The Postgraduate Degree in Digital Product Innovation aims to prepare students to successfully lead the development, launch and management of innovative digital products, focusing on the creation of economic, social and environmental value. This programme is structured so that students can achieve notable results, whether in their own entrepreneurship initiatives, participating in growing startups or collaborating with large technology companies.
The course learning goals include empowering students to understand and apply user-centered co-creation methodologies such as Design Thinking, Design Sprint and Lean Product Design. Students are expected to be able to identify real market problems, discover customers and analyze the competition, leading to the exploration and experimentation of different ideas until the definition, iterative prototyping and evaluation of a digital product. Furthermore, students will learn how to design effective marketing strategies for launching products on the market and how to lead development teams.
The Postgraduate course includes five main content areas: "Digital Transformation Management" which explores the integration of digital technologies in companies and introduces a methodology to manage these kind of process; "Digital Product Development" teaches you how to transform ideas into products with impact. In "User-Centered Digital Prototyping", students learn to create prototypes focused on users' needs, using emerging technologies; “Programming for Data Analysis” equips students with skills in programming and data analysis, including AI generative, to support innovation and also “Digital Product Innovation” that promotes entrepreneurship and the creation of sustainable digital products.
The course structure was developed taking into account the high quality standards of Distance Learning, providing students with greater flexibility in the teaching-learning process. This allows students from different geographies and professional contexts to effectively manage their learning time.
Completed Curriculum Units in the Postgraduate Program can be credited towards the Professional Master's Program in Digital Product Innovation, currently undergoing accreditation by A3ES.
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In an increasingly digitalized world, organizations and companies are looking for innovative agents capable of leading digital transformation and developing digital products that not only meet market needs, but also establish new standards of excellence and sustainability. The Postgraduate Course in Digital Product Innovation at Iscte-Sintra appears as a direct response to this growing demand.
Iscte is recognized for its innovative approach and the excellence of its teaching, providing a solid foundation for all those who aspire to stand out in the technological scenario. We combine academic rigor and research, with practical relevance, ensuring that the knowledge acquired is immediately applicable in the real world.
The course's syllabus covers everything from digital transformation management to user-centered development and prototyping of digital products, preparing students to master the most sought-after skills in the market, such as Design Thinking, programming for data analysis, and agile digital product management strategies.
After conclude this Postgraduate Degree, students will be equipped to lead digital innovation projects, opening up new career opportunities in emerging and dynamic fields.
The faculty responsible for the Curriculum Units is specialized in the scientific areas of digital transformation, design, agile product design and management, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, IT, innovation and entrepreneurship, and has training in Distance Learning, ensuring a solid foundation of technical and pedagogical knowledge to support and guide students throughout the course.
I encourage everyone who is ready to take this transformative step to join us.
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