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Study Model

Autumn 2023

Compulsory courses

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Spring 2024

Elective courses

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Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this study programme, the candidate will be able to understand the potential of ICT and contribute to realizing these through participation in various development projects.

Admission requirements

University admission certification/completion of general upper-secondary education.

Recommended previous knowledge

Students must be prepared for some courses being taught in English.

General description and profile of the programme

Students will acquire a basic understanding and knowledge of how ICT and information systems can be developed, applied and utilised in organisations. The students will learn to see the potential of IT support and contribute to the realisation of this potential through participation in development projects

Teaching and learning methods

A variety of different teaching methods are used: lectures, seminars, group work, group exercises and individual computer lab work. There will also be assignments (individual or in groups). Teamwork is highly emphasized during the study programme, and group-work will be compulsory in most of the courses.

Normally, approved mandatory assignments and/or project reports are required before taking the examination.

Internationalisation

Student exchange is not feasible in one-year programmes.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

The programme qualifies for further studies in the three-year Bachelor's Degree Programme in IT and Information Systems at the University of Agder, Kristiansand.

The programme may be combined with other programmes. It may also be included as a 60-credit component in a self-composed Bachelor's degree.

Student evaluations

Study programme evaluation is conducted annually in the programme committee in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.2. Before the meeting of the study programme committee, the student representative may obtain suggestions and ideas from fellow students

Contact person

Programme coordinator and student advisor.

Other information

All students at UiA are required to have their own laptop for use in teaching and examinations, cf. regulations on studies and examinations at the University of Agder § 12d.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 11:20:26 AM