Systems Theory, Organizations and IT

The course introduces systems theory and systems science approaches to organizations, systems development and learning.

The purpose is to give students a theoretical and practical toolkit to handle complex issues regarding IT and organizations. In the course the students will practically use systems theory concepts and models to study, diagnose and design systems. We discuss holism, effectiveness, learning, IT-systems and management.



Teaching Format

The teaching consists of lectures, exercises, teaching sessions and seminar.


Assessment

The course is examined as follows: 

  • written examination
  • written assignments

Examiner


The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

Collection of articles

Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Study counsellors

Margrét Håkansson and Mitra Wijkman

Visiting hoursPlease contact us via email if you want to book a meeting. We are available on Campus in Kista and via Zoom.

Phone hoursThursday 12.30–2 pm

Irregular office hoursFirst phone hours for spring 2026: Thursday 15 January