Information and Communication Technology for Development

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Do you want to become a Change Agent within ICT for development? We have a special programme for you! Our vision for the new masters programme, Information and communication technology for development (ICT4D), is to prepare individuals who are ready and able to initiate and implement sustainable change with rigor in developing regions. Our goal is to train graduates who will be aware of the many challenges of development work and able to face them creatively and innovatively. As a student in this program, you will play an active role and we expect you to grow into a bold, knowledgeable and motivated Change Agent contributing to environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

Information and communication technology (ICT) has become a key factor in global development. A rapid expansion of infrastructure as well as services and applications has made ICT an essential part of todays societiesboth in developing and developed countries. However, ICT takes different forms and functions in different parts of the world. This programme prepares students for work in highly dynamic environments of Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D), including international organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGO), government agencies, and global business.

ICT4D is a new, interdisciplinary field that studies the use of technological innovation for socio-economic development. At Stockholm University, ICT4D follows a rights-based approach to development, with an emphasis on gender as well as environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

The ICT4D Masters Programme is an online programme based on open courseware. It is the only open program of its kind globally, designed for students from around the world. Leading experts and researchers in ICT4D offer students a unique opportunity to acquire up-to-date knowledge in the rapidly evolving field of ICT4D.

The Programme is sponsored by The Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (Spider), a resource center for ICT4D based at DSV, Stockholm University.

Career
The programme is suitable for students aiming for professional fields where ICT is used as a tool for development, in both public and private sectors. Graduates may also enter PhD. programmes in order to pursue a research career.

1st Semester
Mandatory courses 4 x 7,5 ECTS

* Understanding ICT for development I
* ICTs for Developing World with Focus on Technology
* Scientific Communication and Methodology
* Case studies of ICT4D projects

2nd Semester
Mandatory courses 4 x 7,5 ECTS

* Understanding ICT for development II
* Second Course in Research Methodology
* IT Project Management
* Special Topics in Technology for Development

3rd Semester
Mandatory courses 2 x 15 ECTS

* Field studies/practice
* Dimensions of ICT for development

4th Semester
Thesis work 30 ECTS

To qualify for this programme, you need to have a Bachelors degree or a degree equal to 180 ECTS. A minimum of 40 ECTS of that degree should be in computer science, systems science, informatics, or information systems.Language ProficiencySwedish upper secondary school course English B or: * IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) Academic Module: Overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no section below 5.5). * TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) o Paper Based: Overall minimum score of 575 (with minimum score 4.5 in the written test) o Internet based : Overall minimum score of 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test) * University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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