Study Programme in IT, Project management and ERP Systems
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
Today, IT is an essential tool for effective and competitive organisations. Do you want an attractive education in IT, project management and business systems without having to relocate? Then the distance programme IT, project management and business systems is the study programme for you. As a student, you will learn how to procure, develop and implement IT systems, as well as develop knowledge of project management and project planning through theory and practical exercises.
To streamline and coordinate important functions in an organisation, corporate information is often gathered and integrated in an enterprise system. Part of the programme therefore consists of knowledge of how to select, adapt and implement enterprise systems.
The programme leads to a bachelor's degree with the option of further studies at an advanced level. If you want to get back to work quickly, there is the opportunity to take a higher education diploma after two years of full-time studies. You have great opportunities to choose courses yourself during your last semester leading a bachelor's degree.
To streamline and coordinate important functions in an organisation, corporate information is often gathered and integrated in an enterprise system. Part of the programme therefore consists of knowledge of how to select, adapt and implement enterprise systems.
The programme leads to a bachelor's degree with the option of further studies at an advanced level. If you want to get back to work quickly, there is the opportunity to take a higher education diploma after two years of full-time studies. You have great opportunities to choose courses yourself during your last semester leading a bachelor's degree.
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General entry requirements, plus Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c and Civics 1b or 1a1 + 1a2.
While studying
Education
The education comprises at least 60 ECTS credits in information systems with an emphasis on IT-systems. The acquired knowledge in information systems is essential for working with enterprise systems, since a good knowledge in IT, business and human factors in the business are required. At least 30 ECTS credits in project management are included, since methods and tools for project management are needed to participate in and to lead IT-projects. Students on the programme acquire insight into the complexity of IT in organisations and the problems it poses for users and developers. The major in information systems has ties to current research, and graduates will therefore be well prepared for a career in IT, project management and enterprise systems.Form of Instruction
Instruction is provided via distance education. As a result, study is not limited by time or distance parameters. Computer and Internet access is required in order to keep in touch with teachers and students (see technical requirements on www.kau.se).Examination
There are no set examination periods, and generally no final exam at the end of a semester, an academic year, or a complete study programme. Examination usually takes place at the end of each course, module, or unit.Study Abroad
The university has collaborations at different levels (education and research) with several universities around the world. To spend part of your studies at a university abroad is recommended. Contacts can be mediated by the teaching staff, counselors and central functions for International Studies at Karlstad University.Professional Contact
Students meet representatives from the trade and industry as guest lecturers throughout the programmeCourse of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Information Systems and IT (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Enterprise and Information Technology (IT) (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Business by Web and Web Analytics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to programming (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Acquisition of Information Systems (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Database Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Continuation course in programming (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Object-Oriented Modeling (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| General Project Management Methodology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Individuals and Teams in Projects (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Business Simulation and Analytics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Basic Business Management for Enterprise Systems (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Systems I: Models for Analysis (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Leadership in Projects (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Project Governance (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Enterprise Systems II: Customer-oriented Models (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Information for business decisions (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Information Systems - Smaller Thesis Work (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Managing digital transformation (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Agile Project Management (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Interaction Design (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Design Patterns, Java, and UML (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Informations Systems: Practical Training (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Information Systems: International Practical Placement (Optional) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Information Systems - Bachelor´s thesis (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Software Architecture (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Business Development from a Process and Partnership Perspective (Optional) | 7.5 |
| HTML and CSS for Webdevelopment (Optional) | 5 |
| JavaScript for Webdevelopment (Optional) | 5 |
| Serverside programming in JavaScript (Optional) | 5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
Läsårs- och programvärderingar
Start semester Autumn 2010
Start semester Autumn 2013
Start semester Autumn 2014
- Year evaluation (KAU-68709)
- Year evaluation (KAU-68708)
- Programme evaluation (KAU-68708)
- Programme evaluation (KAU-68709)
Start semester Autumn 2015
Start semester Autumn 2016
Start semester Autumn 2017
Start semester Autumn 2020
Start semester Autumn 2021
Future prospects
Employment Market
The IT industry has over the last couple of years announced an increasing need for highly qualified IT-personnel. The combination of IT, project management and enterprise systems gives you distinctive skills that are attractive in the labour market. After completing the study programme, you may work with business and system development in professional roles such as business or systems analyst, systems developer, IT consultant or project manager with a focus on IT / enterprise systems.Degree
Depending on whether you study for two or three years, the programme concludes with a Higher Education Diploma or a Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems.Further Studies
Upon completion of the programme with a Bachelor's degree, you can go on to further studies at Master's level, such as a Master's programme (60 or 120 credits) in Information Systems.Karlstad University currently offers the following programmes that might be of interest:
Master Programme in Information Systems
Master Programme (one year) in Project Management