Kristiania University of Applied Sciences
Master of Science in Information Systems - Digital Business SystemsOslo, Norway
DEGREE TYPE
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
NOK 56,400 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application deadline: March 15 for international students and April 15 for Nordic and EU students | documentation deadline for diplomas and certificates: July 1.
** Price will vary for applicants outside the EU/EEA; unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships for this program
Key Summary
Introduction
Master in Information Systems - Digital Business Systems that turns you into a bridge builder between technology and organisations.
Academic department
The School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology consists of two departments:
The School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology delivers research and study programmes at bachelor and master level. The emphasis for both research and study programmes are on economics, innovation, digitalization and information technology. Information science, information systems and the interaction between technology and human beings are other exciting focus areas. The department is expanding its online offers and offers in further and continuing education in cooperation with working life. The department has well-established research groups and research labs at a high international level.
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.
Campus Life
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.
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Scholarships and Funding
Unfortunately, we do not offer additional funding or scholarships.
Curriculum
The Master in Information Systems with a specialization in Digital Business Systems consists of a total of 120 ECTS credits.
This master's degree lasts two 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.
First Year
1. semester
- Introduction to IS Research MS110 7.5 ECTS
- Customer Journey and CRM MS130 7.5 ECTS
- Internet of Things in Business MD210 7.5 ECTS
- Ethics, sustainability and society MA141 7.5 ECTS
2. semester
- ERP and Supply Chain MD111 7.5 ECTS
- Business Intelligence and Dashboards MD221 7.5 ECTS
- Research Methods MS321 7.5 ECTS
- Proposal Development PDE5100 7.5 ECTS
Second Year
3. semester
- Elective or Exchange VALUTV99930M 30 ECTS
4. semester
- Master Thesis MS404 30 ECTS
Program Outcome
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
Program Tuition Fee
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 in 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.