Swedish name: Masterprogrammet i IT Management
This programme syllabus is valid: HT18 and until further notice
Programme code: SAIMM
Credit points: 120
Registration number: FS 3.1.3-590-17
Responsible faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Revised by: Faculty Board of Social Sciences, 2017-04-25
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 180 ECTS) from an internationally recognised university. Special requirements: 90 ECTS in one of the following subjects; Informatics, Business Administration, Pedagogy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Media-and Communication Studies (or equivalent).
After completing the program, 60 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Magisterexamen in accordance with the Local Qalifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor, see
http://www.student.umu.se/english/getting-your-degree/degree-requirements/
Filosofie Magisterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 60 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in IT Management.
After completing the program, 120 credits, students may, on application, obtain a Filosofie Masterexamen in accordance with the Local Qalifications Ordinance approved by the Vice Chancellor, see
http://www.student.umu.se/english/getting-your-degree/degree-requirements/
Filosofie Masterexamen translates in English to Degree of Master of Science 120 credits. The degree is awarded in the main field of study, Informatics with specialisation in IT Management.
Second cycle educations should build substantially upon knowledge the students retained during first cycle studies or the equivalent.
Second cycle education shall involve a deepening of knowledge, skills and abilities relative to first cycle education and, in addition to what applies to first cycle education
- further develop students' ability to independently integrate and use knowledge,
- develop students' ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and
- develop students' potential for professional activities that demand considerable independence or for research and development.
Higher Education Act 1 cpt 9 § (Högskolelagen 1 kap 9 §)
Degree of Master of Science 60 credits
Knowledge and Understanding
For Degree of Master of Science 60 credits, the students should be able to
- show knowledge and understanding in their main field of study, including both an overview of the field and deeper knowledge of certain parts of the field and insight into current research and development, and
- demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in their main field of study.
Skills and Abilities
For Degree of Master of Science 60 credits, the students should be able to
- demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and to analyze, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information,
- demonstrate the ability to independently identify and formulate questions to address and to plan and use appropriate methods to carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits;
- demonstrate the ability to verbally and in writing present and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments behind them, in dialogue with different types of groups, and
- demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development or to work in other advanced contexts.
Ability to Evaluate and Approach
For Degree of Master of Science 60 credits, the student should be able to
- demonstrate the ability within the main field of study to make judgments with regard to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and demonstrate an awareness of ethical aspects of research and development,
- show insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and the human responsibility for its use, and
- demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and to take responsibility for the personal competence development.
Degree of Master of Science 120 credits
Knowledge and Understanding
For Degree of Master of Science 120 credits, the students should be able to
- show knowledge and understanding in their main field of study, including both a broad knowledge of the field and deeper insight into certain parts of the field and insight into current research and development, and
- demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in their main field of study.
Skills and Abilities
For Degree of Master of Science 120 credits, the students should be able to
- demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyze, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information,
- demonstrate the ability to critically, independently and creatively identify and formulate questions to address, to plan and to use appropriate methods to carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits and by so doing add to the knowledge development and to evaluate this work.
- demonstrate the ability in both national and international contexts, to verbally and in writing present and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments behind them, in dialogue with different types of groups, and
- demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development or to work independently in other advanced contexts.
Ability to Evaluate and Approach
For Degree of Master of Science 120 credits, the student should be able to
- demonstrate the ability within the main field of study to make judgments with regards to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects, and demonstrate an awareness of ethical aspects of research and development,
- show insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and the human responsibility for its use, and
- demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and to take responsibility for the personal competence development.
Higher Education Ordinance, Appendix 2 - System of Qualifications (Högskoleförordningen, Bilaga 2 – examensordningen)
Degree of Master of Science 60 credits, Main Field of Study: Informatics, Specialisation: IT Management
For this Degree of Master of Science Degree 60 credits the student should after the completion of the program be able to;
- understand, explain and apply theories and methods for the development of information technology (IT) and organizations,
- understand, explain and analyze the complex interactions between people, technology and design,
- analyze, evaluate and design digital innovation and transformation processes.
Degree of Master of Science 120 credits, Main Field of Study: Informatics, Specialisation: IT Management
For this Degree of Master of Science 120 credits the student should after the completion of the program be able to;
- understand, explain and apply theories and methods for the development of information technology (IT) and organizations,
- understand, explain and analyze the complex interactions between people, technology and design,
- analyze, evaluate and design digital innovation and transformation processes
- analyze and design different digital strategies,
- actively participate in research and development in IT management, and
- actively and independently assess the personal need for further knowledge and to further develop their skills, abilities and knowledge in IT management.
See current course syllabus
The program applies a three-point grading scale with the grades, Pass with distinction, Pass and Fail, unless otherwise stated in the syllabus for a particular course. Those who pass an exam may not retake the exam for a higher grade.
Students have the right to have a previous education or work experience assessed for transfer of credits. For more information see Higher Education Ordinance as well as: http://www.umu.se/english/education/student-support/getting-a-degree-from-umea-university/transfer-of-credits
It is possible to appeal to the Higher Education Appeals Board upon receiving a negative decision on transfer of credits. A negative decision should also be motivated in writing.
In the programme overview it is shown which courses are mandatory or elective. Elective courses can be chosen from the range given by the departments represented in the program. Choice of optional/elective courses is made in consultation with the Program Coordinator. The courses are in the order listed under the programme overview. The order of the courses may be subject to change. For information on how individual courses are set up see the different course syllabus. The programme and the litterature are in English.
Thesis
For a Degree of Master of Science 60 credits the student must have completed a thesis within the programme worth at least 15 credits in Informatics with Specialisation in IT-Management.
For a Degree of Master of Science 120 credits the student must have completed a thesis within the program worth 30 credits in Informatics with Specialisation in IT-Management.
The thesis may comprise of less than 30 credits (a minimum of 15 credits) if the student has already completed an independent work in the second cycle of at least 15 credits in Informatics with Specialisation in IT-Management or equivalent from an international education.
Programme Overview, Degree of Master of Science 60 credits (with possibility to continue for a Masters Degree 120 credits)
Semester 1
Managing Information Systems, 15 hp
Business Analytics and Organizational Change, 15 hp
Semester 2
Digital Innovation, 7,5 hp
Qualitative Research in Information Systems, 7,5 hp
Magister Thesis in Informatics with Specialisation in IT Management, 15 hp
»»»» Degree of Master of Science 60 credits
Semester 3 for further studies towards a Master of Science 120 credits
Managing the Digital Enterprise, 15 hp
Electives, 15 hp
Semester 4 for further studies towards a Master of Science 120 credits
Master Thesis in Informatics with Specialisation in IT Management I, 15 hp
Digital Strategy, 15 hp
»»»» »»»» Degree of Master of Science 120 credits
Programme Overview, Degree of Master of Science 120 credits
Semester 1
Managing Information Systems, 15 hp
Business Analytics and Organizational Change, 15 hp
Semester 2
Digital Innovation, 7,5 hp
Qualitative Research in Information Systems, 7,5 hp
Digital Strategy, 15 hp
Semester 3
Managing the Digital Enterprise, 15 hp
Electives, 15 hp
Semester 4
Master Thesis in Informatics with Specialisation in IT Management II, 30 hp
»»»» Degree of Master of Science 120 credits
Deferment of enrollment may be granted if there are extenuating reasons. Examples of extenuating reasons are social, medical or other extenuating circumstances such as child care, student union assignments or postponed leave according to the law (1974:981) on employée’s rights to time off for education. Application for deferment is to be submitted to Student Services.
A negative decision on deferment of enrollment may be appealed to the Higher Education Appeals Board.
A student admitted to the program can apply for an approved leave from the program. The application is submitted to the Program Study Advisor. An approved leave of absence with a guaranteed seat may be granted for the following reasons: social, medical or other extenuating circumstances such as child care or student union assignments.
Negative decision concerning the possibility to resume studies after an approved leave of absence can be appealed to the Higher Education Appeals Board.
Students who leave their program shall notify their Program Study Advisor of the discontinuation.
Access to courses in the program is governed by the course syllabus.