Overview

This programme is for those who have a Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, information architecture, archival science, digital humanities, informatics, systems science or related fields.

In the programme, you develop your knowledge in the theories and methods of information science. By learning how to handle digital data, from image to text, and to evaluate data structures that transform data into information, theories translate into practice. During your final year, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a larger context, from a focus on individual users to the significance of digitalisation for organisations and for a democratic society. This Informatics - Data-driven IT Management programme from University of Boras for you.

Courses

The programme will include courses in datalogical thinking, research methods, multimodality, open data as an arena for information creation, data strategies for organisations, and critical perspectives on a society steeped in data.

Full time, no obligatory attendence

This programme is full-time, mostly remote (with only a few meetings in Borås, which are not compulsory) and is given in English. You will study with students from all over the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information science
Research methods
Multimodality: Narrative and context in different media formats
Open Data as an arena for information making – issues and opportunities
Critical issues of the datafied society
Data strategies for organizations
Data, participation and agency

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Borås, Sweden

Disciplines

Mathematics Applied Mathematics View 19 other Masters in Mathematics in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree, 180 credits, with a major in one of the following subjects: Informatics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Systems Science, Computer Technology

A scientific bachelor thesis of at least 15 credits and a course on Research Methods of at least 7.5 credits.
In addition, proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6 is required.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

112800 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 112800 SEK for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 12 months.

56 400 SEK first payment.
112 800 SEK full tuition fee EU
EEA citizens and exchange students are not required to pay fees.

Living costs for Borås

6000 - 10000 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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