Information Systems, Master Programme 60 credits and 120 credits Distance
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Welcome to Linnaeus University and the Master Programme in Information Systems
This information is for students accepted for the Master Programme in Information Systems (1 or 2-year programme) in the Faculty of Technology, Department of Informatics.
My name is Jaime Campos, and I am the co-ordinator of the one-year as well as two-year Master’s Programme in Information Systems. This letter contains general information and some essential links related to the content of the programme.
Information
Checklist for new students:
Please, visit
(1) https://lnu.se/en/education/Before-your-studies/
(2) https://lnu.se/en/student/new-student/
Introduction to the programme:
On the 2 of September, 10.30 - 12.00
Via the Zoom link given below, which is intended for distance students.
Join link https://lnu-se.zoom.us/j/61324158931
Passcode 642635
Växjö
Campus, for the campus students.
Classroom: D0073V
Note! That you need to be logged in with your LNU account (e.g. @student.lnu.se) to access the Zoom link mentioned above. It means that only authenticated users can join the meeting. It is, therefore, important that you get a student account, email. Find more information in the “web services” below about how to get a student account, registration to the courses, etc.
Introduction to the programme
If you are not able to participate in the Introduction to the programme, you must email me in advance. In addition, you must register on the course or programme to which you have been admitted. If you miss the registration, you may lose the chance of being admitted to the programme. (/lose your admission to the programme.) You will find the link for the registration below:
Important
Late registration is not possible! If you do not register in Ladok, you will lose your admission to the programme. Registration means that you participate in the courses, and you cannot request a refund after registration.
Visa information
As an International student enrolled at Linnaeus University, you might have to obtain a residence permit for studies in Sweden. For more information, please visit https://lnu.se/en/student/preparing-for-your-stay/residence-permit/
The first courses are:
· 4ik510
Fundamentals of Information Systems (IS) 15 credits, course code 4IK510 Course
teacher: sarfraz.iqbal@lnu.se
· 4IK524 Methodologies and
Methods within Informatics. Course teacher: soumitra.chowdhury@lnu.se
· 5IK502 Contemporary issues in IS research and development, Course teachers: soumitra.chowdhury@lnu.se and david.randall@lnu.se
In addition, see Lnu.se and/or Lnu.se/student for information when the courses start. If you miss these dates, you need to email the course teacher in charge.
Moreover, on the links above, see the
menu on the right side of the page in order to find most of the information a
new student might need.
Web services
A number of services are available as soon as you get your student account; see “More information” on the next page. Many things can be done at the student section of Lnu.se/student, for example:
https://lnu.se/en/student/new-student/
· IT support
· How to get a Student account - support and guides
· Student email - support and guides
· Learning platform
· The student union at Linnaeus University
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Scholarships, etc.
The programme syllabus is the official document that guides the teaching of the programme and its courses, i.e. see below the content of the syllabus.
or
https://lnu.se/en/education/during-your-studies/studentweb/course-and-programme-syllabi/
More information about the programme
can be found on the University web page
Equipment for the distance students
It is important that the distance students follow the lectures through our e-learning platform as well as use a headset and not the built-in microphones and speakers of their computer. A typical headset diminishes the echo enabling us to hear each other’s voice clearly, which increases the quality of our communication. Furthermore, you should also equip yourself with a web camera.
Consequently, this is an important part of the Master Programme to be able to use the headset and e-learning platform properly, since our programme is partly for distance studies. See also the section “Information on distance courses” on the next page.
Orientation
Orientation for international students is offered before the start of the courses and information is sent out by international office: More info here.
Career possibilities
After the education you could work with projects with the purpose to plan, design and introduce information systems intended to development businesses or organizations.
Student guide
Student guide Faculty of Technology
Contact us
Please, contact us if you have any questions or thoughts regarding your studies.
All questions about the admission issues should be sent to admission@lnu.se
and all questions about the free
mover issues to freecoord@linnestudenterna.se
If your questions are about the programme, you can contact me through
Email: jaime.campos@lnu.se
If you have more general questions that aren’t answered in the section “For new students” at our website Lnu.se and/or Lnu.se/student, you can send an email to teknik@lnu.se
See you this autumn!
Important
New students admitted to Linnaeus University must register by the official start of the semester at the latest, to keep the study place. Students studying on site must be on campus by the official start of the semester. Please note that no exceptions can be made.
Jaime Campos
Programme co-ordinator
More Information
Prior to the course start, there are a number of things you need to know as a new student at Linnaeus University. Everything you need to know can be found through the link “Student at Lnu” at our website Lnu.se.
Do not miss the information for new students there! Last but not least, it is important that right at the course/programme start you obtain a student account. The preliminary student account can be obtained starting from mid-August.
Master Programme in Information Systems Included courses:
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Two-year Master Programme in Information Systems, 2024–2025–2026 |
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Autumn 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
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Fundamentals of Information Systems (IS) 15 credits, course code 4IK510
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Big Data in Organizations, Business and Society; 15 credits; course code 4IK504 |
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Information Systems Methodology,
7,5 credits; course code 4IK524 |
Contemporary issues in IS research and development, 7,5 credits; course code 4IK509 |
Digital Environments: Information Society and Internet of Things; 15 credits; course code 4IK506 |
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Autumn 2025 |
Spring 2026 |
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Systemic Perspectives on Digital Transformation, 7.5 credits, course code 5IK505 |
Digital Capability for Organizational Agility, 7.5 credits, course code 5IK506
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Degree project in Informatics at Master level, 30 credits; course code 5IK10E |
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Theories of IS 7.5 credits
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Elective courses of 7, 5 credits.
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One-year Master Programme in Information Systems, 2024–2025 |
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Autumn 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
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Fundamentals of Information Systems (IS) 15 credits, course code 4IK510
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Big Data in Organizations, Business and Society; 15 credits; course code 4IK504 |
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Information Systems Methodology,
7,5 credits; course code 4IK524 |
Contemporary issues in IS research and development, 7,5 credits; course code 4IK509 |
Degree project in Informatics at Master level, specialization in Information Systems; 15 credits; course code 4IK10E |
About the distance education in the department of Informatics
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.
Information on distance courses
Students must have a computer and bandwidth enough for audio and video conferencing, a headset for sound quality and a web camera for enabling visual communications. If the proper equipment is not used, the quality of the interaction might be so bad that examination activities cannot be carried out to a satisfactory level. These will then be cancelled, and the student will have to retake the examination at a later occasion when appropriate technological equipment is in place.
Teaching is supported by video conferencing, i.e. Zoom Video Communications.
Examination seminars can be carried out by using Zoom, as mentioned above. If the presentation fails due to some technical problems, the student must redo the seminar.
Best Regards,
Jaime Campos