Master of Science [M.S] [IT Management] From Umea University

Being a student on the IT Management programme at Umea University means an active search for knowledge, problem solving and critical analyses based on a scientific approach. The working methods vary between individual study work, group work,live cases, seminars and lectures.

The programme is tightly coupled to practice with a strong research component. Our collaboration with partner firms provides you with opportunities to develop your analytical and managerial skills. The programme combines subject knowledge in IT management with strong ties to practice. You learn to work with a scientific approach that is valuable for evaluation work, management, consluting, systems design, business development, and entrepreneurship.

The programme prepares the student for qualified tasks in areas such as evaluation work, planning, and development work in contexts such as the private or public sector as well as for research. Having finished the education you can participate in activities such as design and use of IT and work in managerial positions.

Among students with a master degree in informatics/computer- or systems science 87% received a job within a year of completing their degree, a rate highest for all general degrees. [Source: Swedish agency for higher education report 2010:19]

Possible careers for a student with an IT Management Master's Degree include:

• Project Management
• Consulting
• Information Systems Specialist
• Systems Designer
• Systems Architect
• Development Work
• Evaluation Work
• Business Development
• Entrepreneurship