Information Systems

Overview

We offer you a world class programme that provides you with the tools and skills to design, develop and implement systems that solve important organisational and societal problems.

In the Master’s in Information Systems at Lund University, you will learn how information and communication technologies can be used to achieve strategic goals. Emphasis is put on how to design and develop modern information systems, which are mobile and flexible to the goals and needs of the organisation. You will gain a deeper understanding of the wider business context of information systems and how they should be designed to reach sound technical performance and interaction qualities, such as usability.

The courses are designed to help you practise the theory, models and tools on real and complex problems in information systems, as well as its design and development. The programme is capabilities-driven, where you acquire specific valuable design capabilities and skills within the area of information systems. You will be expected to demonstrate the skills and ability to design information systems in order to achieve improvements and innovative change in organisations and society. You will learn how to apply theories, design methods and tools for the development of information systems. You will also learn how to participate in and manage IS-related change and innovation projects in national and international contexts.

Career prospects 

Graduates are in high demand, as organisations rely on information systems experts to understand, design and develop systems that help them remain competitive in today’s global marketplace.