The professional master's course will require a minimum of 50 (fifty) credit units in mandatory disciplines and programmed activities, comprising:

I- 12 (twelve) credit units in compulsory disciplines;

II- 12 (twelve) credit units in optional disciplines;

III- 14 (twelve) credit units, referring to the qualification of the project and public defense of the Final Conclusion Work;

IV- 12 (twelve) credit units corresponding to mandatory programmed activities.

Mandatory Scheduled Activities (APO)

Students in the Professional Master's Program in Applied Computing must complete a minimum of 12 (twelve) credit units of Mandatory Scheduled Activities (APO). The APOs can be chosen by the student, in agreement with their Advisor, according to the list below:

• Mandatory Scheduled Activity (APO)
• Final Thesis

SUBMISSION of APO - Mandatory Scheduled Activity
July 2024

July/2024

Students in the Professional Master's Program in Applied Computing must complete a minimum of 12 (twelve) credit units in Mandatory Scheduled Activities (APO). The selection of the APOs is made by the student in conjunction with their Advisor, in accordance with the guidelines of the PPGCA regulations. To formalize the choice, the student must fill out a submission form and send it for analysis and approval by the advising professor, as well as send a copy to the program's office.
Below, you will find a detailed description of each APO. 

Patent Deposit - 12 Credits
A patent is a title of temporary ownership over an invention or utility model, granted by the State to inventors or authors, or other individuals or legal entities holding rights to the creation. With this right, the inventor or patent holder can prevent third parties, without their consent, from producing, using, selling, or importing the product covered by their patent and/or process or product obtained directly by the process patented by them. In return, the inventor is obligated to disclose in detail all the technical content of the matter protected by the patent (CAPES, 2019).
Patents are intellectual property registrations with a certain level of complexity, involving the description of inventions with proven effectiveness (Araujo, 2024).
Types of patents: Invention patent, utility model patent, certificate of addition.
Examples of patents:
Patent CN104254863, filed in China, titled "Enhancement of Disorder Diagnosis through Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Health Technologies without Compromising Accuracy," describes "a computerized system to generate a diagnostic tool by applying artificial intelligence to a diagnostic instrument for disorders such as autism."
Patent US8817078B2, filed in the USA, describes "a system and method for integrating a virtual rendering system and a video capture system using flexible camera control to provide augmented reality."
Patent US10628673B2, which describes "systems and methods for algorithmic processing for rapid object recognition" (Araujo, 2024). 

Project Development with Companies (excluding the Research for the Final Thesis) – 12 Credits
Development of research projects and/or products aimed at a specific company, involving ongoing research activities within the graduate program, or stemming from knowledge generated by the activities of faculty and/or students, or related to one of the research lines of the Graduate Program in Applied Computing. 

Development and Provision of Technological Artifact, Technique, or Process – 12 Credits
Conception, design, construction, and validation of technological artifacts such as software products, applications, or computer programs; development of a new technique or process. This type of technical production corresponds to the provision of technological artifacts, techniques, or processes for use, whether in a free, open manner or for commercial use. Examples include: making applications available in app stores for mobile devices; providing systems on web platforms for use; making software codes available for download and installation in repositories; software or applications deployed and in use in an organization or social collective; software sold by a company or startup; among other forms of provision (Araujo, 2024); techniques for data collection and processing; software development processes.
Not applicable: any code that is not a result of your own work and creation, or when it represents minor adaptations of existing programs, or does not demonstrate valid applicability or functionalities (CAPES, 2019). 

Submission of Article in Journal with CiteScore, JIF, or H5 greater than or equal to 50 (equivalent to A1 to A4 - Qualis) – 12 Credits
Articles submitted, co-authored with faculty from the Graduate Program in Applied Computing (PPGCA), to peer-reviewed journals with impact indicators such as CiteScore (Scopus - Elsevier), Journal Impact Factor (JIF) (Web of Science – Clarivate Analytics), and the H5 (Google Scholar) greater than or equal to 50 (equivalent to A1 to A4 - Qualis). 

Publication of Book – 12 Credits
Publication of a printed book or e-book with ISBN (International Standard Book Number), involving ongoing research activities in the graduate program, or arising from knowledge generated by the activities of faculty and/or students, or related to one of the research lines of the Graduate Program in Applied Computing. 

Formalization of Standard or Regulatory Framework – 12 Credits

These are guidelines that regulate the functioning of the public and/or private sector.Their purpose is to establish rules for systems, agencies, services, institutions, and companies, with mechanisms for regulation, compensation, and penalties (CAPES, 2019).
This is not merely about technical reports, internal resolutions, etc., but about standards or regulatory frameworks effectively used by private institutions, government bodies, or associations at the regional, national, or international level. It is also important to note that, in many cases, the production of such items involves the participation of faculty and/or students from the graduate program in scientific and technical committees, alongside interested institutions or those endorsing the product.

Example: Brazilian Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, National Open Data Infrastructure (INDA), technical standards such as ISO, ABNT. 

Creation of an Innovative Company or Social Organization Derived from Research Theme – 12 Credits

A new company or social organization formed based on a product, service, or technological process developed by faculty and/or students within the Graduate Program (CAPES, 2019).
This item includes ventures and new businesses that arise from research, technological development, and innovation activities of the graduate program. It is important to note that the product, service, or process transformed into a business must have originated from ongoing research activities within the program, meaning it must have emerged from knowledge generated by the activities of faculty and/or students within their research themes (Araujo, 2024).
Example: companies or startups originated from research projects developed within the scope of the graduate program. 

Intellectual Property Registration (trademarks, industrial design, integrated circuit layouts, etc.) – 8 Credits

Trademark: Any distinctive sign, visually perceptible, that identifies and distinguishes products and services from others of different origins, as well as certifies their compliance with specific standards or technical specifications (CAPES, 2019).

Industrial Design: The registration of Industrial Design protects the external configuration of a three-dimensional object or an ornamental pattern (two-dimensional) that can be applied to a surface or object. In other words, the registration protects the appearance that differentiates the product from others (aesthetic shape). Functionalities, practical advantages, materials, or manufacturing processes are not protected by industrial design registration, nor can colors or their association with an object be protected (CAPES, 2019).

Integrated Circuit Layouts are related images, constructed or encoded by any means or form, representing the three-dimensional configuration of the layers that make up an integrated circuit (Source: INPI). Each image represents the geometric arrangement or layouts of the surface of the integrated circuit. In other words, it is the design of a chip (CAPES, 2019).

Publication of Article at an Event with H5 Score of 15 or Higher (equivalent to A1 to A4 - Qualis) – 8 Credits

Articles published in the proceedings of national or international events with an H5 score (Google Scholar database) of 15 or higher (equivalent to A1 to A4 - Qualis) and co-authored with a faculty member from the PPGCA.

Development of Technical Services – 8 Credits

Development of technical services involving ongoing research activities in the graduate program, or that have arisen from knowledge generated by the activities of faculty and/or students, or that are related to one of the research lines of the Graduate Program in Applied Computing.

Submission of Article in Journal with CiteScore, JIF or H5 Less Than 50 (equivalent to B1 to B4 - Qualis) – 8 Credits
Articles published in peer-reviewed journals with impact indicators CiteScore (Scopus database - Elsevier), Journal Impact Factor - JIF (Web of Science database – Clarivate Analytics), and H5 (Google Scholar database) less than 50 (equivalent to B1 to B4 - Qualis), co-authored with a faculty member from the PPGCA.

Publication of Article in Journal on Technology Topic – 6 Credits

Publications in journals focused on specific fields of knowledge, typically related to technological knowledge, but centered on the market, thus differentiating them from scientific journals, which aim to disseminate scientific progress (CAPES, 2019). Articles with technical or opinion content and analysis of technological or managerial trends in the area (Araujo, 2024).

Participation in Research Projects – 6 Credits

Participation in approved and registered Research Projects in funding agencies (CAPES, CNPq, FAPESP, FINEP, MackPesquisa, or other national or international calls) and/or in the Research Funding Coordination of the Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, involving research activities related to one of the research lines of the Graduate Program in Applied Computing.

Development of Technical Material (Manual, Technical Report, Conclusive Technical Report) – 4 Credits
Manual: A set of information, decisions, norms, and rules that apply to a specific activity, encompassing the basic knowledge of a science, technique, trade, or procedure. It can be an instruction guide for using a device, troubleshooting, or establishing work procedures. It may take the form of a compendium, small book/guide, or a printed or digital document/norm that outlines how to proceed in certain tasks (CAPES, 2019).

Conclusive Technical Report: A concise text that contains information about the project/activity carried out, from its planning to the conclusions. It indicates in its content the relevance of the results and conclusions in terms of social and/or economic impact and the application of the knowledge produced (CAPES, 2019).

Computer Program Registration – 4 Credits

Technological artifacts such as software products, applications, and computer programs registered with INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property) to formalize authorship rights. The source code of a software can be registered with INPI through a simple and low-cost submission procedure, which formally records the authorship rights of that code (Araujo, 2024).

Publication of Article at Event with H5 Index Less than 15 (Equivalent to B1 to B4 - Qualis) – 4 Credits

Articles published in the proceedings of national or international events with an H5 index (Google Scholar database) lower than 15 (equivalent to B1 to B4 - Qualis), co-authored with a faculty member of the Graduate Program in Applied Computing (PPGCA).

Publication of Book Chapter on Technology-Related Topic – 4 Credits

Publication of a book chapter, with ISBN, addressing technology-related themes aligned with the research lines of the PPGCA.

Participation in Technical-Scientific Committee, Member of Management Councils or Technical Committees – 4 Credits
Technical-scientific committees, management councils, and/or technical committees are groups of academic and/or professional experts formally established for discussing or executing specific scientific and technical actions. These committees can be organized by scientific or professional associations, public or private institutions, or even government agencies. Participation of faculty and/or students in technical-scientific committees of national or international academic events (Araujo, 2024).
Examples include: Internet Management Committee (CGI.Br), Technical-Scientific Council of RNP, Education Commission of the Brazilian Computer Society, working groups of the Association of Information and Communications Technology Companies (TIC) and Digital Technologies (BRASSCOM), among others (Araujo, 2024).

Publication of Article in Newspaper on Technology Topic – 4 Credits
Articles authored by faculty and/or students published in widely circulated newspapers and magazines, which do not specifically focus on scientific and/or technological subjects.

Presentation of Work at Professional/Scientific Event – 4 Credits
Presentation of work at national or international events of a professional or scientific nature, except for events organized by Mackenzie Presbyterian University and the Graduate Program in Applied Computing (PPGCA), on topics related to the activities and one of the research lines of the PPGCA.

Research Project Report – 4 Credits
Final report of research projects regularly funded by funding agencies, such as Universal Notice, PAEP, MackPesquisa, etc. The text should be written concisely and contain information about the research project, the activities carried out during the project, from planning to the results achieved.

Organization of Journal, Proceedings (including editorial management and editorial board); Organization of Book, Catalog, Anthology, and Encyclopedia – 4 Credits
Organization of journal, proceedings (including editorial management and editorial board); organization of book, catalog, anthology, and encyclopedia.

Professional Training Course Directly Related to the Research Topic – 4 Credits
Participation in a professional training course complementary to the activities of the PPGCA and related to the topic of the final work.

Presentation of Work at Internal Events (Max. 4 Points) – 2 Credits
Presentation of work at events organized by Mackenzie Presbyterian University and the PPGCA.
Example: presentation at the TCM seminar, presentation at WTT – Workshop on Technological Trends, presentation during Technology and Innovation Week, among others.

Participation in Internal Events (Max. 2 Points) – 0.5 Credit
Participation in events organized for Mackenzie Presbyterian University and the PPGCA.
Examples: Participation in TCM seminars, HCI & Data Science Seminars, among others.

Participation in External Events Related to the Research Lines of the Graduate Program (Max. 2 Points) – 0.5 Credit
Participation in national or international external events with themes and activities related to the research lines of the PPGCA.
Examples: Ibero-American IHC Journals, Brazilian Symposium on Human Factors in Computing Systems (IHC), Brazilian Symposium on Collaborative Systems, Regional High Performance School, Brazilian Symposium on Information Systems, Congress of the Brazilian Computer Society, among others.

References
Araujo, R. M. (2024) “Applied Research, Innovation, and Technological Production in Professional Master's Programs.” In: Corrêa, A. G. D., Vallim Filho, A. R. A., Eliseo, M. A., Martins, V. F. (Eds.). Introduction to Data Science and Interactive Systems, São Paulo: Livraria da Física Publishing House, pp. 324.
Araujo, R. M. “Applied Research, Innovation, and Technological Production in Professional Master's Programs.” Graduate Program in Applied Computing. Mackenzie Presbyterian University. ISBN: 978-65-00-70215-6. 2023. 33p. https://dspace.mackenzie.br/handle/10899/33356
CAPES. (2019) “Technical Production.” www.gov.br/capes/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo/10062019-producao-tecnica-pdf.
The credits related to APOs must be validated by the Program Coordinator, after consulting the Advisor, who will decide on the relevance of the work developed and its alignment with the Program's Research Lines.

The credits related to APOs must be validated by the Program Coordinator, taking into account the Advisor's input, who will deliberate on the relevance of the work developed and its alignment with the Program's Research Lines.

The Final Completion Work of the course may be a Dissertation.
However, preference will be given to Applied Research Projects, especially in partnership with similar companies and/or organizations.
The Conclusion Paper should be a detailed report of this Applied Research presenting all its development and the results obtained.
This Applied Research project may consist of different types:
a) Application development and respective R&D report;
b) Prototype development and respective R&D report;
c) Development of Product or Artifact or Technological Tool and R&D report;
d) Technique or Process Development and respective R&D report;
e) Technological Project and respective R&D report.
The student must publish the results of his applied research in a medium endorsed by the program and by CAPES for professional master's degrees.