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Information Systems - Digital Business Systems (part-time)

This is the course that turns you into a bridge builder between technology and organisations.
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Key information

  • Master
  • Fall 2023
  • Part-time
  • 120 Points
  • Oslo
  • 3 years
  • English

Learning Outcomes

With a Master of Science in Digital Business Systems, you will learn to analyse, configure, and implement central business systems. In addition, you will be able to design and recommend business solutions such as ERP, CRM, Supply Chain Management Systems, Google Analytics and BI solutions.

You will also gain "hands on" experience with technologies related to ERP, Internet of Things in Business, Digital marketing and Consumer Neuroscience, Information Visualisation and Dashboards.

During your time on the course with us, we will also go into depth on topics such as: 

  • Relevant research within the discipline of Information Systems
  • Strategic use of social media
  • ERP, CRM and Supply Chain Management
  • IT management
  • Digital marketing and Consumer Neuroscience
  • Project management and agile methods
  • Business intelligence and dashboards
  • Internet of Things within a business context
  • Research methods

Study model

This master's degree lasts three academic years, and each academic year is divided into two semesters. Here you can see an overview of compulsory subjects and what opportunities you have for practice, exchange and specialization. We reserve the right to make changes.
120 total ECTS credits
30 ECTS credits
1. semester
2. semester

7.5 ECTS

7.5 ECTS

7.5 ECTS

7.5 ECTS
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Career Opportunities

This is a highly sought after course designed for the job market of the future. The need for quality IT candidates is enormous, and on this course, you will gain the tools and knowledge the industry is looking for. 

After completion of the course, you are able to work as a: 

  • Business analyst
  • ERP and CRM consultant
  • Digital marketer
  • IT manager
  • Project manager within business development 

Several of our alumni of this course have received relevant jobs in companies such as SAP, Xledger, SAS and Microsoft. 

Meet the faculty

  • How we work

    Our research emphasizes economics, innovation, digitization and IT. In addition, there are several exciting research projects in applied informatics, information systems and human-computer interaction. Our lecturers have extensive experience both within industry and academia. Relevant working life experience is brought into the teaching through lecturing and guest lecturing. This will make you used to working life challenges and will ease the transition between study life and work life.

  • Your everyday study

    Kristiania is a place for everyone, whilst being a place where you will study along with others who share your passions. An education from Kristiania is practice-oriented, which makes our students sought-after in the labour market, even before they have finished their education. The students' own line associations make for opportunities to meet and bond on the basis of shared interests, while the incubators like Loftet and Bryggeriet creates a bustling and inspiring environment for the students' own companies.

This is the application process

Here you will find important information about the application process and how you can best prepare for the start of your studies.

  • Important deadlines

    The application deadline is 15. April 2023. The documentation deadline for diplomas and certificates is 1. July 2023. Note that 15. April 2023 falls on a Saturday.
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  • Processing time

    For study programs with rolling admissions, you will receive a conditional offer within 1–3 days of submitting the application, if there are available slots for the study program you applied for.
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  • How to apply

    Min Side for søkere is where you accept the offer and upload necessary documentation for your qualifications.
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  • Semester registration

    You must register and confirm your individual education plan before you are reported as an active student to the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, and to gain access to your subjects in Canvas, the learning platform.
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  • SiO (Oslo) and Sammen (Bergen)

    SiO and Sammen offers housing, health services, kindergardens, fitness centers and much more to its members.
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  • Loans and grants

    All our study programs are publicly approved and give the right to apply for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).
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  • Services and adaptations

    As a student, you can get guidance, everyday adaptation and follow-up on study-related questions and challenges. We have a duty of confidentiality.
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  • Mitt Kristiania

    This is where you get an overview of your schedule, syllabus, services and other tools you need as a student.
    Mitt Kristiania

  • Student ID card

    As a new student, you can have a student card made on all our campuses except the Brenneriveien Campus. Your student card serves as an access card at the college’s campuses, ID for exams, payment card for printers and library card.
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