Bachelor´s Programme in Information Systems Development
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
Do you want to help shape tomorrow’s digital society? The Bachelor´s Programme in Information Systems Development at Karlstad Business School is your gateway into a world where technology meets people – and where you gain the tools to make a real difference.
The Bachelor´s Programme in Information Systems Development is for those interested in the exciting combination of IT, business operations, and human interaction. Over three years, you develop a broad and deep understanding of how IT systems are developed and used across various organizations. You learn not only the technology behind the systems, but also how they impact people, organizations, and society as a whole. The program combines academic theory with practical projects, preparing you to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.
The Bachelor´s Programme in Information Systems Development is for those interested in the exciting combination of IT, business operations, and human interaction. Over three years, you develop a broad and deep understanding of how IT systems are developed and used across various organizations. You learn not only the technology behind the systems, but also how they impact people, organizations, and society as a whole. The program combines academic theory with practical projects, preparing you to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General entry requirements plus either
Mathematics 3b or 3c, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6
or
Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2, English level 2.
While studying
Education
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.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
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, Universidad de Málaga in Spain 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 is firmly rooted in the industry. You will have opportunities to take part in a mentorship program, complete internships, and carry out your degree project and thesis work in collaboration with companies and industry partners. Throughout your studies, you will work with both real and fictional work-related cases, practical labs, and project assignments, as well as meet guest lecturers and take part in company visits and study trips.Within the framework of the Karlstad Business School, we also host events such as Sustainability Day and Karlstad Business School Day, where representatives from the business community actively participate.
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 |
| Introduction to programming (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Business Administration (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| HTML and CSS for Webdevelopment (Obligatory) | 5 |
| JavaScript for Webdevelopment (Obligatory) | 5 |
| Advanced course in Programming (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Serverside programming in JavaScript (Obligatory) | 5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Database Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Object-Oriented Modeling with programming (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Nosql databases (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Software Development (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Optional course (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Informations Systems: Practical Training (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Business Development from a Process and Partnership Perspective (Optional) | 7.5 |
| C#.NET (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Business by Web and Web Analytics (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Cloud Foundations (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Accessibility of Digital Services and Digital Documents (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| App development for Mobile e-services (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Design Patterns, Java, and UML (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Interaction Design (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Agile Project Management (Elective) | 7.5 |
| User tests, prototyping and evaluation (Elective) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Information Systems - Bachelor´s thesis (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Software Architecture (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Systems Integration (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
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.
Future prospects
Employment Market
There is a strong demand for qualified professionals both within the IT industry and in other companies and organizations that in various ways use or provide IT solutions.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
Degree of Bachelor of Science Major: Information SystemsFurther Studies
Upon completion of the programme, you can go on to further studies at Master's level, such as a Master's programme (60 or 120 credits) in Information Systems.Tuition fees
- Total fee: 288,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 48,000 SEK
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.