Information Technology

Programme

In the Information Technology bachelor’s degree programme at Arcada you will learn software development with an emphasis on intelligent robotics, data processing and analytics. By the time you graduate, you will have a solid understanding of the interaction between programming and artificial intelligence. You will know how to design and develop web apps, build different kinds of cloud-based services, and much more. The studies focus on artificial intelligence, the development and application of data analysis, information visualization, and prognosis.

During the course of your studies, you will be trained in programming, visualizing, analyzing, and managing the copious datasets used to develop software that can, for instance, make smart decisions and predictions.

From day one, you will build practical skills for the workplace, working with web, mobile, and cloud platforms in software development. You will be working in close collaboration with the industry, and gain valuable work experience during your studies thanks to our internships.

After the start of your studies, you will choose one of two specialization modules:

1. Intelligent Robotics
2. Data Processing & Analytics

If you choose the Intelligent Robotics-specialization you will learn how to integrate social robots into daily practice, UX/UI design with an emphasis on creating user-centric interfaces, and how to analyze and process sensor data collected from smart and distributed environments.

If you study Data Processing & Analytics, you will learn how to structure, manage and analyze data that supports the development of software for data-driven decision-making, how to store data efficiently with scalability in mind, as well as descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.

What you will learn

• The structuring, processing, visualizing, and analysis of Big Data
• Software development with an emphasis on artificial intelligence
• The planning and development of software for web-, mobile-, and cloud-based services
• Graphic web design and user interfaces

Examples of future positions

• Programmer
• Software Engineer
• Fullstack-developer
• Web developer
• Project leader
• Analyst

This programme gives you the tools to work in a rapidly expanding field with great opportunities for advancement in major international corporations. As an IT engineer, you will work with executives, consultants, and consumers, playing an important role in driving technological innovation.

How to apply

Please visit the Application pages for all the information on how to apply.

Tuition fees and scholarships

All students enrolled in the programme are expected to have a laptop they can use in their studies.

Please note that applicants from countries outside the European Union/EEA are required to pay tuition fees.

We offer scholarships for bachelor's level studies. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance (number of credits achieved during the previous year as well as grade point average). The scholarships can be awarded from the second study year onwards. We also have an early bird offer. Learn more on our Application pages.