Master Programme in ICT for development, 120.0 credits
Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) is the application of ICT for socio-economic development in a broad sense. As such it is an interdisciplinary field combining ICT with social sciences, legal issues, etc. In our ICT4D master’s programme the focus is on the specific needs and problems in developing countries.
There is a steadily growing demand in the developing world for individuals skilled in the use of technology and deployment of information systems and the management of information, but also knowledge on hardware and software levels, but also knowledge on open source software, e-Democracy, policies to decrease the gender inequality in Internet usage, and strategies to establish certification authorities for the growth of the e-business environment.
The master programme in ICT for development at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) will develop your skills and knowledge needed to address these issues in developing countries. In addition to a solid background in computer and systems sciences the programme includes necessary social science courses. The programme will address some of the prominent few themes in ICT4D, among these e-learning, e-health, and e-governance.
The programme is intended for students and professionals who would like to broaden and deepen their knowledge of ICT, its management and application to the developing world. Typical professional roles for graduates of this programme include consultants and project managers in ICT projects in global settings with a focus on developing countries.
Qualification requirement
A Bachelor degree or a degree equal to 180 ECTS. A minimum of 90 ECTS in the area of computer and system science.
Language proficiency
Swedish upper secondary school course English B or:
ELTS (International English Language Testing Service)- Academic Module: Overall minimum score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6 in each subtest: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
* Computer Based: Overall minimum score of 233 including a minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 18
* Paper Based: Overall minimum score of 577 including a minimum TWE score of 50.
* Internet based : Overall minimum score of 91 including a minimum TWE score of 13.
UEEC (UNSW Institute of Languages University English Entry Course): Overall minimum score of C+ (Grade point 7.0) with a minimum score of 20 in the writing component.
CULT (Combined Universities Language Test): Overall minimum score of 70 with a minimum score of 17 in each of the sub-tests of listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): minimum grade B
Application
You can apply for the programme at studera.nu.
Note! For applicant living outside the EU/EEA the last application date is January 15. For applicants within the EU/EEA the last application date is April 15.
Contact
If you need more information, please send an email to master@dsv.su.se
