Information Systems, Master Programme

60 credits

Information systems offer opportunities for enterprises and for people to communicate, learn, innovate and organize.

This programme gives advanced and broad knowledge of the planning, design and use of information systems in organisations and businesses.

It will also prepare for research studies within informatics. The aim is to give each student the competence needed to describe and analyse businesses, organisations and their need for developing information systems.

In order to be able to work in these fields, we consider it important to have the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyse and handle complex questions and issues. It is also important to develop one’s ability to critically, independently and in a creative way identify and express questions.

Career

After the education you could work with projects with the purpose to plan, design and introduce information systems intended to development businesses or organizations.

Degree

Master of Science (60 credits) with specialisation Information SystemsMain field of study: Informatics

Selection

The individual assessment is based on the applicant's previous field of study and its relevance to the programme, as well as their ability to assimilate its course content.

The informatics area is broad and covers several fields that can assimilate its different topics, which opens up a broad spectrum of backgrounds.

Priority is given to the following fields of knowledge:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business informatics, Information Systems and Management, Business Administration, Management, etc.

However, if you are interested in the program, I would recommend that you apply for it because the prerequisites are, as mentioned, a Bachelor degree (in any area).

This programme totally changed my view

"It was my dream to come to a foreign country for higher education. I came to know about the Swedish educational system which suits me best, not only in terms of affordability but also the nature of Swedish society where peace and freedom coexists together. I was awarded a scholarship which made my journey easy. I worked as a web developer and therefore I chose Information Systems. This programme totally changed my view and made me understand how important it is to involve the users in the development of IT artifacts. In the future, I wish to be a researcher and my current programme is exactly designed in that way." Rajib, Bangladesh, student at Information Systems, Master programme.

Sharzad Darvishi studies the master's program in information systems

Sharzad Darvishi from Iran is a student at the Master programme in Information Systems.

Sharzad Darvishi from Iran is a student at the Master programme in Information Systems.

"Information Systems is a rich mixture of IT and business"

M. Redwan Hasan from Bangladesh is a student at the Master programme in Information Systems.

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Can you tell me about your degree programme? How do you like it?
"It is a rich mixture of IT and business, where information plays a central role. The courses offered cover a variety of relevant topics and prepares us well for our future professional lives."

Why did you choose to study at Linnaeus University?
"This was my first choice when choosing among programmes in Sweden. The primary reason was the structure of the programme, which is quite diverse and covers many areas I'm interested in. Secondly, I heard Växjö is a small, beautiful city with a rich student life and lots of things to do. Personally, I prefer smaller cities to larger ones."

What's your impression of Sweden and the Swedes?
"A beautiful country with beautiful people. Swedes are somewhat reserved initially, but very friendly once you get to know them."

What do you do besides your studies?
"I am an online gaming enthusiast. In my free time, I usually play online with my friends who are in other parts of the world. This gives me a chance to have some fun while catching up with them. Apart from that, I have been learning Swedish through SFI (Swedish For Immigrants) for the past one year, and during weekends I like to hang out with my campus friends."

What are your career plans?
"To work here in Sweden. I would like to start off with a PhD, which would allow me to try and face different challenges in a dynamic work life. After my PhD, I would be confident to continue to build on my passion towards a career within information systems."

What's the best thing about being a student at Linnaeus University?
"As a student at Linnaeus University, you can have a very balanced social life during your studies. You will have time to do the things you love to do. I think that's how the Swedish education system is designed. It's all about learning, growing and having fun at the same time!"

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Programme content

Programme Overview
Major field of study is Informatics it is within the subject group Computer Science and Engineering, where Computer Science and Media Technology is included. The program coordinator has the overall responsibility for the program. There is a program committee and there duties are to follow up the program course content and implementation.

The program consists of 60 credits in Informatics, corresponding to 1 year full time study. In semester 1 students are introduced to the main field with focus on organization, design and management, and the main methods, methodologies and theories. The program concludes with a degree project of 15 credits, which is placed part time during the last semester of studies.

The program is structured in a way that allows for joint classes during its duration with the twoyear masters program in Information Systems.

Course syllabi

About the distance education

You can choose to study this programme on campus or as a distance education. The distance education at Linnaeus University in the Department of Informatics provides distance students with almost the same opportunities as those who study on campus. Consequently, it means that the distance students will be able to follow the lectures in real time together with the campus students. However, it is important to keep in mind that most distance education includes a number of compulsory digital lectures and seminars during the weekdays. In addition, the lectures, seminars and other mandatory parts of the course are given during the weekdays and working hours, i.e. 8.00 – 17.00 GMT + 1 time zone.

Moreover, the common denominator of a distance student in the Department of Informatics is that the lectures are streamed in real-time on the web. In addition, the students communicate with the teachers and fellow students using an e-learning platform. The e-learning platform supports the teaching and learning process including, for instance, discussion forums where the students can ask questions related to the course and its topic, discuss group work, and have video meetings with the support of a webcam and headset, etc.

Distance – study where you are

Distance learning can be structured in different ways – it may be entirely online, or include a few on-campus sessions or meetings at one of our learning centres. The common factor is that most of the learning happens online.

You communicate with your teacher and fellow students through a learning platform, which provides access to discussion forums, group work opportunities, and digital meetings. In many cases, you also have access to recorded lectures via the platform.

The advantage of distance learning is its flexibility – ideal for those who want more freedom to decide when and where to study. However, keep in mind that some mandatory elements of your programme may take place during working hours, even if they are conducted online.