Study Programme in IT-Design: Information Systems Design

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.

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).

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

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 during term 6 abroad, for example through SIDA's Minor Field Studies scholarships. To discover more about these opportunities, visit our Study Abroad website: https://www.kau.se/utbildning/om-utlandsstudier/studera-utomlands/att-studera-utomlands

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

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