.
  • Although it is not necessary to attach any other documents, the applicant has the option of including other documents that they consider relevant to enrich their application;
  • Choose the program;
  • Present the goals and motivation for applying to the program (limit 1,000 characters, including spaces);
  • Pay the application fee. After this last step, the applicant will receive an email confirming their submitted application.

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.

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 postgraduate program is:

  • € 4.100, for applicants with a nationality from a European Union member country;
  • € 4.900, for applicants of other nationalities.

Tuition fee payment dates

The tuition fee of this postgraduate program can be paid in full or in four installments:

  • Full payment: February 22nd to 28th, 2026;
  • Payment in four installments:
    1st. February 22nd to 28th, 2026 (25% of tuition fee);
    2nd. April 25th to 30th, 2026 (25% of tuition fee);
    3rd. September 25th to 30th, 2026 (25% of tuition fee);
    4th. November 25th to 30th, 2026 (25% of tuition fee).

Discounts

  • Financial discount: students who choose to pay the tuition fee in a single payment have a 2,5% discount on the payable amount;
  • NOVA IMS’ alumni who have completed a bachelor's, postgraduate, master's, or doctoral degree at NOVA IMS have a 20% discount on tuition fee, cumulative with the financial discount;
  • Companies that finance the program to at least 2 employees, in the same academic year, have a 10% discount on the tuition fee. This discount is not cumulative with other discounts;
  • Companies that finance the program to 3 or more employees, in the same academic year, have a 20% discount on the tuition fee. This discount is not cumulative with other discounts;
  • Participants from clients or partners institutions, indicated by Google, SAP and IDC, have a 10% discount, not cumulative with other discounts.
  • Members of the Ordem dos Engenheiros – Região Sul, have 15% discount on tuition fees. This discount can be extended to members' spouses and descendants upon presentation of valid documentation. For more information, please contact admissions@novaims.unl.pt. This discount is not cumulative with other financial discounts.

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. The date of the call for applications is available in the Admissions and Fees page of each program. 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 2025-2026. 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.

    I'm a bachelor's degree senior student. Can I apply?

    Yes. If you are a final year student and you graduate until January 2026, you can apply and you must deliver an authenticated copy of your degree certificate or diploma until the beginning of the academic year, until January 2026.

    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 by Zoom.

    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?

    Considering the diversity of students’ nationalities, all the classes will be taught in English.

    Are there scholarships?

    NOVA IMS does not award scholarships. However, you can apply to Universidade Nova de Lisboa’ scholarships and financial support, provided by the university’s Social Welfare Services. You can learn more at https://sas.unl.pt/en/scholarships-2/scholarships_/ or contact them directly to bolsas@unl.pt. We don’t hold information about other scholarships.

    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. The request for access of vehicles to Campus de Campolide is made through registration or renewal of registration and subsequent payment. To do this, the interested parties should register in the system and select the type of access. Afterwards, they will receive all the data for the payment. It should be noted that the management of parking spaces is the exclusive responsibility of the NOVA’s Rectory. For more information, please visit the webpage https://www.unl.pt/en/nova/parking-campus

    Is there accommodation on campus?

    The Social Welfare Services of Universidade Nova has ties with three student residences (one of them in Campus de Campolide) for Portuguese scholarship student and international students. The capacity of accommodation at school residences is limited. We can’t, in any way, guarantee you a room and we can only put your name on a waiting list, only after confirmation of admission. You will find more information about the residences at https://sas.unl.pt/en/accommodation/.
    In case you are admitted to the program and want accommodation in one of the University’s residences, please contact adnovaims@novaims.unl.pt.

    Can you help me look for accommodation websites?

    Here’s a list of websites, just for reference:


    Does the University offer a Portuguese course for international students?

    Yes, there is a Course of Portuguese as Foreign Language. This course is available in 4 types of classes:

    1. Individual lessons (the student arranges the schedule with the teacher according to their availability);
    2. Semester Group lessons (56 study classes + 8 hours for other activities);
    3. 30 hours intensive course(2 weeks);
    4. Online summer course (month of July).

    If you have any questions about this course, please contact: cursoportugues@fcsh.unl.pt.

Testimonials from Alumni of the Postgraduate Program in Digital Enterprise Management

Paulo Cancela
Service Practice Leader | Unipartner
Tânia Pedro
Business Analyst | Asseco PST
Joaquim Costa Silva
Senior Manager on the IT Digital Transformation & Applications team | PwC
Ana Valente
Business Analyst | Springer Nature
Catarina Guedes Simões
Business Transformation Manager | BOLD by Devoteam
Ivo Bernardo
Partner / Senior Data Scientist | DareData Engineering
João Miguel Salvador
Coordinating Journalist | Expresso
Jorge Barroso
General Director Automotive Solutions | DEKRA Portugal
Manuel Leandro
Service Delivery Manager | Milestone @ REN
Nuno Amaral
Digital Project Management Officer | Galp Energia
Rita Gomes da Silva
Ux Designer, Critical Techworks
Paulo Leitão
Director of Specialized Recruitment | Clan
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The choice of a postgraduate degree in Digital Enterprise Management was a natural one, given that I had been managing projects for several years, but I wanted to improve my skills in the great challenge of Digital Transformation. I couldn't have made a better choice. Despite being very demanding, the support of professors and colleagues has made this postgraduate course in Digital Enterprise Management a real training tool. The DEM postgraduate course at NOVA IMS was undoubtedly very important for improving and implementing new models in program and project management, as well as for the development of my career.
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I looked for the Postgraduate Program in Digital Enterprise Management to complement my technical training with management know-how. The group assignnments, in which different case studies from well-known companies are analyzed, allow the creation of a state of alert for the challenges that an organization faces during its digital transformation, which is an asset for those who want to make a difference in a world with an increasingly digital focus.
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Choosing the postgraduate program in Digital Enterprise Management at NOVA IMS was a very conscious decision, certain that the acquisition of new skills and knowledge, so necessary for those who work daily with the topics of Digital Transformation within organizations, would come true. The dynamics and networking present between the faculty, partners and colleagues were crucial for this same achievement.
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Throughout my academic career, NOVA IMS has provided me with the necessary learning to be a better Data Scientist, with its teaching method focused on the most relevant tools in the market and incorporating the most current and basic themes in its curriculum in the creation of good data analysis and statistics professionals. With a practical approach, focused on problem-solving and an academic environment of excellence, with great proximity between teachers and students, NOVA IMS was a school of enormous importance in my development, the right choice for what would be my professional future.
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Choosing the postgraduate program in Digital Enterprise Management of NOVA IMS was the right decision in a context of change within organizations. The digital transformation is a big challenge and this is a great opportunity to reposition the business world and prepare it for tomorrow. Now more than ever: no one expected the future to come so soon and in such a challenging way. The possibility of learning in a practical way and in group, using real business simulations, is an asset in a program like this, created in a prestigious college together with excellent international partners.
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Having been a student at NOVA IMS in a postgraduate and Master degree programs was an excellent decision. There is a highly prepared and demanding faculty that, in addition to their professional experience, together with the work carried out with colleagues, allowed me to obtain a level of deep theoretical and practical knowledge in this new world, increasingly computerized, digital and accelerating transformation with business impact. Another great advantage was the increase in the diversified networking, which is very important today. Without a doubt, it was a great experience with a very positive feedback that will help me to be better prepared for the challenges of the present and the future.
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The postgraduate program in Digital Enterprise Management of NOVA IMS was my choice to meet the cycle of change where I was. The need to update knowledge, acquire new skills found a solution in NOVA IMS’ rigorous and excellent teaching, where the proximity between teachers and students, the strong connection to the business market, and strategic partnerships, are the pillars that supported my decision and were responsible for influencing my evolution. I also gained good friends and contacts for strong personal and professional networking.
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The Postgraduate Program in Digital Enterprise Management at NOVA IMS helps business leaders to answer the challenges of the digital age by providing the tools to “orchestrate” the Why, What and How to deal with a business transformation. Also, the close connection of the professors between academia and the real world of business, the partnerships and the different backgrounds and industries of the colleagues, give us a great opportunity to learn and share knowledge activating our collective brain.
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