- Kristiania University of Applied Sciences
- Studies
- Master's degree
- Information Systems – Management and Innovation
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.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
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
- 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
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
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.
This is the application process
Important deadlines
The application deadline is April 15. The deadline for submitting diplomas and certificates is July 1.Read moreProcessing 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.Read moreHow to apply
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