Bachelor in Information Services and Management

Introduction

In the Netherlands, the Information Services and Management (ISM) courses focus on the organization, management and use of information and information technology, and on the impact of information on individuals, institutions, and society. The main concern of ISM is the information content of systems – predominantly with textual and multimedia information – and the development of more effective information services.

The ISM course at Saxion Universities (Deventer) is known for its business approach, concentrating on information management in private business. Topics include user information needs, information storage and retrieval, design and management of information systems and services, and institutional information management. The emphasis of the courses is placed on the practical-orientated integration of different subjects. Students learn to make connections between the various subjects and learn about the way in which they will be used in professional reality. Therefore, getting acquainted with the future work field is an important part of the programme and visits to organisations and companies are integrated into the course units. Throughout the year students work on practical assignments in which they apply knowledge and skills gained from theory combined with practical experience and situated learning. Graduation by means of an assignment is a test of capability: the students will have to show that they are able to complete a research assignment and to compile a written and oral report.

Students are awarded a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology degree after completion of the course and completion of studies, sometimes in conjunction with their studies at degree level at their home university.

Course content

The ISM courses at Saxion Universities focus on the organisation, management and use of information and information technology, and on the impact of information on individuals, institutions and society.

Starting point to develop information services is interaction with the user. Interaction design is concerned with designing interactive products to support the way people communicate and interact in their everyday and working lives.

Specific requirements

The International Graduate course in Information Services and Management has been specially created for international students in their final stage of studies in related specialised fields. Students are awarded a Bachelors degree after completion of the course and completion of studies, sometimes in conjunction with their studies at Degree level at their Home University.

Career prospects

Graduates show to be well-trained information professionals in business analysis and in design and management of information systems and services.