In a world where technology shapes the future, the Bachelor in Information Technology program opens the door to a career in digital innovation and development. This program combines solid technical expertise with creativity and an understanding of how technology can solve complex challenges in the workplace and society.

Information Technology (IT) involves the development, use, and management of digital systems that support communication, information processing, and automation in society. The field combines programming, system development, data security, and design to create digital solutions that are both technically robust and user-friendly. IT is a driving force for innovation across all sectors—from healthcare and education to industry and culture—and provides opportunities to solve complex challenges through technology. As a discipline, it is dynamic and characterized by continuous development, requiring both technical expertise and the ability for critical reflection. The goal of the education is to train reflective technologists who can navigate the digital landscape and drive innovation in the workplace.

Core courses in the program provide a broad and solid foundational competence in information technology. Students start with a basic understanding of programming, data management, and digital systems, which form the foundation for further learning. Competence is then gradually built through work with more advanced programming and security, combined with reflection on the role of technology in society. Along the way, the ability to collaborate, think critically, and practice responsibly is strengthened through project work and interdisciplinary tasks. Towards the end of the program, advanced topics such as modern development processes, automation, and methods for investigating and validating technological solutions are introduced. The program concludes with a major project where students apply their accumulated competence in a real development task, demonstrating the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate complex IT solutions. Core courses and electives ensure breadth, while the bachelor's project allows for specialization in areas of interest.

Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on research-based knowledge and methods. You learn to apply investigative methods to explore and evaluate technological solutions, developing the ability for critical reflection and academic argumentation. The bachelor's project allows you to delve into a self-chosen topic, which can be linked to ongoing research projects at the institution or in collaboration with external partners. This provides insight into how research contributes to the development of new technology and solutions to societal challenges.

There are particularly two main themes that are prevalent in the program:

Artificial Intelligence

You learn how AI can be used as a tool to streamline development projects. Additionally, you will learn how AI can be used as a support tool in your own learning. This involves using AI-based tools to explore new subject areas, receive feedback on code, and solve problems more effectively. You gain insight into how AI can help you acquire new knowledge, stay updated on technological trends, and develop as a lifelong learner. The program also provides insight into ethical issues related to AI and how the technology can be used responsibly in society. You thus gain both technical understanding and critical reflection on AI in practice.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

In addition to technical competence, the program places great emphasis on the development of personal and interpersonal skills. Through group work, project-based learning, and collaboration with industry, you practice communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving. These skills are crucial for success in the workplace, where IT projects often require interdisciplinary collaboration and the ability to understand user needs. You learn to give and receive feedback, handle challenges, and work effectively in teams—qualities that make you attractive to employers.

The program follows a practical approach. The competence you acquire is relevant for various roles within IT, such as IT consultant, product developer, and digital advisor. Specialization will hone you towards more specific roles. Opportunities for internships and collaboration with industry open up real work experience and networking before you graduate. The academic breadth of the program makes you relevant for both startups and established companies.

The bachelor's degree qualifies you for master's studies in related fields. The broad academic profile also opens up interdisciplinary master's programs that combine technology with economics, design, or social sciences.

The program is suitable for those who are curious about information technology and want to shape the digital future. You do not need prior knowledge of programming but should have an interest in problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. The program is suitable for those who want to combine technical skills with an understanding of people and society and who see information technology as a tool for positive change.

Specialization: Fullstack Development

Fullstack development refers to the development of both the frontend (user interface) and backend (server logic and databases) of an application. A fullstack developer masters the entire technology stack required to build a complete solution. The specialization therefore combines knowledge of user experience, system architecture, and modern development methods, enabling students to take responsibility for the entire development process—from idea and design to implementation and operation. The specialization is aimed at those who want to build robust, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that are maintained over time.

Through specialization courses, students develop skills to create complete solutions that work both on the client side (frontend) and server side (backend). This involves mastering principles of web development, understanding how interaction design and user-centered development ensure good user experiences, and applying methods for automation and continuous delivery. Students also learn how modern architecture with microservices and cloud-based platforms provides flexibility and scalability, and how these technologies can be combined with agile processes to deliver quality in complex development projects.

Agile Development

Agile development is a central theme in the specialization. You receive a thorough introduction to agile methods. You learn how to plan, execute, and evaluate projects in teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and adaptation. In addition, you gain practical experience with tools such as version control, automated testing, and DevOps, which are important for succeeding with agile development in modern IT projects. This gives you the skills to deliver high quality to organizations that are constantly changing.

The broad education, combined with the specialization in Fullstack Development, provides students with comprehensive competence that enables them to understand and contribute to various parts of a development process—from idea to finished solution. This breadth makes candidates attractive for many types of roles in the workplace, both in development (fullstack, frontend, backend), design, project management, and consulting.

Study program BTE

Bachelor in Information Technology