Overview

The Master’s Programme in Responsible Information Systems Development equips students with advanced expertise to drive digital transformation in business and industry. The programme combines engineering principles with practical applications, enabling students to modernise digital assets, redesign workflows, and build responsible information systems. It is particularly suited for applicants with a background in computer science, IT/IS, or software engineering who may not hold a degree in those fields but have completed relevant studies. While many core courses are available remotely, some advanced and elective modules require on-campus participation.

Semester starts

August

Degree info

  • Master of Science in Technology
  • Campus: Lappeenranta
  • Contact teaching
  • 2 academic years / 120 ECTS
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Tuition fee: 15 000€ / academic year

Edunation application period

Regular Admissions
August 2027 Intake
• Rolling: 25.03.2027

The programme aims to develop professionals who can analyse and enhance digital business models, assess the broader impact of digitalisation, and design sustainable enterprise systems. Students gain the ability to:

  • Re-engineer business processes and services for modern digital environments.
  • Evaluate the economic and societal implications of digitalisation.
  • Design enterprise architectures that support responsible innovation.
  • Build competencies for both professional practice and academic research.

The curriculum combines foundational studies, advanced specialisation courses, and optional minors.

  • Core Studies: Focus on software engineering practices, requirements engineering, user experience design, and research methods.
    Advanced Studies: Explore ethical and responsible software development, digital business process redesign, enterprise data management, cloud-based platforms, governance and compliance, enterprise architecture, systems integration, knowledge management, data-driven solutions, and information security.
  • Minor Options: Students may choose complementary fields such as industrial engineering and management, embedded systems and communications, international business, business analytics, or Finnish language and culture.

Graduates of the programme are prepared for both professional practice and research. The studies provide the skills to contribute to the digital transformation of businesses and industries, while also offering a pathway toward doctoral studies and academic careers.

The admission requirements for the program can found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can found on the university page.

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