Master’s Programme in Strategic Information Systems Management
You acquire in-depth knowledge about information systems design and architecture including requirements engineering, digital resource management, service-oriented architectures and agile systems development. You will get a strong understanding of the role of IT in supporting and transforming organisations and networks, including value network design, digital innovation, enterprise systems, business process management, business intelligence, decision support and knowledge management.
Changes to the selection process for autumn 2027
Please note that the selection process for autumn 2027 requires new supporting documentation. Follow the instructions under “How to apply” below.
You will find detailed course information, list of course literature, schedule and start date on the course information page at "Courses and timetables". Select semester in the drop-down menu and search by course name.
Courses and timetables
Programme outline
The programme consists of courses in both business and technology. Our programme curriculum is designed to propel you along a successful career path in strategic information systems management.
This programme is offered in two versions depending on the student’s previous academic background.
Year 1
Programme alternative 1:
Students that do not have 90 credits in computer and system sciences, informatics or equivalent.
1st semester
Mandatory courses 1 x 15 credits and 2 x 7.5 credits
Supplementary course in Computer and Systems Sciences 15 credits
Big Data with NoSQL Databases 7.5 credits
Data Warehousing 7.5 credits
2nd semester
Mandatory course 1 x 7.5 credits
Research Methodology in Computer and Systems Sciences 7.5 credits
Elective courses 1 x 7.5 credits
One from the following three courses:
Digital Business in the area of IT 7.5 credits
System Integration of IT Business Information Systems 7.5 credits
Model-driven development with low-code/no-code technology 7.5 credits
Elective courses 1 x 7.5 credits
Two from the following three courses:
Systems Theory, Organizations and IT 7.5 credits
Decision Making with Business Intelligence and Data-driven Analysis 7.5 credits
Business Process Design and Intelligence within the IT area 7.5 credits
Programme alternative 2:
Students that have 90 credits in computer and system sciences, informatics or equivalent.
1st semester
Mandatory courses 4 x 7.5 credits
Enterprise Computing and ERP Systems 7.5 credits
Advanced Requirements Engineering of IT-systems 7.5 credits
Big Data with NoSQL Databases 7.5 credits
Data Warehousing 7.5 credits
2nd semester
Mandatory course 1 x 7.5 credits
Research Methodology in Computer and Systems Sciences 7.5 credits
Elective courses 1 x 7.5 credits
One from the following three courses:
Digital Business in the area of IT 7.5 credits
System Integration of IT Business Information Systems 7.5 credits
Model-driven development with low-code/no-code technology 7.5 credits
Elective courses 1 x 7.5 credits
Two from the following three courses:
Systems Theory, Organizations and IT 7.5 credits
Decision Making with Business Intelligence and Data-driven Analysis 7.5 credits
Business Process Design and Intelligence within the IT area 7.5 credits
Year 2
Programme alternative 1:
3rd Semester
Mandatory course 1 x 7.5 credits
Enterprise Computing and ERP Systems 7.5 credits
Elective courses 3 x 7.5 credits
For this semester, you have the possibility to apply for exchange studies.
Exchange studies
4th Semester
Programme alternative 2:
3rd Semester
Elective courses 4 x 7.5 credits
For this semester, you have the possibility to apply for exchange studies.
Exchange studies
4th Semester
This program starts each autumn semester.
Please note that it is only possible to apply for this programme in the first admission round (mid-October to mid-January). The programme is not open for admission in the second admission round.
Find answers to the most common questions regarding application, requirements and study format (distance or campus). FAQ Master's programmes
Selection process
Changes to the selection process for autumn 2027
Please note that the selection process for autumn 2027 requires new supporting documentation.
The selection is made from the following three criteria:
- Grades of academic courses.
- Relevance of previous studies in relation to the programme.
- A motivation letter. The motivation letter is included in a mandatory application summary sheet for each programme. Follow the instructions below.
Required supporting documentation
Instructions:
- Fill out the sheet pdf, 99.8 kB.
- Save the sheet as “SSLIO_Application_Summary_Sheet.pdf”
- Submit the sheet together with your supporting academic documents at universityadmissions.se
Please note: if you are applying to more than one programme, you need to fill out and submit a separate sheet for each programme.
Degree
Find the degree awarded for this programme in the syllabus, either in the right sidebar (desktop) or below (mobile device).
Please note, that you can only be awarded one bachelor’s degree, one master’s degree (60 credits) and one master’s degree (120 credits) in computer and systems sciences from our department.
Research
Research subjects at the department with relevance to the program:
Business Process Management and Enterprise Modelling
Digital Transformation and Governance
Graduates will be able to find positions as enterprise architects, IT project managers, business analysts and systems managers. Students with a strong technical background and interest will also be able to work as IT architects, IT engineering managers, database administrators and application developers. Students may pursue careers in a variety of organisations, including large and mid-size corporations, public sector agencies and non-governmental organisations. Graduates may also enter Ph.D. programmes to pursue a research career.
