Study Programme in IT-Design

Education

The education in the IT-Design programme starts off with a broad base in IT and activities preparing you for further studies in one of the two majors. No prior IT knowledge is required. It is enough that you are interested in IT and eager to find out more about IT opportunities.

Information Systems Design

The programme includes at least 90 ECTS in Information Systems. A common theme running throughout the programme is the study of IT in terms of the perspectives business operations, users and technology. Students learn how to analyse, design and develop IT solutions for private and public sector organisations as well as for individuals in everyday life. Students learn modelling, programming, user interface, interaction design and systems integration in web and system development. Students will acquire insight into the complexity of IT in organisations, for users and developers. The programme has close ties to current research: students can therefore expect to be well prepared for future stimulating and challenging employment in the IT area.

Enterprise Systems and Economy

This specialisation comprises at least 90 ECTS credits in information systems with an emphasis on enterprise systems and their particular problems. Working with and understanding enterprise systems and their application and integration in the organisation requires a familiarity with information systems and business administration: therefore, business knowledge is an important component of this programme. Students on the programme acquire insight into the complexity of IT in organisations and the problems it poses for users and developers. The programme has ties to current research, and graduates will therefore be well prepared for challenging and developing careers. Students may choose to further specialise in information systems and business administration.

Form of Instruction

The programme represents full-time work, with an average of three to five days of scheduled classes a week at Karlstad University. Students will also participate in various projects. Active participation in the courses is required and students are expected to study extensively, and gradually more and more independently, on their own. Field studies and laboratory work are frequently obligatory. A web-based communication platform is used in the majority of courses as complement.

The programme represents full-time work, with an average of 20 hours of scheduled classes a week. Students will also participate in various projects. Active participation in the courses is required and students are expected to study extensively on their own. Field studies and laboratory work are mostly mandatory. The course of study includes good possibilities to study abroad.

Examination

Examination formats vary from course to course and can include written exams, oral exams, hand-in assignments or take-home exams. Examination usually takes place at the end of each course, module, or unit.

Study Abroad

Information Systems Design

During your Study Programme in IT-Design: Information Systems Design, you have an opportunity to spend a semester (4th) studying abroad at one of Karlstad University's exchange partners. A semester abroad builds upon the competences and knowledge you develop during your studies, you will enhance your communication skills and intercultural skills, and you may even select to study a new subject area - all of which improves your CV for future employers. Karlstad University has exchange agreements with over 200 partner universities, located in more than 35 countries. Students from IT-Design: Information Systems Design can spend the semester in universities such as the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA; Unversidade de Lisboa, Portugal and University of Siena, Italy. You may also complete aspects of your final thesis data collection abroad. To discover more about these opportunities, visit our Study Abroad website, link to the right.

Enterprise Systems and Economy

During your Study Programme in IT-Design: Enterprise Systems and Economy, you have an opportunity to spend a semester (5th) studying abroad at one of Karlstad University's exchange partners. A semester abroad builds upon the competences and knowledge you develop during your studies, you will enhance your communication skills and intercultural skills, and you may even select to study a new subject area - all of which improves your CV for future employers. Karlstad University has exchange agreements with over 200 partner universities, located in more than 35 countries. Students from IT-Design: Enterprise Systems and Economy can spend the semester in universities such as the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA; Unversidade de Lisboa, Portugal and University of Siena, Italy. You may also complete aspects of your final thesis data collection abroad. To discover more about these opportunities, visit our Study Abroad website, link to the right.

Professional Contact

The teaching on the courses is firmly tied to industry and students will have the opportunity to connect with local businesses, for example in the writing of their degree projects. Students will also meet with guest lecturers and participate in field studies.

Semester 1	ECTS credits
Acquisition of Information Systems (Obligatory)	7.5
Introduction to IT Design (Obligatory)	7.5
Introduction to programming (Obligatory)	7.5
Enterprise and Information Technology (IT) (Obligatory)	7.5

Please note - not all programmes offer elective or optional courses.

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.