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Programme Coordinator

Isabel Seruca (PhD)

Message from the Program Coordinator

We are in the information age. Companies require information for many reasons; for instance, doing market research for the development of new products or processing customers’ demands. The goal of information systems is to provide the right tools to store, search, and update information on modern computer systems in a secure and robust way as well as to support corporate decision making. In modern organizations, there are growing demands for professionals and leaders who can harness the power of information technology in a way that can solve business problems and create new business opportunities.

The Management and Information Systems program combines the fast-paced world of technology with the organization and structure of business management. It is designed for students who wish to combine technical competences in information systems with knowledge of managerial and organizational issues. The course provides future professionals with the tools they need to bridge the gap between business and technology.

Thus, graduates on MIS should have a key role in the selection of technology solutions to support management activities and decision making, in the management of information systems projects, in business process redesign, in the introduction of innovation and change in organizational practices, and in the effective use of information technologies and systems for improving decision-making processes.

Isabel Seruca 

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Objectives and Programme Content

The three-year course program aims to provide training in the two overlapping areas of management of organizations and information systems and technologies. The students will obtain a solid foundation in social sciences and organizational theory. Furthermore, acknowledging the importance of IST for organizations, the training is complemented with information systems and technology knowledge which enables students to use, manage and implement such tools to solve real problems and/or create new opportunities in organizations. The course ends with a Project, which is developed within an enterprise context, enabling students to have an early approach to the labour market.

Thus, graduates on MIS should have a key role in the selection of technology solutions to support management activities and decision making, in the management of information systems projects, in business process redesign, in the introduction of innovation and change in organizational practices, and in the effective use of information technologies and systems for improving decision-making processes.

Why choose this course

The Management and Information Systems program combines the fast-paced world of technology with the organization and structure of business management. It is designed for students who wish to combine technical competences in information systems with knowledge of managerial and organizational issues. The course provides future professionals with the tools they need to bridge the gap between business and technology.

Thus, graduates on MIS should have a key role in the selection of technology solutions to support management activities and decision making, in the management of information systems projects, in business process redesign, in the introduction of innovation and change in organizational practices, and in the effective use of information technologies and systems for improving decision-making processes.

Career prospects

The graduates in Management and Information Systems hold positions in a wide range of public and private organizations in different business sectors, including finance, energy, manufacturing and services, as well as in consulting firms, and may, in early stages of their careers, perform the following functions:

• Systems Analyst;

• Business Analyst;

• Chief Information Officer;

• Senior officers of public and private companies.

Admission requirements

·         High school or Bachelor level degree

·         Minimum English Proficiency level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: B2 – Independent - Vantage or upper intermediate

·         Evaluation of the CV

·         An interview (live or Skype)

Program Content/ Presentation

The Bachelor of Science in Management and Information Systems (BS_MIS) degree enables students the opportunity to strengthen current technology, business, and management skills, as well as broaden their understanding of information technology industry trends. The curriculum stresses business knowledge and real world application of knowledge and skills by covering key concepts of information systems and technologies, organizational management, interpersonal and organizational communications, and project management.

The three-year course program aims to provide training in the two overlapping areas of management of organizations and information systems and technologies. The students will obtain a solid foundation in social sciences and organizational theory. Furthermore, acknowledging the importance of IST for organizations, the training is complemented with information systems and technology knowledge which enables students to use, manage and implement such tools to solve real problems and/or create new opportunities in organizations. The course ends with a Project, which is developed within an enterprise context, enabling students to have an early approach to the labour market.

Study Plan

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