Programme structure
The master's programme Informatics: digital economy and leadership is a two-year full time study consisting of 120 ECTS credits.
The programme has the following structure:
- Courses, 60 or 90 ECTS credits
- Master's thesis, 60 or 30 ECTS credits
Course of study
Example with short master's thesis of 30 ECTS credits and other master courses of 90 ECTS credit:
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 3. semester | Elective master course | Elective master course | Elective master course |
| 2. semester | IN5160 - Digital leadership | Specialization course | Elective master course |
| 1. semester | IN4150 - Digital ecosystems | IN4270 - Digital business development | IN4340 - Engaged qualitative research methods |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
10 ECTS credits |
Example with long master's thesis of 60 ECTS credits and other master courses of 30 ECTS credit:
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 3. semester | Master's thesis | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 2. semester | IN5160 - Digital leadership | Elective master course | Elective master course |
| 1. semester | IN4150 - Digital ecosystems | IN4270 - Digital business development | IN4340 - Engaged qualitative research methods |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
10 ECTS credits |
The table above gives an example of courses of study. You can structure the programme differently, for example by starting on your thesis already in the first semester. All courses should normally be completed and passed before the last semester.
Courses and master's thesis
The choice of courses and theme of the master's thesis is done in consultation with your supervisor during the first semester. This choice also determines the specialization you follow.
Mandatory courses
The programme has three mandatory and complete new courses in digital ecosystems and digital business development.