Bachelor in Applied Computer Technology Programme description

This programme description was prepared by OsloMet pursuant to the Norwegian Qualifications Framework for Higher Education, which was adopted by the Ministry of Education and Research on 20 March and 15 December 2011. It provides an overview of the overall learning outcomes defined in terms of the knowledge, skills and general competence candidates are expected to have achieved after completing the education.

The study programme emphasises the practical use of information technology and focuses in particular on web development, human computer interaction, universal design of IT systems and general interaction between people and computer technology. The study programme comprises both technical and social science courses and qualifies candidates for a range of computer science jobs in private and public enterprises, such as user-oriented web and software engineering, consultancy services, user support and user training, and general tasks at the interface between people and computer systems.

Applied Computer Technology is a three-year full-time study programme, and candidates who have earned 180 credits will be awarded the degree Bachelor of Applied Computer Technology.

Students who have completed the bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Technology can go on to take a master’s degree, for the master program in Applied Computer and Information Technology (ACIT) there are different options that are avaliable.

From 2019, specialisations are introduced, that will let the students select a set of courses that together with a suitable topic for the bachelor thesis and any other project will comprise a unified spesialisation The spesialisation is selected during the first year of study.

The following spesialisations will be available (depending on a sufficient number of students):

• Human-computer interaction
• Technology innovation and entrepreneurship
• Health- and welfare technology
• Programming

The target group is first and foremost those who want a solid, broad and practical education in the user aspects of information technology and who wish to work in the area of data processing and information technology.

The Higher Education Entrance Qualification/prior learning and work experience.

Reference is made to the Regulations concerning Admission to Higher Education:

https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-04-01-15?q=forskrift_opptak_høyere_utdanning

After completing and passing the three-year bachelor’s degree programme in Applied Computer Technology, the candidate is expected to have achieved the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has broad knowledge of the user aspects of IT
• is familiar with the principles of universal design of IT
• is familiar with programming techniques, especially for the presentation layer
• has insight into and an understanding of their own role as a technologist and the role of information technology in society
• is capable of updating their knowledge through studying literature, searching for information, having contact with professional environments and user groups, and through experience
• is familiar with relevant new ideas, techniques, methods and principles in the field that have emerged in national and international development and research

Skills

The candidate:

• is capable of planning, developing, testing and evaluating IT systems
• is capable of Java programming
• is capable of using selected programming tools and development environments
• is capable of communicating with and presenting solutions to clients
• is capable of conducting program, system and user tests
• is capable of complying with applicable standards and developing solutions accordingly
• masters the methods, tools and techniques necessary for working in a systematic and innovative manner
• is capable of identifying, analysing, planning and carrying out various information technology assignments and projects, both independently and as part of a team
• is capable of applying new ideas and new knowledge from development and research to solve theoretical, technical and practical information technology tasks
• is capable of seeking out specialist literature and critically assessing the quality of sources
• is capable of compiling reference lists in accordance with the applicable template

General competence

The candidate:

• has insight into the interaction between people, technology and enterprises
• is familiar with the effects of the use of IT systems on an enterprise and the working environment
• is capable of communicating and assessing the needs and requirements of different user groups in relation to technology and of making decisions on the choice of solutions adapted to different needs
• is capable of helping to ensure that, as far as possible, users with disabilities are able to use IT services without special adaptations
• is capable of communicating with and disseminating knowledge about information technology and its applications, importance and consequences to relevant groups
• has insight into and an understanding of the potential consequences of information technology for an organisation, society and the working environment
• has information literacy skills; knows why it is necessary to search for quality-assured sources of knowledge, why sources must be cited, and is familiar with what is defined as plagiarism and cheating in student work

The programme consists of individual courses with a scope of 10 credits and a final bachelor’s thesis with a scope of 20 credits – making up a total of 180 credits.

The course descriptions indicate whether a course builds on the content of one or more other courses.

Maximum 50% of the programme consists of technical courses (T) and the rest of social science courses (S). Elective courses may include technical courses.

Elective courses

Elective courses can be courses created especially for this purpose or compulsory courses from the bachelor’s programmes in Information Technology and Software Engineering, which are available if there are vacant places. A sufficient number of interested students and necessary capacity and teaching resources in the department are required to set up special elective courses. The faculty cannot guarantee that all elective courses and combinations from other study programmes are possible, because courses may have the same lecture times and exam dates.

Elective courses are only started if a sufficient number of students are registered.

Students who have either failed (F) or had valid grounds for absence (medical certificate) at an earlier ordinary exam in an elective course and who wish to retake the course as part of their bachelor’s degree the next year are guaranteed a place on the course (provided that the course is available). They must contact the Section for Academic Affairs before the semester registration starts in order to be guaranteed a place.

The overview below shows relevant elective courses,

Elective courses for academic year 2022-2023

3. semester

DAVE3600 Apputvikling (T)

DAVE3710 Akademisk engelsk (S) (*)

ITPE3200 Webapplikasjoner (T)

DATS2300 Algoritmer og datastrukturer (T)

DAPE1300 Diskret matematikk (T)

DATA 3800 Introduksjon til kunstig intelligens (T)

TEK3800 Teknologiledelse (S)

TKDF1000 Tverrfaglig prosjektarbeid (this course is not given 2022/23)

2-6. semester

DAVE3710 Praktisk IT prosjekt

DAVE3720 Samfunnskontaktprosjekt

DAVE3730 Introduksjon til IT-forskning

DAVE33740 IT-innovasjons- og entreprenørskapsprosjekt

DAVE3750 Anvendt Kunstig Intelligens og Data Science Prosjekt

DAVE3760 Utvidet / virtuell virkelighet prosjekt

DAVE3770 Helseteknologi-prosjekt

DATA3780 Anvendt blockchain-teknologiprosjekt

DATA3790 Personvern- og identitetsprosjektet

4. semester

DATA1600 Programutvikling (T)

DATA1700 Webprogrammering (T)

DATA2500 Operativsystemer (T)

5. semester

DAPE1300 Diskret matematikk (T)

DATS2300 Algoritmer og datastrukturer (T)

ITPE3200 Webapplikasjoner (T)

DAVE3600 Apputvikling (T)

TEK3800 Teknologiledelse (S)

DAVE3710 Akademisk engelsk (S) (*)

DATA3800 Introduksjon til kunstig intelligens

6. semester

DATA1600 Programutvikling

DATA2500 Operativsystemer

DAVE3605 Effektiv kode med C og C++ (T)

DAVE3610 Nettverks- og systemadministrasjon (T)

DAVE3615 Programvarearkitektur og rammeverk (T)

DATA2410 Datanettverk og skytjenester

(*) Felles valgemne for teknologiutdanningene.

The master's programme in International social welfare and health policy (MIS) is unique in its combination of social welfare and health policy studies. The MIS programme provides students with the knowledge and skills in social science theories as well as methods to analyse, develop and manage social and health policies at a high level.

• Why do some countries have a higher share of the global burden of diseases than others?
• How can we explain social inequalities in health within a country?
• How are the changing power relations between international, national and local actors influencing the content and effectiveness of social and health policies?
• Why do some countries have smaller socio-economic inequalities than others?
• Why do some countries have higher employment rates among women than others?
• Why are some welfare systems more successful in helping families at risk of poverty than others?
• Why are there systematic and lasting differences in opportunities for persons with disabilities to exercise choice and autonomy between countries?
• How does access to education and family planning influence the employment opportunities of young women today?
• How does cross-national mobility and immigration influence access to social security and health services?
• How can we investigate if social and health policies have the intended effects?

Answers to such questions are essential to ensure sustainable and inclusive societies. The questions are related to the organisation and content of social welfare and health policies.

Social change requires that professionals in the fields of social work, health and welfare continually develop their knowledge and skills. The Master's Degree Programme applies theoretical perspectives to these fields.

An increasingly globalized world requires the development of innovative social welfare and health policies. The two policy fields are interdependent. Both are also characterized by complex governance structures: Social welfare and health policies are shaped in a multi-actor setting involving different combinations of market actors, family, public agencies and non-profit NGOs. Additionally, the social welfare and health policies take place in a multilevel setting. Increasingly the social welfare and health policy depends on the working relations between supranational organisations, such as the UN and EU, national and local entities.

The MIS programme consists of 6 mandatory courses (60 ECTS), 3 elective courses (30 ECTS) and a master's thesis (30 ECTS). Elective courses allow students to pursue topics of special interest that may be relevant for both the master's thesis, as well as for future career possibilities.

All courses are taught in English, and the diploma will be issued in English for all successful candidates. Candidates will be awarded the title Master of Applied Social Sciences, programme option International Social Welfare and Health Policy.

The programme focuses upon general critical analytical skills with an understanding of the importance of gender, ethnicity, generation, and social class, living standards and living conditions. The programme option qualifies a graduate for:

• positions in social and health services that require the knowledge and ability to undertake systematic documentation and evaluation of social and health service programmes, as well as the knowledge of international and comparative studies within health and social welfare.
• positions in government agencies, non-governmental organisations or voluntary organisations engaged in international health and social welfare programmes and developmental assistance
• research positions at lower levels in educational programmes for social or health workers, and social science positions dealing with social and health policy issues
• PhD programmes in the fields of social welfare and health policy

This programme is aimed at students who have a special interest in international efforts to develop social and health policies.

Admission to this programme is regulated by Regulations Relating to Admissions to Studies at OsloMet.

Admission requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in social work, childcare and welfare, political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, law, medicine or nursing. Other degrees with a focus on social and health issues may also be considered.

Applicants will be ranked on the basis of grade average from their bachelor's degree. Applicants may also receive extra points for extra education. Only education within the fields of health and/or social welfare will be considered relevant.

Applicants are ranked in two quotas:

• 25 % of the places shall be allocated to applicants competing solely on the basis of grade point average. Applicants within this quota, who do not qualify, compete in the otherquota.
• 75 % of the places shall be allocated to applicants competing on additional points as well as grade point average.

Fifty percent of the places are reserved for applicants who are citizens in countries outside EU/EEA.

The master's programme aims for a diverse group of students from many countries. Given the limited number of places, normally no more than three students from each country will be assigned, with the exception of students from Norway.

The examination regulations are specified in the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet. See OsloMet’s website www.oslomet.no

Oral and practical exams are assessed by two examiners, as these forms of exams cannot be appealed. Formal errors can nonetheless be appealed.

One overall grade is given for the portfolio. It is only possible to appeal the exam result for the portfolio assessment as a whole. Any information provided about weighting is only considered additional information in relation to the final grade. If parts of the portfolio contain elements such as an oral presentation, practical assignments etc., the exam result cannot be appealed. The rules concerning right of appeal are described in each individual course description.

Exams that are only assessed by internal examiners shall be regularly selected for external assessment.

Assessment

The grades pass/fail or a grade scale with grades from A to E for pass and F for fail are used for exam assessment.

Prerequisite knowledge and study progress

Prerequisite knowledge over and above the admission requirements is described in the course descriptions.

Even if no specific requirements for prior knowledge are defined, the students should take courses worth at least 50 credits each year to be able to complete the programme within the nominal length of study.

• From the first to the second year of the programme – courses worth 50 credits should be completed
• From the first and second years to the third year of the programme – courses worth 100 credits should be completed

Students must be registered in the third year of the programme and have completed at least 100 credits from the first and second years of the programme by 1 October before they can write their bachelor’s thesis.

Programme supervisor scheme

The programme supervisor scheme is part of the quality assurance of each individual study programme. A programme supervisor is not an examiner, but someone who supervises the quality of the study programmes. All study programmes at OsloMet shall be subject to supervision by a programme supervisor, but there are different ways of practising the scheme. Reference is made to the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet: https://student.oslomet.no/retningslinjer-sensorer

Rescheduled/resit exams

Students must register for resit/rescheduled exams themselves. Resit/rescheduled exams are normally organised together early in the following semester. Resit exams are for students who have taken the exam and failed. Rescheduled exams are for students who did not take the ordinary exam. The conditions for taking resit/rescheduled exams are set out in the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet.

Diploma

The final assessment for each course will be included on the diploma for the bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Technology. The title of the bachelor’s thesis will also be included on the diploma.

In addition to the mandatory courses, each student is required to select three courses from the electives available in this programme option (total of 30 ECTS). Students in need of advice regarding these courses can ask the programme coordinator, course lecturers, or the administrator.

As an alternative to the elective courses provided in this programme description, students may select courses from other programme options within the Master's Programme at the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy. In addition, students may choose among courses offered at master's level at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), or institutions of higher learning in Norway outside of OsloMet, or one of our partner universities outside of Norway. Students can choose up to 30 ECTS from outside OsloMet. Norwegian-speaking students can also choose elective courses offered in Norwegian. All external courses must be approved by the programme coordinator in advance.

The master's thesis is an independent dissertation consisting of 30 study credits. Students ought to begin reflecting upon a research topic and methods for the thesis in the first semester. In the second semester, students will prepare a research proposal for the thesis. Students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors as early as possible. On the basis of the research topics chosen, students will be assigned a supervisor.