Universidade Portucalense – Infante D. Henrique

Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique is a cooperative higher education and scientific research establishment

Master in Informatics – Specialization in Information Systems

DURATION

2 years

ECTS

120

VACANCIES

25

REGIME

post-work

DEGREE

master

LANGUAGES

PT

DURATION

2 years

ECTS

180

VACANCIES

25

REGIME

Post-work

DEGREE

master

LANGUAGES

PT

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Advanced scientific and professional training in Information Systems that allows them to respond to the needs/objectives of organizations
  • Acquire and expand skills in IS that will enable to recognize and accommodate changes and instability in the economic environment
  • Acquire skills that will enable to enhance business through the use of technology and to conduct and lead IS intervention activities
Presentation

The Master in Informatics – Specialisation in Information Systems (MI-SIS) aims at providing specialized training in modern information systems that are flexible to the objectives and needs of the organization and contribute to achieving the strategic objectives of that organization. The course offers students the opportunity to acquire and extend skills that will enable them to recognize and accommodate the changes and instability in the business environment created by social, economic, political, and technical developments. Students will be able to enhance business through the use of technology and conduct and lead IS intervention activities using best practices.

In addition to advanced scientific and professional training in Information Systems, critical and creative thinking in relation to information technologies and systems, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development processes are also enhanced.

It is our mission to contribute so that the IS professional does not embrace jobs, but projects with flexibility, proactivity, search for new challenges and sustainable and lifelong learning, in short, to be a determined professional in his career!

In the 2nd year of the course, the acquired and developed skills will be complemented through the completion of a scientific profile dissertation, or a project or internship in a business context, which will contribute to the resolution of problems/needs of a company.

 

Publication in Diário da República, 2nd Series – No. 115 – June 16, 2020 – Announcement No. 138/2020

Why choose this course?

The MA-SIS allows students to acquire specialized technical skills and behavioral skills, appropriate and necessary for better professional performance, given the constant organizational and social challenges in the digital age.

The course has a faculty of mostly PhDs from leading universities, which introduces a dynamic and plurality of visions that enriches the training, as well as expert professionals with extensive experience in implementation and management of Information Systems to support the organization.

Throughout the two years the course, on the one hand, integrates a set of seminars in emerging areas directed by prestigious professionals and professors from foreign universities and, on the other hand, allows students coming from 1st cycle courses to acquire technical and behavioral skills so sought after by the business sector.

As it is characteristic of the DCT courses, proximity teaching is offered, ensuring quality training and consequently success in the placement of master’s students.

Career Prospects

  • CIO (Chief Information Officer);
  • Business Analyst;
  • IS/IT project manager;
  • IS Consultant;
  • Entrepreneur in the IS/IT area;
  • Systems analyst.

Objectives

For the specialisation in Information Systems, students should have a set of skills in order to:

  • Understand the organizational, social, and cultural reasons for the successful adoption of information technologies and systems;
  • Redesign organizational processes aimed at continuous improvement
  • Plan, execute, conduct and control activities of information systems intervention;
  • Select and use best practices and benchmarks for management and governance of information systems
  • Evaluate and select technologies that enable the efficient and innovative design of IS / IT solutions in different contexts
  • Use best practices and standards related to IS / IT project management;
  • Acquire critical thinking and reflective attitude;
  • Be familiar with the R&D process, following the evolution of the body of knowledge in the area, and participate in its development;
  • Acquire leadership attitude, sense of ethical and professional responsibility.

Diploma or Certificate Awarded

This diploma confers the qualification in the Master of Informatics (120 ECTS) or, with the conclusion of the 1st year, Specialization in Informatics (60 ECTS).

Post-Graduate and Advanced Formative Offer
Scientific Areas

The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation, or internship report or project work.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 60 ECTS for the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation, or internship report or project work, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:

The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation, or internship report or project work.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 60 ECTS for the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation, or internship report or project work, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:

Scientific Areas Compulsory ECTS Optional ECTS
IT
Information Technology
6,5
9
IS
Information Systems
96,5
3
FA
Free Area
5
Study Plan

1st year

1st Semester Scientific Areas ECTS
Innovation Management
2.5 IS + 2.5 IT
5
Management and Evaluation of IS/IT Projects
3 IS + 3 IT
6
Seminar
1 IS + 1 IT
2
Advanced Modeling Techniques
IS
5
Option 1
IT
6
Option 2
3 IS + 3 IT
6
2nd Semester Scientific Areas ECTS
Organizational Strategy and Information Systems
IS
6
Business Processes Management
IS
6
IS Governance
IS
6
Integrated Management Solution
IS
7
Option
FA
5

2nd year

Annual Scientific Areas ECTS
OP – Dissertation
SI
60
OP – Internship
SI
60
OP – Project
SI
60

Note: The optional UCs available will be defined annually by the Department Director.

Scientific Areas

The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation, or internship report or project work.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 60 ECTS for the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation, or internship report or project work, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:

The Master is organized in 2 semesters that correspond to the curricular structure, plus 1 year dedicated to the preparation, realization and presentation of the defense of a dissertation, or internship report or project work.
The course is equivalent to 60 ECTS for the curricular part and 60 ECTS for the preparation, realization and presentation of the dissertation, or internship report or project work, which makes a total of 120 ECTS credits in the following scientific areas:

Scientific Areas Compulsory ECTS Optional ECTS
IT
Information Technology
6,5
9
IS
Information Systems
96,5
3
FA
Free Area
5
Study Plan

1st year

1st Semester Scientific Areas ECTS
Innovation Management
2.5 IS + 2.5 IT
5
Management and Evaluation of IS/IT Projects
3 IS + 3 IT
6
Seminar
1 IS + 1 IT
2
Advanced Modeling Techniques
IS
5
Option 1
IT
6
Option 2
3 IS + 3 IT
6
2nd Semester Scientific Areas ECTS
Organizational Strategy and Information Systems
IS
6
Business Processes Management
IS
6
IS Governance
IS
6
Integrated Management Solution
IS
7
Option
FA
5

2nd year

Annual Scientific Areas ECTS
OP – Dissertation
SI
60
OP – Internship
SI
60
OP – Project
SI
60

Note: The optional UCs available will be defined annually by the Department Director.

Maria João Ferreira

Coordinator of the Master in Informatics

DST/ Department of Science and Technology

Master in Informatics:
Specialisation in Information Systems
(mest.informatica@upt.pt)

Maria João Ferreira

Coordinator of the Master in Informatics

DST/ Department of Science and Technology

Master in Informatics:
Specialisation in Information Systems
(mest.informatica@upt.pt)

Price List
Applications + Registration + Enrolment + Insurance

Within the deadline

Past the deadline

Applications

Exempt

Registration (single act per course)

339,00€

Enrolment

September

Exempt**

February

195,00€

204,00€

**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment

Applications + Enrollment (Students coming from the 1st Cycle at UPT)

Within the deadline

Past the deadline

Applications

Exempt

Registration (single act per course)

339,00€

Enrolment

September

Exempt**

February

195,00€

204,00€

**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment

Annual Payment Plan

Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS)

11 Installments (September to July)

Monthly

383,00 €

3% discount September

Single

4.085,64 €

Semester Payment Plan

Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS)

5 instalments (September to January or February to June)

Monthly

421,20 €

2% discount September or February

Six-monthly

2.063,88 €

Curriculum Part – Monthly Tuition (5 months)

Price per ECTS

14,04 €

Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS)

Monthly

140,40 €

2nd year – Dissertation ***

Within the Deadline

Past the Deadline

Single Act (1 installment)

July to September

339,00 €

356,00 €

Single Act (2 installments)

September

195,00 €

204,00 €

February

195,00 €

204,00 €

Attendance Fees

50% of the curricular part prices

***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.

International Students (1st year)

Application

184,00 €

Courses in Portuguese language

Registration

339,00 €

Enrolment

195,00 €

Annual Tuition Fee

4.085,64 €

Courses in English language

Annual Tuition Fee

5.408,00 €

Applications + Registration + Enrolment + Insurance

Applications*

184,00 €

Registration (single act per course)

339,00 €

Insurance

34,00 €

Enrolment

September

Fee waived in the year of enrolment**

February

195,00 €

*Exempt for former students (with degree course completed at UPT)
**Exemption will be applied in February if the student only enrols in the 2nd semester, in the year of enrolment
Applications + Enrollment (Students coming from the 1st Cycle at UPT)

Within the deadline

Past the deadline

Applications

Exempt

Registration (single act per course)

339,00€

Enrolment

September

Exempt**

February

195,00€

204,00€

**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment

Annual Payment Plan

Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS)

11 Installments (September to July)

Monthly

383,00 €

3% discount September

Single

4.085,64 €

Semester Payment Plan

Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS)

5 instalments (September to January or February to June)

Monthly

421,20 €

2% discount September or February

Six-monthly

2.063,88 €

Curriculum Part – Monthly Tuition (5 months)

Price per ECTS

14,04 €

Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS)

Monthly

140,40 €

2nd year – Dissertation ***

Within the Deadline

Past the Deadline

Single Act (1 installment)

July to September

339,00 €

356,00 €

Single Act (2 installments)

September

195,00 €

204,00 €

February

195,00 €

204,00 €

Attendance Fees

50% of the curricular part prices

***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.

International Students (1st year)

Application

184,00 €

Courses in Portuguese language

Registration

339,00 €

Enrolment

195,00 €

Annual Tuition Fee

4.085,64 €

Courses in English language

Annual Tuition Fee

5.408,00 €

Specific Conditions for Admission

According to Article 12 of the Regulation of the cycle of studies leading to the degree of Master of the UPT, may apply to the Master of Informatics of the UPT:

  1. Holders of a Bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent;
  2. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred following a 1st study cycle organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State that adheres to this Process;
  3. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as fulfilling the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution where they wish to be admitted;
  4. Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution to which they wish to be admitted.

The seriation criteria are defined in the course regulations.

Seriation Criteria

Candidates for access to the 2nd study cycle in Computer Science are ranked on the basis of merit according to the weighted average, as per Annex II, of the Regulatory Norms for the 2nd study cycle in Computer Science.

General Conditions for Application
Calendar 2023/2024
1st Phase Beginning End
Applications
1st February
13th March
Display of Results
31st March
Claims
3st March
3rd April
Enrolments
6th June
15th June
2ndPhase Beginning End
Applications
3rd April
12th May
Display of Results
2nd June
Claims
2nd June
5th June
Enrolments
6th June
15th June
3rd Phase Beginning End
Applications
5th June
17th July
Display of Results
31st July
Claims
31st July
1st August
Enrolments
2nd August
14th August
4th Phase Beginning End
Applications
1st August
18th September
Display of Results
29th September
Claims
29th September
2nd August
Enrolments
3rd October
6th October
5th Phase Beginning End
Applications
2nd October
6th October
Display of Results
13th October
Claims
14th October
16th October
Enrolments
17th October
19th October
Who can apply for a Master’s degree?

2ND STUDY CYCLE
  • Holders of the bachelor degree or legal equivalent;
  • Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process by a state that adheres to that process;
  • Holders of a foreign academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor degree by the Scientific Council of  Portucalense University;
  • Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University as attesting to their ability to undertake this cycle of studies.

Given their academic and professional background, candidates may submit a request for Application for Recognition and Accreditation of Competences, which may confer equivalence to course units of the Master’s course. Holders of Pre-Bologna licenciado degree who have more than 5 years of professional experience in the area of the master’s degree may request the substitution of the dissertation by a detailed report on the professional activity according to the regulations in force.

Application Documentation

  • Application form, duly filled out;

  • Identification document;

  • Photograph, passport type;

  • Original or certified copy of the document proving the possession of the higher academic degree (except for UPT candidates) (*);

If you wish to apply for equivalences:

(*) These documents must be authenticated according to the legislation in force (Decreto-lei 28 de 13/03/2000).

Application documentation for holders of a foreign higher education degree

  • Own Model, Acknowledgement that the academic degree satisfies the objectives of the degree of licenciado, for the purposes of application to a master’s course, requesting prior recognition by the Scientific Council of the access qualification
    Identification document
    Photograph, passport type
    Document proving the possession of the foreign higher academic degree with an indication of the final mark (*)
    Detailed certificate of the course units that make up the curricular plan of the academic degree (*)
    Updated CV

    (*) The documents must be translated into Portuguese, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish and stamped by the consular service or presented with the Haia Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State where the document originated.

Re-entry

Documentation for Re-entry application:

  • Identification document;
  • Passport type photo;
  • Application for recognition and crediting of skills, according to the regulations in force, if you wish to apply for the equivalence of skills other than those acquired in the course for which you are re-entering.

More Information

For information about the application process please refer to the relevant regulations below or contact our Admissions Office directly. For pedagogical/scientific information please consult the course coordinators:

Contacts

Admission Office

Enquiries regarding the application can be made by:
email (ingresso@upt.pt) or
Phone (800 270 201)

Price List
Applications + Registration + Enrolment + Insurance

Within the deadline

Past the deadline

Applications

Exempt

Registration (single act per course)

339,00€

Enrolment

September

Exempt**

February

195,00€

204,00€

**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment

Applications + Enrollment (Students coming from the 1st Cycle at UPT)

Within the deadline

Past the deadline

Applications

Exempt

Registration (single act per course)

339,00€

Enrolment

September

Exempt**

February

195,00€

204,00€

**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment

Annual Payment Plan

Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS)

11 Installments (September to July)

Monthly

383,00 €

3% discount September

Single

4.085,64 €

Semester Payment Plan

Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS)

5 instalments (September to January or February to June)

Monthly

421,20 €

2% discount September or February

Six-monthly

2.063,88 €

Curriculum Part – Monthly Tuition (5 months)

Price per ECTS

14,04 €

Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS)

Monthly

140,40 €

2nd year – Dissertation ***

Within the Deadline

Past the Deadline

Single Act (1 installment)

July to September

339,00 €

356,00 €

Single Act (2 installments)

September

195,00 €

204,00 €

February

195,00 €

204,00 €

Attendance Fees

50% of the curricular part prices

***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.

International Students (1st year)

Application

184,00 €

Courses in Portuguese language

Registration

339,00 €

Enrolment

195,00 €

Annual Tuition Fee

4.085,64 €

Courses in English language

Annual Tuition Fee

5.408,00 €

Applications + Registration + Enrolment + Insurance

Applications*

184,00 €

Registration (single act per course)

339,00 €

Insurance

34,00 €

Enrolment

September

Fee waived in the year of enrolment**

February

195,00 €

*Exempt for former students (with degree course completed at UPT)
**Exemption will be applied in February if the student only enrols in the 2nd semester, in the year of enrolment
Applications + Enrollment (Students coming from the 1st Cycle at UPT)

Within the deadline

Past the deadline

Applications

Exempt

Registration (single act per course)

339,00€

Enrolment

September

Exempt**

February

195,00€

204,00€

**Exemption will occur in February if the student only applies for the 2nd semester in the year of enrolment

Annual Payment Plan

Tuition Fee (for 60 ECTS)

11 Installments (September to July)

Monthly

383,00 €

3% discount September

Single

4.085,64 €

Semester Payment Plan

Tuition Fee (for 30 ECTS)

5 instalments (September to January or February to June)

Monthly

421,20 €

2% discount September or February

Six-monthly

2.063,88 €

Curriculum Part – Monthly Tuition (5 months)

Price per ECTS

14,04 €

Minimum compulsory tuition fee (10 ECTS)

Monthly

140,40 €

2nd year – Dissertation ***

Within the Deadline

Past the Deadline

Single Act (1 installment)

July to September

339,00 €

356,00 €

Single Act (2 installments)

September

195,00 €

204,00 €

February

195,00 €

204,00 €

Attendance Fees

50% of the curricular part prices

***Following years, in case of non-completion of the course within 2 years.

International Students (1st year)

Application

184,00 €

Courses in Portuguese language

Registration

339,00 €

Enrolment

195,00 €

Annual Tuition Fee

4.085,64 €

Courses in English language

Annual Tuition Fee

5.408,00 €

Specific Conditions for Admission

According to Article 12 of the Regulation of the cycle of studies leading to the degree of Master of the UPT, may apply to the Master of Informatics of the UPT:

  1. Holders of a Bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent;
  2. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree conferred following a 1st study cycle organized according to the principles of the Bologna Process by a State that adheres to this Process;
  3. Holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as fulfilling the objectives of the degree of licenciado by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution where they wish to be admitted;
  4. Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution to which they wish to be admitted.

The seriation criteria are defined in the course regulations.

Seriation Criteria

Candidates for access to the 2nd study cycle in Computer Science are ranked on the basis of merit according to the weighted average, as per Annex II, of the Regulatory Norms for the 2nd study cycle in Computer Science.

General Conditions for Application
Calendar 2023/2024
1st Phase Beginning End
Applications
1st February
13th March
Display of Results
31st March
Claims
3st March
3rd April
Enrolments
6th June
15th June
2ndPhase Beginning End
Applications
3rd April
12th May
Display of Results
2nd June
Claims
2nd June
5th June
Enrolments
6th June
15th June
3rd Phase Beginning End
Applications
5th June
17th July
Display of Results
31st July
Claims
31st July
1st August
Enrolments
2nd August
14th August
4th Phase Beginning End
Applications
1st August
18th September
Display of Results
29th September
Claims
29th September
2nd August
Enrolments
3rd October
6th October
5th Phase Beginning End
Applications
2nd October
6th October
Display of Results
13th October
Claims
14th October
16th October
Enrolments
17th October
19th October
Who can apply for a Master’s degree?

2ND STUDY CYCLE
  • Holders of the bachelor degree or legal equivalent;
  • Holders of a foreign academic degree conferred following a 1st cycle of studies organized according to the principles of the Bologna process by a state that adheres to that process;
  • Holders of a foreign academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the bachelor degree by the Scientific Council of  Portucalense University;
  • Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum which is recognized by the Scientific Council of Portucalense University as attesting to their ability to undertake this cycle of studies.

Given their academic and professional background, candidates may submit a request for Application for Recognition and Accreditation of Competences, which may confer equivalence to course units of the Master’s course. Holders of Pre-Bologna licenciado degree who have more than 5 years of professional experience in the area of the master’s degree may request the substitution of the dissertation by a detailed report on the professional activity according to the regulations in force.

Application Documentation

  • Application form, duly filled out;

  • Identification document;

  • Photograph, passport type;

  • Original or certified copy of the document proving the possession of the higher academic degree (except for UPT candidates) (*);

If you wish to apply for equivalences:

(*) These documents must be authenticated according to the legislation in force (Decreto-lei 28 de 13/03/2000).

Application documentation for holders of a foreign higher education degree

  • Own Model, Acknowledgement that the academic degree satisfies the objectives of the degree of licenciado, for the purposes of application to a master’s course, requesting prior recognition by the Scientific Council of the access qualification
    Identification document
    Photograph, passport type
    Document proving the possession of the foreign higher academic degree with an indication of the final mark (*)
    Detailed certificate of the course units that make up the curricular plan of the academic degree (*)
    Updated CV

    (*) The documents must be translated into Portuguese, whenever they are not issued in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish and stamped by the consular service or presented with the Haia Apostille affixed by the competent authority of the State where the document originated.

Re-entry

Documentation for Re-entry application:

  • Identification document;
  • Passport type photo;
  • Application for recognition and crediting of skills, according to the regulations in force, if you wish to apply for the equivalence of skills other than those acquired in the course for which you are re-entering.

More Information

For information about the application process please refer to the relevant regulations below or contact our Admissions Office directly. For pedagogical/scientific information please consult the course coordinators:

Contacts

Admission Office

Enquiries regarding the application can be made by:
email (ingresso@upt.pt) or
Phone (800 270 201)

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