Information Engineering and Management

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 15.9 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
StudyQA ranking:3547 Duration:24 months

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This is a two years Master's programme that aims at providing students with knowledge on approaches where information technology is a driving force for successful business operation.

INCREASED IMPORTANCE OF SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Information systems and business applications are an essential part of everyday operations in nearly all industrial areas and service sectors. These software systems support administration and production processes, optimize work flow and material flows, enable electronic business solutions, support collaboration in distributed work groups and many more tasks.

However, information systems are not isolated, rather they function in a business context of an enterprise and operated by the enterprise personnel. Only when all parts of this complex socio-technical system work well it brings the business most benefit. Achieving this requires understanding of two perspectives: management of business processes as well as engineering of information systems to support them.

GOOD JOB OPPORTUNITIES

In an economy with an increasing part of knowledge-intensive services and products, the importance of software solutions for competitiveness of modern enterprises will increase even more. These software systems support all kinds of tasks emerging in an enterprise. This is why IT specialists with a sound background in systems architecture or software management, even in times of reduced IT budgets, have good job opportunities.

SPECIALIST IN BUSINESS-ORIENTED SOFTWARE

The specialisation Information Engineering and Management aims at building up specialist competence in the software area. Development of software solutions for business purposes has been a major objective of information technology during the last decades.

UNDERSTANDING ALL ASPECTS OF SOFTWARE

Addressing this task requires on the one hand a deep understanding of requirements and frame conditions in the organization and, on the other hand, a solid background in methods, technologies and systems for software development and information modelling.

WORK IN VARIOUS POSITIONS

The specialisation Information Engineering and Management of this Master's programme was developed for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Engineering. The education will prepare you for work in development departments in large enterprises as well as in small and medium-sized companies. You will be able to work in various positions, e.g. project manager for system development, system analysts, system developer, service and maintenance or customer service. If you are interested in a career in research contexts, the programme will provide a solid basis for future research work.

NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS

The School of Engineering, Jönköping University, is a member of the prestigious collaborative between leading engineering schools worldwide - the CDIO Initiative. The CDIO Initiative is an innovative educational framework to conceive and develop a new vision of engineering education and for producing the next generation of engineers.

Master of Science: Information Engineering and Management, starting autumn 2014. Courses are preliminary and may be subject to change.

Semester 1
Development of Distributed Applications, 6 credits

The objective is to introduce State-of-the-Art in the development of distributed applications. This includes fundamentals of distributed systems, middleware and integration approaches, and technologies and tools in this context. The course includes the following topics: - Fundamentals of Distributed Systems - Layered Software Architectures - Contemporary Middleware Models and Approaches - Middleware Technologies (CORBA, Java EE, .NET) - Integration Technologies (XML Web services)

Introdustrial Product Realization:
Process - Methods - Leadership, 9 credits

The course covers the different parts of the product realization process regarding their content, operation, management and methods of development and research. The course provides a theoretical, organizational and scientific contextual framwork to the own master programs focus and the contribution of each program field to the product realization process is introduced. The course includes the following topics: - Product realization process parts - Methods relevant to product development as well as development of production, industrial design and information technology - Scientific methods used for development of knowledge in the different parts of the process - Group dynamics, leadership and communication in the different parts of the product realization process - The course includes elements from anthropology, leadership and psychology.

Knowledge Modelling and Knowledge Management, 9 credits

The main objective of the course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of concepts, techniques and methods for Knowledge Modelling and Knowledge Management. After completion of this course students shall be able to explain different modelling approaches and characteristics of good models. Furthermore, they shall be able to explain the key issues for concepts and methods for Knowledge Management. The course includes the following topics: - Conceptual Abstraction Concepts - Knowledge Modelling Paradigms and Languages - Ontology Modelling - Ontology Development - Life cycle of Organisational Knowledge - Knowledge Management enablers - Knowledge Management supporting systems and Processes.

Software Engineering Methods, 6 credits

The primary objective of this course is to create an understanding of software development as an engineering process and to provide students with detailed knowledge on modern methods in software engineering. The course covers process models, typical phases and important results of each phase (artefacts). Emphasis will be on model-based approaches for specifying, designing and testing software, not on coding. The course includes the following topics: - Software Process Models - Software Specification (Requirements Engineering, Formal Specification) - Software Design (Architecture and System Structure, Architecture Styles) - Validation and Verification - Software Evolution - Model-Based Software Engineering - Model-Driven Architecture

Semester 2
Computer Programming for Design Automation, 6 credits

This course aims to give students basic knowledge and practical skill to use computer programming to automate engineering design processes. Focus is on system architecture and how to practically develop and program such systems. The course includes the following topics: Design Automation - Knowledge and data representation - Knowledge and data relations - Inference mechanisms - Knowledge and data handling - Algorithms - System examples Computer Programming - Basic programming operators - Functions - Object oriented programming - Graphical programming (visual components) - Events - API-programming - Databases - SQL

Entrepreneurial Performance Management
and Information Technology, 7,5 credits

- The course has a focus on information systems in support of entrepreneurial initiatives and innovations management. - Performance management solutions - themes, concepts and challenging issues - Performance management in an information provision perspective - Performance management solutions - extensions and deployment - Performance management and information provision solutions evaluation and impact on organizations - Performance management in relation to entrepreneurial innovations and initiatives in various enterprises.

Enterprise Modelling, 7,5 credits

The course objective is to give students the knowledge and skills of constructing and analyzing conceptual models addressing various organizational design problems from different modeling perspectives. Examples of such perspectives are goals, processes, concepts, information system requirements. The course addresses the following topics:

* Organizations and information systems, information system requirements engineering
* Change management and reengineering
* Enterprise Modeling methods, languages and modeling processes
* Enterprise Knowledge Development (EKD) method. The EKD modeling language and the
* Quality issues of Enterprise Models
* Other Enterprise Modeling approaches and languages (e.g. business use cases, EPC)
* Enterprise Modeling tools (e.g. METIS) and the use of simple drawing tools to support modeling (e.g. Visio)
* Enterprise Modeling and information system development, requirements engineering, agile development
* Re-use of knowledge captured in Enterprise Models. Organizational patterns, task patterns and pattern creation process
* State of the art research direction in Enterprise Modeling.

Information Retrieval, 9 credits

A large share of information available on the Internet, in enterprises and public authorities, is semi-structured, i.e. office documents, web pages, pictures, videos etc. Searching, storing and retrieving this information requires specific mechanisms such as extracting key words and performing linguistic analysis. The course examines fundamentals and advanced approaches in this field of information retrieval. Intention of this course is to put students in touch with State-of-Art and to train practical retrieval skills. The course includes relevant topics from information logistics, like - Information retrieval models - Retrieval evaluation - Text operations - Indexing and searching - Searching the web

Semester 3
Database Systems and Trends, 6 credits

The aim of the course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the concepts of the relational database model, its possibilities and limitations. It will also give insight to other kinds of database systems such as object oriented databases, data warehouses and distributed database systems. The course includes the following topics: - Indexes and Storage Structures - Relational Languages and the Relational Model - Query Optimisation - Normalisation algorithms for the synthesis of database schema - Object-Oriented Databases - Data Warehouses - Distributed Database Systems.

Information Logistics, 9 credits

Todays information flow is more a flooding than a purpose-oriented supply. The research field information logistics investigates concepts and technologies for demand-oriented information supply, i.e. providing not any information but only the right information just-in-time for a users demand. The course examines advanced approaches in this field, including related subjects from knowledge representation, information retrieval and semantic matching. Intention of this course is to put students in touch with State-of-Research and to train their presentation and research skills. The course includes relevant topics from information logistics, like - demand modelling - knowledge supply - knowledge capturing - semantic matching - content management - location-based information supply

Off-Campus Integrating Theory and Practice, 9 credits

The aim of the course is to provide the students with deeper knowledge, insight and experience of work within the technology industry. The student will engage in practical work experience and performing tasks of engineers, respective to the students programme major. At least 75 % of the course is off-campus, which means that 4-5 weeks will be spent at a company or organisation. Students must also show the ability to describe, analyze and document their practical work in a oral and written report.

Software Quality and Project Management, 6 credits

Software development projects should terminate on time, without exceeding the project budget and delivering the desired result in the right quality. Software quality management and software project management help to reach these objectives. This course examines advanced approaches in this field. In the context of software quality this includes defining and assessing software quality as well as appropriate management systems. Furthermore, the relationship to software project management is investigated. The course includes the following topics: - Fundamentals of quality management - Standards for software process improvement (CMM, SPICE) - Functional and non-functional quality features of software - Defining and assessing software quality - Software project management - Software risk management - Software cost estimation

Semester 4
Final Project Work, 30 credits

The course aims to produce deepened knowledge and skills in the autonomous performance of a study which shows the students ability to apply, critically utilise and further develop the knowledge that the curriculum has provided, particularly in close collaboration with companies, organisations or public authorities. The course will contain the following elements: - Collecting, sorting and analysing data - Project planning - Project implementation - Report writing - Oral presentation and opposition and when required a physical model and exhibition.

A Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (with relevant courses in Computer Engineering), or equivalent, from a recognised university. * - At least 90 credits in your major subject as above. * - The Bachelors degree should comprise a minimum of 21 credits in Mathematics. * - Proof of a TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge score if non-native English speaker. Students who have studied the Bachelor's degree in English requires a certificate of English proficiency from the university. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

Scholarships from Jönköping University
Jönköping University offers some scholarships on behalf of the Swedish government. The scholarships, intended for students who pay tuition fees, will cover a part of said tuition fee. The application for scholarships is open until 15 April 2014. The scholarships are a possibility for students to be financially supported during their period of study at Jönköping University.

Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute, a government agency, administers over 500 scholarships each year for students and researchers coming to Sweden to pursue their objectives at a Swedish university. The Swedish Institute will be offering a limited number of scholarships to students from outside the EU/EEA. Applicants will be able to indicate their interest in a scholarship when applying through universityadmissions.se.

The scholarship programme targets countries with which Sweden has long-term development cooperation (Category 1). These countries include: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

In addition, the scholarship programme targets candidates with citizenship from countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients (Category 2). Student from the following countries may apply to this programme: Algeria, Botswana, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza strip and Yemen.

The scholarships will be administered by the Swedish Institute and will cover both living costs and tuition fees.

Guest Scholarship Program for master level studies in Sweden
The objective of the scholarship program is to promote democratic, economic and social development through supporting know-how and transfer of knowledge to advanced students within areas in which Sweden is at the forefront of academic research.

Countries: The program is only available to citizens of the following countries: Albania, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Kenya, Kosovo, Mali, Moçambique, Moldova, Rwanda, Serbia, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

The Visby Program for master level studies in Sweden
The aim of the program is to create more extensive joint collaboration between Sweden and the program countries on education and research and to strengthen the networks in the region. Countries: The master scholarships within the program are targeted at citizens of Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.

Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program
This is a program for citizens of Turkey. Its purpose is to support master level or advanced level studies within selected subject areas at a Swedish Institution of higher education.
The scholarship covers living expenses for one person during two semesters with a possibility of prolongation, and travel expenses to and from Sweden. To apply, follow the standardized application on studyinsweden.se.

More information about Swedish Institute scholarships available at studyinsweden.se.

Scholarships offered by other organizations
STINT

The Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education, has a scholarship program for foreign students accepted to international master programs in Sweden. STINT has invited a number of foreign universities to nominate candidates to the program. Currently these universities are Tecnologico de Monterrey ITESM in Mexico, KNUST in Ghana, KAIST in South Korea, Peking University and Tsinghua University, both in China.

Students must apply themselves to the international master programmes at a Swedish university. The foreign partner universities then have the opportunity of nominating candidates to the programme. Students cannot apply for scholarships on their own.

Scholarships listed by country

Belarus
OESS - Open Europe Scholarship Scheme
You are welcome to apply for a scholarship through OESS if you are a Belarusian citizen.

Canada
Canadian Loan Schemes

Jönköping University is registered with the Canadian government and listed as a "Designated Educational Institution". Accordingly we accept students with Canadian loan schemes. For more information visit:
Colombia
ICETEX
ICETEX administers scholarships for Colombian students who want to study abroad, including a few select programs in Sweden.

Germany
Manheimer Swartling
The law firm Mannheimer Swartling awards a scholarship each year to a German law student wishing to study in Sweden. The scholarship is open to anyone who has completed at least half of their studies for a law degree in Germany, or who has recently graduated in law and wishes to complement with a Swedish master´s degree.

Pakistan
Pakistan Overseas Scholarship Scheme

In 2004 Sweden was selected as a country of destination for candidates in Pakistan´s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Master and PhD in selected fields.The scheme is financed and administered by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

The stated aim of the program is to improve Pakistan´s national research capacity. TheSwedish Institute acts as a national program agency in Sweden. Please note that the Swedish Institute does not accept applications to this program. All inquiries regarding admissions and submissions of applications to the program should be directed to HEC.

General critieria:

Country: This scholarship program is exclusively open to Pakistani nationals that have received a HEC scholarship.
Study levels: Master´s and PhD.
Eligible subjects and programs: The programme is open for studies in all academic subjects.
Scholarship benefits and limitations:The scholarship amounts to 900 Euro per month for MA and PhD students. The scholarship is fully financed by the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan.
Travel grants: Scholarship holders receive a travel grant for a trip to and from Sweden.

Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah Foreign Scholarship Program

This scholarship program provides the means to pursue studies that lead to degrees (bachelor, master and doctorate) and medical fellowships. Academic disciplines and scholarships are selected on the needs of government ministries, national corporations and the private sector. This selection aims to fulfill the requirements of work markets across Saudi Arabia in regions, universities and industrial cities. The program is commissioned with qualifying Saudi youth to take an active role in development in all fields in government and private sectors. Mission :To actively develop and qualify Saudi human resource to be:

1. World-competitive in the work market and academic research, 2. High caliber base in Saudi universities, public and private sectors.
King Abdullah Scholarships provide generous financial support for scholarship recipients. Among the privileges it offers are the following:

* · Monthly stipend
* · Full tuition and fees paid directly to the educational institution
* · Cost of attending conferences, symposia and workshops
* · Expenses for scientific trips
* · Allowances for books & clothes
* · Financial support for spouse and dependents
* · Medical insurance

Jonkoping University is one of the few approved universities by the Ministry of Higher Education of Saudi Arabia.

Qatar
The Higher Education Institute
The Higher Education Institute´s scholarship office is responsible for administering scholarship programs which enable students to be supported in undergraduate and post-graduate studies at the best higher education institutions in Qatar and around the world. This office is also responsible for following up on scholarship recipients´ financial and administrative affairs, and monitoring their academic progress by communicating with their respective universities, guardians and the students themselves.
In November 2009, the Higher Education Institute updated the list of the best colleges and universities from around the world that students can attend with scholarship support from the government. The list, which now totals 675 schools, ensures scholarship recipients in Qatar will be receiving the best post-secondary education possible. Also, in November 2009, the HEI announced the Hamad bin Khalifa and the Tamim bin Hamad Grants Programs, which will offer high achieving students scholarships to 30 select universities.

The scholarship office administers scholarship programs based on the following geographic distribution:

* Qatar
* Arab region and Australia
* United Kingdom & Europe
* United States & Canada

USA
SWEA North Carolina

SWEA awards scholarships (generally amounting to USD 1,000 each) to support a person or an organization with ties to North Carolina in their studies or their efforts to advance/share knowledge of Swedish culture, traditions, language, or history.

More info here:
The American Women's Club in Sweden

The AWC annually awards a travel grant to an Americanwoman studying in Sweden.
The scholarship which is based on academic excellence, is awarded in the form of a travel grant for $1,500. The grant was initiated to cover the cost of a round-trip airplane ticket between the US and Sweden.

In order to qualify for the AWC Scholarship, the applicant must be 18 years old or older, an American female citizen, and accepted for a period of study or research at a Swedish educational institute during 2012/2013.
More info here:
The American Swedish Institute
The ASI offers two scholarships: The Lilly Lorénzen Scholarship, open to Minnesota residents who plan to carry out scholarly and/or creative studies in Sweden; and the Malmberg Scholarship, to support a year of study or research in Sweden by a US resident who is enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university, or who is a qualified scholar engaged in study or research.

The Malmberg Scholarship for study in Sweden will grant significant funding (up to $10,000) for up to one year of study or research in Sweden to a U.S. resident who is either (a) a student enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. whose current study can be supplemented by time in Sweden, or (b) a qualified scholar engaged in study or research in the U.S. whose work can be enhanced by study in Sweden.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation
More info here:
Other Non-SI Scholarship Programmes
EuroDesk European Info Centre
EuroDesk European Info Centre has a large number of links for funding opportunities.
More info here:
Global Grant
More info here:
* This list is provided as a guide/starting point for potential students. The information is updated to the best of our knowledge. Please be aware that Jönköping University is not responsible for the administration of these scholarships and, thus, cannot answer specific questions about them.

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