Master's Degree Programme in Information Systems
Kuvaus
Information systems (IS) science is interested in the exploitation of information technology in the daily activities of individuals and organizations. A person practicing information systems science is a multi-talent who understands the technological phenomena of the technical, business and organizational point of view, and can design and develop services and systems to improve the functioning of organizations and to meet the needs of individuals. The degree programme aims to develop students' understanding of research in the IS discipline and application of the research results in practice, to develop students' skills in the field of IT and management, as well as to develop students' skills in scientific thinking and analytical work. Information systems teaching and research focuses on e.g. the development of information systems, management of organizational change, management of innovations, service business, cyber security and software business.
Osaamistavoitteet
Graduates can explain the basic concepts, contents, methods and theories of information systems science, and have deepened their expertise in one or more topics within the discipline. They are able to define the problematics of developing of information systems, change management, innovation management and ICT management, as well as methods, tools and practices to develop solutions to those problems. Graduates are able to produce new knowledge in the research area and to act as a contributors in their field. They are able to acquire relevant IS literature, to evaluate sources critically and to apply the acquired knowledge appropriately. They are able to plan and carry out on schedule a research project, which includes the collection, analysis and reporting of research data. Graduates are able to report the progress of the work orally and in writing. They are able to argue in a way that indicates scientific thinking. Graduates understand the essential contents of information system science literature in a way that gives the graduate and opportunity to advance to post-graduate programmes. They are ready to receive new tasks, to seek and apply new ideas and adapt to changes in the environment and tasks. They are able to apply scientific methods and scientific approaches to solving problems. They are able to receive and utilize the feedback in the development of their work and activities. Graduates are able to describe, model and analyze an organization and its activities, information systems and technology. They can evaluate alternatives to improve the functioning of organizations and to meet consumer needs through use of technology. They are able to lead the development of technologies and their implementation in order to improve the operation of organizations through use of technology. They are able to apply the methods and practices to support the development of information systems and ICT management through use of technology. They are able to apply project management and problem-solving techniques to develop solutions. Graduates are able to communicate orally and in writing,at the level which will enable graduates to build networks and develop themselves across language and cultural boundaries. They are able to work as a member of various groups, bringing their constructive contribution on the group activities to achieve the objectives.
Tutkintorakenne
- TJTSM52 Digital Business and Emerging Technologies (5 op)
- TJTSM64 ICT Policy and Strategy (5 op)
- TJTSM53 Project and Change Management (5 op)
- TJTSM54 Advanced Topics on Systems Development (5 op)
- TJTSM55 Information Systems Theories (5 op)
- TJTS504 Tutkimus ja sen menetelmät (5 op)
- TJTS505 Pro gradu -seminaari (5 op)
- TJTS502 Tutkielma (30 op)
- TJTS503 Maturiteetti (0 op)
- TJTS566 Digital Service Innovation and Design (5 op)
- TJTSM60 Advanced Topics in Service Innovation (5 op)
- TJTS5650 Digitalization of Services (5 op)
- TJTSM51 Information Security Management (5 op)
- ITKST50 Secure Systems Design (5 op)
- TJTSM65 Information Privacy (5 op)
- TJTS5791 Lean Startups I (5 op)
- TJTS5792 Advanced Lean Startups (5 op)
- TJTS594 Tietojärjestelmätieteen syventävä harjoittelu (1 - 10 op)
- TJTS590 IT-alan vaativat asiantuntijatehtävät (5 - 10 op)
- TJTS5950 Syventävä harjoittelu ulkomailla (1 - 10 op)
- XENX009 Integrated Research Communication (4 - 5 op)
- XSU0005 Suomen kurssi ulkomaalaisille 1 (5 op)
- XSU0006 Suomen kurssi ulkomaalaisille 2 (5 op)
- XSU0007 Suomen kurssi ulkomaalaisille 3 (6 op)
- XSU0008 Suomen kurssi ulkomaalaisille 4 (6 op)
- XSU0021 Suomi 5 (6 op)
Mandatory English Course (4 - 5 op)
Must be taken simultaneously with the Thesis seminar; please register for the course at the same time as you register for the Thesis Seminar and no earlier. You must have a Thesis topic when you start the course.
Other Optional Studies
Students who are required to complete the Basic Business Studies module in their studies, will include the module in the other optional studies. Students are free to choose courses across the University subject to course/ level/ subject specific prerequisites.
Examples include: language courses offered by the Language Centre, multidisciplinary module on Learning, Human Development and Wellbeing and Creating Careers Lecture Series just to mention a few.