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NOVA IMS - Information Management School is the esteemed school of NOVA University Lisbon, dedicated to Information Management and Data Science. Its primary mission is to educate highly qualified professionals, prepared to meet the challenges of a globalised and competitive market, with a focus on the new roles emerging from the information society.

NOVA IMS offers a comprehensive range of study programmes, covering all cycles of higher education and continuous training, designed to equip students with essential and innovative skills. The courses include:

• Bachelor's Degrees: For those starting their journey in higher education.
• Postgraduate Programmes and Master's Degrees: In-depth approaches in fields such as Data-Driven Marketing (with specialisations in Digital Marketing & Analytics and Marketing Intelligence), Geographic Information Science and Systems (including Geospatial Data Science), and Information Management.
• Doctorate in Information Management: For advanced research.
• Executive Education and Executive Masters: Programmes for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in data, technology, and Artificial Intelligence for business decisions, often in partnership with over 40 companies and organisations.
• Workshops, Short Courses, and Micro-credentials: Flexible offerings in areas such as Hospitality & Tourism and Artificial Intelligence.

The school stands out for its strong commitment to Research, through the MagIC Research Center, where research and innovation projects are developed, alongside capacity building initiatives and numerous scientific publications. Innovation is equally a central pillar, with AD NOVA IMS acting as a crucial bridge between academia and the professional world, promoting value creation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in laboratories, including a new AI laboratory for Public Administration in partnership with INA.

Internationally recognised, NOVA IMS boasts a 5-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and is featured in prestigious rankings like Eduniversal, in addition to holding important accreditations such as ABET and being a member of the iSchools network. This distinction reflects the excellence of its teaching, research, and impact.

For its students, NOVA IMS offers a complete support ecosystem, which includes a Career Insertion Office (Gabinete de Inserção Profissional) with a high employability rate, mobility programmes (such as Erasmus Incoming), scholarships, social action services, sports, and a mentoring programme, ensuring an enriching academic experience and a promising professional future.

NOVA IMS is more than just a school; it is a centre of excellence where curiosity, innovation, and academic rigour converge to shape the future leaders and data specialists in Portugal and worldwide.