Master's Degree Programme in Universal Design of ICT Programme description

• Obligatorisk labundervisning i NovaPoint.
• 1 av 2 obligatoriske innleveringer innen vegplanlegging. Gjøres individuelt.
• 1 av 2 obligatoriske innleveringer innen jernbaneteknikk. Gjøres individuelt.
• Obligatorisk øving innen trafikktelling. Gjøres i grupper på 3-4 personer.
• 3 av 4 obligatoriske øvinger innen trafikkteknikk. Gjøres individuelt.
• Obligatorisk prosjektoppgave. Gjøres i grupper på 4 personer.

Individuell skriftlig eksamen under tilsyn på 3 timer.

Eksamensresultat kan påklages.

In order to be qualified for this Master's programme, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or other equivalent qualifications, which include at least 80 ECTS within the field of computer science.

Please note that proof of English proficiency is also required. You are required to upload your own copy of your test results. Please refer to specific information below. (http://www.hioa.no/eng/Studies/International-Master-s-Degree-Programmes/Admission-to-international-Master-s-Degree-programmes).

When applying, applicants will be ranked in accordance with the regulations relating to admission to Master's Degree Programmes at OsloMet (http://www.hioa.no/Studier/Lov-og-regelverk/Regulations-Relating-to-Admission-to-Master-s-Degree-Programmes-at-HiOA). Applicants with 1-9 ECTS in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) will get 1 additional point in the application process, ref. § 6 (3) in the admission regulations. Applicants with at least 10 ECTS in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) will get an additional 2 points in the application process, ref. § 6 (3) in the admission regulations.

Students who get at least one additional point will also be exempt from one of the coursework requirements in MAUU4200 / MAUUD4200, due to their pre-required knowledge. 

Admission to single courses from the program has the same academic requirement as general acceptance to the program, ref. § 3 in the admission regulations.

On successful completion of their Master's degree, the candidate should have the following qualifications defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On successful completion, the candidate:

• has advanced knowledge of universal design and specialized knowledge in ICT
• has a thorough knowledge of scholarly theory and methods in universal design of ICT
• can apply knowledge in new areas of universal design of ICT
• can analyse problems and solutions based on the history, traditions, characteristics and societal context of universal design and ICT

Skills

On successful completion, the candidate:

• can analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
• can analyse existing theories, methods and interpretations within universal design of ICT and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving
• can use relevant research and development methods in an independent manner
• can plan and implement an independent, well-defined research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics guidelines

General competence

On successful completion, the candidate:

• can analyse relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
• can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas to carry out advanced assignments and projects within universal design of ICT
• can communicate comprehensive and independent study and master language and terminology in universal design of ICT
• can communicate academic problems, analysis and conclusions in universal design of ICT to both specialists and the general public
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes within universal design of ICT
• has practical experience working with diverse user groups with a variety of needs for universal design

Note that the individual course descriptions provide further details.

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Quality Assurance System

The purpose of the Quality Assurance System at OsloMet is to strengthen the students' learning outcome and development by increasing the quality throughout. OsloMet wants to cooperate with its students, and their participation in the Quality Assurance System is crucial. Some of the overall goals of the Quality Assurance System are to ensure:

• the educational institution, including practical training, learning and study environment maintains a high standard
• relevance of the study programmes for the professional field
• continuous development and improvements in the quality of teaching and learning

Student evaluations:

• Course evaluations
• Annual student survey, common for all students at OsloMet