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Master of Science in Information Systems – Management and Innovation

This is the education for you who aspire to a career as a business analyst, aiming for a managerial position, and who not only want to understand, but also develop tomorrow's technology.
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Key information

  • Specialization

    You can choose from various specializations.
  • In-demand skills

    This education provides you with expertise sought after in the job market.
  • Real-life cases

    We base our teaching on situations you may encounter in your professional life.
  • Master
  • Fall 2024 or Fall 2023 or Fall 2022 or Fall 2021 or Fall 2020 or Fall 2019 or Fall 2018
  • Full-time
  • 120 Points
  • Oslo
  • 2 years or 1 year
  • English

Learning Outcomes

The teaching takes place in English and is built up of modules. With a dedicated focus on a single topic, students and lecturers are given the opportunity to delve deep into each individual subject area.

In addition, the curriculum is dynamic and provides room for custom lectures that take into account the latest trends and technologies being used in the industry.

Topics we will focus on during the course include: 

  • Relevant research within the discipline of Information Systems
  • Strategic use of social media
  • IT and innovation
  • IT strategy and business architecture
  • IT management
  • Management of agile IT projects
  • Risks and security associated with IT solutions
  • Digital platforms and service innovation
  • Research methods

Study model

This master's degree lasts two academic years, and each academic year is divided into two semesters. Here you can see an overview of compulsory subjects and what opportunities you have for practice, exchange and specialization. We reserve the right to make changes.
135 total ECTS credits
60 ECTS credits
1. semester
2. semester

7.5 ECTS

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  • MS320Research Methods

    The aim of the course is to provide a methodological foundation for the Master Thesis. Students will gain advanced knowledge of epistemologies and relevant methods for Information Systems. They will acquire specialised problem-solving skills, being able to conduct a systematic data collection and analysis. They shall take responsibility to conduct the steps of a research project, according to professional and ethical standards.

  • MS403Master Thesis

    The aim of this course is to provide the student with an opportunity to develop systematic understanding and critical awareness on the solution of a business-relevant relevant problem in the student's focal area within the Information Systems discipline. Students will gain advanced knowledge of the research process at Master level in information, including a deep knowledge of selected theories. They will acquire specialized problem-solving skills, being able to plan and conduct the steps in the research or development process at a high methodological standard. They shall take responsibility to conduct a well planned and executed project at Master level.

  • MS310Consulting and Leadership

    This course focuses on the soft skills in management of information systems. Students will gain advanced knowledge of theories on leadership, change agents, ethics and required skills within IT-consultancy. They will acquire specialized problem-solving skills, being able to master the personal and organizational techniques required to participate in a change process, practicing leadership and developing professional skills within consulting. They shall take responsibility to conduct a minor consulting project thru an agreement, plan and evaluation.

    Central topics include consulting and leadership.

  • MD120Digital Marketing and Consumer Neuroscience

    This course provides the forefront of knowledge using digital media, e-commerce, and social media to create an optimal customer experience and facilitate marketing. Students will gain advanced knowledge of key theories and concepts of Digital Marketing and Consumer Neuroscience. They will acquire specialised problem-solving skills, being able to plan Digital Marketing activities, and to configure Digital Marketing solutions. They shall take responsibility to conduct the planning and implementation of Digital Marketing activities and evaluate the business value.

  • MH130UI Programming and Architectures

    This course aims for the students to gain a foundation in how to program user interfaces and understanding of the underlying system architecture. Candidates will acquire advanced understanding in interaction techniques, design cycles and prototyping. Further knowledge of the terminology used by programmers aim to bridge the gap to developers. In practical skills the candidates will be required to design, implement and test/evaluate prototypes, through their developed user interfaces, chosen input/output techniques and executable programs. After successful completion of the course it is expected critical reflection on contemporary themes within user interfaces and the ability to critically discuss suitable UI approached to align with underlying system architecture.

Career Opportunities

Kristiania collaborates closely with the industry, which has helped former students gain relevant employment quickly following completion of their studies. Lecturers come from both the industry and academia, and the college has extensive experience with this course.

With a Master in Management & Innovation, you are able to work as, among others, a: 

  • Business architect
  • Project manager
  • IT security consultant
  • IT advisor/consultant
  • IT manager
  • Business developer
  • IT concept developer

Meet the faculty

Bildet viser en mannlig foreleser som står foran en gruppe studenter i et klasserom. Han står ved en skjerm som viser ordene "Augmented Reality". Studentene, som hovedsakelig er sett bakfra, bruker bærbare datamaskiner, noe som antyder at de tar notater eller deltar aktivt i leksjonen. Klasserommet ser moderne ut, med lyse vinduer i bakgrunnen.
  • How we work

    Our research emphasizes economics, innovation, digitization and IT. In addition, there are several exciting research projects in applied informatics, information systems and human-computer interaction. Our lecturers have extensive experience both within industry and academia. Relevant working life experience is brought into the teaching through lecturing and guest lecturing. This will make you used to working life challenges and will ease the transition between study life and work life.

    Moreover, we collaborate with Gründergarasjen (Oslo’s incubator for technology-intensive early-stage startups) and Loftet Studentinkubator (Kristiania’s own incubator for students who have a business idea or a startup).

  • Campus Life

    Kristiania is a place for everyone, whilst being a place where you will study along with others who share your passions. An education from Kristiania is practice-oriented, which makes our students sought-after in the labour market, even before they have finished their education. The students' own line associations make for opportunities to meet and bond on the basis of shared interests, while the incubators like Loftet and Bryggeriet creates a bustling and inspiring environment for the students' own companies.

Having 15 years of experience, I know the urgent need for management in all aspects of technology. This program will provide the necessary innovative management skills to handle the everyday digital world’s work and life.

This is the application process

Here you will find important information about the application process and how you can best prepare for the start of your studies.
  • Important deadlines

    The application deadline is April 15. The deadline for submitting diplomas and certificates is July 1.
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  • Processing time

    For study programs with rolling admissions, you will receive a conditional offer within 1–3 days of submitting the application, if there are available slots for the study program you applied for.
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  • How to apply

    Min Side for søkere is where you accept the offer and upload necessary documentation for your qualifications.
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  • Semester registration

    You must register and confirm your individual education plan before you are reported as an active student to the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, and to gain access to your subjects in Canvas, the learning platform.
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  • SiO (Oslo) and Sammen (Bergen)

    SiO and Sammen offers housing, health services, kindergardens, fitness centers and much more to its members.
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  • Loans and grants

    All our study programs are publicly approved and give the right to apply for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
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  • Services and adaptations

    As a student, you can get guidance, everyday adaptation and follow-up on study-related questions and challenges. We have a duty of confidentiality.
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  • Mitt Kristiania

    This is where you get an overview of your schedule, syllabus, services and other tools you need as a student.
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  • Student ID card

    As a new student, you can have a student card made on all our campuses except the Brenneriveien Campus. Your student card serves as an access card at the college’s campuses, ID for exams, payment card for printers and library card.
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