BSc in Information Management
New Administrative Capital, Egypt
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* This date may be extended in certain cases where an extension would benefit the students and allow them to enroll, subject to certain conditions.
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Key Summary
About: At NOVA Cairo you earn a European-accredited degree taught in English. The BSc in Information Management covers data collection techniques, information management paradigms, storage and access tools, statistical and computational methods, and decision support models. You'll learn to turn data into relevant information for decision centers and design information flows that improve processes. Keywords: data management, information systems, analytics.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in IT, banking, insurance, health, telecommunications, logistics, retail, marketing, consulting and public administration. Roles include Business Process Manager, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Information Manager and Data Science / Decision Support Specialist. Employers value analytical, managerial, technical skills.
The Bachelor’s degree in Information Management combines management with data science. It prepares students to be managers of the new generation, capable of understanding business and the current challenges of modern management, transforming data into information.
In today's society, business is increasingly complex, and companies deal daily with a huge volume of data, generated by numerous sources. This reality causes a high demand for professionals with skills in the area of information management, who are able to use the most modern techniques and analytical tools to support decision making.
In this degree, it is intended that students acquire skills to perform new functions in the information society and knowledge.
Main Study Themes
- Master a set of techniques and methodologies for data collection
- Understand the paradigms and technology currently used in the management and dissemination of information
- Develop models for the establishment of information flow to improve the processes of decision support and business management
- Master the tools and processes used for the storage, organization and access to information in business context.
- Master the statistical and computational tools for treating information such as to reduce the uncertainty associated to decision-making
- Know how to transform data into useful and relevant information, using language accessible to various decision centers
You will fit right into the NOVA University Lisbon family in Cairo if you:
- Love to be around a multicultural environment
- Have always dreamed of studying at a top-ranked University in Europe
- Are eager to learn and to achieve academic success
- Love to meet new people and to be around a mutual help environment
- Are looking to create memories for a lifetime
Additionally, in order to join us, you must meet the following requirements:
- High School diploma or an official declaration from the School attesting when the candidate will be finishing High school.
- All applicants must have a minimum fluency of B2* in English.
- Candidates who are completing/have completed only the 1st year of their higher education degree.
- Specific entry criteria for different Educational Systems may be consulted here:
- https://tkh.edu.eg/bsc-information-management/
We offer both full and partial scholarships to students with outstanding academic backgrounds, supported by evidence of extracurricular activities. Scholarship decisions are based on financial need, available budget, and management approval.
We will provide you with more information about scholarship opportunities during the application process.
The course lasts 1 Foundation Year + 3 BSc years (6 semesters) and classes start in September 2025.
The study plan of the BSc in Information Management corresponds to 180 ECTS, of which 150 ECTS correspond to mandatory curricular units (the first 5 semesters) and 30 ECTS correspond to optional curricular units (last semester of the course), which will be chosen by each Student, from among a wide range of curricular units available.
Foundation Year
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Technical English
- The Portuguese Experience (two modules)
- Portuguese Language
- Portuguese Life Style
- Portuguese Language
- Portuguese Life Style
- Introduction to Project Development
Year 1
- Linear Algebra
- Economic Analysis
- Business Management
- Computation I
- Mathematical Analysis I
- Information Systems
- Mathematical Analysis II
- Foundational Aspects of Information
- Programming for Business
- Personal Development I
- Marketing
- Statistics and Probability Distributions
Year 2
- Data Analysis
- Databases I
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Data Preprocessing
- Financial Analysis and Management Control
- Statistical Inference
- Machine Learning
- Business Intelligence
- Econometrics I
- Nonparametric and Computational Statistics
- Survey Methodology
- Computational Methods for Optimisation
Year 3
- Personal Development II
- Econometrics II
- Market Research
- Business Strategy and Digital Transformation
- Business Process Management
- Enterprise Information Systems
- Final Semester (Student will choose from several electives)
NOVA University Lisbon is the TOP-RANKED University operating in Egypt, according to the most recent QS World ranking:
Nova University Lisbon: 327
Cairo University: 347
AUC: 381
Ain Shams: 542
Get to know more about NOVA's rankings for the different schools:
- NOVA Information Management School
- NOVA School of Science and Technology
- NOVA School of Business and Economics
The Bachelor´s Degree in Information Management allows a quick integration in the most varied sectors of activity, namely: Information Technology Companies, Banking, Insurance, Health, Telecommunications, Logistics/Distribution, Marketing and Market Research, Retail, Consulting and Public Administration. The main professional opportunities are:
Business Process Manager, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Information Manager, Specialist in Analytical Marketing, Specialist in Data Science applied to Management, Specialist in Decision Support Systems.
Sectors
IT companies, banking, insurance, telecommunications, marketing and market research, consulting, logistics and distribution.
If you're aiming high, start here.
NOVA University Lisbon is the #1-ranked European university in Egypt, according to the QS World University Rankings. That’s right—we’re ahead of Cairo University, AUC, and Ain Shams. When you study at NOVA Cairo, you’re getting a globally respected degree from one of Europe’s best, without leaving home.
What makes NOVA Cairo different?
At NOVA Cairo, you’ll:
- Join a community of ambitious students who are fluent in English and strong in math.
- Study in English-taught programmes that open doors to careers across the globe.
- Earn a European-accredited degree that’s recognised worldwide.
- Learn from top professors and gain hands-on experience in areas shaping the future:
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Information Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Information Management
A Campus Built for You
Located at The Knowledge Hub Universities in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, our campus is designed with students in mind:
- Cutting-edge labs and high-tech classrooms
- Chill-out zones and social spaces to connect and unwind
- Top-tier sports facilities—home to national and international athletes
- A vibrant international community where innovation, ambition, and friendship come together
Your future starts now. Choose NOVA Cairo.
A world-class education. A modern campus. A global network. All in one place.
