Study Programme in IT-Design: Information Systems Design
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
Are you interested in IT to solve today´s, tomorrow´s and future´s challenges? Then IT- design is something for you. Students on this programme develop skills to carry out a wide range of tasks, such as adapting and purchasing enterprise systems and developing advanced programmes to suit a growing industry. Most businesses today use some form of IT-systems. The application, development and integration of these, often complex, systems require the assistance of a specialist in IT-Design. The IT-Design programme offers great opportunities to establish contacts with local businesses as well as study abroad for a period. The programme aims to provide a platform and useful knowledge for the IT field and employment that is both stimulating and challenging. It prepares for a future in the IT industry.
This programme in the subject Information Systems offers good theoretical and practical knowledge of relations between humans, organisations, and IT systems. The programme includes approaches to digitalisation from these perspectives and you develop your ability to apply academic knowledge and take responsibility for sustainable development and gender equality.
The IT-Design programme offers flexible study opportunities. Students first take joint classes and then specialize in one of the two majors Enterprise Systems and Economy or Information Systems Design.
The major Information Systems Design combines the study of IT, business applications and the human factor. Students will learn to analyse, design and develop advanced IT-systems in close collaboration with its future users. The programme aims to provide a platform and useful knowledge for the IT field and system development jobs that are both stimulating and challenging. The IT-Design programme offers opportunities for flexible study both on-campus and with the support of a web-based platform as a complement.
This programme in the subject Information Systems offers good theoretical and practical knowledge of relations between humans, organisations, and IT systems. The programme includes approaches to digitalisation from these perspectives and you develop your ability to apply academic knowledge and take responsibility for sustainable development and gender equality.
The IT-Design programme offers flexible study opportunities. Students first take joint classes and then specialize in one of the two majors Enterprise Systems and Economy or Information Systems Design.
The major Information Systems Design combines the study of IT, business applications and the human factor. Students will learn to analyse, design and develop advanced IT-systems in close collaboration with its future users. The programme aims to provide a platform and useful knowledge for the IT field and system development jobs that are both stimulating and challenging. The IT-Design programme offers opportunities for flexible study both on-campus and with the support of a web-based platform as a complement.
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General admission requirements plus either field-specific eligibility A4 (upper secondary school level Mathematics 3b or 3c, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2) or field-specific eligibility 4 (upper secondary school level English B, Mathematics C and Civics A).
While studying
Education
The education in the IT-Design programme starts off with a broad base in IT and activities preparing 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.The programme includes at least 90 ECTS cr 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.
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.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
After one year of study, you have the opportunity to take part in Karlstad University's exchange agreement with foreign universities. During semester 4 (year 2), you are free to choose which courses you want to study, which makes it advisable to place the fourth semester abroad.Professional Contact
The teaching on the courses is firmly tied to the 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.Course of Study
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.Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to IT Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Enterprise and Information Technology (IT) (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Acquisition of Information Systems (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Programming Techniques (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Software Development Methodology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to Business Administration (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Graphical User Interfaces (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to Mathematics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Database Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Object-Oriented Modeling (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Web Development (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Software Development (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Informations Systems: Practical Training (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Enterprise Systems I: Models for Analysis (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Enterprise Systems II: Development Models (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Business Development from a Process and Partnership Perspective (Optional) | 7.5 |
| C#.NET (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Computer Networking I (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| App development for Mobile e-services (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Project Management in IT Projects (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Design Patterns, Java, and UML (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Interaction Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Information Systems - Bachelor´s thesis (Obligatory) | 15 |
| System Analysis and Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Systems Integration (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
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 2013
Start semester Autumn 2014
Start semester Autumn 2015
Start semester Autumn 2016
Future prospects
Employment Market
As an information systems designer there is a wide range of professions to specialise in. You can work at a development or consultancy company, a business, an organisation, a municipality or a public agency. You can work with systems design, systems development, IT strategies, IT project management and other activities that require IT competence to be useful and benefit people and organisations.Degree
The degree awarded is Bachelor of Science with a Major in Information Systems, comprising 180 ECTS credits. The programme is adapted to the new flexible educational structure in Europe, meaning that students are eligible for a Bachelor of Science after three years of study, after which they may choose to continue towards a Master's degree in Karlstad or at another university in Sweden or abroad. For examination and assessment regulations, see under the heading "Learning outcomes" in the programme study plan.Further Studies
Upon completion of the programme you may choose to continue towards a Master's degree in Information Systems. You can also choose to continue towards a Master's degree in for example Project Management.- Start Autumn 2020
- Mode of study Campus
- Language Swedish and English
- Application code KAU-69901
- Study pace 100% (Day)
