UniOulu Applicant guide 2027 - Product brochure - Page 25
ICT STUDIES
Software Engineering and
Information Systems
Top reasons to study Software
Engineering and Information Systems
› Unique learning outcomes that focus on
either software engineering or information
systems - or a combination of both.
› Choose courses according to your interests
and enjoy a flexible range of courses from study
fields such as business and humanities.
› Get relevant skills and capabilities for a successful
Career Opportunities
career in the ICT companies or the public sector.
Graduates can act as
independent experts in
goal-oriented projects and
manage professionally
projects in global ICT
companies.
› The quality of content and pedagogical design
that combines diverse teaching and assessment
methods ensures the highest learning outcomes.
Courses are provided by pedagogically highly
trained teachers who are experts in their fields.
› The University of Oulu is among the global top
APPLICANT’S GUIDE 2027
200 universities in Computer Science.
Key Courses
Students can choose their study path to be Software
Engineering or Information Systems. 30 ECTS of courses
follow the chosen study path. 60 ECTS are common
studies, such as Research and Development Project (10
ECTS) and the master’s thesis (30 ECTS). Studies include
at least one specialization subject of 10 ECTS (software
engineering, user experience, persuasive design and
gamification), and 20 ECTS of elective university courses.
Are you a great fit for our programme?
The ideal candidate has a keen interest in current ICT
research and is adept in applying his/her knowledge
in software development or user-centric design. This
individual is an analytical problem-solver, eager to lead
and collaborate in diverse teams, and committed to
lifelong learning to stay at the forefront of technological
trends. They aspire to roles that blend technology with
strategic business development. They are ready to
thrive in the dynamic high-tech ecosystem of Oulu or
globally contributing to the ICT sector with fresh ideas
and a user-focused approach to digital transformation.
UNIVERSITY OF OULU
Study Places: 85
Degree Title:
Master of Science
Duration of Studies: 2 years
Scope: 120 credits
Tuition Fee:
10 000 € per year
Possible titles include:
• Project Manager
• Team Leader
• Chief Technology Officer
• Chief Information Officer
• Software Designer /
Developer
• User Experience
Designer
• Lead Developer
• Senior Software Engineer
• Product Owner /
Manager
• Business Analyst
• Solution Designer
• Data Scientist
• AI Developer.
Read more about this programme
www.oulu.fi/en/apply/
masters-software-engineering-and-information-systems
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